S&P affirms Saudi Arabia at A+ with stable outlook
The finance ministry’s account of the rating decision includes the agency’s economic projections and risk assessment.
Saudi Ministry of Finance
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UAE and Germany agree new trade and investment cooperation programme
Their 12th Joint Economic Committee reviewed ties across energy, technology, manufacturing and financial services.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
UAE non-oil foreign trade exceeded AED 1.9 trillion in first half
Foreign Trade Minister Thani Al Zeyoudi reported the figure at the 2026 AIM Investment Summit in Dubai.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
Amin Nasser at Davos on global oil demand and spare capacity
Reuters reported that Aramco CEO Amin Nasser expected demand growth to continue in 2026, described global stocks as low and put spare production capacity below the level he considered necessary.
Reuters
Meg O’Neill on BP’s North Sea sale and capital discipline
In Bloomberg’s 4 August report, BP CEO Meg O’Neill discussed interest in the North Sea assets and linked the sale decision to capital discipline.
Bloomberg News (Bloomberg Law)
Meg O’Neill on BP’s strategy and portfolio simplification
CNBC’s August 4 appearance came as BP outlined Q2 results and asset changes, including a North Sea sale process and a renewed focus on oil and gas performance.
CNBC (This Morning; BP official repost)
Mike Wirth on Hormuz disruption, inventories and energy recovery
Taped April 23 and aired April 26, Wirth described Hormuz exposure, inventory drawdowns and uneven recovery times for damaged production and LNG infrastructure.
CBS News (Face the Nation)
Mike Wirth on Chevron results, refining and fuel prices
CNBC’s July 31 interview followed Chevron’s results and covered refining, oil prices, Iran and the gap between crude and pump prices.
CNBC (Squawk on the Street, Apple Podcasts)
Mike Wirth on project risk, oil investment and LNG competition
In a September 24 sit-down, Wirth discussed project selection, country risk, durable oil investment and competition facing LNG.
Energy Intelligence
Ryan Lance on Hormuz oil losses, LNG disruption and inventories
At CERAWeek, Lance said losing 8–10 million barrels per day of oil and roughly one-fifth of LNG supply would have major consequences and force inventory and futures-curve adjustments.
CNBC (official LinkedIn / CERAWeek)
Claudio Descalzi on oil-price range, stock draws and 2027 risk
In its 11 July report on an Il Sole 24 Ore interview, Reuters attributed to Descalzi a warning that continued conflict could push oil beyond $80–$100/bbl by early 2027 as global stocks fall.
Reuters report (syndicated by AOL)
Opedal says Equinor has no spare oil or gas capacity
Reuters reported on 12 March that Equinor CEO Anders Opedal said the company had no spare oil or gas capacity to lift output during Middle East supply shortfalls.
Reuters (syndicated via MarketScreener)
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