Core Viewpoint - Kazakhstan's oil supply to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline is projected to increase significantly in the first half of 2025, indicating a strong growth trend in oil exports from Kazakhstan to Europe [1] Group 1 - Kazakhstan's national oil transporter Kaztransoil reports a 46% year-on-year increase in crude oil supply to Germany [1] - The total volume of crude oil supplied to Germany is expected to reach 926,000 tons during the period from January to June 2025 [1]

Core Viewpoint - Kpler indicates that the growth rate of U.S. crude oil supply will be slower than expected for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, with a potential peak in production as early as this year due to low WTI prices testing the breakeven point for shale oil production [1][3] Group 1: Oil Price Dynamics - WTI crude oil prices have dropped over 15% since early April, currently around $58.5 per barrel, which is still below the breakeven point for many shale oil wells [1][3] - OPEC+ recently decided to increase production by 410,000 barrels per day, nearly three times the planned increase, contributing to downward pressure on oil prices [1] Group 2: Production Forecast Adjustments - Kpler has revised its forecast for U.S. crude oil supply growth down by 120,000 barrels per day to 170,000 barrels per day for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, citing weak prices potentially slowing shale oil production [3] - The company expects U.S. crude oil production to peak in 2025 and then gradually decline [3][4] Group 3: Industry Sensitivity and Response - U.S. shale oil producers are highly sensitive to price changes and are likely to reduce drilling activities as profits decline [3] - The cautious approach of the U.S. oil industry is influenced by OPEC+'s recent actions aimed at capturing market share and constraining U.S. shale oil production [3]