Gulf Intelligence Podcasts

Omar Najia, Global Head, Derivatives, BB Energy; Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist & Global Strategist, ADM Investor Services International; and Clyde Russell, Asia Commodities & Energy Columnist, Thomson Reuters shared their insights in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast on what will determine China's appetite for oil imports in H2: International Oil Prices OR China’s Economic Growth? What’s your view? https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1789912633497317710

Mike Muller, Head of Vitol Asia, and Christof Rühl, Senior Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University, discussed oil market outlook during the Daily Energy Markets’ Month in Review and Outlook Ahead Podcast.

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast capped the week with views from Dr. Carole Nakhle, Chief Executive Officer, Crystol Energy; James McCallum, CEO & Chairman, Xergy Group & Professor of Energy, Strathclyde University; and Amena Bakr, Senior Research Analyst, Energy Intelligence. We asked the viewers: Brent started the year at $75 so it’s fair to assume Oil markets have already seen the low for 2024: Agree OR Disagree? Vote here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1788823715096019029

Oil prices will hold in a $75-$90/bl range for the remainder of 2024, given the now negligible risk premium and OPEC+ keeping volumes steady: Agree OR Disagree? Vote here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1788462049225290140 Matthew Wright, Senior Freight Analyst, Kpler; Kate Dourian, FEI, MEES Contributing Editor & Non-Resident Fellow, The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington; and Scott Livermore, Chief Economist, Oxford Economics Middle East, shared their outlook in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast.

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and OPEC+ likely decision in the coming months remain in focus in today’s discussion with energy markets analysts Neil Atkinson, Former Head of Oil Markets Division, International Energy Agency; Niamh McBurney, Associate Director, Control Risks; and Salih Yilmaz, Senior Energy Equity Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence. The U.S. believes negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire should be able to close the gaps between Israel and Hamas: do you Agree or Disagree? Share your views here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1788100464958931448

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast focused on the Middle East and Asia today, with views from Andrew Laven, Senior Partner, E-Cons; Jamie Ingram, Senior Editor, Middle East Economic Survey; and Osama Rizvi, Energy & Economic Analyst, Primary Vision Network. We asked the participants, “What stage is Israel's War on Gaza at after 7 months: End of the Beginning OR Beginning of the End?” Have your say here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1787736646198186483

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast took the views of our regular commentators Omar Najia, Global Head, Derivatives, BB Energy; Mukesh Sahdev, SVP, Head of Downstream/Oil Trading, Rystad Energy; Bora Bariman, Managing Partner, Hormuz Straits Partnership, as oil markets edged higher today. Hamas says latest ceasefire talks have ended -- how much geo pol premium will we see return to oil price this week: 1. $5+; 2. $3 approx; OR 3. None? Have your say: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1787375510286192961

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast capped the week with outlook on Latin America from Dr. Aldo Flores-Quiroga, Former Deputy Secretary of Energy for Hydrocarbons, Mexico's Ministry of Energy & Senior Advisor, FTI Consulting; India’s energy demand outlook after national elections from Vibhuti Garg, Director - South Asia, IEEFA; and views on OPEC+ from Paul Horsnell, Head of Commodities Research, Standard Chartered Bank. Have your say in today’s survey: What is the main cause of $6 drop in oil price in last week: 1. Deflating Geopol risk; 2. Postpone FED cuts; 3. Idle Supply Plentiful; OR 4. Global Macro weakness? https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1786287177506165079

Pick up some insights in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast on Turkey’s current geopolitical roles in the Middle East and beyond from Mehmet Öğütçü, Group CEO, Global Resources Partnership and Chairman, London Energy Club; macroeconomic outlook and the US FED rate cuts from Maleeha Bengali, Founder, MB Commodity Corner; and views on elections in India and US, as well as energy outlook in Southeast Asia from Bill Spindle, Senior Global Correspondent, Cipher News. Is Brent more likely to hit $80 or $90 first? Have your say: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1785926113757184010

Dr. Charles Ellinas, CEO, Cyprus Natural Hydrocarbons Co. & Senior Fellow, Global Energy Center - Atlantic Council; Andrei Belyi, PhD, Professor, Founder & CEO, Balesene OÜ; and Paul Hickin, Editor-in-Chief, Petroleum Economist, shared their views in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast on topics focused on Europe gas and politics, as well as outlook on OPEC+ decision in June meeting. What will OPEC+ agree when they meet in one month from now: No Change to cuts in H2 OR Agree to Unwind cuts in H2? Vote here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1785564205464117655