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Global demand dynamics will keep oil price low

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INTERNATIONAL

This would feed an already oversupplied market, exacerbating the contango market structure, with prices for future delivery exceeding spot rates. Prices have not returned to their…

Venezuela's oil outlook is modest despite tailwinds

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VENEZUELA

Higher oil prices, enhanced sanctions evasion and imported Iranian 'diluents' (liquids used to dilute heavy crude) allowed for a resurgence of Venezuelan oil exports and…

Saudi oil policy will hold firm to market-led approach

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SAUDI ARABIA

The decision came three days after Saudi Arabia confirmed during an OPEC meeting that it intends to persist in allowing oil prices to be determined by supply and demand, rather…

Iran impact on global oil market will be slow

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INT/IRAN

This drop reflected concerns over China's slowdown, fears that Greece would be forced to leave the euro-area, and the agreement of a deal between Iran and the P5+1 powers (five…

Prospects for the global oil market in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for the global oil market in 2016.

Oil price will stay subdued globally in 2016

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INTERNATIONAL

The likelihood of a production-cutting deal between OPEC and non-OPEC producers has diminished, and the moderate rebound in prices at end-January has reversed. In 2016, demand…

Prospects for fossil fuels to end-2016

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PROSPECTS H2 2016

Prospects for fossil fuels to end-2016.

Prospects for MENA green energy transition to 2030

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PROSPECTS 2030

High oil and gas prices have incentivised Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) hydrocarbon importers to accelerate their renewables build-outs, while exporters have deployed…

Doha disagreement delineates Saudi-Iranian rivalry

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INTERNATIONAL

Many producers, facing budgetary pressures because of low oil prices, support output restraint, but they need to act in concert. Russia and Saudi Arabia have offered a freeze…

Kazakh policymakers seek growth in non-oil sectors

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KAZAKHSTAN

The modest GDP increase is attributed to government support for the economy as well as steadier oil prices and the launch of production at the Kashagan oil field. Low debt levels…