Kazakhstan Cut December Oil Output By 230 Kb/d

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Kazakhstan's oil production decreased by 230 Kb/d in December due to a drone attack and adverse weather conditions, resulting in a lower-than-expected output.

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Kazakhstan cut oil production in December by more than 200 Kb/d, with output averaging 1.522 million barrels per day in the final month down from 1.759 mb/d in November. December production was also significantly lower than the full-year average of 1.776 mb/d for 2025. The lower production was attributed to the forced suspension of Single Point Mooring (SPM-3) following a drone attack coupled with adverse weather conditions that hit the Black Sea. Unidentified drones struck two oil tankers in the Black Sea, including one chartered by Chevron…

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Original article published by OilPrice.com on January 14, 2026.
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