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OPEC+ delays oil output hike until April, extends cuts into 2026

OPEC+ delays oil output hike until April, extends cuts into 2026

The group agreed to allow the UAE to raise output by 300,000 bpd gradually from April until the end of September 2026

Saudi Arabia posts $8bn Q3 deficit as lower oil prices weigh

Saudi Arabia posts $8bn Q3 deficit as lower oil prices weigh

The kingdom’s total spending came to SAR339bn in the quarter as it continued to spend heavily on its Vision 2030 transformation programme

Goldman Sachs sees oil demand growing until 2034

Will they or won’t they? Talk of Saudi cutting oil prices for Asia

Spot premiums for Middle East crude fell last month as the Asia market was well supplied

Oil edges up on Middle East war concerns, US crude stockpile drop

Oil prices regain ground after 7% loss last week

Oil prices rose on Monday following last week’s decline amid worries about weak demand in China

Most Gulf markets fall on geopolitics, weak oil

Rising geopolitical tensions in the region are having a dampener on the Gulf markets

Oil prices jump as Iran-Israel missile strikes fuel market jitters

Brent futures and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude spiked more than 1 per cent amid Iran’s attack on Israel

Their call comes in a year of record profits for Big Oil as energy prices surged with the world economy reopening from Covid lockdown

Oil prices slide on prospect of Saudi Arabia raising output

Saudi Arabia is preparing to abandon its unofficial price target of $100 a barrel for crude as it prepares to increase output, cites a report

OPEC raises long-term oil demand outlook

OPEC boosts long-term oil demand outlook, driven by developing world growth

OPEC expects world oil demand to reach 118.9 million bpd by 2045, which is around 2.9 million bpd higher than earlier projections

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Oil climbs over 2% after US Fed’s Powell indicates rate cuts

Despite Friday gains, oil was down for the week

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Oil prices ease on China demand fears, focus on Middle East talks

That has stoked worries among traders about a slump in demand from China, where refineries sharply cut crude processing rates last month on tepid fuel demand

TotalEnergies, Iraq deal

Iraq shifts to profit sharing with new oil and gas deals

Oil majors have complained that the terms of Iraq’s traditional oil service contracts meant they could not benefit from rising oil prices and lost out when production costs rose

Oil edges up on Middle East war concerns, US crude stockpile drop

Oil edges up on Middle East war concerns, US crude stockpile drop

A broader conflict in the Middle East could threaten oil moving through key choke points in the region

Habib Bank on navigating volatility in 2024

Habib Bank AG Zurich 2024 outlook: Navigating volatility, seizing opportunities

Dr David Wartenweiler, CFA, the bank’s chief investment officer, gives insights into the market outlook for the remainder of 2024

Amin-Nasser Aramco CEO

Aramco CEO expects demand growth of 2 million bpd in second half

Amin Nasser said he expects global oil demand of 104.7 million bpd in 2024

Gold

Gold’s run to record high may crimp demand: Insight

The combination of bearish and bullish factors for gold may end up having the effect of keeping the price in a relatively narrow range for the rest of the year

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Oil hovers at 8-month lows as US recession fears offset Middle East tensions

Brent crude oil futures inched down 4 cents, or 0.1 per cent, to $76.77 a barrel

Iraq, bp plan to develop Kirkuk oil and gas fields

Iraq partners with bp to develop Kirkuk oil and gas fields

The energy firm said negotiations over the preliminary agreement are expected to be complete early in 2025

OPEC+ latest: Group meets against backdrop of uncertain market

OPEC+ sticks to oil policy, repeats could pause October hike

Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said OPEC+ could pause or reverse the production hikes if it decided the market is not strong enough

Bahri

Bahri’s profits soar by 48% in Q2 2024, boosted by higher shipping volumes

In H1 2024, the company achieved a 6 per cent YoY growth in revenues to SAR5.03bn

Oil prices surge after OPEC + extends output cuts

Oil falls 1.5%, ends week lower on China demand fears

For the week, Brent was trading down more than 1 per cent while WTI fell beyond 3 per cent

Oman

Oil tanker capsizes off Oman’s coast

The Oman News Agency stated that the tanker capsized 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah, near Duqm

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Kuwait announces ‘giant’ oil discovery

The initial estimated area of the newly discovered oil well is around 96 square kilometres

OPEC Fund approves over $500m in new global development support

OPEC holds firm on 2024 oil demand outlook, anticipates strong travel season

OPEC’s report points to an oil supply deficit in coming months

Egypt approves $200m for corporate energy projects

Egypt approves $200m of corporate energy project investment

The agreements include gas and crude oil exploration projects in the Mediterranean, Nile Delta and Western Desert

Saudi oil minister

Saudi Arabia announces discovery of seven oil, gas deposits

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman confirmed the discovery by state oil firm Saudi Aramco

OPEC projection for 2024 energy demand - oil

Oil prices climb on summer demand outlook

Recent data showed that oil production and demand for major products rose to a four-month high in April, supporting prices

Oil prices surge after OPEC + extends output cuts

Oil funds temper bearishness after OPEC+ reassurance

Inventories of both gasoline and diesel have been rising relative to the seasonal trend in the US, and consumption growth for oil remains tepid across major markets

Goldman Sachs sees oil demand growing until 2034

OPEC sees no peak oil demand long term, secretary general says

OPEC+ members are cutting output by a total of 5.86 million bpd, or about 5.7% of global demand

Aramco to raise $11.2bn from stock offering

Saudi Aramco set to raise $11.2bn after selling shares at lower end of expectations

The oil behemoth’s shares were priced at $7.27 (SAR27.25), near the bottom of a SAR26.7 to SAR29 range used in marketing the sale

Saudi oil minister

OPEC+ could revise oil supply deal if needed, ministers say

OPEC+ is currently cutting production by about 5.7 per cent of global demand to bolster the market