For the OPEC+ Oil Producers, a Year of Caution Paid Off
As 2024 comes to a close, oil markets remain under a cloud of uncertainty shaped by geopolitical risks, weaker-than-expected Chinese demand, and an evolving energy transition landscape.
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Trump 2.0: Oil Market Implications for the Gulf States
As Trump seeks to maximize U.S. oil and gas output and choke off Iran’s oil exports, he will have no qualms about leaning into oil market issues.
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Iran’s New President Takes the Oath With Promise of Reform and Outreach
Iran has the capacity and desire to produce more oil and gas, but the need for new investment and the uncertain outcome of the U.S. presidential election in November represent key challenges.
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Why Gulf National Oil Companies Are Investing in U.S. LNG
Gulf national oil companies represent a new pool of capital for global gas investment, and with some of their first forays in the United States, Gulf gas deals suggest Washington’s relations with Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are improving.
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Gulf States Advance Clean Energy Agenda but Need to Decarbonize Much Faster
While Gulf states are boosting their green energy potential, the demands of the energy transition require them to prioritize decarbonizing oil and gas production.
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The Gulf Cooperation Council and the Countdown to Net Zero
The next few years will be pivotal for the Gulf and the broader international community as the world’s energy architecture is redesigned to meet net-zero ambitions.
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Chinese Firms Snag Iraqi Oil and Gas Blocks
Chinese investors are less risk averse than their Western counterparts, hence their strong showing in the latest upstream opportunities offered by Baghdad.
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Can Iran Sustain Its Oil and Gas Export Surge?
Iran’s oil resurgence is a critical market and political development, but the Iranian energy industry remains in a shaky state.
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Can Kuwait Grasp the Dorra Gas Pearl?
Recent Iranian claims have again raised questions over the contested Dorra gas field.
Trump’s Gulf Trip Should Prove a Big Win-Win for All Parties
Gulf Arab states can solidify ties with Washington, while Trump stands to benefit personally and politically.
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