US-Israeli War on Iran Causes Major Oil, Gas Disruptions
The U.S. and Israel war against?Iran disrupted oil exports to the Middle East, forcing production stops from Qatar to Iraq. Here are the major energy disruptions that have occurred so far. Iraq's OPEC's second largest producer, Iraq, slashes production: Iraq?has reduced almost 1.5 million barrels a day?due...to storage limitations and the lack.of an export route. Officials told. The country could be forced to close 3 million barrels per day within days if the exports don't resume.
US-Israeli War on Iran Causes Major Oil, Gas Disruptions
The 'U.S. and Israel war against Iran' has caused oil and gas exports to the Middle East to be disrupted and production stops from Qatar and Iraq. Here are some of the major energy disruptions that have occurred. Iraq, OPEC’s second largest?producer has reduced its output. Iraq has cut almost?1.5 mln barrels per day – about half of it – due to storage limitations and the absence of an export route. The country could be forced to close 3 million barrels per day, or nearly all its production, if exports don't resume.
US-Israeli War on Iran Causes Major Oil, Gas Disruptions
The U.S. and Israel war against Iran has 'disrupted oil and gas exports out of the Middle East and forced production stops from Qatar to Iraq. Here are the main energy disruptions that have occurred so far. Iraq, the second largest producer in OPEC, has slashed its?output. Iraq has reduced nearly 1.5 million barrels a day - or about half - because of storage limitations and the absence of an export route. The country could be forced to close 3 million barrels per day, or nearly all its production, if exports don't resume.
Sources say that OPEC+ will consider an increase in oil production of 137,000 bpd for April.
OPEC+ will likely consider?raising their oil output by 137,000 barrels a day for April. Three sources familiar with OPEC+'s thinking stated that the group is preparing for the peak summer demand as well as a price increase due to tensions between the U.S. After a three-month pause, the OPEC leader Saudi Arabia, and other OPEC+ countries such as Russia, Iran and Kazakhstan, are facing Western sanctions, while Kazakhstan is recovering from a series oil production setbacks.
Libyan traders bring in Western traders to counter Russian fuel flow
Three trading sources have confirmed that global oil traders and firms including Vitol Trafigura, and TotalEnergies won the tenders for supplying gasoline and diesel to Libya. The country is allowing large Western companies a broader access and reducing its imports of Russian petrol. Libya has been overhauling its oil industry for 15 years, following the fall of Muammar Gadhafi. It produces 1.4 million barrels of crude oil a day, but does not have the refinery infrastructure necessary to process it. This leaves it dependent on fuel imports.
OPEC+ agrees that oil production will remain unchanged despite Iran tensions
OPEC+ decided to keep its oil production unchanged for March during a meeting on Sunday, the producer group reportedly said. This was despite crude prices hitting six-month highs due to fears that the U.S. might launch a military attack on OPEC's member Iran. Brent crude oil closed at $70 a barge on Friday, near the $71.89 high it reached on Thursday. The eight OPEC+ member countries met as prices rose to a six-month peak. Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United Arab Emirates along with Kazakhstan…
Sources say that OPEC+ will not increase oil production in March due to the price spike.
Three OPEC+ delegates said that OPEC+ will likely?keep its planned pause for oil production increases in?March?" when it meets on Sunday. This is even though crude prices have reached six-month highs due to fears the U.S. might launch a strike against OPEC member Iran. The eight OPEC+ member countries met as Brent crude prices closed at $70 a bar on Friday. This was close to the?six-month peak of $71.89 on Thursday. Despite speculation about a glut of supply in 2026, it is expected that prices will fall.
Sources say that OPEC+ will pause oil production in March due to the price increase.
Five delegates said that OPEC+ will likely pause its oil production increases in March when it meets on Sunday. This is despite crude prices rising above $70 a barrel on fears the U.S. might launch a strike against OPEC member Iran. Brent crude is at its highest level since August. The eight OPEC+ member countries, who pump half of the world's oil supply, met as Brent crude prices rose to $72 a barrel. Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United Arab Emirates along with Kazakhstan…
Sources say that Chevron wants better terms with Iraq before acquiring the Lukoil Oilfield.
Sources say that Chevron is seeking better terms for the West Qurna 2 Oilfield. Iraq nationalized oilfield operatorship after U.S. Three sources with knowledge of the matter said that Chevron, the U.S. oil major, is pressing Iraq to increase returns on the West Qurna 2 field in order to buy the project from Russia’s Lukoil. Iraq nationalised its oilfield earlier this month after the U.S. imposed restrictions on Lukoil in order to pressure Russia to stop the war in Ukraine.
Sources say that OPEC+ is likely to continue its oil production pause in March, despite the rising prices.
