Total Energies Stops or Suspends Production in Qatar, Iraq, and the UAE Due to Regional Tensions

Reuters reported on Thursday that Total Energies announced it has stopped or is in the process of stopping part of its production operations at several sites in the Middle East.

The company stated that the decision includes production operations in Qatar and Iraq, as well as offshore sites in the United Arab Emirates.

This action comes amid escalating military tensions in the region and concerns regarding the security of energy facilities and the safety of workers, at a time when the global energy sector is experiencing anxiety over potential disruptions to oil and gas supplies.