Oil

In a remarkable display of operational agility, Venezuela’s state-run oil company managed to increase its exports in November, defying the crippling effects of a major fire that shut down a critical processing facility. This unexpected performance highlights a sector that has become adept at

With extensive experience in energy management and a deep understanding of grid security, Christopher Hailstone joins us to dissect the complex forces currently shaping global oil markets. We will explore the surprising dominance of macroeconomic sentiment over traditional supply data, delving into

Today we’re speaking with Christopher Hailstone, a leading expert on energy management and grid security, whose work provides critical insights into the complex geopolitics of the global energy market. He brings decades of experience to help us understand the intricate dance of sanctioned oil

For decades, Nigeria's vast oil and gas potential has been constrained by a climate of regulatory ambiguity and operational inefficiency, which has often discouraged the substantial foreign investment required for sector growth. The passage of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) was designed to be a

A Counterintuitive Drop: Unpacking the Oil Market's Mixed Signals Global oil markets are currently presenting a fascinating paradox that challenges conventional economic wisdom. Despite strong expectations of an interest rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve—a move that typically stimulates

The global oil market is currently locked in a delicate equilibrium, with prices holding steady in a surprisingly quiet trading environment that belies the intense tug-of-war between significant bullish and bearish pressures. This period of relative stability, which saw Brent crude settle at $63.75