Russia's oil output hits post-Soviet record with 10.73mb/d in 2015, up from 10.58mb/d in 2014, as small- and medium-sized energy companies such as Bashneft cranked up the pumps despite falling crude prices.
Saudi Arabia's oil export to Asia has increased by 12 % in the first 11 months of 2015, in comparison with the same period of 2014, allowing Riyadh to defend its prominent market position.
