OPEC继续内乱？哈萨克斯坦称没有计划在五月份削减石油产量

Group 1 - Kazakhstan has confirmed it will not reduce oil production in May, maintaining an output of 277,000 tons per day (approximately 2 million barrels per day), which is higher than March's production of 260,000 tons [1] - This decision is a direct challenge to Saudi Arabia's authority within OPEC+, as Kazakhstan has been violating production quotas, leading to tensions within the organization [1][2] - The recent OPEC+ agreement to increase production has shocked traders and caused international oil prices to drop below $60 per barrel, largely due to Saudi Arabia's punitive stance towards overproducing member states like Kazakhstan [2] Group 2 - Kazakhstan's planned production for May is approximately 2 million barrels per day, significantly exceeding the OPEC+ quota of just under 1.4 million barrels per day, highlighting the extent of its overproduction [2] - The country has stated that it has little influence over production decisions for projects operated by foreign companies, such as Chevron and Eni, which are contributing to the production surge [2] - Despite its current stance, Kazakhstan's energy ministry has indicated it is considering compliance with OPEC+ production cuts, suggesting an awareness of potential consequences from continued violations [3]