Opinion
Middle East and North Africa upstream: 5 things to look for in 2026
Predictions for the year ahead
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Alexandre Araman, Martijn Murphy, Dalia Salem, Eimhear Sheehan, Ali Nabizadeh, Saurabh Ranade, Kushal Shah, Satwik Sharma and Kandace Persad
The Middle East and North Africa upstream sector enters 2026 with strong momentum, abundant opportunities and rising risks that will shape investment, supply dynamics and strategic positioning across the region.
Powered by Lens Upstream, in this report we share our take on five key themes to watch in the year ahead, including:
- Unconventionals gear up for a big year: moving from ambition to execution
- Momentum builds for asset deals across the region: distressed assets, DROs and new bid rounds present a diverse array of opportunities
- OPEC+ walks a finer tightrope: quota strain, rising capacity and geopolitical volatility heighten oversupply risks.
- And more.