Sultan Al Jaber on Hormuz recovery, spare capacity and investment
At Atlantic Council, ADNOC’s CEO described prolonged Hormuz recovery, low spare capacity and the need to rebuild inventories and invest in supply infrastructure.
Atlantic Council
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19 stories2026 Oil & Gas CEO Interviews
A source-linked collection of 2026 oil, gas, LNG, refining and oilfield-services CEO interviews, with separate interview and publication dates, structured numbers and Wellficent analysis.
Lorenzo Simonelli on alternative pipelines and energy infrastructure
In an 8:04 CNA interview at Gastech, Simonelli said disruption was driving interest in more pipelines, supply routes and resilient infrastructure.
CNA
Lorenzo Simonelli on LNG infrastructure and Sabine Pass awards
Simonelli appeared on CNBC after Baker Hughes announced three equipment and services awards for Cheniere’s Sabine Pass LNG facility.
CNBC (Power Lunch, Apple Podcasts)
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 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
Mike Wirth on geopolitical risk and US energy investment
Fox Business’s August 3 interview covered geopolitical exposure, US supply, permitting and AI/data-center electricity needs.
Fox Business (Mornings with Maria)
Mike Wirth on US energy abundance, infrastructure and AI demand
Wirth argued the US should develop its energy base and infrastructure as hydrocarbon demand remains resilient and AI adds to electricity needs.
Chevron official YouTube
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)
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)
Taufik on Asian energy security and regional cooperation
At Gastech, PETRONAS’s CEO said regional cooperation, diversified energy supplies and stronger electricity links can improve Asia’s resilience.
CNA
Wael Sawan warns Hormuz-related shortages could persist into 2027
Bloomberg reported on 28 April that Shell CEO Wael Sawan saw Hormuz-related oil and LNG shortages lasting for months and possibly into 2027, after large supply losses were partly replaced by inventory drawdowns.
Bloomberg News / Bloomberg Law
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