Why Valero Said No Is Good for California

Daily Standup Top Stories California in Talks to Pay Hundreds of Millions to Valero to Stave Off Refinery Shutdown September 10, 2025 Clark Savage In a dramatic turnaround amid California’s escalating energy crunch, state legislators are reportedly negotiating to hand over hundreds of millions of dollars to Valero Energy Corp. to prevent the shutdown of its […]

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Job Cuts Rock Global Oil and Gas Sector

By ZeroHedge The global oil and gas industry is facing a severe downturn with widespread job losses and investment cuts. Falling crude prices, exacerbated by OPEC+ output increases, are making it difficult for western majors to fund projects and shareholder payouts. The downturn is significantly impacting the US shale industry and raising concerns about the future […]

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BlackRock Gas Deal Shores Up Aramco\’s Financial Firepower

In a strategic move that underscores Saudi Aramco\’s commitment to bolstering its balance sheet while expanding its natural gas operations, the oil giant has inked an $11 billion lease-and-leaseback agreement with a consortium led by BlackRock\’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). This deal, announced on August 14, 2025, involves the Jafurah gas processing facilities and is […]

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The Trump Administration Opens Massive Oil and Gas Lease Expansion: Who Are the Players?

In a bold move to revitalize American energy production, the Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping offshore oil and gas leasing schedule through the Department of the Interior (DOI). Announced on August 19, 2025, this initiative marks a stark reversal from the restrictive policies of the previous Biden administration, aiming to unleash domestic resources and […]

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Trinidad Awards Deepwater Blocks to ExxonMobil and Could See $21.7 Billion Investment

In a significant boost to its energy sector, Trinidad and Tobago has awarded a massive deepwater exploration area to ExxonMobil, marking the oil giant\’s return to the twin-island nation after a two-decade hiatus. The deal, equivalent to seven deepwater blocks, could attract up to $21.7 billion in investments if commercially viable reserves are discovered, according […]

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BP to Cut 6,000 Jobs in Another Business Review

In a move signaling ongoing efforts to streamline operations and boost profitability, British energy giant BP has announced plans to eliminate approximately 6,200 office-based roles this year, marking an increase from its earlier target of 4,700 job cuts. This latest round of reductions comes as part of a second comprehensive business review within six months, […]

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