Core Viewpoint - Sanctions and fracking have significantly altered the market dynamics, impacting supply and pricing strategies across various sectors [1] Group 1: Market Changes - The introduction of sanctions has led to a reduction in available resources, affecting overall market supply [1] - Fracking technology has enabled increased production capabilities, contributing to shifts in market pricing [1] Group 2: Industry Impact - Companies involved in energy production are adapting to these changes by reevaluating their operational strategies [1] - The interplay between sanctions and fracking is creating both challenges and opportunities for firms in the energy sector [1]

Oil Market Dynamics & Geopolitics - Market perceives potential regime change in Venezuela as bearish due to potential increase in oil supply [1][2] - Despite geopolitical tensions (Venezuela, Israel/Iran, Russia/Ukraine), oil price remains relatively stable, suggesting abundant supply [3][4] - A source in the State Department indicated the Venezuela situation is aimed at lowering the oil price [14] - Cuba angle is confusing, especially regarding the administration's approach to Venezuela [13] Supply & Demand - Market is perceived to be in a glut of oil due to abundant supply [8] - Metals are experiencing high demand and supply issues, contrasting with the oil market [7][9] - US oil production remains strong despite a lower rig count, indicating high productivity [10] - Natural gas is cheap at $4, equivalent to $20 a barrel of oil [9] Company Performance & Investment - European major oil companies (BP, Shell, Total Energies) have generated significant returns for investors this year [4] - Trans Ocean rig, a highly leveraged name, experienced a notable increase in the fourth quarter, indicating contrarian trading [6] - Investors are beginning to consider the next phase of the oil market post-oversupply and are starting to invest in oil companies [6] Venezuela Refining Capacity - Venezuela possesses the world's largest single refinery with a capacity of over 1 million barrels per day, but it is currently not operational [11][12]

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>> THIS IS "HORIZONS MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA. " OUR TOP STORIES THIS MORNING, ASIAN STOCKS CLIMB AFTER U.S. AND GLOBAL EQUITIES HIT FRESH RECORDS WITH INVESTOR SENTIMENT BOOSTED BY THE FED'S RATE CUT AND ITS UPBEAT VIEW OF THE ECONOMY. UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY IS PROPOSING A REFERENDUM ON WHETHER TO HAND THE DONBAS REGION OVER TO RUSSIA. U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP HAS VOICED HIS FRUSTRATION WITH THE PACE. OF TALKS. OIL RALLIES FROM ITS LOWEST CLOSE IN ALMOST TWO MONTHS. WE SPEAK TO SARA VAKHSHO ...

We've just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela. A large tanker, very large. Largest one ever seized actually and other things are happening.So you'll be seeing that later and you'll be talking about that later with some of the people. Venezuela denounces and repudiates energetically what constitutes a blatant theft and an act of international piracy announced publicly by the President of the United States. For more on this story, let's bring in Bloomberg energy reporter Stephen Stapczynski.Stephen, wh ...

Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting may prove to be a last moment of calm before the tumult arrives, writes @oil_gs01 https://t.co/zgRrtIYlz6 ...

Market Outlook - OPEC revises its third-quarter oil market view to a surplus due to US growth [1]

Russian oil will continue finding its way to the market despite tougher US sanctions, one of the world’s top oil traders said https://t.co/QRAueZobY6 ...

Production & Outlook - OPEC maintained its oil market outlook [1] - OPEC and its partners increased crude production by over 500 thousand barrels per day in September [1]

Market Overview - The oil market is subject to news and analysis [1]