About The Oilholic

I am a London, UK-based energy market analyst, commentator and a former global investment banking analyst.

I provide research and analysis to multiple commercial clients and write regularly for Forbes and Energy Connects among other publications, alongside this - my longstanding industry blog 'Oilholics Synonymous Report'. 

I am also a regular and lively commentator on 'crude' matters and energy markets at global industry events, academic forums, trade shows, OPEC webcasts and several international broadcasting outlets including the BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, CGTN, Euro News, TRT World, Al Jazeera, and many others.

I have analysed and reported on energy market developments in Asia, Europe, Middle East and the Americas for over 20 years. I have also interviewed several leading figures from the world of energy, international finance, business, law and politics. 

My recent public speaking engagements have included the International Petroleum Week (London), World Petroleum Congresses, World Energy Council events, Gastech, ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi), Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit, Structured Commodity Finance Forum (London) and more.

I recently worked as Vice President / Lead Analyst at Citi from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, I was the Head of Content at fintech start-up ReachX from 2018 to 2020, and was Business Editor of the International Business Times (UK Edition), then part of the Newsweek Media Group, from 2016 to 2018. 

I began my ongoing energy market contributions to Forbes in June 2014. My professional journey began in 1997 with internships at several newspapers and CNBC Asia. 

While my idea behind this blog started taking shape in 2007, I have written about the energy sector since 2004 either in a freelance or staff capacity. The energy futures market remains my core focus, but as a supply-side analyst, I am equally focussed on the physical crude oil and natural gas markets. 

I have also extensively covered energy process efficiencies, sustainability and circular economy solutions, emerging low-to-zero emissions clean technologies and energy project finance for private research clients as well as media outlets.

Academically, following on from a Bachelors degree in Industrial Economics and a diploma in creative writing, I completed my Masters degree in Digital Media Studies from Goldsmiths College, University of London in 2006 while working part-time at CNBC Europe. I also have analyst's credentials in the sustainability sphere and completed a CISL certification in business and climate change in 2022. 

I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIoJ). Away from professional affiliations, I am a committed supporter of UNICEF, NSPCC and the Royal British Legion. I am also a proud member of the P.G. Wodehouse Society (UK), an avid reader of The Economist and a passionate fan of Manchester United football club.