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Louisiana Light • 2 days | 82.45 | +1.08 | +1.33% | ||
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Bonny Light • 1 day | 84.43 | -1.15 | -1.34% | ||
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Opec Basket • 2 days | 81.95 | -1.50 | -1.80% | ||
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Mars US • 13 hours | 73.96 | -2.46 | -3.22% | ||
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Gasoline • 10 mins | 2.458 | +0.005 | +0.18% |
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Bonny Light • 1 day | 84.43 | -1.15 | -1.34% | ||
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Girassol • 1 day | 84.06 | -1.04 | -1.22% | ||
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Opec Basket • 2 days | 81.95 | -1.50 | -1.80% |
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Peace Sour • 5 hours | 70.66 | -2.46 | -3.36% | ||
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Light Sour Blend • 5 hours | 71.96 | -2.46 | -3.31% | ||
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Syncrude Sweet Premium • 5 hours | 80.91 | -2.46 | -2.95% | ||
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Central Alberta • 5 hours | 70.26 | -2.46 | -3.38% |
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Eagle Ford • 2 days | 75.35 | +0.97 | +1.30% | ||
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Oklahoma Sweet • 2 days | 75.50 | +1.00 | +1.34% | ||
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Kansas Common • 7 days | 71.25 | +0.75 | +1.06% | ||
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Buena Vista • 2 days | 82.28 | +0.97 | +1.19% |
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Cyril Widdershoven
Dr. Cyril Widdershoven is a long-time observer of the global energy market. Presently, he holds 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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EU Still Aims To Circumvent U.S. Sanctions On Iran
European countries continue to find ways to circumvent U.S. sanctions on Iran, presenting a new payment channel in recent days. The new channel, called INSTEX,…
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The Only Way For The Aramco IPO Is Downstream
The Aramco IPO fog has been partly cleared up, after Amin Nasser, Aramco’s CEO, opened up to the press during a meeting at the World…
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Political Crisis In Venezuela To Reshape OPEC
The political power struggle in Venezuela is heating up, and there seems to be no real solution on the horizon yet. The surprise move by…
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French Total To Enter Saudi Downstream Business
Saudi Aramco is currently mainly in the news with regards to multibillion investment schemes in Asian markets, showing an increased appetite to lock in demand…
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Middle East Gas Game Accelerates As ENI Wins Concessions
Italian oil and gas major ENI has left other international oil majors behind as it has been awarded a long-range of new concession agreements with…
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Libyan Oil In Jeopardy As Peace Talks Fail
Libya’s National Oil Company NOC has once again shocked the oil market by officially declaring force majeure on its operations at the El Sharara oilfield,…
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What Would A New OPEC Look Like?
The global oil market is going through a metamorphosis, and if the signs are right, a possible long-term partnership between OPEC and its former rivals,…
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2019: A Pivotal Year For OPEC
OPEC’s rollercoaster ride in Vienna highlights the growing divide within the oil cartel. Many oil analysts and financial gurus have fallen for the oldest media…
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Qatar’s Irrational Decision To Leave OPEC
OPEC’s future is once again up in the air after the decision by Qatar to leave the oil cartel on January 1 2019. Saad Al…
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Natural Gas Drives Saudi Geopolitical Pivot
The world’s largest oil company Saudi Aramco seems to have surprised the global energy markets the last couple of days. New announcements of multi-billion dollar…
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The Impending Endgame In Oil Markets
U.S. president Trump is facing strong internal pressure to punish Saudi Arabia in the coming days. For Washington, however, this could be a double-edged sword,…
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Why The EU Can't Save Iran
The full impact of U.S. sanctions on Iran is still to be assessed, as major underlying factors remain opaque. OPEC’s current fear of an oil…
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Abu Dhabi’s Remarkable Energy Diversification
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), one of the largest producers within OPEC, is undergoing a dramatic transformation. ADNOC’s CEO has made several statements suggesting…
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The Trojan Horse In Oil Markets
The U.S. sanctions on Iran are not biting yet, as global oil markets are well supplied. In the coming weeks, Iranian crude volumes should show…
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OPEC's Radical Strategy Change After The Midterms
Oil markets could be heading for a possible showdown this week, as U.S. sanctions on Iran will be implemented fully, OPEC+ producers have opened the…
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U.S-Saudi Clash Could Spell Disaster For OPEC
The Khashoggi case is far from over, as current harsh statements coming from Washington are showing. Not only is there a long line of U.S.…
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Disappearance Of Saudi Journalist Could Rock Oil Markets
In the “World is Not Enough”, British spy James Bond takes on international oil cartels and illegal operators. The fiction of the story is clear…
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The $50 Billion Deal That Could Revive The Aramco IPO
The Aramco IPO saga continues, with the Saudi oil giant soon to enter the international financial markets for a $50 billion loan. International sources are…
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Iraq: A Ticking Time Bomb For Oil Markets
Iraq’s ministry of oil has published a very optimistic report on the country’s capability to ramp up production, but internal political issues could lead to…
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OPEC Meeting Sets Oil Markets Up For A Price Spike
The OPEC/ non-OPEC JMCC meeting in Algiers has provided a very diffuse outcome. Oil markets seem to be heading to a state of instability, as…
