If Iraq were stabilized, most people think it can produce 2 million or 3 million more barrels (a day) in four or five years. Three million barrels would have a dramatic impact on the price. |
Most people don't believe OPEC has a lot of spare capacity. But the fact that OPEC is attempting to moderate the price shows a desire to maintain a price that does not depress Western economies. |
They've been burned before. If oil companies had confidence in $40 oil, we would see a substantial increase in development and production. |