In the latest Weekly Petroleum Status Report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) for the week ending January 9, 2026, U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) saw a notable increase of 3.4 million barrels, reaching a total of 422.4 million barrels. This build defied market expectations of a drawdown and […]
Continue ReadingIn a recent appearance on Fox & Friends First, former Texas State Representative and current CEO of the American Energy Institute, Jason Isaac, shared his expert insights on President Donald Trump\’s upcoming meeting with oil industry executives. The discussion centered on the potential for U.S. companies to revitalize Venezuela\’s vast oil reserves, a move that […]
Continue ReadingAs we step into 2026, the energy landscape is poised for significant shifts driven by geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and policy changes. For consumers, rising costs in electricity, gasoline, and diesel remain a pressing concern, often varying starkly along political lines in the U.S. Investors, meanwhile, can find opportunities in resilient sectors like shale oil, […]
Continue ReadingAs we step into 2026, the global energy landscape is poised for turbulence, with whispers of an oil \”glut\” dominating headlines. Yet, this narrative may be overstated, influenced by geopolitical pressures and market dynamics that could reshape supply realities. Drawing from recent analyses, including Reuters\’ outlook and insights from OPEC and specialized energy commentary, here […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold escalation of its long-range drone campaign, Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a strike on Rosneft\’s Syzran oil refinery in Russia\’s Samara region. The attack, which occurred overnight on December 27, 2025, marks the latest in a series of targeted operations aimed at disrupting Russia\’s energy infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian military […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold escalation of its campaign against Russia\’s war machine, Ukraine launched overnight drone strikes on key energy infrastructure deep inside Russian territory. The attacks targeted the Slavyansky Oil Refinery in the Krasnodar region and the Nikolaevskaya oil depot in Rostov, disrupting fuel supplies critical to Moscow\’s military operations. Confirmed by Kyiv\’s military intelligence […]
Continue ReadingThe Golden State\’s Fading Oil Legacy California, once a powerhouse in U.S. oil production, is watching its storied industry fade into history. From a peak of 760,000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2000, output has plummeted to just 250,000 b/d in 2025. This decline isn\’t just a matter of exhausted wells; it\’s the result of […]
Continue ReadingIn a dramatic escalation of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukrainian forces launched a drone strike on Russia\’s key Black Sea port of Novorossiysk early on November 14, 2025, targeting vital energy infrastructure. This attack has sent shockwaves through global oil markets, pushing prices up by more than 2% amid fears of supply disruptions. As tensions […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold escalation of its campaign against Russia\’s energy infrastructure, Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a drone strike on the Saratov Oil Refinery in Russia\’s Volga region overnight on November 11, 2025. This marks the second attack on the facility this month, the fifth reported strike this fall, and the seventh overall in 2025. […]
Continue ReadingEnergy Security starts at home, and Energy Dominance starts with exporting services and energy. We are seeing the world start to wake up to energy security. The levels of natural gas supply vs. imports is a real question for planners. The question is: why take down perfectly good coal plants when China and India will […]
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