SVB Energy International in the Media 2023

Energy Security Cubed: Iranian Oil amid Escalating Missile War with Israel with Sara Vakhshouri

CGAI Energy Security Podcast, October 16, 2024
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Sara Vakhshouri about the expanding conflict between Israel and Iran, and considerations of Iranian oil export.

 U.S. crude oil falls more than 2% as market hopes Libya production halt will be short lived

CNBC, August 27, 2024

U.S. crude oil futures fell more than 2% to close below $76 per barrel on Tuesday, after surging in the previous session on reports OPEC member Libya will halt production and exports. Libya produces about 1.2 million barrels per day with the overwhelming majority of its crude exported to the global market, and European nations serving as the main buyers. U.S. oil surged because it is the best substitute for importers looking to replace lost Libyan supply. But the U.S. benchmark is pulling back slightly as the market expects a gradual disruption rather than all of Libya’s production suddenly going offline, Sara Vakhshouri, founder of SVB Energy International, told CNBC’s “Capital Connection” on Tuesday.

Energy Security Cubed: The Energy Impact of the Israel-Iran Conflict with Sara Vakhshouri

Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI), April 25, 2024

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Sara Vakhshouri about the risks of a hot war between Israel and Iran, and the muted energy reaction to these risks.

As Netanyahu vows Iran payback, markets watch for dangers of further escalation

CNBC, October 3, 2024
Aside from geographical choke points in the oil market, “there are plenty of facilities on [the] Iranian side and also [on the ] Israeli side that could all be targeted in terms of critical infrastructure,” Sara Vakhshouri, founder and president at SVB Energy, told CNBC’s Capital Connection on Wednesday. “That infrastructure is all connected,” she said, stressing that the sheer size of Iran means “it is impossible to somehow secure all of it.”

Navigating dominant narratives and data accuracy: Implications for energy security

Atlantic Council, April 23, 2024

Energy market forecasts create data-driven narratives that economists and lawmakers use to inform consequential policy and investment decisions.
Projections by influential international energy organizations, including the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), vary widely.
This discrepancy not only creates uncertainty within the market but also has the potential to impact market decisions and, ultimately, undermine energy security. Moving forward, organizations must improve data accuracy and transparency, so that stakeholders can navigate energy market uncertainties with confidence, ensuring a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive energy future.

What’s Next for Oil? Analysts Weigh In After Iran’s Attack

Bloomberg, April 14, 2024

Maintain Its Balance — SVB Energy
“If the recent retaliatory attacks between Iran and Israel cease at their current level, or refrain from escalating in the region without causing damage to oil production and export facilities, the market should maintain its balance,” said Sara Vakhshouri, founder and president of SVB Energy International LLC. “Market fundamentals appear stable, with OPEC+ closely monitoring the rising demand expected for the summer season. Should there be any supply shortages in the market, OPEC+ might consider reducing voluntary cuts and increasing production.”

Nuclear Energy in the Global Energy Landscape

Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, Feb 21, 2024

https://calgaryherald.com/business/energy/weaker-oil-prices-relief-consumers-2024

Calgary Herald, Jan 08, 2024

“Canada is expected to provide around 200,000 barrels of additional (oil) supply (in 2024),” said Sara Vakhshouri, founder and president of energy consulting firm SVB Energy International, in an email.