
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

Jul 5, 2023 • 33min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - July 5th
What will be the average price for Brent Crude oil in H2 2023 -- closer to: $85 / $80/ $75/ $70? Vote here: twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1676487951700701186 This and more from Narendra Taneja, India's Leading Energy Expert; Rachel Ziemba, Founder, Ziemba Insights & Adjunct Fellow, Center for a New American Security; and Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist & Global Strategist, ADM Investor Services International, who shared their outlook in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast.

Jul 4, 2023 • 31min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - July 4th
OPEC+ repeated oil supply cuts have had little impact on pushing prices higher this year because they have been too bitesized, short-term and lacked a BIG punch: Agree/Disagree? Vote here: twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1676125870153428992 Today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast discussed OPEC producers Saudi Arabia and Russia’s announcement of extending oil barrel cuts. Hear views from Bora Bariman, Managing Partner, Hormuz Straits Partnership; Clyde Russell, Asia Commodities & Energy Columnist, Thomson Reuters; Ali Al Riyami, Consultant & Former Director General of Marketing, Ministry of Energy & Minerals, Oman.

Jul 3, 2023 • 31min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - July 3rd
Brent crude oil stuck around $75 due to: 1. Supply Excess 2. Weak Demand? Vote here: twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1675444545540980738 Mike Muller, Head, Vitol Asia and Christof Rühl, Senior Research Scholar at Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University, kicked off the Daily Energy Markets Podcast with the MONTH in REVIEW// OUTLOOK AHEAD.

Jun 23, 2023 • 32min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - June 23rd
What will have Biggest Impact on Direction of Oil Prices in Q3 - More Rate Hikes; Saudi Oil Cuts; or China Eco Stimulus? Vote here: twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1672136274717851650 Today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast capped the month of June as we head into a break for the EID AL ADHA next week. Updates and outlook on all things energy from Maleeha Bengali, Founder of MB Commodity Corner; Ram Narayanan, Director/VP for Strategic Market and Business Development, Vedanta; and Amena Bakr, Deputy Bureau Chief, Energy Intelligence.

Jun 22, 2023 • 32min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - June 22nd
With the world awash with crude and a dim outlook for the global economy, there’s no chance prices will exceed $80 in 2H 2023 – agree or disagree? Vote here: twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1…IVzMpZp6vmW0nA&s=08 Listen further to the discussion on oil flows to China and India, changing geopolitics, East Med gas opportunities, and more with Mehmet Öğütçü, Group CEO, Global Resources Partnership & Chairman, London Energy Club; Nur Azlin Ahmad, Editor, Crude Oil, Argus Media; and Rafiq Latta, Senior Correspondent, Energy Intelligence, in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast.

Jun 21, 2023 • 32min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - June 21st
Brent Crude will remain hemmed in, in a tight trading range of $70-$80 during 2H 2023, by OPEC and China: AGREE or DISAGREE? Vote here: twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1…nDhimjXRBtd2CQ&s=19 These and more on oil shipping, energy data, and outlook for H2 in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast, joined by Rustin Edwards, Head of Fuel Oil Procurement, Euronav NV; David Wech, Chief Economist, Vortexa; and Andrew Critchlow, Head of News – EMEA, S&P Global Commodity Insights.

Jun 20, 2023 • 33min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - June 20th
China's too little too late post-Covid stimulus won't trigger sufficient oil demand recovery in H2 to absorb growing supply from Russia, US, Iran, and others - AGREE or DISAGREE? Vote here: twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1…ZcZ7iQCWnRtwXc1CF3AHear insights from Middle East analysts in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast with guest speakers Kieran Gallagher, Managing Director, Vitol Bahrain E.C; Yesar Al-Maleki, Gulf Analyst, Middle East Economic Survey; and Omar Al-Ubaydli, Director of Research, Bahrain Center for Strategic International & Energy Studies.

Jun 19, 2023 • 33min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - June 19th
Brent crude oil has averaged below $80 in first half of 2023 - what will it average in H2: Above $80 or below $80? Vote here: twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1…90338657165319?s=20 Get insights from today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast, kicking off the week with Omar Najia, Global Head of Derivatives, BB Energy; Jorge Montepeque, Founder & President, Global Markets; and Adi Imsirovic, Director, Surrey Clean Energy.

Jun 16, 2023 • 29min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - June 16th
Optimism in higher energy demand from China after 15% hike in refinery throughout in May is a sign second half of the year is going to be tight for oil markets. Agree or Disagree? Vote here: twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1…99920041480194?s=20 We took some outlook on Latin America, Iran, and oil shipping trends in today’s the Daily Energy Markets Podcast with Max Torres, Managing Partner, Plata Energy; Danial Rahmat, Senior Energy Security Consultant based in Iran; and Matthew Wright, Senior Freight Analyst, Kpler. Kate Dourian, MEES Contributing Editor &Non-Resident Fellow, The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, moderated the discussion.

Jun 14, 2023 • 33min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - June 14th
Oil prices will eventually follow Equities higher to 'irrational exuberance' land as FED ends tightening cycle? AGREE/DISAGREE Vote here: twitter.com/gulf_intel/status/1…73597493080065?s=20 Catch the latest views on topics relating to China, Europe, Iran, and Turkey, in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast with guest speakers: Dr. Charles Ellinas, CEO, Cyprus Natural Hydrocarbons Co. & Senior Fellow, Global Energy Center - Atlantic Council; Dr. Iman Nasseri, Managing Director - Middle East, FGE Dubai; Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist & Global Strategist, ADM Investor Services International.