Steering through volatility: the outlook for oil and gas markets
The ongoing geopolitical situation has reshaped global energy flows and security calculations. Previously, Gulf producers formed the core of the global oil and gas trade,...
Category : Commentary
How war in the Middle East is hitting Asia hard
By Simon Flowers The economic pain of high oil prices for importers A glimmer of hope emerged in week four of the war, with reports...
Resilience and recovery: navigating a new era of global energy security
The resilience of the global energy system, energy security and supply strategies will be in the spotlight for the foreseeable future as the war in...
Boiling a frog – could oil prices test US$200/bbl?
By Simon Flowers Prolonged disruption of Gulf exports will necessitate demand destruction Brent leapt US$30/bbl to over US$100/bbl in the 10 days since the start...
DAVOS: Aramco CEO Says Oil Glut Predictions are Exaggerated
Aramco’s President and CEO Amin Nasser attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026. REUTERS DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan...
What the Venezuela regime change means for oil production, crude and product markets
The removal of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela’s presidency and his transfer to US custody creates near-term downside risk for oil prices while presenting longer-term uncertainties...
Why Japan is Watching Western Canadian LNG
In a Dec. 22, 2025 article, influential Japanese newspaper laid out why Japan is placing growing strategic weight on liquefied natural gas exports from Western...
Five Years: Beyond AKK Steel and Strategy
By Japheth Charima Five years of early mornings, dusty boots, long stretches away from home, and the resolve it takes to stay the course on...
B.C.’s LNG projects have permits, partners and potential – but the market window won’t stay open forever
Only the fast and the competitive will prosper in changing times Now that two major LNG proposals in B.C. have the full backing of...
Emphasizing “Beyond ESG: A Behavioural Perspective on Corporate Sustainability”
By Henry Clarke In the evolving landscape of corporate sustainability, traditional ESG metrics are increasingly being called into question for their limitations in driving meaningful...