Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached a compromise over OPEC+ policy, an OPEC+ source said on July 14, in a move that should unlock a deal to supply more crude to a tight oil market and cool soaring prices. Brent oil prices fell on the news …
Read More »OPEC Needs more Time to Resolve Saudi-UAE Impasse
OPEC+ has not been successful in making progress in closing divisions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. OPEC+ is yet to make progress closing divisions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates that last week prevented a deal to raise oil output, making another policy meeting this …
Read More »UAE’s Masdar to Develop 440 MW Solar Projects in Uzbekistan
The UAE’s clean energy firm Masdar, owned by sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co., plans to develop 440 MW of photovoltaic solar projects in Uzbekistan as it expands its international footprint. Abu Dhabi-based Masdar will develop two power plants on a public-private partnership basis, building on its presence in Uzbekistan, …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise over 2pc as US Inventories Decline
Oil prices rose for a second day on Friday as the market reacted to falling US inventories. Signs of strong Asian demand from both China and India also strengthened the market. Brent crude oil futures were up $1.49, or 2%, at $75.60 a barrel by 1:12 p.m. ET (1712 GMT). …
Read More »Saudi-UAE Still at Impasse as Russia Steps in to Rescue OPEC+ Deal
Russia is leading efforts to close divisions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to help strike a deal to raise oil output in coming months, three OPEC+ sources said, with OPEC and its allies yet to set a date for their next oil policy meeting. Disagreement between the …
Read More »The OPEC+ Deal Is not in Jeopardy
The postponement of the OPEC+ meeting will not jeopardize the group’s efforts until April 2022, but oil supplies are already squeezed in an already tight market. The agreement is still valid until then, even if the 18th OPEC+ meeting hasn’t yet reach a deal on output increases, as the UAE …
Read More »Saudi Arabia Doubles Down in OPEC+ Spat as UAE Refuses to Budge
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates cranked up the tension in their OPEC standoff as the rare diplomatic spat between long-time allies leaves the global economy guessing how much oil it will get next month. The bitter clash has forced OPEC+ to halt talks twice already, with the next …
Read More »Oil Drops before Crucial OPEC+ Talks amid UAE Objection
Oil prices fell on Monday, with Brent dropping after four days of gains, as investors and traders awaited crucial talks by OPEC+ after disagreement within the group that could lead to major producers pumping up volumes to grab market share. Brent crude was down by 40c, or 0.5%, at $75.77 …
Read More »UAE Supports OPEC+ Output Hike, Looks for Better Terms
The UAE sought to clarify its position on oil supply ahead of a crucial meeting of OPEC+, the producers’ alliance led by Saudi Arabia and Russia. A statement from the Emirates’ Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said: “UAE believes that the market needs an increase in production and supports an …
Read More »UAE Considering Becoming First OPEC Member to Set Net-Zero Goal
The United Arab Emirates could become the first nation among the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to set a net-zero goal, a move that would please Western countries pushing for stronger climate commitments but won’t require it to sell less oil. The country is considering a 2050 target to …
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