IEA predicts more than 8mn b/d of excess capacity by 2030 as producers invest in pumping more crude
The oil cartel’s move to let up on production cuts highlights the challenges it is facing
Brent’s 1.4% drop after 4% fall the previous day follows cartel decision to unwind some production cuts
Both shale producers and offshore fields have become more efficient, which leaves the cartel in a tough spot
Oil cartel tries to placate members while conceding it has little room to increase production
Oil cartel wants to reassure members that 5.8mn barrels a day of cuts will not last for ever
Scott Sheffield slams ‘personal attack’ by US regulators who barred him from Exxon’s board
Oil cartel cancels in-person ministerial gathering as prices hover around three-month lows
The FTC’s ruling on Exxon-Pioneer deal shines a spotlight on the workings of Opec and industry executives
ExxonMobil agrees to bar Scott Sheffield from board after federal regulator’s allegations
Paris-based group trims forecasts, in sharp divergence with producers’ cartel Opec
Hedge fund expects Opec+’s control will allow cartel to define where prices go in the next 12 months
Production growth from the US and Iran puts pressure on Saudi Arabia
Voluntary curbs will be maintained until June, according to Saudi Arabia’s state news agency
Demand will continue but potential world supply is likely to peg back the cost
Energy watchdog says record output from non-Opec producers such as US will boost global supply
Analysts expect oversupply to offset impact of tensions in the Middle East
Africa’s second-biggest oil producer exits cartel amid row over production targets
Opec+ is struggling to hold the world to ransom with high energy prices
Energy watchdog says demand growth ‘drastically’ falling this quarter
Call to move away from fossil fuels lacks deadlines to phase them out
EU ministers criticise Opec over attempts to switch emphasis to emissions as tensions mount at climate talks in Dubai
Investors are betting cartel’s reductions will be offset by weak demand and rising supply from elsewhere
Crude prices fall after unconventional announcement of output curbs highlights strains within group
Traders interpret delay as sign cartel is struggling to agree further production cuts