Gulf Intelligence Podcasts

Catch up on a dynamic set of energy markets views from Omar Najia, Global Head, Derivatives, BB Energy; Michelle Wiese Bockmann, Principal Analyst, Lloyd's List Intelligence; and Mukesh Sahdev, SVP, Head of Downstream/Oil Trading, Rystad Energy, in today’s podcast. Oil prices in Q3 will average: 1. $80-$85; 2. $85-$90 OR 3. $90 plus? Vote here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/18051339066533560...

Will Brent touch $90 OR $80 first? Vote here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1801507679304606095 The Daily Energy Markets Podcast capped the week with fresh insights on trending topics – from new sanctions and oil vessels carrying Russian crude to tanker rates, and LNG outlook in Asia and beyond. Hear more from Marc Howson, Head of Asia, Welligence Analytics; Rachel Ziemba, Adjunct Fellow, Center...

How will the Will They Won't They FED cut rates impact markets in H2: Bullish OR Bearish? Vote here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1801146160071025012 Listen in for more views on OPEC+ decision from Adi Imsirovic, Director, Surrey Clean Energy & Senior Associate, CSIS; Omar Al-Ubaydli, Director of Research, Bahrain Center for Strategic, International & Energy Studies; and Frank Kane,...

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast dissected the headlines surrounding energy transition in Europe and the US, with James McCallum, CEO & Chairman, Xergy Group, and Professor of Energy, Strathclyde University; and Bill Spindle, Senior Global Correspondent, Cipher News. Bora Bariman, Managing Partner, Hormuz Straits Partnership voiced his views on demand forecasts and oil prices.

SURVEY: Oil prices will hit $90 in Q3 and hold for the year despite the expectation of added oil in Q4? AGREE/DISAGREE. Let us know your thoughts: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1800424417199346038 Listen to today’s speakers on the Daily Energy Markets Podcast with experts Narendra Taneja, India’s leading energy expert; Rob Barnett, senior global energy and commodity analyst at Bloomberg Intellig...

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast kicked off the trading week with insights from Omar Najia, Global Head of Derivatives at BB Energy; Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist & Global Strategist at ADM Investor Services International; and Richard Redoglia, Chief Executive Officer of Matrix Global Holdings. Will European election results with swing to far right be bullish or bearish for oil prices in H2? L...

Listen in to views from analysts across the globe with Yuriy Humber, Founder & President, Japan NRG Platform/ Yuri Group sharing his outlook for Japan energy markets; Max Torres, Managing Partner, Plata Energy on the Americas; and Paul Hickin, Editor-in-Chief, Petroleum Economist, with his recent observations on latest OPEC major announcements. We wrapped up the week for the Daily Energy Marke...

In today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast, we posed the question: The start of rate cuts has put a floor under oil price: AGREE or DISGAREE? Vote here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1798610891979780256 Listen in for views and outlook on Europe and upcoming elections from Dr. Charles Ellinas, CEO, Cyprus Natural Hydrocarbons Co. & Senior Fellow, Global Energy Center - Atlantic Council; OPEC dec...

More insights and views from notable OPEC observers in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast with Ali Al Riyami, Consultant & Former Director General of Marketing, Ministry of Energy & Minerals, Oman; Jamie Ingram, Senior Editor, Middle East Economic Survey; and Peter McGuire, Chief Executive Officer, XM Australia. The session also tackled this question: The start of rate cuts cycle beginni...

Why has the oil market responded bearishly to OPEC meeting thus far: OPEC+8 Plan to Raise Output; Global Demand Weakening; OPEC+ too much idle supply; OR None of the Above? Vote here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1797890052636442841 Listen in to today’s speakers at the Daily Energy Markets Podcast, with Neil Atkinson, Former Head of Oil Markets Division, International Energy Agency; Pamela Mung...

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast kicked off the trading week with views from Omar Najia, Global Head, Derivatives, BB Energy; Vandana Hari, Founder & CEO, Vanda Insights; and Paul Horsnell, Head of Commodities Research, Standard Chartered Bank, following the decision of OPEC+ meeting announced on Sunday. What was the biggest piece of news for oil market to take away from the OPEC+ meetings yes...

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast kicked off the month of June with our tandem powerhouse cast Mike Muller, Head, Vitol Asia, with Christof Rühl, Senior Research Scholar, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University. This session is part of the Energy Markets Series’ curtain raiser discussion to the OPEC+ meeting in Riyadh with some ministers and online, today at 1pm Vienna time. We posed th...

