Potential impact of continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz: Sparta
Neil Crosby, AVP Oil Analytics at Sparta, on the potential impact of continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
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This spotlight session reviews and discusses Nanoprecise’s recent article for Oilfield Technology, entitled ‘Powering Oil and Gas Operations with AI’
ICIS: War in the Middle East and consequences for energy markets
ICIS provides analysis and context on the evolving situation in the Middle East.
Morningstar DBRS: Crude oil prices surge on Gulf conflict, but long-term trajectory is still unclear
Crude oil prices have increased sharply since the United States and Israel started their coordinated strikes on Iranian military targets on 28 February 2026.
Escalating Gulf conflict deepens threats to Hormuz oil flows, says GlobalData
GCC exports, global energy markets in flux, reports GlobalData.
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Rystad Energy: OPEC+ announces crude production increase following US-Israel strikes on Iran
Rystad Energy’s market update from Jorge Leon, Senior Vice President and Head of Geopolitical Analysis.
Wood Mackenzie: Oil prices could hit US$100/bbl as Strait of Hormuz traffic halts
OPEC+ production increases inaccessible if Strait of Hormuz transit flows do not resume.
Strait of Hormuz becomes key oil market risk as US strikes Iran, Rystad Energy commentary
In the early hours of 28 February, the US and Israel launched direct and extensive military operations inside Iran, in what appears to be a campaign broader in scope and intensity than the previous 12-day confrontation. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Brent crude oil prompt-month prices are expected to rise by US$20/bbl when trade opens on 2 March.
The cost of capital discipline: Big Oil faces production cliff edge
30 of the world’s largest companies must find 22 million bpd by 2040. Companies will need to deploy every tool in the business development playbook to square the circle
Bilfinger secures strategic offshore and onshore access and fabric maintenance contracts, strengthening UK energy sector presence
Bilfinger has secured two high-profile maintenance contracts that significantly strengthen its presence across both offshore and onshore energy operations in the UK.
Petrobras awards Acteon 3-year stack-up mooring system services
Intermoor, Acteon’s Moorings and Anchors business line has announced that it has been awarded a new contract by Petrobras for the provision of stack-up mooring system services in Brazil.