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9 Jan, 2026
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Yemen’s UAE-Backed Secessionists Collapse
Days after declaring an independent state, Yemen’s UAE-backed secessionist Southern Transitional Council (STC) has collapsed. A coordinated, Saudi-backed offensive by government forces pushed it out of power, opening a new phase in Yemen’s civil war.
Yemen: Political Control & Oil Infrastructure
9 Jan, 2026
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Aramco Steps On The Gas
Aramco is now investing as much in developing its gas reserves as in its upstream oil sector as it targets huge gains by 2030. Gas is expected to catalyze strong economic growth and diversification, and Aramco sees potential for substantial revenue gains.
Aramco Lays Out Path To 80% Sales Gas Growth By 2030 (bn cfd)
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NEWS IN BRIEF
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IMF Agrees $2.7bn Egypt Payment
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MEES MONTHLY OPEC PRODUCTION ESTIMATES (MN B/D)
| December 2025 | vs Nov25 | vs Dec24 | Nov25 | Oct25 | 2025 | vs 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- | - | - | - | - | 0.93 | 0.02 | 0.91 | 0.97 | 1.01 | ||
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
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- | - | - | - | - | 0.26 | 0.00 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | ||
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- | - | - | - | - | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.09 | ||
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- | - | - | - | - | 0.23 | 0.01 | 0.21 | 0.20 | 0.19 | ||
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- | - | - | - | - | 3.26 | 0.04 | 3.22 | 2.81 | 2.57 | ||
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- | - | - | - | - | 4.09 | -0.04 | 4.13 | 4.31 | 4.43 | ||
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- | - | - | - | - | 2.47 | 0.06 | 2.42 | 2.62 | 2.70 | ||
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- | - | - | - | - | 1.37 | 0.25 | 1.12 | 1.18 | 1.02 | ||
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- | - | - | - | - | 1.52 | 0.11 | 1.41 | 1.31 | 1.14 | ||
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- | - | - | - | - | 9.51 | 0.52 | 9.00 | 9.65 | 10.57 | ||
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- | - | - | - | - | 3.13 | 0.17 | 2.96 | 2.95 | 3.05 | ||
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- | - | - | - | - | 0.92 | 0.08 | 0.84 | 0.73 | 0.69 | ||
| TOTAL | - | - | - | - | - | 27.74 | 1.22 | 26.52 | 27.04 | 27.71 |
* MEES Monthly OPEC Production Data Available To Subscribers Only