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Louisiana Light • 3 days | 78.61 | -1.95 | -2.42% | ||
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Bonny Light • 2 days | 81.28 | +1.10 | +1.37% | ||
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Opec Basket • 3 days | 85.00 | +1.11 | +1.32% | ||
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Mars US • 29 days | 79.71 | -2.05 | -2.51% | ||
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Gasoline • 23 hours | 2.121 | -0.055 | -2.51% |
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Bonny Light • 2 days | 81.28 | +1.10 | +1.37% | ||
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Girassol • 2 days | 81.92 | +1.12 | +1.39% | ||
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Opec Basket • 3 days | 85.00 | +1.11 | +1.32% |
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Peace Sour • 2 days | 59.71 | -1.90 | -3.08% | ||
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Light Sour Blend • 2 days | 63.56 | -1.90 | -2.90% | ||
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Syncrude Sweet Premium • 2 days | 68.16 | -1.90 | -2.71% | ||
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Central Alberta • 2 days | 61.71 | -1.90 | -2.99% |
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Eagle Ford • 3 days | 72.44 | -1.90 | -2.56% | ||
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Oklahoma Sweet • 3 days | 72.00 | -2.00 | -2.70% | ||
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Kansas Common • 6 days | 65.00 | -0.75 | -1.14% | ||
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Buena Vista • 4 days | 83.98 | +1.45 | +1.76% |
Cyril Widdershoven
Dr. Cyril Widdershoven is a long-time observer of the global energy market. Presently he works as a Senior Researcher at Hill Tower Resource Advisors. Next to this, he fills several advisory positions with international think tanks in the Middle East and energy sectors in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Dr.Widdershoven earned his post graduate degrees at King’s College, University of London, Department of War Studies, and an MA in Middle East Studies at the University of Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The main focus of his work has been on geopolitical risks, terrorism,
fundamentalism and military/defense related issues in the MENA region. At the same time, due to consulting work and advisory, he has become involved in the oil, gas and energy sectors in the region and Africa.
He held several senior publishing positions in leading energy publications such as Afroil, Middle East Oil and Gas, and North Africa Oil and Gas Magazine Cairo, and he continues to oversee the Mediterranean Energy Political Risk Consultancy. Dr. Widdershoven worked on M&A operations in Egypt, Libya, Sudan, and Iran, he studied the pipeline operations in Libya, Algeria, Nigeria and Turkey, and he assessed risk for institutional investors and banks in Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Iraq, all while advising the Dutch government and international organizations on related issues.
Dr Cyril Widdershoven is owner of Dutch consultancy VEROCY and Global Head Strategy & Risk at Berry Commodities Fund.
Latest articles from Cyril
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What’s Hezbollah’s Next Step?
The ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas is currently viewed by oil and gas markets as a contained regional issue. However, concerns…
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Israel-Hamas Conflict May Destabilize LNG Supply To Europe
Europe's energy security remains fragile, reliant on a complex web of international supply options. In recent years, the East Mediterranean region, particularly Egypt and Israel's…
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U.S. Eyes Tighter Sanctions On Iran's Oil And Gas Exports
As the oil market grapples with the current and potential effects of the Gaza war, a new significant concern has emerged. U.S. sources indicate that…
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Oil Market Blind-sided By Israel’s War On Hamas
Israel is on the brink of a full invasion of the Gaza Strip, with the Israeli Armed Forces (IDF) prepared to implement a range of…
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The IEA's "Crying Wolf" Scenario
The International Energy Agency (IEA), known as the energy watchdog for OECD countries, has once again raised concerns about an impending peak in hydrocarbon…
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Israel-Hamas Conflict Casts Shadow Over COP28 Success
The success of COP28 in Dubai, UAE, is facing immense pressure due to the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel and the ongoing…
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Dutch Energy Minister Admits That Wind Power Agenda Is Pricier Than Anticipated
Reality has returned to the European offshore wind sector, bringing financial challenges to the forefront. These challenges are not solely due to higher interest rates…
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Abu Dhabi’s Energy Giant Is Preparing For Global Expansion
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), one of the largest NOCs around, has been directed to expand internationally. The NOC, already making headlines with its…
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Aramco Looks To Expand Position In LNG With New Deal
Saudi Aramco, the world's foremost national oil and gas company, has boosted its investment activity with the announcement of the acquisition of a minority stake…
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Financial Uncertainty Surrounds Oil And Gas Funding
The world of hydrocarbon project financing remains a contentious topic for many investors, with conflicting reports challenging their commitments to energy transition and climate change…
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Aramco May Acquire More International Oil & Gas Assets
The role of Saudi Aramco has always been seen as that of a national oil company, deeply integrated into the Kingdom's operations and serving as…
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A Proposal That Could Rejuvenate Venezuela's Ailing Oil And Gas Industry
The recent summit between the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Brussels represented a timely opportunity for…
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Natural Gas Stands To Win As Offshore Wind Takes A Hit
While the total number of offshore wind projects, both existing and projected, continues to surge, the sector now grapples with typical economic and financial challenges.…
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ADES Holding's Ambitious IPO Targets $1 Billion
The hydrocarbon IPO market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) continues to sizzle. Following significant IPO rounds that introduced subsidiaries of Saudi Arabia's…
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BRICS Expansion Could Reshape Global Energy Markets
From August 22nd to 24th, BRICS leaders are set to convene in South Africa, marking a pivotal moment for this loosely knit coalition of major…
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Saudi Arabia Is Cooking Up A Surprise For The Oil Markets
Recent production cuts by Saudi Arabia are beginning to take a toll on the nation's economy, according to the IMF's latest World Economic Outlook. The…
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G20 Meeting Sets The Stage For Heated COP28
The outcome of the recent G20 meeting held in India has left some participants disappointed, while others had anticipated a fiery discussion on hydrocarbons and…
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UAE’s ADNOC Eyes Expansion Of Downstream Activity In Europe
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC has made a preliminary takeover proposal for German chemical group Covestro, a German chemical group, as part of its strategic plans to…
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Are Moscow And China Aiming To Corner The Gas Market?
Current natural gas market prices remain depressed compared to record prices in 2022. However, indications suggest that the current low prices may soon become a…
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Saudi Surprise Cut Signals OPEC+ Crisis
Following a suspense-filled weekend in Vienna, where OPEC oil ministers attempted to downplay media attention, global oil markets remain uncertain about the direction of oil…
