A massive oil merger is underway between Connex and Killen, creating Connex-Killen, in response to Connex losing a lucrative oil contract to the Chinese. The merger aims to secure control of the Middle East oil industry. Meanwhile, a CIA agent is tasked with assassinating Prince Nasir, the heir apparent to the throne, due to his decision to award the contract to the Chinese. Prince Nasir's western leanings and desire to transform his country into a western democracy threaten the throne and the oil industry's security.

Syriana
A gripping drama that exposes the complex web of influence and drive behind the global oil industry's inner workings.