Iran is growing its production. as it was allowed to pump an additional 90.000 bpd based on its October production level under the OPEC cut deal.
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OPEC is to meet in November to discuss a possible extension of the deal beyond March.
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Crude oil in floating storage is declining. showing that the market is rebalancing.
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Russia’s rise came as U.S. policy makers grew preoccupied with Asia. and the American public tired of Middle East wars – something both Obama and Trump acknowledged.
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The market share that Saudi Arabia has lost in China is a result of the Kingdom’s current policy to try to boost oil prices.
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Chinese companies have moved into Venezuelan upstream activities as well. However. here the primary play has been to control oil export revenues.
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In this context. the IPO of Aramco becomes even more essential for Prince Mohammed’s diversification plans.
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In the meantime. the Saudis have lost some of their market share. both to Russia and Iraq.
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Producers in the U.S. and Canada have made dramatic efforts to cut costs since the collapse of oil prices three years ago.
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Iran also plans to introduce its new heavy crude grade from the West Karoun oil field as soon as six months from now.
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