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IEA: record oil output from US, Brazil, Canada and Norway to keep global markets well supplied

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Oil production growth from the United States, Brazil, Canada and Norway can keep the world well supplied, more than meeting global oil demand growth through 2020, but more investment will be needed to boost output after that, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest annual report on oil markets. mb/d in 2017.

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An OPEC Deal Extension Isn’t As Simple As It Sounds

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It’s been six months now that oil prices have been reacting to OPEC, first to the possibility of an agreement, and then to the production cut deal itself, forged by OPEC to rebalance the market. And according to Iraq, the agreed-upon cuts have been all about exports all along. But Iraq is uniquely positioned.

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The 5 Countries That Could Push Oil Prices Up

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Oil prices appear to be stuck in the $50s per barrel, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t serious supply risks to the market. The threat of an outage will carry more weight as the oil market tightens. The most near-term supply risk comes from Iraq. Iran probably won’t pose a supply risk to the market, at least not this year.

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Opinion: Is Russia Plotting To Bring Down OPEC?

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Control over the transportation assets in this region together with vast gas reserves make Russia the key element of this new market.”. The Saudi decision to let the market set prices and to pursue market share, has led to steep declines in crude and petroleum product prices. in 2015 and 2016 respectively).

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Day Of Reckoning For US Shale Will Have To Wait

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In other words, banks are allowing drillers to continue to borrow, which could delay the inevitable balancing needed in the market. It may just delay the adjustment for oil markets. “It In fact, Jeffries sees the spring of 2016 as a more critical deadline for struggling drillers hoping to keep their credit lines open. “We

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Opinion: Saudi Oil Strategy: Brilliant Or Suicide?

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In October, Saudi sources first prepared the market with statements that the country would be comfortable with oil prices as low as $80 per barrel for “a year or two.” At the November OPEC meeting, the Saudi oil minister, Ali Al-Naimi, publicly announced Saudi Arabia would allow market forces to set prices. percent in 2016.

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Opinion: Saudis Could Face An Open Revolt At Next OPEC Meeting

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OPEC next gathers December 4 in Vienna, just over a year since Saudi Oil Minister Ali Al-Naimi announced at the previous OPEC winter meeting the Saudi decision to let the oil market determine oil prices rather than to continue Saudi Arabia's role of guarantor of $100+/bbl oil. Market” forces include many components.