Matthew R. R. Simmons

About the Author

Matthew R. R. Simmons is a renowned energy expert and investment banker with over four decades of experience in the global oil industry. A Harvard Business School graduate, he founded Simmons & Company International, a leading energy investment firm, where he advised on mergers, acquisitions, and market trends. Simmons gained international acclaim for his incisive analysis of petroleum economics, challenging conventional narratives about global energy supplies. His seminal work, Twilight in the Desert: The Coming Saudi Oil Shock and the World Economy, meticulously dissects Saudi Arabia's opaque oil production data, warning of impending shortages that could reshape the world economy. Through rigorous research and bold predictions, Simmons continues to influence policy debates on energy security and sustainability.