Three OPEC+ delegates said that OPEC+ was expected to maintain its pause in oil production?increases during a Sunday meeting. Prices are rising because of a 'drop in Kazakhstan oil production. Eight members of OPEC+ met to discuss the price of oil. Prices have risen by 8% this month, and now exceed $66 a barrel. This is despite fears that a glut of oil would drive prices down. Saudi Arabia, Russia, Kuwait, Iraq, Algeria, and Oman are all due to meet in February.
Glencore purchases majority stake in Dutch fuel firm FincoEnergies
LONDON, December 22 - Global commodities traders and miners Glencore have?agreed? to purchase a majority stake of Dutch fuel supplier FincoEnergies, for an undisclosed amount, the Dutch company announced on Monday. Industry sources claim that Glencore will expand its presence in the fuel markets of Northwest Europe with this deal. Finco is one of the major players in the Dutch wholesale fuel market, as well as in the biofuels and low carbon fuel sectors in the region.
Sources say that OPEC+ will maintain its oil production policy.
Four OPEC+ sources have said that OPEC+ is likely to leave the oil production levels unchanged during its Sunday meetings. The group has slowed down its efforts to regain market shares amid fears of a looming glut. The meeting of OPEC+ - which pumps half the world's crude oil - comes at a time when the United States is trying to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, which would increase oil supplies if sanctions against Russia were eased. Two sources confirmed that ministers are holding a series online meetings.
Sources say that OPEC+ will maintain its oil production policy on Sunday.
Three delegates said that OPEC+ will likely leave the oil production levels for the first three months of 2026 unchanged when it meets on Sunday. This would moderate the push to regain the market share amid fears about a looming glut of supply. Oil prices are under pressure due to the prospect of a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Brent crude oil closed Friday at $63 per barrel, down 15% for the year. The three delegates stated…
Sources say that OPEC+ is leaning toward another small increase in oil production.
Four sources familiar with the discussions said that OPEC+ is likely to increase output modestly in December as it continues with its monthly increases aimed at regaining market share. After several years of reducing production to support the oil markets, the group that includes Russia and Saudi Arabia began to ease these curbs in April. Eight OPEC+ member countries have increased their monthly production targets by a combined total of 2.7 million barrels a day - which is about 2.5% global supply.
Sources say that OPEC+ is leaning toward another small increase in oil production.
Four sources familiar with the discussions said that eight OPEC+ countries are likely to increase oil production modestly for December at their meeting on Sunday, as Saudi Arabia tries to regain market share. OPEC+ increased its monthly production targets by a combined total of 2.7 million barrels a day - about 2.5% global supply – in a series since April. This is less than half of the cumulative supply cuts the group agreed to in previous years, which totalled 5.85 million barrels per day.
OPEC+ has agreed to modestly increase oil production from November, according to sources
Three people with knowledge of the situation said that OPEC+ is planning to increase oil production by 137,000 barrels a day (bpd) from November, the same modest increase as October. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Russia and a few smaller producers have increased their oil production targets this year by over 2.6 million barrels per day. This is equivalent to around 2.5% of the global demand. After years of reductions, the policy shift is intended to gain market share away from competitors such as U.S. Shale producers.
Panel of OPEC+ stresses the need to fully comply with oil production limits
OPEC released a statement saying that an OPEC+ panel at a Wednesday meeting stressed the importance of full compliance with oil production agreements, and additional output cuts some members must make to compensate for exceeding quotas earlier. Around 1230 GMT, the online meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee began. It included top ministers of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, led by Russia.
Sources say that OPEC+ is considering a larger increase in oil production
OPEC+ will likely consider a higher oil production increase for November of 411,000 barrels a day at its meeting on Sunday, as the rising oil prices encourages the group to attempt to regain market share. OPEC+ reversed its previous strategy of cutting output and has already increased quotas to more than 2,5 million bpd or 2.4% of global demand to increase market share. This is in response to pressure from U.S. president Donald Trump, who wants to lower oil prices.
Sources say that OPEC+ is planning to increase oil production in November.
Three sources familiar with the discussions said that OPEC+ is likely to approve another increase in oil production of at least 137,000 bbls per day during its meeting on Sunday. The group's desire to gain market share has been boosted by the rising price of oil, they added. OPEC+ reversed its April strategy of production cuts and has already increased quotas to more than 2,500,000 barrels per day. This represents about 2.4% world demand. The goal is to increase market share, and to do so, they have been under pressure by U.S.
IEA: Global oil and gas production is declining rapidly, IEA reports
International Energy Agency (IEA) said Tuesday that the decline in oil and gas production from mature fields around the world is increasing due to a greater reliance on deep-ocean and shale resources. This means companies will need to invest even more to maintain output. Donald Trump's administration has criticized the IEA for its recent shift in focus to clean energy policy. According to a report from the IEA for 2021, there should be no new investment in oil, coal and gas projects if we are serious about meeting our climate targets.