The Iran War: the view from CERA Week with Nick Kumleben

About this episode

Nick Kumleben shares insights from CERA Week amidst the ongoing Iran War.

As the Iran War entered its fourth week, Houston hosted S&P Global's CERA Week. Where leaders from across the energy & natural resources sector mingle with policy wonks, think tankers and senior government officials from around the world. This CERA Week was as noticeable for its last minute absences, doom-scrolling, braves faces and some swagger both from big oil and big clean tech. Nick Kumbleben of Greenmantle gives us his take on the vibe and key discussion points.

People in this episode

Host: Paul Chapman

Guest: Nick Kumleben

Topics covered

• Iran War
• CERA Week
• energy sector
• natural resources
• policy discussions
• big oil
• clean tech

Keywords

• Iran War
• CERA Week
• energy
• natural resources
• policy
• big oil
• clean tech

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: S&P Global, Greenmantle

Places: Iran, Houston

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