OPEC could gain clout if Angola wins entry: addition of rising exporter would mark Africa's rise as a global energy power
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Angola has expressed interest in joining the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. Angola's petroleum output is rising, accounting for 1.6% of the world's daily total. If Angola joins OPEC, the cartel's international power could increase.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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OPEC output boost doesn't seem likely: oil ministers still may cut production by reining in breaches of cartel's quota
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OPEC officials have no current plans to boost production, maintaining higher oil prices. Concerns that a seasonal demand decrease may require curbing some members' overproduction that exceeds the OPEC-established quota.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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