THE GLOBAL ENERGY OUTLOOK FORUM 2026 - MIDDLE EAST FEATURE INTERVIEW

In this Global Energy Outlook Forum interview, CaroleNakhle says OPEC has successfully stabilised prices through caution andcohesion, but faces rising uncertainty. She argues Gulf producers’ low cost andlow carbon intensity remain key advantages. Nakhle warns Venezuela’s potentialreturn could reshape OPEC dynamics, pressure sour crude markets, and introducenew geopolitical risks for global oil balances.