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Emirates Minister Sees Minimal Impact From Energy Output Change

CNA938 Singapore Abu Dhabi 14d10d Impact 8

The UAE's Energy Minister described a recent production move as a pure policy change following a review of current and future production levels. Al-Mazrui noted the UAE did not consult with other OPEC countries before the surprise decision. The US, Canada, and Latin American nations are forming a Western hemisphere alliance with production levels nearly equaling OPEC. This shift is described as a major macro trend affecting global oil dynamics. Simonov noted that the UAE is declaring current quotas no longer apply to them. He suggested this move could trigger a chain reaction and potentially dismantle the alliance. However, he also noted that the UAE cannot currently withdraw all produced oil, even within the framework of quotas. UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei stated that the UAE may exit the OPEC alliance.

The UAE's Energy Minister described a recent production move as a pure policy change following a review of current and future production levels. Al-Mazrui noted the UAE did not consult with other OPEC countries before the surprise decision. The US, Canada, and Latin American nations are forming a Western hemisphere alliance with production levels nearly equaling OPEC. This shift is described as a major macro trend affecting global oil dynamics. Simonov noted that the UAE is declaring current quotas no longer apply to them. He suggested this move could trigger a chain reaction and potentially dismantle the alliance. However, he also noted that the UAE cannot currently withdraw all produced oil, even within the framework of quotas. UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei stated that the UAE may exit the OPEC alliance. Al Mazrouei described the UAE as a reliable and responsible producer that anticipates energy market futures. He noted the country will continue its role by increasing production gradually in line with demand and market conditions. The minister said the UAE's position as a cost-effective and low-carbon oil producer globally. This move could reconfigure the Middle East and potentially strengthen the United States' regional position.

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Sources · 7 independent

CNA938 Singapore

“the UAE's Energy Minister has described the move as a pure policy change after a careful look at current and future policies related to the level of production.”

CNA938 Singapore

“group will give the country greater flexibility as it no longer is bound by collective output agreements. Analysts warned the loss of the UAE could create disarray and weaken the oil cartel”

CRI News Radio

“阿联酋宣布将自2026年5月1号起, 退出石油输出国组织欧佩克及欧佩克家”

CNA938 Singapore

“in the next three to four years to six million per day. And that's probably the key reason why UAE decided right now to pull the trigger and leave the OPEC organization”

CNR Voice of China

“阿联酋宣布 将从5月1日起退出欧佩克 以及该组织成员国与俄罗斯等非欧佩克国家组成的产油国协作组织欧佩克家”

CRI News Radio

“该决定是在对阿联酋石油生产政策 以及当前和未来产能进行全面评估后做出的 基于国家利益并旨在更有效的满足国际市场的迫切需求”

BBC World Service

“In a surprise announcement, the United Arab Emirates says it's leaving the OPEC group of oil-producing countries, dealing a major blow to the cartels.”

CNR Voice of China

“The UAE announced earlier that day that it will exit OPEC... starting from May 1.”

BBC World Service

“The Gulf states energy minister said the decision to quits after nearly six decades of membership would provide more flexibility to respond to a new energy age.”

BBC Radio 4

“Gulf states energy minister said the decision to quits after the war. would provide more flexibility to respond to a new energy age. The move weakens OPEC's control over global oil supplies.”

BBC WS backup

“The Gulf states energy minister said the decision to quits after nearly six decades of membership would provide more flexibility to respond to a new energy age.”

CBC Radio One

“the United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC”

CBC Radio One

“the ballroom You know, I the United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC”

Times Radio UK

“Also on the front page of the Times, UAE quits OPEC as war”

Times Radio UK

“on the front page of the Times, UAE quits OPEC as war”

Kommersant FM

“Нефть сдержанно отреактировала на выход арабских эмиратов из ОПЕК и ОПЕК ПЛЮС.”

Kommersant FM

“the exit of the United Arab Emirates from OPEC and OPEC Plus. After the announcement of the Brent quote.”

Kommersant FM

“выход арабских амиратов из ОПЕК и ОПЕК ПЛЮС. После объявления Катировки Брэн.”

Times Radio UK

“the Guardian also reports the UAE quitting OPEC in a blow to oil cartel and the Saudis.”

Kommersant FM

“выход арабских амиратов из ОПЕК и ОПЕК ПЛЮС”

Radio 24

“Gli Emirati Arabi Uniti hanno annunciato la loro uscita dall'OPEC e dall'OPEC Plus un duro colpo per i gruppi di esportatori di petrolio”

Business FM Russia

“единственный маршрут вне армузского пролива – это нефтепровод в порт фуджейра, который уже находится в оманском залилі, но возможности экспорта через фуджейру у обвинённых арабских эмиратов ограничены.”

NPR

“the UAE wants to produce more oil than it's able to as an OPEC member and make more money as a result. I will note they said in this statement that they would increase production responsibly.”

Monte Carlo Doualiya

“أعلنت دولة الإمارات عن الإنسحاب من ملعومة أوباك وتحالف أوباك بلاس ابتداء من الأول من ما يوم ونهية بذلك حوالي ستة عقود”

Radio La Red Argentina

“Emiratos Árabes Unidos, uno de los principales productores de crudo, anuncia que abandonará la organización de países de exportadores de petróleo OPEP y la alianza OPEP-Plus a partir del 1 de mayo para proteger su interés nacional.”

NPR

“the whole point of open order to control oil prices, or at least influence them, right? ... And the UAE, as a major player in OPEC, had long argued that it's share of the total.”

NPR

“player in OPEC, had long argued that it's share of the total.”

Business FM Russia

“Выход Эмиратов из ОПЕК плюс будет обсуждаться детально.”

NPR

“What we've seen in the last few years is that the UAE is aligning the link much closer with Israel, with India, with the US.”

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