Saudi-Emirati Competition Lays Bare State-Led Pursuit of Economic Interests
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are pushing to advance their economic interests, but it does not necessarily have to be a zero-sum game.
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Saudi-Emirati Rift Over Oil Policy Scuttles OPEC+ Deal
An OPEC+ deal, which was close to being within reach, collapsed over a dispute between the two Gulf allies, jeopardizing the interests of all constituents and leaving consumers at the mercy of market volatility.
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OPEC+ Holds Course on Output as IEA Calls Time Out on Oil
OPEC and its Russian-led allies stick to their planned oil production strategy, issuing words of caution regarding the strength of the demand recovery.
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Qatar Petroleum Comes of Age as it Assumes Sole LNG Ownership
After more than 25 years of working alongside international oil company giants, Qatar Petroleum has the technical capability and expertise to manage its own gas business. But it is unlikely to end all its partnerships.
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Everything at Once: Transformation of Abu Dhabi’s Oil Policy
Abu Dhabi traditionally managed its oil and gas resources cautiously and conserved hydrocarbon wealth for future generations, but the energy transition is reshaping its strategy.
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OPEC+ Oil Producers Hold Course as Demand Worries Persist
Saudi Arabia and Russia appear to be on the same page now, but OPEC+ will have to consider the impacts of its market management policies if it wants to avoid the pitfalls that have contributed to oil price volatility in the past.
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Oil Price Recovery Reverses 2020 Losses as OPEC+ Stays the Course
OPEC+ producers seem to have adopted a wait-and-see attitude, but as maintaining production cuts becomes more difficult for the smaller producers, they may be tempted to cash in while prices are high.
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Saudi Arabia Delivers Shock to Market With Surprise Oil Output Cut
The new variant of the coronavirus, new lockdowns in several parts of the world, and the slower-than-expected rollout of the vaccine cast doubt on the timing of a recovery that would sustain higher production.
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OPEC+ Plays It Safe With Small Output Adjustment
The OPEC+ alliance managed to stamp out dissent within its ranks and come to a compromise deal that will keep the market guessing in the months ahead.
Cracks Showing in OPEC+ Alliance as Ministerial Meeting Approaches
Signs of strain within OPEC could reflect negatively on the market by casting doubt on the commitment of OPEC+ countries to adhere to production targets.
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