One year after its founding, EqoLibrium takes the next step with the appointment of an Advisory Board
June 5, 2026 – Research and planning firm EqoLibrium is proud to announce the establishment of an Advisory Board. With the appointment of this board, EqoLibrium is taking an important step toward further strengthening the quality, reliability, and independence of its analyses in the fields of energy transition and climate policy. EqoLibrium was founded exactly one year […]
Empty gas storage facilities are barely being replenished: “It’ll be okay, but at what cost?” (AD)
Gas storage levels are rising much more slowly than in previous years. As of June 1, storage levels stood at 16 percent. A year earlier, on the same date, they were at 38 percent. “The summer price is almost the same as the winter price, which makes it unattractive to buy now.” Hans van Cleef said […]
Studio Energie Podcast – Hans van Cleef
In *In Search of Europe’s Energy Future*, Remco de Boer once again discusses the international energy market with Hans van Cleef, the Netherlands’ leading market analyst and Head of Energy Research at Eqolibrium.
OPEC oil cartel produces least oil in 36 years, with the sharpest decline in Kuwait and Iran (RTL)
OPEC oil production fell last month to its lowest level in 36 years. The war in the Middle East is hampering oil exports and production in the Gulf region. Hans van Cleef discussed this on RTLZ and with RTL Nieuws.
Today's News: On the Ceasefire and Its Impact on Energy Markets
“Then this is the best move ever by an American president.” The first ships carrying oil barrels are once again sailing through the Strait of Hormuz following the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Does this mean Donald Trump chose a successful strategy? Foreign affairs correspondent Tomasz Blom, political reporter Tom Staal, and Volt leader Laurens Dassen join us on Nieuws van […]
Volkskrant: Will the opening of the Strait of Hormuz trigger a surge in energy?
Financial markets reacted enthusiastically to the temporary ceasefire on Wednesday. But experts warn that it will take months, and possibly years, for energy flows from the Persian Gulf to return to previous levels. Moreover, Iran is “in no hurry.” Oil and gas markets disrupted “Compare those two passing ships with the 135 that normally pass through […]
BNR: Energy market would remain disrupted for years even if the war ended; ‘Not temporary, but long-term effects’
It may be a long time before energy markets return to their previous levels, now that the United States has announced it will suspend attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure for a few days. Although oil prices fell sharply immediately after U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement, the turmoil in the markets is far from over. ‘The […]
Top Sector Energy: Autonomous and safe
Today, the Top Sector Energy published the report "Autonomous and secure: how the Netherlands can strengthen its energy position." This report contains 32 recommendations for making the Dutch and European energy supply more independent and secure. Among other things, it describes how the Dutch energy supply is vulnerable due to its dependence on imports. It states that the energy transition must [...]
FD: Energy Agency releases record amount of oil
The 32 countries affiliated with the IEA, including the Netherlands, are releasing a record amount of oil from their strategic reserves. The oil market is not particularly impressed: oil prices are rising. Uncertainty about the course of the war in the Middle East outweighs the additional supply. Hans van Cleef spoke to the FD on behalf of EqoLibrium. […]
Volkskrant: A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would affect the entire world. Will the Netherlands still have sufficient gas supplies?
The first report came in on Sunday morning: an attack on an oil tanker in the middle of the Strait of Hormuz. Less than an hour later, another oil tanker, a few hundred kilometers to the east, off the coast of Oman. Later that day, a ship in a port in the United Arab Emirates. And on Monday, a ship in […]