
Gulf Intelligence Podcasts
Gulf Intelligence (GI) is the leading strategic consulting group in the Middle East focused on the international energy & natural resources industry. The Dubai-based firm uses more than 10 years of operational experience in the region to offer trusted, fully compliant, and strategic advice. The GI consultancy provides expert and hands-on assistance to international clients looking for opportunities or seeking solutions in the Arab Gulf, as well as supporting national energy stakeholders expand their global engagement.
Latest episodes

Mar 28, 2024 • 31min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - March 28th
The Daily Energy Markets Podcast capped the week with more discussion on geopolitics and energy policy views from Mehmet Öğütçü, Group CEO, Global Resources Partnership & Chairman, London Energy Club; Niamh McBurney, Associate Director, Control Risks; and Omar Al-Ubaydli, Director of Research, Bahrain Center for Strategic International & Energy Studies. Andrew Critchlow, Head of News, EMEA, S&P Global Commodity Insights moderated the discussion. Oil prices in Q2 will most likely: Stay at $85; Reach $90; Hit $95; OR Touch $100? Let us know your outlook by voting here: https://twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1773243830520656315

Mar 27, 2024 • 33min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - March 27th
The talk on risks impacting oil markets continues in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast. Listen in to James McCallum, CEO & Chairman, Xergy Group & Professor of Energy, Strathclyde University; Peter McGuire, Chief Executive Officer, XM Australia; and Jamal Qureshi, Managing Director, Analysis & Strategy, Petro-Logistics. Eva Isabella Levesque, Senior Editor, Arabian Gulf Business Insight, moderated the conversation. Which will have the biggest influence in oil markets in Q2: Geopolitics, OPEC+ Supply Cuts, China Outlook, OR US Eco Outlook? Vote here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1772878551575888299?s=20

Mar 26, 2024 • 33min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - March 26th
Geopolitical risks were widely discussed today in the Daily Energy Markets Podcast, with views from Jorge Montepeque, Managing Director - Benchmarks, Onyx Capital Group; Serena Huang, Head of APAC Analysis, Vortexa; and Dr. Raad Alkadiri, Non-Resident Fellow, Center for Strategic & International Studies. We asked the listeners: How will US decision not to veto a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza impact oil prices: 1.Bullish / 2. Bearish/ or 3. No Impact? Weigh in your views here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1772517427047231616?s=20

Mar 25, 2024 • 32min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - March 25th
The direction of travel for oil prices was the center of discussion in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast, kicking off the week with views from Omar Najia, Global Head - Derivatives, BB Energy; Adi Imsirovic, Director, Surrey Clean Energy & Senior Associate, CSIS; and Gaurav Sharma, UK-based Journalist and Energy Market Analyst. Paul Hickin, Editor-in-Chief, Petroleum Economist led the conversation as Guest Host. We asked the listeners: Will oil prices see a breakout from current ranges this year and hit: $100/bl; $70/bl; Both; OR Neither? Weigh in your views here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1772153311212261539?s=20

Mar 21, 2024 • 31min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - March 21st
The IEA raised its 2024 oil demand growth forecast last week for the fourth time since November. Will that upward revision trend continue? Yes, through Q2 / Yes, through Q2 & Q3 / No, they're done now! Share your thoughts by voting here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1770704141502803970?s=20 . Tune in to today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast featuring Mike McGlone, Senior Macro Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence; Andrew Critchlow, Head of News, EMEA at S&P Global Commodity Insights; and Kieran Gallagher, Managing Director at Vitol Bahrain E.C. to gain valuable insights.

Mar 20, 2024 • 31min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - March 20th
Mukesh Sahdev, SVP, Head of Downstream/Oil Trading, Rystad Energy discussed his outlook for lower crude exports; Andrew Laven, Senior Partner, E-Cons noted that trend for oil prices are up; and Bill Spindle, Senior Global Correspondent, Cipher News, commented on energy transition in China in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast. We also asked the participants: Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Hassan Nasser said at CERAWeek that he saw higher oil demand above 104m b/d in 2025 and described the phaseout of fossil fuels as a "fantasy" and energy transition is “visibly failing”. Do you AGREE or DISAGREE: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1770343605363749202?s=20

Mar 19, 2024 • 30min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - March 19th
Brent crude oil will continue to rise to $90 before end of Q1/March. Vote here to Agree or Disagree: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1769982355723149423?s=20 Narendra Taneja, India's Leading Energy Expert; Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist & Global Strategist, ADM Investor Services International; and Yiyong He, Founder & CEO, LNG Easy, expressed their views on the current oil price trend and their outlook on India, China, and other parts of Asia in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast.

Mar 18, 2024 • 30min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - March 18th
Omar Najia, Global Head, Derivatives, BB Energy; Dr. Charles Ellinas; CEO, Cyprus Natural Hydrocarbons Co. & Senior Fellow, Global Energy Center - Atlantic Council; and Jamie Ingram, Senior Editor, Middle East Economic Survey, kicked off the Daily Energy Markets Podcast today on the direction of travel for oil prices, gas developments in Egypt, and outlook on OPEC’s decision for Q2. They also discussed what impact will Putin's new 6-year term in office have on oil prices over the remainder of 2024: Bullish/ Bearish/ No Impact? Your views? https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1769619489866351067?s=20

Mar 15, 2024 • 31min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - March 15th
Brent crude oil prices will end Q1 in two weeks’ time at closer to: $90; $85; $80; OR $75? Get your outlook counted, vote here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1768531866829635721?s=20 The Daily Energy Markets Podcast ended the week pondering if oil prices could go higher or lower in the coming two weeks considering the demand factors in Asia, the geopolitical developments this week and the economic decisions of major economies such as Europe. Listen in for more insights from Bora Bariman, Managing Partner, Hormuz Straits Partnership; Clyde Russell, Asia Commodities & Energy Columnist, Thomson Reuters; and Henning Gloystein, Director - Energy, Climate & Resources, Eurasia Group.

Mar 14, 2024 • 32min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - March 14th
How much geopolitical risk premium is in the current oil price - $7+; $5 approx; $3 approx; $1 or none? Dr. Iman Nasseri, Managing Director - Middle East, FGE Dubai; Vandana Hari, Founder & CEO, Vanda Insights; and Paul Hickin, Editor-in-Chief, Petroleum Economist weigh in their views in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast. Share your thoughts here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1768168577377419352?s=20