ENB Pub Note: This story was published on Watt-Logic by Kathryn Porter and is fantastic. We recommend subscribing to her Newsletter. We are reaching out to get her back on the Energy News Beat Podcast. (Kaythryn Porter ) I gave this speech at the Cirrus Investor Conference in Namibia last week: . Ladies and gentlemen, […]
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The escalating conflict involving Iran — marked by U.S.-Israel strikes in late February 2026, Iranian retaliation, and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz — has sent shockwaves through global energy markets. Oil prices surged dramatically, with Brent crude and WTI climbing nearly 50% in March alone amid supply disruptions that halted roughly 20% […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Secretary Chris Wright has a plan for Rare Earth and Critical Minerals – What is the timeline? October 25, 2025 Clark Savage In an outstanding interview with Larry Kudlow on Fox Business, Secretary Chris Wright covers some key points on the upcoming China meetings with President Trump and President Xi. • […]
Continue ReadingIn the global energy landscape, the narrative of a swift “transition” away from fossil fuels to renewables has dominated headlines. However, a closer examination of demand trends, investment patterns, and infrastructure realities reveals a different story: we are in an era of energy addition. Renewables like wind and solar are expanding rapidly, but oil, natural […]
Continue ReadingDaily 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn a world where oil prices are currently languishing below $70 per barrel, with analysts predicting they could average in the mid-$60s for the remainder of 2025, it\’s easy to assume a bearish outlook dominates the energy markets. Yet, beneath this apparent oversupply narrative lies a confluence of factors poised to drive a significant upside […]
Continue ReadingIn a move that has sparked both environmental and energy security debates, California’s state Senate recently introduced a landmark resolution to scrutinize the state’s reliance on crude oil imports from the Amazon, particularly from Ecuador. This decision follows a visit from Indigenous leaders from Ecuador’s Amazon, including Juan Bay, president of the Waorani Nation, Jhajayra […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories What Will Happen to the Strait of Hormuz and Oil? Iran’s Threat and Its Global Impact Will Iran retaliate after the U.S. strikes on their nuclear program? Banks Drop the Climate Pretense and Follow the Money: A Shift Back to Fossil Fuels June 22, 2025 Clark Savage The global energy landscape […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories What Will Happen to the Strait of Hormuz and Oil? Iran’s Threat and Its Global Impact Will Iran retaliate after the U.S. strikes on their nuclear program? Banks Drop the Climate Pretense and Follow the Money: A Shift Back to Fossil Fuels June 22, 2025 Clark Savage The global energy landscape is […]
Continue ReadingThe global energy landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and major banks are making their moves clear. After years of touting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, U.S. banking giants like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citigroup are doubling down on fossil fuel investments, prioritizing profits over climate pledges. According to the 2024 Banking […]
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