Gulf Intelligence Podcasts

Middle East and North Africa energy markets analysts Choeib Boutamine, Energy Advisor & CEO, Ranadrill Consulting; Kate Dourian, FEI, MEES Contributing Editor & Non-Resident Fellow, The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington; and Bora Bariman, Managing Partner, Hormuz Straits Partnership, shared their insights on the direction of travel amidst economic and geopolitical uncertainties in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast. What is mostly driving current oil price volatility: Geopolitical Tensions; Oil Inventories; OR Tariff Uncertainty & GDP Outlook? VOTE here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1914572211785998808

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With recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East, the oil markets are looking for direction if this is factored in oil prices. Omar Najia, Head of Trading (Derivatives), BB Energy; Laury Haytayan, MENA Director, Natural Resource Governance Institute; and Ali Al Riyami, Consultant & Former Director General of Marketing, Ministry of Energy & Minerals, Oman, shared their views in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast. How much geo-pol premium is in current oil price from possible Iran-Israel conflict: 1. $5+; 2. $3; 3. $1; OR 4. None? VOTE here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1914211183285964818 or here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7319977915872387072

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast capped the week reflecting on the major events that transpired over the last two weeks. Listen in for outlook on geopolitical risks and market fundamentals from Neil Atkinson, Former Head of Oil Markets Division, International Energy Agency; Niamh McBurney, Associate Director, Control Risks; and Raad Alkadiri, Managing Partner, 3TEN32 Associates. Oil markets soared this week as Trump headline fatigue allowed traders to focus on fundamentals – Agree OR Disagree? Vote here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1913123543706972249 OR here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7318889288258011136

The markets are still grappling with new realities following the disruptions from last week’s announcements by the US Administration. We listened to Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist, Bloomberg Intelligence; Ahmed Mehdi, MD, Renaissance Energy Advisors and Senior Fellow, OIES; and James McCallum, CEO & Chairman, Xergy Group & Professor of Energy, Strathclyde University in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast. Have we already seen the 2025 low for Brent crude oil price – YES or NO? VOTE here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1912761892843487305 or OR here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7318527679035506688

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast continues to unpack the impact of evolving US-China trade war and emerging challenges in the global economy. Hear more from Narendra Taneja, India's Leading Energy Expert; Michal Meidan, Head of China Research Programme, The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies; and Paul Horsnell, Head of Commodities Research, Standard Chartered Bank. Have your say in today’s survey: Oil markets will recover to a $70-75 range in H2 once the dust settles on final reciprocal tariffs: YES or NO? VOTE here: x.com/gulf_intel/status/1912398875706503633 OR here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:…8164553387663360

The Daily Energy Market Podcast continues the discussion oil supply and demand with a key focus on Middle East economic dynamics. Listen in with Ole Hansen, Head, Commodity Strategy, Saxo Bank; Daniel Richards, MENA economist, Emirates NBD; and Russell Robertson, Chief Commercial Officer, Gulf Mercantile Exchange. Kazakhstan is still producing 400k+ bpd above its OPEC+ commitment -- what will most likely happen next - 1. KAZAKHSTAN leaves OPEC+; 2. OPEC+ abandon quotas; 3. KAZAKHSTAN stops cheating; 4. OPEC+ keep raising supply? Vote here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1912037888537026910 OR here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7317803591459659776

The 2025 Global oil demand growth was forecast to be between 1m-1.5m bpd before US-China Trade War kicked off -- what will it be now: 1. Same; 2. Closer to 1mbpd; 3. 500k-800k bpd; 4. Under 500k bpd? The Daily Energy Markets Podcast kicked off this week, seeking the direction of travel for oil demand. Listen in for more insights from Omar Najia, Head of Trading (Derivatives), BB Energy; Brian Pieri, Founder, Energy Rogue; and Ehsan Ul-Haq, Senior Oil Analyst, Petroleum Economist. Share your thoughts here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1911675006351769788 OR here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7317440684897001472

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast capped the week, reflecting the developments in the US tariff policy and its impact on oil market demand. Hear more from Dr. Charles Ellinas, CEO, Cyprus Natural Hydrocarbons Co. & Senior Fellow, Global Energy Center - Atlantic Council; Carole Nakhle, President, Arab Energy Club & CEO, Crystol Energy; and Scott Livermore, Chief Economist, Oxford Economics Middle East. What will be the most significant lasting legacy of Trump's tariff "Liberation Day" for oil markets regardless of where we go from here: 1. US Treasuries lose safe haven status; 2. US oil industry pause/stop upstream investing; 3. China economic slowdown; OR 4. None of the above. Vote here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1910588487738204534 OR here https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7316354152408739840

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast hears the views of Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist & Global Strategist, ADM Investor Services International; Peter McGuire, CEO Australia, Trading.com (Formerly XM); and Henning Gloystein, Head of Energy, Climate & Resources, Eurasia Group, regarding the latest turn of events in the US tariff conundrum. What will have a greater bearing on the direction of oil prices through Q2: Trump Tariff Pivot for most OR Increased Tariffs on China? VOTE here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1910227789074092505 OR here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7315992854382751745/

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast continues to unravel the repercussions of the impact of the US’ unleashing of massive tariffs globally, as well as the new OPEC+ supply hike announcement. Tune in to listen to views from David Wech, Chief Economist, Vortexa; Gulmira Rzayeva, Founder & Managing Director; Eurasia Analytics; and Rustin Edwards, TARS International, Head of Sales & Marketing. When do you expect OPEC+ to abandon oil supply increases: 1. Abandon May Hike; 2. Stop Raising from June; 3. Stop Raising in Q3; OR 4. Won't Stop Supply Hikes? VOTE here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1909861343043150218 OR here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7315627738281721856