Russian oil output reached 11.36 million barrels per day (MMbbl/d) in September, a post-Soviet high helped by higher production from Rosneft and foreign-led projects, Energy Ministry data showed on Oct. 2.
Between now and 2025, a fairly stable production level is expected to be observed in Russia, analysts say.
Production of oil and natural gas at the Russian Pacific island of Sakhalin is expected to decline next year, the local government said in an emailed response to a Reuters query on Sept. 20.
Wide swings in crude price might seem alarming, but Citigroup’s Ed Morse said it’s “the nature of the world we’re living in.”
The U.S., Russia and Saudi Arabia are also working together to make sure the world has access to affordable energy, added U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry.
Energy minister says Russia can raise output if needed.
Neptune, located near the Sakhalin island in the Pacific Ocean, was Gazprom Neft’s largest oil discovery last year.
The Gazpromneft-Vostok joint venture represents Mubadala Petroleum’s first investment in the Russian oil and gas sector.
Germany seeks alternative sources to Gazprom’s Nord Stream 2.
In July, President Donald Trump accused Germany of being a “captive” of Russia due to its energy reliance and said it was wrong to support the Baltic gas pipeline.