Middle East Conflict

In our latest Energy Connects Discussions, Dr. Carole Nakhle, CEO of Crystol Energy and Secretary General of the Arab Energy Club, outlines how the escalating Iran war could reshape the global energy landscape. She discusses the resilience of today’s oil market, the role of spare capacity and strategic reserves, and whether infrastructure risks could trigger deeper market instability. The conversation highlights the trade, investment and economic outlook for the energy sector on the face of majo

In the latest episode of the Energy Connects podcast, recorded amid the ongoing US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes across the Gulf, host Chiranjib Sengupta speaks with Gaurav Sharma, Energy Connects columnist and independent energy analyst, about the potential impact for global energy markets. They explore Iran’s role in global oil supply, the risks surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, and the psychological impact on shipping and prices. The discussion also considers OPEC+’s output boost, spare capacity, and the implications for LNG flows from Qatar. With geopolitical tensions rising, the episode assesses how the coming days could shape oil prices, market stability and global energy flows.

The Ayatollah is dead, but the danger to Gulf energy supplies has intensified. While the US and Israel pummel Iran, Iranian drones and missiles hit not just Israel, but its Gulf neighbours. So far, energy facilities are not in the cross-hairs – but how long can that last? Robin M. Mills analyses in his latest column for Energy Connects.

US and Israeli strikes on Iran and the Islamic Republic’s retaliatory strikes across the region on Saturday have once again brought the spotlight back on the Strait of Hormuz – the narrow and vital shipping lane that connects the Gulf with the Arabian Sea and which Iran has frequently threatened to blockade. The Strait serves as a critical terminal for global oil and gas shipments, and its closure could trigger a major surge in global energy prices.