Gulf Intelligence Podcasts

The energy debate heats up as the IEA shifts course, projecting a longer life for oil in the global mix. Neil Atkinson, Former Head of Oil Markets Division at the International Energy Agency; Vibhuti Garg, Director – South Asia at IEEFA; and Ali Al Riyami, Consultant and Former Director General of Marketing at Oman’s Ministry of Energy & Minerals, unpack what’s behind the agency’s change of tu...

Oil markets remain caught between oversupply and policy uncertainty. Maleeha Bengali (MB Commodity Corner), Andrew Laven (E-Cons), and Jamie Ingram (MEES) discuss whether Brent’s $65 range is a pause or a warning, as weak U.S. data, cautious Chinese demand, and OPEC+ restraint shape sentiment. The panel also weighs the Fed’s next move, Trump’s economic playbook, and the outlook for gold and risk a...

Today’s Daily Energy Markets podcast features Omar Najia, Derivatives Trader at BB Energy; Rachel Ziemba, Adjunct Fellow at the Center for a New American Security and Senior Advisor at Horizon Engage; and Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist and Global Strategist at ADM Investor Services International. The panel unpacks the tug of war shaping oil prices into year-end, from the potential resolution of the...

Today’s podcast features Adi Imsirovic, Director at Surrey Clean Energy; Mukesh Sahdev, CEO of X-Analysts; and Osama Rizvi, Global Market Strategist at Primary Vision. The panel examined oil’s stagnant prices amid weak demand, oversupply, and OPEC+ recalibration. They discussed sanctions on Russia, U.S. shale’s plateau, AI’s growing role in oil production, and geopolitical risks from Venezuela to...

In today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast, Janiv Shah (Rystad Energy) said bearish oil fundamentals persist amid oversupply and weak demand, though refining margins remain firm and geopolitics could lend support. Arne Rasmussen (Global Risk Management) noted 200m barrels of oil at sea indicating overproduction, with $60 a likely price floor. Yuriy Humber (Japan NRG) discussed Japan’s new prime minis...

Host Dyala Sabbagh was joined by Clay Seigle (CSIS), Matthew Wright (Kpler), and Peter McGuire (Trading.com). Discussion centered on oil demand resilience, and OPEC+ restraint into Q1 2026. Speakers analyzed China’s inventory strategy, U.S. sanctions on Russia and Iran, Australia–China trade tensions, U.S. output trends, and central bank gold buying momentum.

In today's Daily Energy Markets Podcast, Sean Evers spoke with Vandana Hari, Bill Farren-Price, and Sara Vakhshouri. Vandana noted OPEC+’s cautious freeze reflects weak demand and fragile balances. Bill highlighted sanctions uncertainty and Europe’s gas dependence shifting to U.S. LNG. Sara discussed Trump’s energy dominance agenda, sanctions on Russia, and AI-driven U.S. demand, with the Gulf...

On today’s podcast from ADIPEC 2025, Omar Najia (BB Energy) predicted oil prices will rise sharply, dismissing bearish EIA forecasts and calling current prices “cheap.” Anoop Singh (Oil Brokerage) highlighted Chinese buying and storage as key price supports, while Yan Chong Yaw (Wood Mackenzie) remained short-term bearish, citing stagnant Chinese demand and limited global spare capacity.

Today’s Month in Review / Outlook Ahead edition of the Daily Energy Markets Podcast featured Christof Rühl, Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University, and Bill Zhao, former Managing Director at CPP Investments. Rühl noted that while the U.S. economy remains resilient, deep structural inequalities pose future risks, and highlighted a “supply conundrum” with surplus oil absorbed into Chinese st...

Today’s DEM podcast featured Brian Pieri (Energy Rogue), Danial Rahmat (Tehran-based energy consultant), and Asif Shuja (GeoPoConsult) analyzing the aftermath of the Trump–Xi “Super Bowl of Summits.” Speakers agreed China holds the upper hand in the ongoing trade war. Discussion covered Iran’s discounted oil exports to China, U.S. shale’s stagnation at $60 WTI, and OPEC+’s delicate supply balancin...

Today’s DEM Podcast featured Jamal Qureshi (Petro Logistics), Gemma Parker (FGE Nexant), and Xavier Tang (Vortexa). They discussed muted market reaction to the Trump–China summit, resilient oil demand despite trade tensions, and a likely supply surplus offset by Russian sanctions. Panelists highlighted China’s slower crude imports, OPEC+’s potential output rise, and ongoing geopolitical risks shap...

In today’s episode, Ilia Bouchouev, Walter Simpson, and Laury Haytayan discussed how US FED easing, OPEC+ supply growth, and global geopolitics intersect. Haytayan said market reaction remains muted despite Gaza and Ukraine crises; Simpson highlighted constrained spare capacity; and Bouchouev pointed to investor flows and algorithmic trading as key market drivers amid subdued volatility.

