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Global Energy Recovery Eludes Immediate Relief from Hormuz Crisis

According to Neil Atkinson, a seasoned energy expert and former senior official at the International Energy Agency, even a rapid reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would not automatically restore normal energy supplies.
Atkinson pointed out that numerous tankers currently stranded on either side of the Strait could potentially resume their journeys if unimpeded passage were to be swiftly reinstated.
However, he cautioned that production facilities in key oil-producing nations, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, and Abu Dhabi, have been forced to shut down, potentially delaying the resumption of normal operations by several days or more.
Furthermore, Atkinson highlighted the severe disruption to Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, warning that recovery could take weeks even under optimal circumstances.
Atkinson underscored the far-reaching consequences of the crisis, noting oil’s pivotal role in various industries. “Every sector relies on oil to some degree,” he emphasized.
He also sounded a warning about the long-term implications for food production, citing the critical shortage of fertilizers. “The ripple effect on food yields will be substantial,” Atkinson cautioned, “and we must not underestimate the magnitude of this issue.”

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