Gulf Intelligence Podcasts
Gulf Intelligence
Gulf Intelligence is a Dubai-based Energy Markets Publisher that offers Think Tank Consultancy services to partners engaged across the full value-chain of the Middle East Energy Sector. GI leverages its unparalleled last mile of connectivity in the Gulf region to facilitate critical knowledge exchange and intimate networking between National and International stakeholders tasked with leading the commercial development and advancement of the East of Suez physical energy markets.
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Jan 13, 2026 • 34min
THE GLOBAL ENERGY OUTLOOK FORUM 2026 - MIDDLE EAST FEATURE INTERVIEW
In this Global Energy Outlook Forum 2026 keynoteinterview, Fuad Siniora argues the US national security strategy marks ashift toward spheres of influence, with reduced Middle East engagement and afocus on energy dominance. He says Iran faces isolation, militarised non-stateactors are unsustainable, and lasting regional stability requires a renewed,peaceful Arab-led initiative to resolve the Palestinian issue.
Jan 13, 2026 • 29min
THE GLOBAL ENERGY OUTLOOK FORUM 2026 - MIDDLE EAST PANEL 2
In this Global Energy Outlook Forum Middle Eastpanel, Iman Nasseri says Iran’s sanctions-evasion network remainsresilient, limiting US leverage. Jamie Ingram warns Venezuela signals atougher US playbook that could destabilise Tehran internally. Danial Rahmathighlights rising geopolitical risk, warning any hard US action could disruptIranian exports, escalate regional tensions, and threaten oil flows through theGulf.
Jan 13, 2026 • 33min
THE GLOBAL ENERGY OUTLOOK FORUM 2026 - MIDDLE EAST PANEL 1
In this GlobalEnergy Outlook Forum Middle East panel, Toby Iles says Saudi Arabiais reprioritising spending while using renewables and gas to free crude forexports. Sajjad Jafri highlights the UAE’s pragmatic “energy addition”strategy across oil, gas, nuclear, and renewables. Robin Mills arguesclean energy investment will keep rising globally, while Gulf producers facegrowing competition and lower oil prices near $60.
Jan 13, 2026 • 14min
THE GLOBAL ENERGY OUTLOOK FORUM 2026 - MIDDLE EAST FEATURE INTERVIEW
In this Global Energy Outlook Forum interview, H.E.Khamis Al Mazrouei, CEO of Sharjah National Oil Corporation, highlightsSNOC’s focus on gas security, decarbonisation, and resilience. He points tosolar, hydrogen, and CCS projects alongside new gas discoveries as key toSharjah’s energy mix, supporting net zero goals while ensuring reliable supplyamid rising regional demand.
Jan 13, 2026 • 15min
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.
Jan 12, 2026 • 34min
THE GLOBAL ENERGY OUTLOOK FORUM 2026 - ASIA PANEL 4
In this Global Energy Outlook Forum Asia panel, MarcHowson forecasts a 5–10% rebound in Asian LNG demand in 2026 as new supplylowers prices. Ashore Wei says China’s imports rise on long-termcontracts despite weak demand and higher domestic output. Yuriy Humberwarns Japan’s LNG imports will fall as nuclear restarts, coal use, andinflation pressures reshape its energy mix.
Jan 12, 2026 • 29min
THE GLOBAL ENERGY OUTLOOK FORUM 2026 - ASIA PANEL 3
In this Global Energy Outlook Forum Asia session, VibhutiGarg highlights South Asia’s rapid demand growth and the urgent need forrenewables, storage, and grid integration. Ram Narayanan says politicalbarriers, not economics, limit regional energy cooperation despite clearbenefits. Osama Rizvi argues Pakistan’s challenge is demand-supplymismatch, stressing domestic oil, gas, and refining as essential for energysecurity.
Jan 12, 2026 • 31min
THE GLOBAL ENERGY OUTLOOK FORUM 2026 - ASIA FEATURE INTERVIEW
In this Global Energy Outlook Forum 2026 interview, NarendraTaneja says India’s economy remains resilient, sustaining 7%+ growthdespite trade tensions and geopolitical pressure. He argues low oil pricessupport affordability, while India will balance discounted Russian crude withexpanding US energy imports. Taneja warns Venezuela marks a shift toward a morevolatile global order reshaping oil geopolitics.
Jan 12, 2026 • 30min
THE GLOBAL ENERGY OUTLOOK FORUM 2026 - ASIA PANEL 2
In this Global Energy Outlook Forum Asia discussion, MukeshSahdev says fear-driven stockpiling and India’s diesel demand could liftconsumption. Jorge Montepeque argues China’s oil consumption is peaking,but strategic crude storage is accelerating. Anoop Singh highlightsresilient Chinese demand, shipping disruptions, and geopolitics sustainingglobal oil flows.
Jan 12, 2026 • 31min
THE GLOBAL ENERGY OUTLOOK FORUM 2026 - ASIA PANEL 1
Experts Victor Yang, Yan Chong Yaw, and PeterMcGuire unpack Asia’s 2026 energy demand outlook, focusing on China’s shifting energy security strategy, slower crude stockpiling, and rising petrochemical-driven oil demand. Victor Yang expects inventory builds to slow.Yan Chong Yaw sees modest oil growth led by petchems. Peter McGuire says Asia’s strong growth keeps oil and gas central despite energy transition pressures.
