Chevron CEO Mike Wirth Talks Middle East, Red Sea Crisis
Jan 17, 2024
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Chevron CEO Mike Wirth talks about the Red Sea crisis's macroeconomic implications. They discuss the outlook for shale production in the US energy industry, Middle East tensions, the impact on oil markets, and lead time for drilling. They also cover changes in California's oil industry due to policies and regulations.
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Despite recent tensions in the Middle East, oil prices have remained stable due to the growth of US oil supply, but a significant disruption could cause short-term market dislocations.
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The impact of disruptions in the Middle East on oil prices
Despite recent tensions in the Middle East, oil prices have remained unaffected. While the growth of US oil supply has provided some market stability, any significant disruption in the region could fundamentally change global supply dynamics. However, there is a lead time involved in increasing production, making short-term market dislocations a possibility.
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth discusses the macroeconomic implications of the Red Sea crisis and the outlook for shale production and the US energy industry. Wirth speaks with hosts Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz, at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.