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Louisiana Light • 3 days | 83.64 | +1.36 | +1.65% | ||
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Bonny Light • 2 days | 86.67 | -1.02 | -1.16% | ||
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Opec Basket • 3 days | 84.47 | -0.33 | -0.39% | ||
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Mars US • 2 days | 77.08 | -1.08 | -1.38% | ||
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Gasoline • 2 days | 2.589 | -0.024 | -0.90% |
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Bonny Light • 2 days | 86.67 | -1.02 | -1.16% | ||
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Girassol • 2 days | 86.10 | -0.85 | -0.98% | ||
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Opec Basket • 3 days | 84.47 | -0.33 | -0.39% |
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Peace Sour • 2 days | 75.26 | +0.86 | +1.16% | ||
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Light Sour Blend • 2 days | 76.56 | +0.86 | +1.14% | ||
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Syncrude Sweet Premium • 2 days | 85.51 | +0.86 | +1.02% | ||
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Central Alberta • 2 days | 74.86 | +0.86 | +1.16% |
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Eagle Ford • 10 days | 76.81 | +0.85 | +1.12% | ||
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Oklahoma Sweet • 3 days | 77.50 | +1.00 | +1.31% | ||
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Kansas Common • 3 days | 71.25 | +0.75 | +1.06% | ||
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Buena Vista • 3 days | 84.42 | +0.36 | +0.43% |
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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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Can North African Gas Fill The Gap In Europe?
Europe’s natural gas situation is far from bleak if politicians are to be believed. With storage levels, hovering between 91-100% full, some sighs of relief…
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What The World Needs To Realize Ahead Of COP27
Over the last years, major steps have been taken by international organizations, companies, investors and governments alike to commit to climate change action. The focus…
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European Energy Security Faces New Risks With Nord Stream Explosions
The temporary optimism among European politicians and governments about a less volatile natural gas market during the winter of 2022-2023 has come to an end.…
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Global Coal Market Receives A Boost From India
India’s energy sector will be needing an additional 28GW coal-fired power generation capacity by 2032, advisory body Central Electricity Authority (CEA) stated.These additions will be…
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Banning Russian Crude Will Be Much Easier Said Than Done
Global oil markets are still trying to find a floor as oil prices are increasingly volatile. The EU’s expected ban on Russian oil imports, which…
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Record High Gas Prices Could Be Bullish For Oil
At present, oil bears seem to be ruling, as global crude oil prices have tumbled, even after OPEC+ agreed to a symbolic 100,000 bpd production…
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Russia And Saudi Arabia Are Battling For Oil Market Share In Asia
After months of increased Russian crude oil and petroleum product volumes heading to Asian customers, mainly China and India, Russian oil is now facing stiff…
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Can Booming LNG Exports Rescue Egypt’s Economy?
Egypt’s financial future and stability could be in jeopardy if the country fails to secure a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) very soon. …
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Europe’s Latest Natural Gas Pipeline Plan Won’t Solve Its Current Crisis
Recently, plans have been announced by Spain, Portugal, and Germany to connect the vast Iberian LNG regasification and storage industry to other European markets. While…
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What Policymakers Must Learn From Today’s Energy Crisis
Without any doubt, a more diversified energy system will arise out of Europe’s current energy crisis. Wind and solar are likely to benefit, but also…
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Uncertainty Over Russian Gas Supply Threatens EU Cohesion
The Nordstream 1 gas supply saga took another turn on Friday. Canadian newspaper Globe and Mail reported that German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock has warned…
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Oil Markets Could Face A Doomsday Scenario This Week
Global oil markets are going to be very volatile in the coming months if news emerging from OPEC’s main producers about production capacity constraints turns…
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Gazprom Cuts Off Gas Supply To The Netherlands
The threat of cutting off gas supplies, if not being paid in Rubles, is taking another casualty. Russian gas giant Gazprom has announced that it…
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Can Egypt And Israel Fill The European Energy Vacuum?
As European energy markets are dealing with the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Brussels now seems to have realized that there are natural gas…
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Slew Of New Discoveries Brings UAE Closer To Production Goals
At a time that global oil markets are worried about a demand-supply crunch, especially when looking at low spare production capacity and divestments of IOCs,…
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Saudi Aramco Plans To Take Its Trading Arm Public
After regaining its position as the most valuable listed company in the world, Saudi national oil company Aramco is attempting to monetize one of its…
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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…
