OPEC’s next phase
Since its formation in 1960, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has attracted international interest. Its classification, influence […] Read More
Category Archives: Policy
Russia’s energy diplomacy in the Middle East
The ‘Energy Strategy of Russia for the Period up to 2030’, published in 2010, highlights promoting ‘the strengthening of foreign […] Read More
US Sanctions on Iran, Saudi Arabia’s Decision to Raise Production and Aligning Interests between US and Russia
In an interview given on Al Arabiya’s flagship programme ‘The Future of Energy’, presented by Mr Naser Al Tibi, Dr Carole […] Read More
Could a “Super OPEC” association be feasible?
It has been been almost two years since the historic agreement between OPEC and non-OPEC producers in November 2016 to […] Read More
Does Saudi Arabia need OPEC?
In an interview given to Herman Wang from S&P Global Platts, Dr Carole Nakhle, CEO of Crystol Energy, comments on […] Read More
The return of U.S. sanctions on Iran: consequences for the oil market
On May 8, 2018, the United States withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the […] Read More
Global competition for upstream oil and gas investment
The international energy community is usually divided about conditions on the oil market. When prices increase, consuming nations complain and […] Read More
Geopolitical Risks in the Middle East: Event Summary
Access for Women in Energy (AccessWIE) organised a roundtable dinner discussion on the geopolitical risks in the Middle East on […] Read More
Driving Investment in the Oil&Gas Industry: The importance of the fiscal regime
Dr Carole Nakhle, CEO of Crystol Energy, comments on how fiscal regimes can attract investment in the energy sector in […] Read More
Lebanon, Israel Maritime Dispute To Last Long
In an interview given to Jennifer Gnana and Massoud Derhally from The National, Dr Carole Nakhle, CEO of Crystol Energy, comments on […] Read More