Neil Atkinson
Former head of oil industry and markets at the International Energy Agency with expertise in strategic petroleum reserves and global oil market dynamics.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 38min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - March 31st
Neil Atkinson, former IEA oil markets chief, explains technical supply disruptions. Laury Haytayan, Brussels-based governance expert, questions the credibility and inclusivity of talks. Osama Rizvi, regional strategist and Pakistan correspondent, outlines Pakistan’s mediation role. They discuss credibility of negotiations, severe oil flow losses and prolonged regional risks.
Mar 10, 2026 • 28min
What is needed to steady volatile oil markets?
Sarah Emerson, founder of ESAI Energy, outlines US inventory buffers and policy hesitancy. George Conboy, chairman of Brighton Securities, gives a trader’s take on price swings and market sentiment. Neil Atkinson, former IEA oil markets head, explains strategic reserve mechanics and supply thresholds. They discuss volatile price drivers, reserve release procedures, shipping risks and refinery inventory pressures.
Jun 11, 2025 • 30min
PODCAST: Daily Energy Markets - June 11th
Neil Atkinson, former Head of Oil Markets Division at the International Energy Agency, and Nadia Martin Wiggen, Director at Svelland Capital, dive into the shifting dynamics of oil markets. They explore how July's OPEC+ production increases and U.S.-China trade relations will influence prices. Could a trade agreement spark Brent crude to hit $70 a barrel? The pair also discuss challenges with OPEC's production quotas and reflect on the complexities of global trade amidst fluctuating demand and production levels.
