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The Stack Stories Editorial
The UAE's Calculated Departure from Opec: Strategic Autonomy in a Decarbonizing World
The United Arab Emirates' decision to exit Opec is not merely a procedural withdrawal; it marks a decisive strategic reorientation in global energy geopolitics. For years, the UAE has bridled under Opec+ production quotas, directly conflicting with its national oil company ADNOC's ambitious target of achieving 5 million barrels per day (b/d) crude oil production capacity by 2027. This move signals a calculated decoupling of the UAE's economic future from an increasingly anachronistic petroleum cartel, prioritizing long-term national interest over collective, constrained output.