Category: Downstream

Recent Attacks on Energy Infrastructure in Hungary and Romania – Who did it is a huge question

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On October 20, 2025, two major explosions occurred at oil refineries in Hungary and Romania, halting operations and raising widespread suspicions of coordinated sabotage. These incidents targeted facilities heavily reliant on Russian oil supplies, amid escalating geopolitical tensions over Europe\’s push to phase out Russian energy imports by 2028. No group has officially claimed responsibility, […]

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Kazakhstan Monitors Oil Output After Russian Gas Plant Hit: Assessing Damage, Impacts, and Russia\’s Resilient Energy Exports

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In a recent escalation of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian drones targeted the Orenburg gas processing plant in Russia\’s Orenburg region, one of the country\’s largest facilities. This strike, which occurred overnight, has prompted Kazakhstan\’s energy ministry to closely monitor its oil production, as the plant plays a critical role in processing […]

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India Most Likely Will Not Curb Russian Oil Imports as They Focus on Indian Consumers

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In a recent development that underscores the complexities of global energy geopolitics, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would halt purchases of Russian oil. This announcement came amid escalating U.S. pressure, including tariffs on Indian goods, aimed at isolating Russia economically over its ongoing conflict in […]

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Has Gavin Newsom\’s War on Oil and Gas Gone Too Far? Can He Recover in Time to Run for President?

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has long positioned himself as a climate warrior, pushing aggressive policies to phase out fossil fuels in the Golden State. From banning new fracking permits to imposing setbacks on drilling near communities, his administration has waged what critics call a \”war\” on the oil and gas industry. But with gasoline prices […]

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Update on the Chevron Refinery in California – A national security disaster just got worse as a possible drone strike

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The Chevron El Segundo Refinery, located just outside Los Angeles, experienced a significant fire on October 2, 2025, drawing widespread attention due to its role in supplying critical fuels to Southern California. As one of the state\’s key energy facilities, any disruption here can ripple through regional fuel markets. This update covers the latest on […]

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The Oil and Gas Global Markets Financial Update – With Josh Young, Bision Interests and David Blackmon, Energy Impacts

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Key topics: Russia/Ukraine Geopolitical influences, California Refinery, and National Security This was a fantastic discussion with Josh Young  and David Blackmon  covering the global oil and gas markets. We had over 2,000 live viewers and received great questions. We highly recommend subscribing to Josh at Bision Insights. As well as David and our podcasts. The podcast will be available […]

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Is Big Oil Back in Vogue?

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Daily Standup Top Stories Why Advertisers Are Returning to Big Oil Despite Net-Zero Pledges September 27, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This is an excellent article from Irina Slav on Oilprice.com. While the title says advertisers are returning to big oil, I would add investors to the list. I have written several articles […] Chinese Lithium […]

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