The 2026 Oil Puzzle: How Geopolitical Disruptions in the Middle East Keep Brent Crude Above $90
The global oil market in May 2026 remains gripped by one dominant force: geopolitical disruption from the U.S.-Israel–Iran conflict. Despite record new LNG supply and demand management efforts, Brent crude continues trading comfortably above $90–$115 per barrel. This is the “Hormuz Factor” in action — and it is reshaping project economics, investment decisions, and the entire offshore […]
The Hormuz Factor, 2026 LNG Surge & AI Revolution: Three Forces Defining Energy Markets Mid-2026
By Oko Immanuel, M.EngFounder, Offshore Pipeline Insight | Subsea Engineering SpecialistMay 15 2026 Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions, a historic wave of new LNG supply, and rapid artificial intelligence adoption are the dominant forces shaping global energy prices, project economics, and operational strategies in 2026. These trends have direct and powerful implications for offshore pipeline development, […]