Middle-East conflict: Impact on the global gas market

European energy prices have soared amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

As QatarEnergy halts LNG production following military attacks at its Ras Taffan terminal. In addition, oil and gas tankers have stopped travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for the fossil fuels. Even short-lived disruption can move crude, gas and, in turn, European power prices.

In this concise, news-led session, Montel’s newsroom and external experts will assess the current fast-moving situation and the impact on energy markets.

What we will cover in 30 minutes

• How markets have reacted to the current regional escalation

• What is technically and politically feasible in the Strait

• Immediate implications for oil and LNG flows

• Potential knock-on effects for European gas and power

• Key indicators to monitor in the coming days

Who should attend?

• Gas traders and analysts

• Power market participants exposed to fuel costs

• Risk and portfolio managers

• Procurement teams monitoring forward gas exposure

If your decisions depend on global LNG flows, hub pricing or cross-commodity impacts, this short session will help you frame the current market environment.