Neil Atkinson
Neil Atkinson has over 40 years' experience in the energy industry. His most recent position was head of the Oil Industry & Markets Division at the International Energy Agency (2016-21). Atkinson's experience began in 1979, when he joined Petróleos de Venezuela (UK) SA. His last position there was Business Advisor, Western Hemisphere Energy Markets. In 1998, Atkinson moved to the McGraw Hill Companies where he served as Director, Europe, Africa, & Middle East for Platts Analysis & Consulting. After a short period at DRI-WEFA, he went to the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, reporting to Robert Mabro as head of administration. Atkinson held subsequent roles as head of research at the Energy Intelligence Group, head of market studies at KBC Energy Economics, director of Datamonitor Energy, and head of analysis at Lloyd's List Intelligence. During 1992-2002, Atkinson was Honorary Secretary of the British Institute of Energy Economics. He is a Liveryman in the Worshipful Company of Fuellers in London. Atkinson is widely published and has testified on energy issues before the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee and has briefed NATO on energy security issues. He has extensive broadcasting and public speaking experience.
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40
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Neil Atkinson is a globally recognized expert on oil and energy markets. With more than four decades in the energy sector, he has spent his career in both the private sector and international policy institutions.
Most recently, Atkinson served as the head of the oil industry and markets division at the International Energy Agency, overseeing its analysis of global oil supply, demand, and price trends. During his time, he also advised governments and energy companies on evolving market dynamics.
Atkinson’s experience began in 1979, when he joined Petróleos de Venezuela (UK) SA. His last position there was as the firm’s business advisor for the Western Hemisphere energy markets. In 1998, Atkinson moved to the McGraw Hill Companies where he served as the director of Europe, Africa, & Middle East for Platts Analysis & Consulting.
Additionally, he held roles at the Data Resources Inc-Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates (DRI-WEFA), Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, Energy Intelligence Group, Datamonitor Energy, and KBC Energy Economics.
Atkinson is highly sought after for his perspective from policy-making institutions, both domestic and abroad, including the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee and NATO. He is also a prominent media presence, frequently speaking on recent policy and geopolitical developments
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- Global oil & gas markets
- UK & EU energy security
- International ESG commentary
- Global energy markets and security
- International Energy Agency commentary
"we are in a potentially game-changing and unprecedented energy crisis"
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