Energy Security Cubed
Energy Security Cubed; The CGAI Podcast Network, November 2, 2023
Energy in the Middle East and the Israel-Hamas with Dr. Sara Vakhshouri
The Rising Energy Demand of AI and Clouds: Unraveling the Environmental Conundrum
AGSIW, October 2, 2023
A piece by Dr. Vakhshouri on The Rising Energy Demand of AI and Clouds: Unraveling the Environmental Conundrum.
Arab officials talk peace prospects at New York MENA Forum
Arab News, September 23, 2023
Arab and international officials and energy and finance experts in New York City at the MENA Forum have discussed the latest political and economic trends in the region, including prospects for peace in Yemen, the shifting role of the US and Saudi Arabia’s rapid non-oil growth.
Co-hosted by SRMG Think and the Middle East Institute at the Yale Club on Friday, the forum’s theme was “Unlocking the region’s potential for prosperity, security and a sustainable global future.”
Iran's oil output, exports rise as Washington, Tehran talk
Reuters, August 31, 2023
SVB International, a consultant, estimates Iran's oil production increased in August to 3.15 million barrels per day (bpd), the highest since 2018, with crude oil and condensate exports at just under 2 million bpd.
"Iran is on the path to recover its pre-sanctions oil production," said SVB's Sara Vakhshouri.
Three other trackers contacted by Reuters had similar estimates.
Iran's oil exports hit 5-year highs as US holds nuclear talks
Reuters, June 16, 2023
"Sanctions are in place but perhaps they are not fully implemented or monitored," said Sara Vakhshouri of SVB, who has previously said during Biden's term there hasn't been any serious crackdown or action against Iran's oil exports.
"Also all of these supply volumes are in the dark market, where there is no transparency and so they are not reflected in formal global supply and export data."
Iranian Oil Is Quietly Flooding Into the Global Market Again
Bloomberg- June 16, 2023
Iran is shipping the most crude in almost five years, fortifying its re-emergence on the geopolitical stage while posing risks for a fragile global crude market.
Exports have surged to the highest level since US sanctions were re-imposed in 2018, according to a range of analysts including Kpler Ltd., SVB Energy International, FGE and the International Energy Agency. The vast majority is flowing to China, as the world’s biggest importer scoops up cut-price barrels from the Islamic Republic.
SPR Releases Opposed by GOP
Bloomberg Television, 31st January, 2023
Sara Vakhshouri, SVB Energy International founder & president, discusses oil markets and SPR releases. She speaks to David Westin on "Bloomberg's Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Balance of Power Show
Bloomberg Television- January 27, 2023
Bloomberg: "Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show: Anne Krueger, former First Deputy Managing Director of IMF. Frank Luntz, FIL, CEO. Sara Vakhshouri, SVB Energy International founder & president. George Magnus, Oxford University China Centre associate.
Vakhshouri on Energy Markets in 2023
Blommberg- Janaury 17, 2023
Sara Vakhshouri, president & founder SVB Energy International, discusses what's ahead for energy markets in 2023. She speaks with Joe Mathieu and Annmarie Hordern on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
Iranian oil exports end 2022 at a high, despite no nuclear deal
CNBC- January, 15, 2023
Energy consultant SVB International said Iran’s crude exports in December averaged 1.137 million barrels per day, up 42,000 bpd from November and the highest 2022 figure SVB has reported based on estimates given earlier.
“In comparison to the Trump administration, there hasn’t been any serious crackdown or action against Iran’s oil exports,” said Sara Vakhshouri of SVB. “January exports were so far strong like previous months.”
“Lower Chinese demand and Russia’s supply to China have been a major challenge for them. Most of its oil still goes to the Far East, ultimately China. Iran also helps Venezuela to export its oil.”
Iranian oil exports end 2022 at a high, despite no nuclear deal
Reuters- January 15, 2023
Energy consultant SVB International said Iran's crude exports in December averaged 1.137 million barrels per day, up 42,000 bpd from November and the highest 2022 figure SVB has reported based on estimates given earlier.
"In comparison to the Trump administration, there hasn't been any serious crackdown or action against Iran's oil exports," said Sara Vakhshouri of SVB. "January exports were so far strong like previous months."
"Lower Chinese demand and Russia's supply to China have been a major challenge for them. Most of its oil still goes to the Far East, ultimately China. Iran also helps Venezuela to export its oil."
OPEC Output Edges Higher as Nigeria Cracks Down on Oil Theft
Bloomberg- January 3, 2023
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries boosted supplies by 150,000 barrels a day, with the West African nation effectively providing the entire gain, according to a Bloomberg survey. Total group output was 29.14 million barrels a day.
Bloomberg’s survey is based on ship-tracking data, information from officials and estimates from consultants including Kpler Ltd., Rapidan Energy Group, Rystad Energy and SVB Energy International LLC.
الرابط 2-1-2023
Asharq News- January 2, 20223
كيف تسهم عودة العلاقات بين أميركا وفنزويلا بدعم مادة الديزل؟ وإلى أي مدى ستكثّف روسيا من تصدير مادة الديزل قبل سريان العقوبات؟
خبراء يتحدثون لـ"الطاقة" عن أسواق النفط في 2023
Attaqa- January 1, 2023
ترى رئيسة شركة "إس في بي إنرجي إنترناشيونال"، الدكتورة سارة فاخشوري، أن أسواق الطاقة تستقبل العام
الجديد وما زالت حالة من عدم اليقين تشوب العرض والطلب.
وأوضحت، في تصريحات خاصة إلى منصة الطاقة، أن هناك العديد من العوامل التي تضفي شكوكًا على الطلب العالمي على الطاقة؛ أهمها سياسة "كوفيد" أو جائحة كورونا والتعافي في الصين، وتأثير التباطؤ الاقتصادي العالمي ومخاطر الركود المحتمل.
أما من ناحية العرض؛ فقد قالت فاخشوري إن إمدادات النفط والغاز بالسوق ما زالت تغذي حالة عدم اليقين، مؤكدة أن حلول أوبك ورد فعلها على أساسيات السوق عاملٌ آخر من شأنه أن يؤثر في الأسواق.
وتابعت: "من المرجّح أن يكون الطلب ضعيفًا خلال 2023، أو خلال النصف الأول من العام على أقل تقدير".