In case there is any doubt if we should continue producing O&G in the UK..Our current supply will not cover our needs even in a Net Zero (1.5deg) scenario. We seem to preferring imports which will be 5x more carbon intensive. #energyliteracy #commonsense ⁦Wood Mackenzie⁩

"Security will remain a friction point in US-Gulf relations" More than 3,000 #US military personnel have arrived in the Red Sea aboard two warships, part of a beefed up response from Washington after tanker seizures by #Iran AFP News Agency latest w/ Torbjorn H. Soltvedt news.yahoo.com/thousands-us-s…

"Right now, our focus is on increasing our presence in & near the Strait of #Hormuz" As Iranian seizures threaten oil tankers plying the #Gulf, the #US is raising its military presence. AFP News Agency latest from #Bahrain naval base: Dina Arakji Torbjorn H. Soltvedt sg.news.yahoo.com/us-beefs-gulf-…

Introducing our latest product, the SRCC Predictive Model - a predictive strikes, riots, and civil commotion (#SRCC) data model, providing forecasts for thousands of global locations on the potential for damaging #civilunrest events to emerge. bit.ly/45AFLP0

Looking at major urban hubs shows that #SRCC risks run highest in Latin America, Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa, but our research finds several major Western cities – including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago – face elevated risks in the year ahead. bit.ly/3PuiYNU

APNewsAlert: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (The Associated Press) — The Pentagon says an American warship and multiple commercial vessels have come under attack in the Red Sea.

"What has now become a maritime security crisis threatens much wider commercial and economic implications" #Yemen rebels attack Red Sea #tankers as #shipping firms suspend traffic AFP News Agency latest w/ insights from Torbjorn H. Soltvedt news.yahoo.com/yemen-rebels-a…

Houthi attacks rocking Red Sea trade routes likely won't end anytime soon. Here's what can happen next - my report for CNBC ft RUSI RANE Verisk Maplecroft Dryad Global Ryan Bohl Torbjorn H. Soltvedt Corey Ranslem cnb.cx/3TBvcrM #Houthis #RedSea #IsraelGazaWar

Two narratives will do the rounds today: - Oil bulls - Aramco struggling to keep up with decline let alone expand capacity - EV bulls - Even the Saudi's are cowing to energy transition Reality likely sits in the middle, that of course will not be reported, because it's boring.

#Huthi rebels are "shoring up military & defense capabilities to continue attacking ships...steps include fortifying mountain hideouts for more secure and effective missile launches & testing unmanned vessels above and below water" Sam Dagher Bloomberg Middle East rb.gy/gwzsky

Our analysis this quarter focuses on heightened #civilunrest risks ahead of a host of crunch elections, rising #resourcenationalism in mineral-rich countries, and #airpollution in the world’s major urban hubs. Read our latest Inflection Points article: ow.ly/TXg950RiYeX

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Global conflict is rising beyond Ukraine and Gaza, with 28 countries experiencing increased tensions over the past 3 years. This trend raises security risks and disrupts trade worldwide, affecting various sectors and economies. Read more: ow.ly/Oi1R50SEMJA #politicalrisk

Looking forward to speaking about civil unrest at our first Inflection Points webinar tomorrow.

FYI dear colleagues, I'm available for media comments (not TV) on how the ongoing regional war is affecting #Iraq. DM me ✉️🗣

In a recent interview with Insurance Journal, Torbjorn H. Soltvedt outlines the factors driving strikes, riots and civil commotion (#SRCC) globally - and how our model helps insurers and reinsurers manage #politicalviolence -related risks more effectively. Read it now: insurancejournal.com/news/internati…

Drawing on our unique portfolio of country risk data, our #PoliticalRiskOutlook report decodes the complex issues shaping today’s global risk environment. To discover the the major risks we discuss, download the report today: ow.ly/IvKC50U6F2V

27 countries have seen a significant increase in risk on our Conflict Intensity Index since 2021. However, in terms of area affected by #conflict, Africa has seen a greater expansion than any other region. Read the full analysis: ow.ly/iNlK50UcSvM #politicalriskoutlook

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Our data shows that commercial property is being targeted more often during protests. And looking ahead to next year, there are many factors pointing towards a disruptive 2026. maplecroft.com/solutions/cons…