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Louisiana Light • 4 days | 87.09 | +0.49 | +0.57% | ||
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Bonny Light • 1 day | 88.20 | -0.49 | -0.55% | ||
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Opec Basket • 4 days | 87.52 | +0.17 | +0.19% | ||
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Mars US • 172 days | 77.26 | -1.51 | -1.92% | ||
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Gasoline • 10 mins | 2.685 | -0.001 | -0.02% |
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Bonny Light • 1 day | 88.20 | -0.49 | -0.55% | ||
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Girassol • 1 day | 88.64 | -0.56 | -0.63% | ||
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Opec Basket • 4 days | 87.52 | +0.17 | +0.19% |
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Peace Sour • 4 hours | 75.10 | -0.32 | -0.42% | ||
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Light Sour Blend • 4 hours | 78.15 | -0.32 | -0.41% | ||
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Syncrude Sweet Premium • 4 hours | 85.10 | -0.32 | -0.37% | ||
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Central Alberta • 4 hours | 75.50 | -0.32 | -0.42% |
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Eagle Ford • 4 days | 79.62 | +0.41 | +0.52% | ||
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Oklahoma Sweet • 4 days | 79.75 | +0.50 | +0.63% | ||
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Kansas Common • 6 days | 73.00 | -2.50 | -3.31% | ||
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Buena Vista • 5 days | 86.90 | +0.04 | +0.05% |
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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The Staggering Speed Of ADNOC’s Energy Diversification
Abu Dhabi’s national oil company ADNOC is implementing its diversification plans at a staggering speed. Recently, it announced new major renewable energy projects and investments…
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Why The EU Needs To Unleash Oil Sanctions On Russia
Oil markets are on edge over the possibility of new EU sanctions on Russian crude oil and petrochemical products. European public opinion is demanding a…
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The Odds Of A Nuclear Deal With Iran Are Shrinking Every Day
The odds of a new nuclear deal with Iran are shrinking. The ongoing discussions, which have been lauded several times by participants to have almost…
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How Egypt Could Become A Critical Energy Hub
North African energy producer Egypt has an opportunity to become one of the most important energy hubs on earth.To begin with, it has become a…
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What The West Is Getting Wrong About OPEC
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been repeatedly called upon by Western leaders to increase oil production in order to counter soaring prices. So far,…
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Soaring Fossil Fuel Prices Shouldn't Dampen Energy Transition Optimism
Four months after COP26, the global energy picture has changed significantly — and not in the direction that COP negotiators would have hoped. Far from…
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OPEC’s Best Kept Secret Will Soon Be Revealed
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has upended global energy markets and, if stability doesn’t return soon, that could have serious geopolitical consequences for OPEC members. The…
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The Real Cost Of An Iran Nuclear Deal
While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may be front and center of today’s media coverage, the ongoing JCPOA discussions with Iran in Vienna need to be…
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Putin's War In Ukraine Could Break The OPEC+ Alliance
The OPEC+ cooperation is facing a possible breakdown following Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s aggressive military moves towards Ukraine will have a negative impact…
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Could Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Spark Another Arab Spring?
The ongoing military Russian onslaught on Ukraine is reverberating across commodity markets. At present, Western media is mainly focusing on the direct effects of the…
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Who Is Responsible For Cyberattacks On Europe’s Oil Industry
Following news of major cyberattacks on German-based oil storage companies, there are now reports of similar attacks in the Netherlands and Belgium. In recent days,…
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Why Belarus Is Becoming A Headache For Biden
Rocketing fertilizer prices are causing severe unrest in the American agriculture sector, with the Biden administration facing a sharp rebuke from industry leaders. The Agricultural…
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The Significance Of Saudi Arabia’s New Venture Capital Fund
While the world’s media is focused on either Ukraine or OPEC+ developments, Saudi Arabia is quietly but aggressively pursuing Vision 2030. During one of the…
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Turkey Sees Energy Crisis Worsen Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions
Turkey’s goal to become an energy hub seems to be further away than ever before, looking at the natural gas crisis that is currently affecting…
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Russia’s Natural Gas Threat Is Far From Subtle
It seems that Russian natural gas deliveries to Europe are once again on hold. Europe’s energy crunch, which experienced a slight reprieve due to an…
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Saudi Aramco Is Fighting To Regain A Key European Market
In a move to regain some of its former glory in the North West European crude oil and products market, Saudi Aramco Trading Company (ATC)…
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Iran Nuclear Talks Could Be Headed For Another Breakdown
The ongoing JCPOA agreement negotiations with Iran are not going as smooth as some media seem to suggest. In stark remarks, several European and U.S.…
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Can Egypt Become A Global LNG Power?
Egypt’s long-suffering LNG industry is finally experiencing some success as it takes advantage of European gas market constraints and exploits regional geopolitical developments. Cairo’s dream…
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The Geopolitical Game That Could Transform Gas Markets
At a time when media and financial analysts are fully focused on oil futures, natural gas markets are moving again. East Mediterranean gas futures, in…
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Oil Bulls Rejoice As Biden’s Supply Strategy Backfires
President Biden’s threat to oil producers that he would force prices down has already backfired. Oil markets were unimpressed by the U.S. administration’s plan to…
