In this interview to Lubna Bouza from Sky News Arabia, Dr Carole Nakhle, CEO of Crystol Energy, discusses the options that Europe has to replace Russian oil supplies.
Some of the points raised during the discussion are:
- The EU has opted for the most sensible (and practical) way to impose sanctions on Russian oil. An immediate embargo would have caused significant economic burden.
- It is easier to find alternative supplies to Russia’s oil than to its gas, simply because of the global nature of oil markets. Apart from OPEC+ production increases, additional supplies are expected to hit the market in the coming months, primarily from North America.
- But it is not only a supply side story. Demand outlook should also be considered especially in the light of high energy prices and a gloomier economic prospect.
- While Asia is an increasingly important market for Russia, it won’t be able to absorb all the Russian oil diverted from Europe in a short period of time. This will translate into a loss in Russian productive capacity.
- Tariffs on Russian oil imports to Europe can increase the compliance levels of all EU members with respect to the ban.
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