Will the helium shortage cause a crisis for microchips, hospitals, and satellites?
One third of the world’s helium production depends on Qatar and the Persian Gulf routes. A little visible crisis that (does not) cross Hormuz and spreads to the entire global economy. Analysis by Luca Longo.
The 747 donated by Qatar is ready to fly as Air Force One by summer.
The United States aims for July 4 to deploy the Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar as Air Force One, while the Boeing program is four years behind schedule.
Edison will use American LNG (instead of Qatari) for its gas supply.
Edison said it has replaced most of the LNG shipments that Qatar cannot deliver: the fuel will come from the United States. And on the return to Russian gas, CEO Monti—unlike Eni’s Descalzi—says there is no need. Numbers and details.
Italy will be supplied with LNG from Qatar in America. Is Edison celebrating?
Italy immediately secured LNG supplies from Golden Pass, a new terminal recently put into operation in the United States: it is owned by QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil. All the details.
Qatar is fueling up with American LNG (and Trump is making moves on Cuba)
The first unit of Golden Pass, a large LNG terminal owned by QatarEnergy, has become operational on the Gulf Coast of the United States. The Qataris (and the Emiratis) are focusing on America to reduce dependence on Hormuz. Meanwhile, Trump allows a Russian oil tanker to enter Cuba: here’s why.
Here is how much the UAE, Qatar, Israel, and others matter in Italian companies. Infocamere Report
Updated map of the weight of Middle Eastern countries in 4,000 Italian companies. What emerges from an InfoCamere report.
How will Italy replace Qatar’s gas?
Italy is the European Union country most affected by the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz because it imports a lot of gas from Qatar. But Minister Pichetto assures that negotiations are underway with Algeria, Azerbaijan, and the United States. Here are statements, figures, and context.
Gas, what changes for Italy and Europe after Iran’s attack on Qatar
After the Israeli bombing of the South Pars gas field, Iran struck the Ras Laffan complex in Qatar again. European gas prices soared, and Trump threatened harsh retaliation against Tehran (while also warning Israel). Italy is vulnerable to the crisis because it imports a large amount of Qatari gas.
Will the strategy of the USA and Israel against Iran work?
Iran’s escalation strategy blows up the security paradigm of the Persian Gulf. Analysis by Francesco D’Arrigo, director of the Italian Institute of Strategic Studies “Niccolò Machiavelli”.
Why water is a weapon in the war between Iran and Gulf countries
With over 400 desalination plants providing up to 90% of drinking water in countries like Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, the Gulf War exposes cities and local economies to severe water and humanitarian risks. Facts, figures, and commentary.
Qatar evokes the collapse of the global economy due to the Hormuz blockade.
Qatar’s Energy Minister evokes catastrophic scenarios for the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, which is preventing the export of oil and gas from the Gulf region. Here is how much Qatar weighs on the gas supplies of the European Union and Italy.
Everything about the QatarEnergy and Saudi Aramco facilities hit by Iran, here are the effects for Italy.
Iran attacked two major oil and liquefied gas processing facilities: the Ras Laffan complex in Qatar and the Ras Tanura refinery in Saudi Arabia. Details, figures, and consequences on European gas prices.
