Jun 17, 2013
Hassan Rowhani's win in Iran confounds predictions that this was not an election, but selection by the supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, from a stable of uninspiring conservatives. Read Article New president in Iran offers chance to alter energy politics
Jun 12, 2013
The International Energy Agency trimmed its forecast of how much oil Opec will need to pump as growth slows in China and other nations. Read Article IEA cuts its Opec production target as growth in China slows
Jun 06, 2013
Opec has been lulled into taking a wait-and-see approach to the rise of fracking technology in North America and the vast reserves that it has unlocked. Read Article North American shale boom threatens to erode Opec's influence
Jun 04, 2013
The potential issues surrounding US shale are real and the risks could be fairly serious depending on how they are handled, but the most sensible approach might well be to remain relatively relaxed as Opec currently appears to be. Read Article Keep calm and carry on: Opec's approach may be the right one
May 31, 2013
The rise of North American shale hydrocarbons does not threaten the UAE or Opec, Suhail Al Mazrouei says. Read Article UAE not threatened by shale revolution, says energy minister
May 31, 2013
Opec ministers meeting on Vienna tomorrow are expected to keep output steady, but the world is changing around them. Read Article Opec to hold steady on prices
May 30, 2013
Opec crude output has fallen in May due to lower exports from Iraq and disruptions in some African producers, a Reuters survey found. Read Article Opec oil output falls closer to target in May
May 15, 2013
Use of crude in developing economies will outstrip oil consumption in member countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development for the first time this quarter. Read Article Shale boom challenge to Opec power balance
May 06, 2013
Saudi Arabia produced 9.3 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil in April, up from 9.14 million bpd in March, an industry source said on Monday. Read Article Saudi oil output rises in April
Apr 30, 2013
Iraq's oil exports rose in April to 2.6 million barrels per day, the country's oil minister said on Tuesday. Read Article Iraq cements position as second-biggest Opec oil exporter