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast capped the week with outlook on OPEC+ announcement on Sunday. Listen in to hear more views from Mehmet Öğütçü, Group CEO, Global Resources Partnership & Chairman, London Energy Club; Kate Dourian, FEI, MEES Contributing Editor & Non-Resident Fellow, The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington; and Dr. Iman Nasseri, Managing Director - Middle East, FGE Duba...

Dr. Carole Nakhle, Chief Executive Officer, Crystol Energy; Janiv Shah, Vice President, Oil Markets; Refinery and Crude Balances Lead, Rystad Energy; and Ram Narayanan, Director/ VP - Strategic Market & Business Development, Vedanta, shed light on the economics and demand of oil as the markets anticipate the next move by the OPEC group. Hear more from the Daily Energy Markets Podcast and have...

Today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast continues to explore the possible outcomes of OPEC meeting this weekend. Hear views from Ilia Bouchouev, Ph. D., Managing Partner, Pentathlon Investments; Michal Meidan, Head of China Research Programme, The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies; and Daniel Richards, MENA economist, Emirates NBD. Will OPEC now look to unravel cuts after IMF upgrades China's 2...

In keeping with the tradition that OPEC+ likes to surprise the market -- what could be top of list of possibilities: Make Deeper Cuts; Unwind Current Cuts in Q3; Announce end of Cuts for Q4; OR None of the Above? Have your say here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1795348317116981729 Hear more from Maleeha Bengali, Founder, MB Commodity Corner; Victor Yang, Senior Analyst, JLC International; and L...

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast kicked off this week with a focus on upcoming OPEC+ decision and explored diverse views from commentators across geographical markets. Hear more from Omar Najia, Global Head, Derivatives, BB Energy; Brian Pieri, Founding Member, Energy Rogue, Choeib Boutamine, Energy Advisor & CEO, Ranadrill Consulting. Will oil supply/demand market tightness in H2 allow OPEC+...

What will OPEC do when it meets next week: Roll Over same cuts for Q3; Roll over same Cuts for H2; OR Start to unravel cuts? Have your say: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1793896700702281752 The Daily Energy Markets Podcast capped the week with key discussions on outlook for OPEC+ decision, Iran’s future, and the ongoing geopolitical events in Europe. Hear them all from our guest speakers Robin M...

Even if 2H oil demand beats expectations, higher for longer rates will keep prices below $90 this year: Agree OR Disagree? Vote here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1793536669834256673 Hear more insights in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast with guest speakers Jamal Qureshi, Managing Director, Analysis & Strategy, Petro-Logistics; Dr. Raad Alkadiri, Non-Resident Fellow, Center for Strategi...

Quite an insightful discussion about the world of energy trading with Adi Imsirovic, Director, Surrey Clean Energy & Senior Associate, CSIS; Vandana Hari, Founder & CEO, Vanda Insights; and Gaurav Sharma, Journalist and Energy Analyst, in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast. How could the US-led backlash against the ICC arrest bid for Israel's Prime Minister impact oil markets: BULLIS...

Arne Lohmann Rasmussen, Chief Analyst and Head of Research, Global Risk Management; Rachel Ziemba, Adjunct Fellow, Center for a New American Security & Senior Advisor, Horizon Engage; and Yesar Al-Maleki, Gulf Analyst, Middle East Economic Survey, weighed their views on aspects of risk management, likely OPEC+ decision for the second half of the year, and current trends in US energy policy ami...

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast opened the week with an extremely bullish outlook for oil markets from our resident Monday commentator, Omar Najia, Global Head, Derivatives, BB Energy. Gulmira Rzayeva, Founder & Managing Director, Eurasia Analytics and Omar Al-Ubaydli, Director of Research, Bahrain Center for Strategic International & Energy Studies, also shared their insights on the rece...

Why isn't oil joining all other markets and hitting records: Too much supply; Uncertain demand; OR $80+ is fair price? Have your say: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1791361738157257076 The Daily Energy Markets Podcast capped the week with outlook from leading energy markets and geopolitical experts weighing in their views on the direction of travel for oil prices in the months ahead. Hear mor...

Key discussions in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast focused on US economy outlook, China oil demand, and OPEC+ decisions this coming June meeting. Hear more form Mike McGlone, Senior Macro Strategist, Bloomberg Intelligence; Victor Yang, Senior Analyst, JLC Network Technology; and Andrew Critchlow, Head of News, EMEA, S&P Global Commodity Insights. What is most likely to enable oil prices...

What impact will growing trade-tariff war between China & US have on oil prices over medium term 6-12 months: Bullish, Bearish, OR Little Impact? Have your say: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1790637728280842565 Walter Simpson, Managing Director, CCED; Aabha Gandhi, Pricing Director - Oil Products, General-Index; and Richard Redoglia, Chief Executive Officer, Matrix Global Holdings, shared th...