UAE Crude Oil Production Surges Past Record High Amid OPEC Exit

The UAE has reached a record high in crude oil production, producing over 3.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in June 2026.

This milestone comes after the country's exit from OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, 2026, which had previously limited its output to between 3 and 3.4 million bpd.

The UAE's state oil company ADNOC has been building up capacity for nearly a decade, and its total production capacity now stands at an estimated 4.8 to 4.85 million bpd, representing around 40% growth in six years.

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