Tag: OPEC

The South American oil giant is dependent on the sale of crude oil to the U.S. to support its economy. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Energy and Environment

Venezuela prepares for Trump pulling the plug on oil

John Siciliano · August 2, 2017 4:45 pm

President Trump has had a rocky relationship with the intelligence community as a result of its investigation into possible collusion between his campaign and Russia to influence the presidential election. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

CEOs follow Trump to Saudi Arabia to discuss kingdom’s oil transition plan

John Siciliano · May 19, 2017 6:17 pm

Saudi Arabia and a number of OPEC delegates are expected to extend an agreement later this month to continue supply cuts and end a global oil supply glut that has punished U.S. energy workers. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)

Energy and Environment

Saudis to extend oil pact as Trump visits kingdom

John Siciliano · May 4, 2017 5:30 pm

OPEC Is Caught Between Shale and a Hard Place

Irwin M. Stelzer · March 28, 2017 4:53 pm

The Cartel That Failed

Irwin M. Stelzer · March 24, 2017 7:00 am

Drilling Down on OPEC and the Oil Market

Irwin M. Stelzer · March 11, 2017 8:20 pm

"President Trump has policies which are good for the oil industries," Saudi oil minister Khalid Al-Falih told the BBC this month. "He has steered away from excessively anti-fossil fuel, unrealistic fossil fuel policies." (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Trump’s energy plan has him cozying up to Saudi Arabia

John Siciliano · February 21, 2017 5:01 am

President Trump may be sending mixed messages in an energy plan his White House published Friday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, Pool)

Energy and Environment

Trump’s energy plan sends mixed messages to Gulf allies

John Siciliano · January 20, 2017 9:10 pm

A Fracking Good Time

Irwin M. Stelzer · January 7, 2017 11:00 am

It came as little surprise on Nov. 30 when the predominantly Middle Eastern members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries announced an alliance with Russia to cut global energy production and push up the price drivers will pay at the pump. The cost for a barrel of oil leaped nearly $10. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali, File)

Energy and Environment

A stark reminder from OPEC

Jim Talent · December 9, 2016 5:02 am

"There's not much you can do if there is not maximum cooperation between the producers," Ibrahim Al-Naimi said. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Former Saudi oil chief: OPEC tends ‘to cheat’

John Siciliano · December 2, 2016 5:09 pm

The world's top coal trader, Glencore Plc, saw a 7 percent rise on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg. On the renewable side, wind giant Vestas saw a 13 percent drop in its shares. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Trump victory sends ripples through energy markets

John Siciliano · November 9, 2016 7:26 pm