Simon Henderson

1 month ago | agbi.com | Simon Henderson

Opinion Trade The challenge now is to maintain the momentum and atmosphere of the trip President Trump, now halfway through his Middle East trip, seems to be enjoying every minute. He is said to be in his “happy place”. Tuesday was spent in the Saudi capital Riyadh, where he announced a $600 billion commitment by the kingdom to invest in the US.

2 months ago | agbi.com | Simon Henderson

Opinion Oil & Gas With oil sliding and Iran talks ahead, the GCC braces for a high-stakes presidential visit Recent movements on the US stock market resemble President Donald Trump’s famously spiky signature – sharp, jagged and erratic – but mostly in red, rather than the black ink of the White House.

Mar 24, 2025 | middleeasttransparent.com | Simon Henderson

Apart from marking a restart for energy exploration in this area, the agreement is also notable for BP’s successful entry into the Israeli sector. Previously, plans for BP and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to buy 50 percent of NewMed for $2 billion collapsed in October 2023. The latest consortium has roughly equal shares, but the operator will be SOCAR, which recently bought part ownership of Israel’s already producing Tamar field.

Jan 24, 2025 | agbi.com | Simon Henderson

Opinion Oil & Gas Whatever the new administration decides, it is unlikely to happen quickly Greetings from Washington, where we have a ringside seat to watch the first days of the second Trump administration. Lots of the action is taking place a couple of miles from my home. Motorcades can disrupt simple errands. Friends are getting jobs – or not.

Nov 27, 2024 | odt.co.nz | Simon Henderson

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. The StarIn community craft sheds across the city, handy folks come together to share skills and foster connection. In a series for The Star, reporter Simon Henderson takes a closer look at skilled crafters who enjoy practical projects. The sound of machinery and the smell of sawdust greet visitors to the Taieri Blokes Shed.