
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

Dec 7, 2023 • 31min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - December 7th
OPEC+ latest announcement on output cuts failed to convince the market. What should it do next? Call for greater cuts for Q1 2024?; B. Extend cuts through to the end of 2024?; OR C. Stick to the plan – prices will rise once the market sees evidence of volumes in January? Share us your view by voting here: https://twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1732657973510439139 Neil Atkinson, Former Head of Oil Markets Division, IEA; Andrew Critchlow, Head of News, EMEA, S&P Global Commodity Insights; and Jay Maroo, Head of Market Intelligence and Analytics MENA, Vortexa gave their insights in today’s Daily Energy Markets podcast.

Dec 6, 2023 • 32min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - December 6th
What is top of agenda for Putin tour of Gulf today? OPEC+ solidarity or Geopolitics-War? Share your opinions by participating in the poll: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1732292964917907814?s=20 Tune in to the latest episode of the Daily Energy Markets Podcast today and catch insights from Maleeha Bengali, the Founder of MB Commodity Corner; Ali Al Riyami, Consultant & Former Director General of Marketing at the Ministry of Energy & Minerals, Oman; and Vandana Hari, Founder & CEO of Vanda Insights.

Dec 5, 2023 • 33min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - December 5th
Saudi energy minister said OPEC+ oil supply cuts agreed last week should be enough to offset the increase in global oil inventories during Q1, 2024? AGREE or DISAGREE? Share your thoughts by voting here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1731931041533702226?s=20 Let’s start the week by hearing the valuable comments of Ahmed Mehdi, Managing Director at Renaissance Energy Advisors & Visiting Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies; and Nur Azlin Ahmad, Editor of Crude Oil at Argus Media on today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast.

Dec 1, 2023 • 31min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - December 1st
Has OPEC+ cut enough real oil barrels to keep Brent at $80+ and counter weak macro outlook in China where factory activity continues to decline month after month? YES or NO? Lets us know your thoughts on https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1730482623766806784?s=20 We'll wrap up the week by listening to insights from esteemed speakers: Jon Ødegård Hansen, Vice President of Global Energy Systems at Rystad Energy; Mike McGlone, Senior Macro Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence; and Victor Yang, Senior Analyst at JLC Network Technology.

Nov 30, 2023 • 32min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - November 30th
We have a trilemma starting today - which will have biggest relevance for oil markets? 1. OPEC MEETING; 2. COP MEETING; 3. ISRAEL RESTARTING WAR; 4. END OF RATE HIKES. Share your thoughts by voting here: https://x.com/gulf_intel/status/1730121156374708690?s=20 Listen to insights from three valuable speakers: Jorge Montepeque, President & Founder at Global Markets; Iman Nasseri, Managing Director – Middle East at FGE Dubai; and Rachel Ziemba, Founder at Ziemba Insights and Adjunct Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast

Nov 29, 2023 • 31min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - November 29th
Do you expect COP28 outcomes to have any impact on direction of global oil markets in Q1? YES or NO? Let us know by voting here:https://twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1729754730996392400 . We discussed crude oil, various products, COP28, and more with Matthew Wright, Senior Freight Analyst at Kpler; Alex Hazel, Senior Analyst at Welligence Energy Analytics; and Paul Hickin, Editor-in-Chief at Petroleum Economist on the Daily Energy Markets Podcast today.

Nov 28, 2023 • 34min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - November 28th
Has oil price baked in an OPEC+ rollover of current status quo or deeper cuts? ROLL OVER/ DEEPER CUTS? Let us know by voting here: https://twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1729395265260409197?s=20 These and other comments on OPEC and COP28 in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast with Robin Mills, Chief Executive Officer, Qamar Energy; Narendra Taneja, India's Leading Energy Expert; and Omar Al-Ubaydli, Director of Research, Bahrain Center for Strategic International & Energy Studies.

Nov 27, 2023 • 32min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - November 27th
Weak OECD and China demand expectations will outweigh any additional OPEC+ Cuts in 2024: AGREE/ DISAGREE? Let us know by voting here: https://twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1729031817595113589
The Daily Energy Markets kicked off this week with outlook on the direction of travel, views about OPEC’s upcoming meeting, and global market trends. Get your daily dose of energy insights today from Omar Najia, Global Head, Derivatives, BB Energy; Jamie Ingram, Senior Editor, Middle East Economic Survey; and Peter McGuire, Chief Executive Officer, XM Australia.

Nov 24, 2023 • 32min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - November 24th
What will be the price of Brent crude oil on Dec. 31st? Closer to: $90; $85; $80; $75? Let us know by voting here: https://twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1727944079638413436?s=20 The Daily Energy Markets Podcast capped the week with views on oil price direction, supply outlook on Venezuela and Latin American markets; and LNG demand outlook from Anish Kapadia, Director and Head of Energy, Palissy Advisors; Max Torres, Managing Partner, Plata Energy; and Marc Howson, Head of Asia, Welligence Analytics.

Nov 23, 2023 • 34min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - November 23rd
Will OPEC+ find agreement to make deeper oil supply cuts in Q1: Yes/No? Let us know by voting here: https://twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1727582657830060251?s=20 Hear insights on geopolitics and energy outlook focused on Europe, Iran and Azerbaijan from today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast featuring Henning Gloystein, Director - Energy, Climate & Resources, Eurasia Group; Danial Rahmat, Senior Energy Security Consultant from Iran; and Gulmira Rzayeva, Founder & Managing Director, Eurasia Analytics.