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Dr. Thomas O'Donnell is "Senior Energy & Geopolitical Analyst," an American based in Berlin, Germany. (Active in USA/Washington; EU/Germany/Poland/Ukraine and Latin America/Venezuela/Colombia; Mideast/Saudi/Iran - Often provides expert commentary for broadcast news and print media in Europe, the USA and Latin America. - Themes: Oil & Gas markets & geopolitics, LNG, Nuclear, Renewables, Energy Transition tech/policies - Regions: EU, Germany; Foreign and energy policies of USA, Russia, China; OPEC (Saudi Arabia, Iran, Venezuela, Iraq). Ukraine (Naftogaz, gas, conflict), Poland. USA Foreign Policy. Great Power Competition. - He is Adjunct Faculty at Hertie School of Governance, Berlin; and also Free University's European Studies Program-Berlin. - Interviews and writing are at ******. - Press Bio, CV, Syllabi are at ******. - He is a PhD experimental Nuclear Physicist by training (PhD U. Michigan); has been teaching on energy and international relations for 20 years.
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Western Hesitation on Russian Oil Price Cap and Saudi Oil Price Management
The oil expert Thomas O'Donnell discussed the West's hesitation in strictly implementing a price cap on Russian oil. He notes that Saudi Arabia has no intention of allowing oil prices to exceed $100 per barrel for an extended period, as this could harm the economies of their customers, particularly China and Europe, potentially leading to increased inflation or even recessions that would decrease oil demand. Over the past year, Saudi Arabia has been proactive in managing oil prices, and their market predictions have been accurate. Despite production cuts by OPEC+ and a recent increase in oil prices, many analysts believe that the current price rally may not last and that OPEC+ might need to maintain or deepen cuts to keep prices stable. The article also references three reports that support these views.
Articles - Research & Analysis - at Americas Quarterly on Latin America, Venezuela, US Policy, Colombia, China and Russia in Latin America. AS/COA (Americas Society / Council on the Americas), New York City and Washington, DC
Analysis and Research Articles at Washington, DC think tank AICGS (American Institute of Contemporary German Studies).
YouTube channel - has several recent News Broadcast Live Interviews: Al Jazeera, EuroNews, Deutsche Welle, TRT World, etc.
Professional & Teaching site: Press-Bio, CV, Teaching Syllabi, Thesis, ...
Germany Endorses LNG Imports, Shale Survives Low Prices, and Russia's Risky Energy Geopolitics
Germany has endorsed LNG imports for the first time, not due to Russia or Nord Stream 2. Shale producers have survived low oil prices, potentially destabilizing the market further. Russia's use of gas dependence as a geopolitical tool is risky, with the EU looking to cut Gazprom's market share. Since July 2014, oil prices have fallen, and OPEC's strategy to defend its market share against US fracking firms has caused unintended pain for Moscow, Tehran, and Caracas.
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