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The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

UAE president, in first address, stresses support for energy security, friendly relations

The president of the United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday the Gulf OPEC producer would continue to support global energy security as a main driver of global economic growth, ahead of a U.S.-Arab summit in neighbouring Saudi Arabia this week.

Reuters · Jul 13, 2022

OPEC Sees Slower 2023 Oil Demand Growth

OPEC expects global oil demand to rise in 2023 but at a slower pace than 2022, the producer group said in its first forecast for next year, citing still robust economic growth and progress in containing COVID-19 in China. In a monthly report on Tuesday, the Organization of the Petroleum…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022

Oil up $5 as Tight Supply Outweighs Recession Fears

Oil prices surged on Thursday, rebounding from steep losses the previous two sessions, as investors returned their focus to tight supply despite nagging fears of a potential global recession. Brent crude futures were up $5.39, or 5.4%, at $106.08 a barrel by 12:23 p.m. EDT (1623 GMT). US WTI crude…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 7, 2022

OPEC Leader Mohammed Barkindo Dies Unexpectedly: How Will Oil Stocks Such as Exxon Mobil Respond?

OPEC has announced that its Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo had passed away at the age of 63. Barkindo held the position for six years and was due to step down from his post at the end of July. He was set to join the U.S. think tank Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center as…

Benzinga · Jul 6, 2022

OPEC secretary-general is dead, Nigerian officials announce

Nigerian authorities have announced that the Secretary-General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries has died

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022

Opec secretary-general dies 'unexpectedly'

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) secretary-general Mohammad Barkindo, an oil industry veteran who steered the group through the creation of the Opec+ alliance, has died in his native Nigeria, according to officials.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6, 2022

OPEC Secretary-General Barkindo Dies

OPEC's Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo has died, Mele Kyari, the chief executive of Nigerian National Petroleum Corp said on Wednesday. Barkindo, who was 63 years old, was due to step down at the end of this month after six years as OPEC's secretary-general, Reuters reported. "We lost our esteemed Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 6, 2022

Oil Prices Slip as Recession Fears Rumble On, Tight Supply Stems Losses

Oil prices fell on Monday, paring gains from the previous session, as fears of a global recession weighed on the market even as supply remains tight amid lower OPEC output, unrest in Libya and sanctions on Russia. Brent crude futures for September slipped 36 cents, or 0.3%, to $111.27 a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 4, 2022

Saudi Arabia swings again -- but for how long?

Fluctuating Chinese demand has contributed to this year's volatility in international oil prices. But the latest evolution on the supply side will have immediate geopolitical and financial implications that go well beyond the oil market. Specifically, Saudi Arabia has returned as the most important swing producer and thus the most…

Bangkok Post · Jul 3, 2022