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Energy Security Redefined: How the Middle East Conflict Is Changing
16 April 2026 — In-Person Technical Talk — Paris, France — Tim Bjerkelund (Rystad Energy)
About This Lecture
This presentation explored how the Middle East conflict was reshaping global energy security priorities, supply strategies and investment decisions across the energy sector.
Drawing on Rystad Energy's market research and analysis, the session examined changes in global LNG trade flows, pricing and sourcing strategies in Europe and Asia, as well as the implications for international exploration activity.
The discussion also addressed how rising energy security concerns were influencing long-term investment strategies, contractual arrangements and the deployment of renewable energy technologies in key growth markets.
About the Speaker
Tim Bjerkelund is a Partner and Head of Advisory EMEA at Rystad Energy, specialising in gas and power markets, strategy development, long-term planning, transactions and market outlooks.
With more than a decade at Rystad Energy, he contributed to the development of the company's gas and LNG outlook and previously led its New York advisory practice. Based in Norway, he advises international energy companies and investors on market developments and strategic decisions.
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