Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Energy markets whipsaw on war and talks: by Oil & Gas 360

Energy markets whipsaw on war and talks: by Oil & Gas 360

(By Oil & Gas 360) – Global energy markets are sending mixed signals as war-driven disruptions collide with sudden diplomatic momentum, leaving oil and gas prices caught between physical shortages and shifting expectations. LNG supply has taken a direct hit. Export volumes have fallen to multi-month lows as conflict in the Middle East disrupts flows through the Strait of Hormuz,

Oil prices have not climbed enough to cause demand destruction, US energy secretary says- oil and gas 360

Oil prices have not climbed enough to cause demand destruction, US energy secretary says

(Investing) – HOUSTON- Global oil prices have not climbed enough to cause demand destruction, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Monday at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, Texas, even as markets continued to gyrate and global oil prices remained near $100 a barrel due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. The world is enduring one of the worst energy

ADNOC CEO calls Hormuz disruption “economic terrorism” threatening global energy supply- oil and gas 360

ADNOC CEO calls Hormuz disruption “economic terrorism” threatening global energy supply

(World Oil) – ADNOC CEO Sultan Al Jaber warned that disruption of the Strait of Hormuz represents a direct threat to global energy security, describing attempts to block the vital waterway as “economic terrorism” with far-reaching consequences for oil and gas markets. Speaking at CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, Al Jaber emphasized the strategic importance of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of

High oil prices could force Fed to raise rates- oil and gas 360

High oil prices could force Fed to raise rates

(Oil Price) – The oil-driven inflation shock rippling through global markets is now forcing a sharp rethink of U.S. monetary policy, with traders rapidly shifting from rate-cut expectations to pricing in potential hikes as crude continues to surge on Middle East supply disruptions. According to Bloomberg, markets are reassessing the Federal Reserve’s path as energy-driven inflation risks intensify. Fed funds futures

Japan Petroleum Association eyes North America for crude supply options- oil and gas 360

Japan Petroleum Association eyes North America for crude supply options

(BOE Report) – Japan Petroleum Association President Shunichi Kito said on Monday that North America was one potential source for alternative crude oil supplies, with Ecuador, Colombia and Mexico cited as possible options. Oil buyers elsewhere, including from Japan, are looking for options to substitute for supplies on tankers stuck in the Gulf region due to the U.S.-Israeli war on

North Africa power interconnectors emerge as new energy link to Europe- oil and gas 360

North Africa power interconnectors emerge as new energy link to Europe

(World Oil) – As Europe looks to diversify energy supplies and reduce carbon intensity, electricity interconnections and grid development across North Africa are gaining traction alongside traditional oil and gas trade. For decades, Europe’s energy relationship with North Africa has centered on hydrocarbons, including Algerian pipeline gas, Libyan oil and LNG exports from across the Mediterranean. Increasingly, however, electricity is emerging

Brent slides below $100 after Trump says oil prices to ’drop like a rock’- oil and gas360

Brent slides below $100 after Trump says oil prices to ’drop like a rock’

(Investing) – Oil prices slumped on Monday, after President Donald Trump talked up “productive” talks with Tehran to possibly end the ongoing Middle East conflict and said oil would “drop like a rock” if a deal is reached. At 10:34 ET (14:34 GMT), Brent oil futures — the global benchmark — plummeted 8.6% to $97.26 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell

EnerCom Announces Initial List of Presenting Companies for the 31st Annual Energy Investment Conference to be held August 17–19, 2026, in Denver, Colorado- oil and gas 360

EnerCom Announces Initial List of Presenting Companies for the 31st Annual Energy Investment Conference to be held August 17–19, 2026, in Denver, Colorado

(Oil & Gas 360) – EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference marks 31 years of connecting companies, investors, analysts, and leaders in the energy industry!  Presentation opportunities are available for E&P, Midstream, OFS, Minerals, and Energy Transition companies –  Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies seeking to increase their marketplace awareness    DENVER – March 19, 2026 – EnerCom, Inc. (“EnerCom”) is pleased