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Addressing Energy Market Volatility in the Boardroom
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Energy company directors are grappling with significant geopolitical turbulence caused by tensions in the Middle East.
Global energy prices have soared since the start of the year, driven by an array of geopolitical events. The Iran war, for instance, has complicated access to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical supply route for oil and liquified natural gas. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates announced in April that it was leaving the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, a decision that The New York Times reported may ultimately “contribute to greater volatility” in oil prices by diminishing the organization's influence over global supply.
Domestically, the Trump administration has sought to rein in rising ...
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Noah Kirsch is a contributing writer for Directorship and Directorship Online.
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