Malcolm Moore

George Hammond, an FT tech and VC reporter from San Francisco, and Malcolm Moore, FT energy editor focused on oil and the Middle East, discuss why Kharg Island matters to Iran’s oil exports. They explore why striking or seizing the island is unlikely. They also cover the Pentagon’s dispute with Anthropic and what that fight means for AI deployment and military ties.

Malcolm Moore, the FT’s energy editor, and Sam Lerner, a data-focused graphics journalist, dig into chaos after missile damage at Qatar’s huge LNG hub. They track fears of years-long gas disruption, market turmoil, pressure on Asia and Europe, and coal’s comeback. Then they turn to the wild rise of five-minute crypto bets and prediction markets that look a lot like gambling.

Malcolm Moore, FT energy editor, joins to unpack the dire state of Venezuela's oil infrastructure, revealing its crumbling facilities and the massive investment needed for recovery. He discusses the history of oil decline, tracing it back to nationalization and sanctions. Henry Foy, FT Brussels bureau chief, dives into the UK and France's commitment to troop deployment in Ukraine and explores the intricacies of proposed security guarantees amidst complex political dynamics. Together, they highlight the intersection of energy politics and global stability.