In 2026, the competitive edge in energy trading isn’t just about who has the best logistics—it’s about who has the best data. The Middle East has entered the era of the “Digital Oilfield.”[1] With AI-enabled forums and real-time digital twins of entire supply chains, the way we distribute petroleum and petrochemicals is becoming more surgical.
At Petrotam, bridging markets means leveraging these technological leaps. 2026 will see the consolidation of Carbon Capture (CCUS) and Hydrogen into standard industrial demand. For traders, this means managing a “hybrid portfolio”—traditional hydrocarbons paired with verified low-carbon alternatives. Success in today’s market requires a blend of 50 years of industry heritage with the predictive power of 21st-century analytics.
Data-as-an-Asset: Major regional NOCs (National Oil Companies) are now treating proprietary seismic and supply chain data as a tradable commodity, similar to physical oil.
Hydrogen Milestones: 2026 marks a key inflection point where “Blue Hydrogen” (produced from gas with carbon capture) begins moving from pilot projects to large-scale international exports.
