Andrew Critchlow

London

Interim Global Head of News at S&P Global Commodity Insights

Global Head of News at Platts and @SPGCI. 25 years experience reporting oil, gas and commodities. Views my own. #Opec #Oil #MiddleEast

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Articles

US Republican lawmakers attack IEA over energy security, peak oil forecast

Mar 20, 2024 | spglobal.com | Andrew Critchlow

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CERAWEEK: Kuwait Petroleum plans offshore oil exploration for first time

Mar 19, 2024 | spglobal.com | Andrew Critchlow

Kuwait Petroleum Corp. is planning to move offshore in the Persian Gulf for the first time and will seek help from international oil majors, the company's CEO said March 19, as the country aims to boost its flagging production capacity. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. "We're looking at a new model to bring expertise from around the world," said Sheikh Nawaf al-Sabah, speaking at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference.
CERAWEEK: Saudi Aramco CEO says oil phase out a "fantasy" in transition rebuttal

Mar 18, 2024 | spglobal.com | Andrew Critchlow

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Maersk pauses sailings through Red Sea again after new attack

Dec 30, 2023 | spglobal.com | Andrew Critchlow

A.P. Moller-Maersk said Dec. 31 it has suspended its vessels transiting the Red Sea for 48 hours after one of its container ships was attacked by Houthi militants following the resumption of its services through the chokepoint. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. US Central Command confirmed Dec.
Drone attack hits vessel near India coast, UK warns shippers of risks

Dec 22, 2023 | spglobal.com | Andrew Critchlow

A drone attack caused an explosion on a vessel near the India port of Veraval and prompted maritime authorities to warn shippers to be cautious operating in the area on Dec. 23, according to a statement from UK Marine Trade Operations. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
BP halts oil tankers passing through Red Sea on deteriorating security

Dec 18, 2023 | spglobal.com | Andrew Critchlow

BP became the first international oil major to announce Dec. 18 it had suspended tankers passing through the Red Sea in response to the worsening security situation in the region and repeated attacks by Houthi militants on shipping. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
Multiple attacks reported on shipping by Houthi drones and missiles in Red Sea

Dec 3, 2023 | spglobal.com | Andrew Critchlow

UK authorities reported Dec. 3 multiple threats to shipping transiting the Bab el-Mandeb strait at the entrance to the Red Sea amid heightened risks to vessels in the region from drone attacks. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
Brazil to join OPEC+ in 2024, seeks oil market stability: minister

Nov 30, 2023 | spglobal.com | Andrew Critchlow

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Fuel for Thought: A Middle East oil embargo is irrational, not unthinkable

Nov 5, 2023 | spglobal.com | Andrew Critchlow

Oil prices are reflecting the view that a 1973-style Arab embargo on oil exports is an extremely unlikely response to the crisis in Gaza. They signal Middle East producers keeping oil shipments flowing and geopolitics separate as the only rational scenario. However, leaders of OPEC’s largest producers have a track record for acting irrationally at times, often when markets least expect it. Platts Dated Brent was assessed at $88.615 on Nov. 1, back to levels last seen before the Oct.
FACTBOX: Oil markets braced as Biden warns Iran over escalation threat

Oct 16, 2023 | spglobal.com | Andrew Critchlow

US President Joe Biden over the weekend warned Iran from escalating the conflict between Israel and Hamas into a regional war as he beefed up the US military presence in the region, in a move that sets energy markets on alert. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. In an interview with CBS, Biden said "don't, don't, don't" when asked about the potential for the regime in Tehran to widen the turmoil. In an interview Oct.