UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+

In a seismic shift for global oil markets, the United Arab Emirates announces its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+, ending decades of membership. | Contesto: cronaca

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• UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+

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The United Arab Emirates has announced its departure from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its broader alliance, OPEC+, in a move that reshapes the landscape of global energy diplomacy. The decision, confirmed by UAE officials on Monday, marks the first time a major Gulf producer has left the cartel since its founding in 1960, and it comes amid growing tensions over production quotas and long-term strategy. While no specific reason was provided in the initial statement, analysts have long speculated that the UAE was frustrated with OPEC+ constraints that limited its ability to ramp up production and capitalize on its expanding capacity. The country, which has invested heavily in boosting its output to around 4 million barrels per day, has clashed with Saudi Arabia—the de facto leader of OPEC—over baseline calculations used to set quotas. These disagreements surfaced publicly in 2021 when the UAE briefly threatened to leave the group before a compromise was reached. The departure raises immediate questions about the stability of OPEC+, which includes Russia and other non-OPEC producers. The alliance has been pivotal in managing oil prices since 2016 through coordinated supply cuts. Without the UAE, which accounts for roughly 3% of global production, the cartel loses one of its most influential members and a key voice advocating for a more aggressive output strategy. Market reactions were swift, with benchmark crude prices fluctuating as traders assessed the potential for increased supply from the UAE outside the quota system. For the UAE, the exit aligns with a broader push to diversify its economy away from oil dependence, as outlined in its “We the UAE 2031” vision. The country has invested in renewable energy, tourism, and technology, and its state oil company, ADNOC, has pursued expansion plans that could now proceed without OPEC constraints. However, the move also carries risks: the UAE may face diplomatic friction with Saudi Arabia, its traditional ally, and could lose the political cover that OPEC membership provided during periods of market volatility. The implications extend beyond the Middle East. The decision could embolden...

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