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The Middle East ceasefire and release of hostages today (13 October) present new opportunities for Israel, Gaza and the broader region following the two-year war.
Speaking aboard Air Force One as he flew into Israel, President Trump said he was confident the ceasefire will hold and the war “was over” although attention now turns to the practicalities over implementing the 20-point Gaza peace plan, with a Peace Summit being held in the Egyptian resort of Sharm-El-Sheikh attended by leaders from 27 countries.
Broadly, peace in the Middle East will benefit the industrial gas sector by stabilising global energy markets and enabling significant economic development, which would increase regional demand for gases.
Reduced geopolitical tensions would lower risk premiums and the prospect of supply disruptions, with previous concerns about LNG and helium flows through the pivotal Strait of Hormuz alleviated.
The US President’s economic development plan to rebuild Gaza will be created by “a convening panel of experts” who have regional expertise and a special economic zone will be established with preferred tariffs and access rates.
Gulf states, which will play a key role in rebuilding Gaza, continue to be at the forefront of energy development, whether it in the traditional fossil fuels or in bold renewable projects such as NEOM.
Industrial gas major Linde has increased its shareholding in the Dubai-based industrial gases company Airtec from 49% to over 90%, strengthening its position across the Gulf region.
In a statement, Linde Middle East said the move bolstered its supply chain reliability and customer service to meet growing demand across energy, healthcare and manufacturing.
Airtec’s business also covers emerging sectors such as aquaculture, construction, food & beverage, glass, metal fabrication, refining, plastics, and power and low carbon fuels.
QatarEnergy recently signed a long-term helium supply agreement with Messer, its first direct long-term deal with the Germany industrial gases firm.
Developments are also underway with green steel, where the UAE’s Emsteel Group unveiled TrueGreen, which establishes industry standards for transparency and accountability in sustainable steel production.
Emsteel claims it is the first company in the MENA region to earn ResponsibleSteel certification, launching the first pilot of electric process gas heaters in the steelmaking industry, which could save up to 2,200 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.