Strait of Hormuz Shock: The Petrochemical Supply Chain Is First in Line

Oil Market Shock: What the Strait of Hormuz Closure Means for Petrochemicals If you work in petrochemicals, you don’t need another reminder that energy is not “just” a cost line — it’s the operating system of your supply chain. A disruption in crude flows quickly becomes a disruption in feedstocks, refinery runs, shipping availability, working … Read more

The Gulf War and the Global Energy Crisis: Why Oil and LNG Markets Will Not Recover Quickly

The Third Gulf War has now entered its fourth week, and global energy markets are facing a reality far more severe than current prices suggest. Iranian attacks on shipping have effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, leaving roughly one‑fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supply unable to reach global markets. Each day … Read more