Tag: Oil

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Aramco CEO sees Hormuz risks delaying oil recovery to 2027

Amin Nasser, President and CEO of Aramco, warned that ongoing disruptions to oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz could postpone the global oil market’s recovery until 2027, according to a report by Reuters....

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Korean budget airlines cut 900 flights over oil prices

Jeju Air, Jin Air and other Korean budget airlines cut 900 round-trip flights and introduced emergency measures as Middle East tensions pushed jet fuel prices sharply higher, with further flight reductions expected in coming months....

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Aramco Q1 net income rises to $33.6bn despite disruptions

Oil giant Saudi Aramco reported a sharp rise in first-quarter profit on Sunday, citing strong operational resilience and the ability to maintain exports despite disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz....

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Opec+ to raise oil output by 188,000 barrels

Seven OPEC+ countries will raise oil output targets by 188,000 barrels per day in June, the third consecutive ​monthly increase, OPEC+ said in a statement. ...

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Brent crude tops $125 a barrel as no end seen for blockades

Oil prices continued to climb on Thursday with no sign of easing, as markets priced in a prolonged supply squeeze from the Middle East following stalled negotiations and firm signals from Donald Trump that the blockade on Iran will remain in place....

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Eni signs deal with Venezuela to relaunch Junin-5 oil project

Eni signed a programmatic agreement with the Venezuelan Ministry of Hydrocarbons and the state-owned company PDVSA to relaunch oil activities, specifically at Junin-5 (PDVSA 60 per cent, Eni 40 per cent), located in the Orinoco Belt, a heavy oil field containing 35 billion barrels of certified oil in place....

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UAE exit from OPEC 'will have limited immediate impact on oil market'

The United Arab Emirates’ planned exit from OPEC and OPEC+ from May 2026 is expected to have limited immediate impact on oil markets in the near term but could weaken the group’s supply management over time, HSBC said, while OPEC+ sources signalled the alliance would remain broadly intact....

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UAE’s Opec exit signals turning point for global oil, says expert

The UAE’s decision to exit Opec and Opec+ marks a significant turning point in global oil markets, said a leading market analyst, highlighting shifting geopolitical dynamics and evolving supply expectations. The UAE is leaving the alliance effective May 1, ending nearly six decades of membership. ...

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Oil prices rise after ships hit in Hormuz

Oil prices jumped on Wednesday (April 22) with Brent trading above $100 a barrel, erasing earlier ‌losses following reports of gunfire attacks on at least three container ships in the Strait of Hormuz....

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Hormuz closure: Alternative routes for Mideast oil

Conflict between the US, Israel and Iran has disrupted Strait of Hormuz shipping, exposing limited export alternatives. Existing pipelines offer partial relief, while proposed routes face major political, security and financial challenges. ...

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Nearly half of Gulf O&G assets beyond design life: IGS research

Integrated Global Services (IGS) research shows 46 per cent of oil and gas assets in Saudi Arabia and UAE operate beyond design life, with 83 per cent still confident in performance despite downtime losses and growing focus on efficiency and reliability. ...

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Assala announces first oil of Grand N'Gongui field

Assala Gabon announced the start of production from the Grand N'Gongui (GNG) field. The field contains a 10–15 metre oil rim within the Gamba Formation, with up to 350 MMstb of stock tank oil initially in place (STOIIP)....