Today’s Daily Energy Markets podcast featured Ehsan Ul-Haq, Victor Yang and Bill Spindle. Ul-Haq discussed OPEC+’s cautious stance amid steady oil prices, potential supply gluts, and shifting Russian exports under tighter sanctions. Yang outlined softer Chinese crude imports and stable stimulus, while Spindle examined U.S. election politics, Venezuelan tensions, and Europe’s continued dependence o...

Brent crude steadied around $65–70 as markets found equilibrium amid global uncertainty. Omar Najia of BB Energy said oil remains undervalued and poised for a strong upswing as investors rotate from other assets. Clyde Russell of Reuters highlighted China’s continued decoupling from U.S. trade reliance while maintaining oil imports from Russia. Jose Chalhoub in Caracas reported heightened U.S. nav...

Today’s session examined oil’s strong 7% weekly rise amid Trump’s tougher sanctions on Russia. Rad Alkadiri underscored the political volatility shaping markets, Russell Robertson pointed to Middle East producers gaining ground as trade flows shift, and Osama Rizvi noted renewed Saudi–Pakistan security ties and China’s resilience in sustaining oil demand into year-end.

Guest host Mukesh Sahdev led today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast featuring Neil Atkinson, Ian Nathan, and Narendra Taneja. The panel examined new U.S. sanctions on Russia, their limited immediate impact on oil and gas supply, and implications for India’s energy strategy. Discussion also covered U.S.-India trade prospects, Europe’s stance on Russia, and oil prices stabilizing near $65–68 a barrel.

Today’s episode featured Mukesh Shadhev (Xanalysts), Rahul Kapoor (S&P Global Commodity Insights), and June Goh (Sparta Commodities) discussing India’s potential deal with the U.S. to reduce Russian oil imports. Speakers noted limited refinery flexibility, enduring Russian crude discounts, and geopolitical pressures. They highlighted resilient Russian flows, weak China demand, and strong jet/d...

Today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast (Oct 21) featured Peter McGuire, James Lear, and Omar Al-Ubaydli with Sean Evers hosting. McGuire highlighted relentless equity rallies, bullish gold momentum, and Japan’s new “Iron Lady” leadership. Lear discussed stagnant oil prices near $61, shifting crude spreads, and cautious traders. Al-Ubaydli analyzed fragile Gaza ceasefire dynamics, Gulf diplomacy, and...

Today’s podcast, hosted by Sean Evers, featured Omar Najia (BB Energy), Robin Mills (Qamar Energy), and Marc Ostwald (ADM Investor Services International). The discussion explored China’s 5% growth and falling inventories, the surge in oil “on the water,” OPEC+ supply strategies, U.S.–China rare earth tensions, and Fed rate cuts. Despite bearish signals, speakers saw longer-term bullish drivers fo...

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast capped the conversation this week, featuring Adi Imsirovic (Surrey Clean Energy), Paul Hickin (Petroleum Economist), and Arne Rasmussen (Global Risk Management). The panel unpacked oil’s slide toward $60 Brent, driven by renewed Trump-Putin peace talk speculation, refinery disruptions in Russia, and weak global demand. They warned of potential contango, US shale st...

Featured panelists from North Africa and the EastMed - Choeib Boutamine, Charles Ellinas, and Bora Bariman dissected the outlook for oil and gas supply amid U.S.–China trade tensions and Trump’s sanctions push. They discussed OPEC+ capacity limits, India’s reliance on Russian oil, resilient global growth, and moderate pricing near $65. On the EastMed, they noted renewed investment in Egypt’s gas f...

Today’s podcast featured Mike McGlone of Bloomberg Intelligence, Jamie Ingram of MEES, and Daniel Richards of Emirates NBD. McGlone warned of continued weakness in crude and broad commodities as gold surges. Ingram highlighted the Gaza ceasefire’s limited market impact but Red Sea risks via the Houthis. Richards discussed Gulf fiscal resilience amid lower oil prices and pending Fed rate cuts.

Today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast featured Kate Dourian (MEES/AGSIW), Carole Nakhle (Crystol Energy), and Maleeha Bengali (MB Commodity Corner). The panel discussed the fragile Gaza ceasefire, Trump’s “new beginning,” and regional instability. They also analyzed OPEC+ production increases, China–US trade tensions, slowing global demand, and resilient gold prices amid inflationary pressures.

Today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast (October 13) featured Michelle Wiese Bockmann of Windward, Victor Yang of JLC Network Technology, and Omar Najia of BB Energy. The panel analyzed oil’s rebound above $63 amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, rising Chinese port tariffs, and ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy assets. Discussions highlighted volatile tanker rates, China’s slowing cr...

Hosted by Sean Evers, this month’s review featured Christof Rühl, Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, and Antoine Halff, Co-founder and Chief Analyst at Kayrros. The discussion examined OPEC+’s production strategy, China’s shifting oil inventories, U.S. economic resilience amid political turbulence, and the geopolitical impact of the Gaza and Ukraine co...