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Iran’s Oil Sector Can Likely Weather Production Shut-ins, but Gas Fields Are at Risk
The US blockade of tankers serving Iran's oil exports is intended to cut Iranian oil exports to near-zero.
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Iran Conflict Brief: Why the UAE Is Leaving OPEC Now
It has been a tumultuous 24 hours for the global energy landscape. Yesterday, the United Arab Emirates sent shockwaves through the oil industry by announcing its withdrawal from...
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Ezra Klein Podcast with Jason Bordoff: What Happens if 20 Percent of the World’s Oil Disappears?
If you want to see just how bad this energy crisis can become, just read what President Trump and Iran are saying to each other.
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Is Iran’s oil storage nearly full – and will it have to cut production?
Experts predict Iran could gradually scale back oil production if the US naval blockade of Hormuz persists.
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Patricia Karvelas brings you the latest in politics, national and global affairs, speaking with Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson, Finance Minister Katy Gallagher, Karen E. Young, Courtney Houssos, Ed Husic and Peter Lewis.
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Iran’s Oil Sector Can Likely Weather Production Shut-ins, but Gas Fields Are at Risk
The US blockade of tankers serving Iran's oil exports is intended to cut Iranian oil exports to near-zero.
Iran Crude Oil Storage Levels Are Rising, but Production Shut-ins May Not Be Imminent
Iran has expanded its storage infrastructure over the past decade to levels that may be sufficient to handle up to two or three weeks of crude exports at pre-war levels.
