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Oil Producers Agree to Increase Supply, for Now

Oil Producers Agree to Increase Supply, for Now

Robin Mills
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U.S. Exit from Iran Nuclear Agreement Roils Global Oil Markets
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U.S. Exit from Iran Nuclear Agreement Roils Global Oil Markets

Diane Munro

President Donald J. Trump's decision to exit the Iran nuclear deal and reimpose sanctions has injected a much higher level of volatility into oil markets, with prices scaling new heights to levels not seen since 2014. In reality, the disruption to Iranian exports and oil trading flows will be relatively limited, but against a backdrop of stronger global oil demand, declining stock levels, and the upcoming peak summer driving and cooling season, markets are unnerved. Equally, the broader implications for escalating regional tensions are expected to inflate the geopolitical price premium in markets going forward. The potential for conflict is squarely on the radar screen of everyone invested in the region, including oil executives.

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Saudi Energy Reform and International Oil Markets
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Saudi Energy Reform and International Oil Markets

Ibrahim Al-Muhanna, PhD via the International Oil Summit

These remarks were delivered on April 19, 2018 at the International Oil Summit in Paris by AGSIW Board Member Ibrahim Al-Muhanna.

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Bahrain Sees Windfall in Offshore Oil Strike, but Choppy Waters Lie Ahead
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Bahrain Sees Windfall in Offshore Oil Strike, but Choppy Waters Lie Ahead

Diane Munro

Bahrain made its largest-ever oil find off the kingdom’s western coast, with Khalij al-Bahrain Basin estimated to contain at least 80 billion barrels of tight oil and 10-20 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas, officials announced on April 1.

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Reform Fatigue in Gulf Energy?
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Reform Fatigue in Gulf Energy?

Robin Mills

Grand reform plans underway in the Gulf region, typified by Saudi Arabia’s National Transformation Program and Vision 2030, give an impression of fast movement.

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U.S.-Saudi Economic Ties: Why Saudi Arabia Matters
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U.S.-Saudi Economic Ties: Why Saudi Arabia Matters

Karen E. Young

Though the Oil Link may be broken, the United States and Saudi Arabia remain linked by economic and investment ties, energy markets and a shared interest in global economic stability.

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Resurgent Shale Set to Give Way to Stronger Demand for OPEC Crude Post-2020
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Resurgent Shale Set to Give Way to Stronger Demand for OPEC Crude Post-2020

Diane Munro

OPEC may need to maintain crude oil supplies at current lower levels for longer than planned, as surging U.S. shale oil dominates global oil markets for the next several years, according to a new report from the IEA.

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U.S. Policy in the Middle East: A Wise Reset or Tragic Abdication?
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U.S. Policy in the Middle East: A Wise Reset or Tragic Abdication?

Ambassador Edward W. Gnehm, Jr. via the Elliott School of International Affairs

These remarks were delivered on March 5, 2018 as part of AGSIW Board Member Ambassador Edward W.

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Global Oil Markets Set to Strengthen Further in 2018
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Global Oil Markets Set to Strengthen Further in 2018

Diane Munro

Global oil prices opened the new year on a high note, reaching three-year peaks by mid-January, spurred on by robust winter demand growth, supply outages, and the strong commitment by OPEC and its non-OPEC partners to maintain production curbs through the end of 2018.

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Resurgent Oil Market Fueling New Energy Projects in the Gulf States
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Resurgent Oil Market Fueling New Energy Projects in the Gulf States

Diane Munro

Gulf Arab energy producers are increasing investments in oil and gas projects after several years of weaker activity following the mid-2014 price collapse.

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