Robin Mills, Author at Asia Times

A man stands at an oil terminal at Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates.Photo: Karim Sahib / AFP

Why Gulf oil producers should commit to carbon neutrality

by Robin Mills June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

There are growing hints the United Arab Emirates may announce a net-zero carbon-emissions target ahead of the COP26 climate conference in November. Saudi Arabia also may agree to a carbon-neutral goal for around 2050, according to the US climate envoy, John Kerry. So should Gulf oil producers truly commit to carbon neutrality, and if so […]

How US must rise to China’s challenge

by Robin Mills May 19, 2020May 19, 2020

Gas burns off at the al-Shuaiba oil refinery in southwest Basra, Iraq. Photo: Reuters/Essam Al-Sudani

Oil price war a test of strength for producers

by Robin Mills March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

Middle East, Oman

With looming fiscal challenge, Oman at a crossroads

by Robin Mills January 9, 2020February 18, 2020

Middle East, Saudi Arabia

Western majors’ woes may not help Gulf oil firms

by Robin Mills November 11, 2019February 18, 2020

Iran, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United States, World

Aramco attack: the realpolitik of oil

by Robin Mills September 16, 2019February 18, 2020

China, Middle East, Russia, United States, World

The real goal of US energy policy in Mideast

by Robin Mills May 23, 2019February 18, 2020

Muscat, Oman. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Middle East, Oman

Oman’s economic woes a sign of coming times

by Robin Mills March 19, 2019February 18, 2020

Global warming must be addressed before it is too late, envoys at COP24 were told on Sunday. Image: iStock

China, India, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, World

How will oil producers meet the challenge of climate change?

by Robin Mills December 6, 2018