PZ ERS in the news - Great fear of shortages; gasoline price shoots up
Fuel prices at the pump are rising fast. The recommended price of Euro 95 is already €2.20. A series of successful missile attacks on refineries of major oil producer Russia is making traders even more nervous, as demand from China rises and oil cartel OPEC pumps millions of barrels less per day. You can read the entire article here.
PZ ERS in the news - View of energy markets with DFT
With fear and trembling, people looked ahead to winter. High prices were feared, but the harsh winter did not materialize. Despite the sanctions against Russia, we are still dependent , says Hans van Cleef, energy analyst at Publieke Zaken. You can see the entire interview here.
PZ ERS in the news - Europe continues to build lng terminals: 'Unnecessary and panicky investment'
There are numerous plans across Europe to build new terminals to import liquefied natural gas. Experts say we are heading for a surplus, which could have major consequences for the climate. Energy expert Hans van Cleef of Publieke Zaken doubts the need for new lng terminals in Europe. He thinks we will have to [...]
PZ ERS in the news - Gas price falls, but crisis not finally over
Currently in the Netherlands you pay 27 euros for a megawatt-hour of gas with delivery over a month. That contract is considered the benchmark for the European gas price. And that price was still more than twice as high in early December. The spectacular drop in the gas price has several causes. First, the increase in the share of renewable [...]
PZ ERS in the news - Two years of oil sanctions make Putin really poorer
The problem with oil sanctions in a nutshell: Russia is one of the largest producers. Therefore, turning off the tap completely leads to global shortages that cause oil prices to "go through the roof. While that has been prevented, Van Cleef says, "we have seen mostly a shift in global trade. Putin is still selling oil at dumping prices to countries [...]
PZ ERS in the news - Economic impact of Houthi attacks? Iran can only really make prices rise
Can Yemen's Houthi rebels, with their shelling of container ships, really cause the entire world economy to take a hit? That world trade declines, and prices in supermarkets and energy markets go up again? That depends on two things: how long the conflict lasts and whether it [...]
PZ ERS in the news - Military conflict in the Red Sea intensifies: what are consumers noticing?
"These attacks were already priced into the already rising rates for oil and gas," said energy analyst Hans van Cleef of consultant Publieke Zaken about the increase of about five dollars. "Historically, such an attack in the oil-rich Middle East would lead to at least ten to fifteen dollars extra per barrel." You can read the entire article here.
PZ ERS in the news - The 'super cycle' in commodity markets went into pause mode in 2023
Hans van Cleef spoke to the FD about commodity markets and expectations regarding a super cycle. Scarcity and market speculation are increasingly playing a bigger role in pricing. 'We want to get rid of fossil fuels, but we have no alternative,' said Van Cleef. 'At current projected demand, investments in fossil [...]
PZ ERS in the news - 'Energy crisis is not over'
In an extended item on EenVandaag, Hans van Cleef was asked about the current situation in the energy markets. The item further zooms in on energy poverty. The entire news item, including link to the broadcast, can be found here.
PZ ERS in the news - Looking ahead to OPEC meeting; oil prices under pressure
Hans van Cleef spoke with Bas van Werven on BNR about the upcoming OPEC meeting. You can read the entire interview here and hear it here