Private equity and infrastructure funds are showing continued interest in Gulf energy assets, as Kuwait Petroleum advances plans to lease part of its pipeline network in a deal that could raise up to $7bn, Bloomberg reports.

The process is moving forward despite ongoing regional conflict, highlighting sustained investor appetite for large-scale energy infrastructure transactions.

Saudi Aramco is also preparing to launch a stake sale in its oil export and storage terminals business, as Gulf energy players seek to attract global institutional capital.

These transactions are typically structured to allow state-backed energy groups to retain control while unlocking capital through partnerships with private investors.

The initiatives reflect a broader trend across the region, where governments are pursuing asset monetisation strategies to support economic diversification.

Despite heightened geopolitical risks, investor demand for energy infrastructure remains resilient, supported by the defensive nature of the assets and their long-term cash flow profiles.

However, the ongoing conflict has introduced uncertainty around execution timelines, particularly as attacks on oil and gas infrastructure continue to disrupt regional operations.

At the same time, sovereign wealth funds in the region remain active globally, reinforcing the Middle East’s role as both a source and destination of private capital.

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