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Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopened tomorrow, Gulf energy leaders say a return to normal trade flows is still months away. QatarEnergy and Aramco CEOs warn tanker bottlenecks and supply chain disruption will slow recovery. Read the full analysis here: 🔗 bit.ly/4ePg19e

Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi warns the global shortage of #hydrocarbon products, #LNG, #oil, #petrochemicals, #fertilizers is “rapidly reaching acute levels,” adding that “paper money and physical prices are going to converge very quickly.” 🔗 bit.ly/4txoC45

The IMO’s net-zero debate is shifting toward a more flexible framework — but shipping’s fuel transition is already underway. Alternative fuels are growing fast, even as conventional fuels still dominate global consumption: bit.ly/3PkHVQ0

As the US waiver deadline approaches, India’s #crude sourcing strategy is in focus. Russian imports remain strong, but future flows will depend on policy developments and market conditions: 🔗 bit.ly/4uT1mi1

BP has broadened its footprint in Central Asia by acquiring a 40% stake in six exploration blocks in the North Ustyurt region of Uzbekistan from state #oil company Uzbekneftegas (UNG) and Azerbaijan’s national champion, Socar. Read the full article: 🔗 bit.ly/42yXc2B

ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, TotalEnergies and BP say higher prices won’t mean a return to past habits of boom-and-bust spending. Unpack the full story: 🔗 bit.ly/4d9LNMY

Could the latest #energy crisis accelerate a shift from #gas to #coal? Some markets are leaning on coal as a short-term buffer — but long-term trends still point toward diversification and #renewables. 🔗 Explore the full analysis here: bit.ly/4nrriyI

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲: Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says it could take a “minimum” of 2–3 months for #LNGexports and broader #energy shipments to normalize even after the #StraitofHormuz fully reopens. Access the full interview: 🔗 bit.ly/4txOjBp

Chinese NOCs to export 500,000 tons of refined products this month and capitalize on sky-high prices as China lifts its ban on jet fuel exports. Beijing’s move could also help ease shortages at Asian airports. 🔗 bit.ly/48UPzHt

Whether it is contracts to repair or replace war-damaged infrastructure, or new commitments brought forward due to higher #oilprices brought on by the Mideast conflict, #oilfield services companies stand to benefit and could see spending increases. 🔗 bit.ly/4uFdqmC

QatarEnergy successfully exported its first #LNG cargo via the #StraitofHormuz since the #war started on Feb. 28, bringing some relief and optimism to the market. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 🔗 bit.ly/4nl901U

Nuclear startup Blue Energy responds to power demands from AI #datacenters with what it says will be the world’s first “gas-to-nuclear” facility, a 2.5 gigawatt complex it plans to build on the Texas Gulf Coast. bit.ly/49G7KAN

Ryanair’s confidence in jet fuel availability is supporting its plan to operate up to 3,800 daily flights this summer. But the broader European aviation sector is signaling caution. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲: bit.ly/4eAkAUH

A tale of two LNG fleets in Hormuz. Since the latest Mideast conflict began, UAE-linked tankers have continued transits while QatarEnergy has taken a more cautious approach. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: bit.ly/3R0nZlT

While a highly volatile benchmark Brent has risen nearly 50% since the near-closure of the #StraitofHormuz in Feb, the spike has been muted compared to past disruptions. So, why aren’t #oilprices higher? 🔗 bit.ly/4ewdh0h

The Mideast war is casting a shadow over the summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Beijing next week. Focus has shifted from trade and security to the Iran conflict: 🔗 bit.ly/42iz1W9

Production outages and shipping constraints linked to the #MiddleEast crisis could see #Shell’s Integrated Gas output drop by more than one-third through end-June. Read the full story: 🔗 bit.ly/4u00V5e

The US has offered concessions in latest talks with Iran, but experts say there’s still no clarity on the status of Iran’s #nuclear program, and the parties are still at odds about Iran's uranium enrichment program: bit.ly/4uzr62L

Despite Ukrainian attacks against major refineries, Russia's #crudeoil exports rose by over 400,000 barrels per day in April enabling the country to capitalize on higher prices. 👉 Access our full report here: bit.ly/4uDT7X4