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President Trump Meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Over Oil Deals, New Pipeline, and Reduced U.S. Military Footprint

July 15, 2026 Clark Savage106

In a significant development for U.S.-Iraq energy relations, President Donald Trump hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House on July 14, 2026. The meeting focused on deepening strategic ties, advancing major oil and gas investments, and discussing infrastructure projects—including a revived pipeline that could bypass the volatile Strait of Hormuz. Trump also […]

The Future of the Oil and Gas Markets – Special Joint Podcast with Trisha Curtis, PetroNerds

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Clark Savage67

This was a fun joint podcast and will go out on both channels! In an era of unprecedented geopolitical tension and energy market volatility, Stu Turley of the Energy Newsbeat podcast sits down with Trisha Curtis, CEO of the Petro Nerds podcast, to dissect the forces reshaping global energy markets and international power dynamics. From […]

Don’t Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It’s Raining – Update from Midland and Kirk Edwards

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 Clark Savage64

ENB Pub Note: This article was originally published on LinkedIn by Kirk Edwards, and he will be on the Energy News Beat podcast soon. That old Texas oilfield saying may not be elegant, but it feels pretty accurate right now. The situation involving Iran appears to be getting worse by the day, and we do […]

Abandoned oil wells could power AI data centers as energy storage systems

July 8, 2026 Clark Savage89

This was originally posted on American Bazaar Online. By Phil Cruver As AI data centers face rising power demands, abandoned oil wells are being repurposed into long-duration energy storage systems that could stabilize electric grids and create new economic value. The recent analysis “The Borehole Battery: From Liability to Long Duration Storage Asset” by Gilles […]

Calls for Oil Glut May Not Consider Realistic Oil Movements and Exploration

July 3, 2026 Clark Savage57

Recent analyst predictions of an impending oil glut and sharply lower prices have gained traction amid falling benchmark crude prices and reports of recovering tanker flows through the Strait of Hormuz. However, a closer look at actual oil movements, inventory dynamics, refinery constraints, and exploration activity suggests these calls may be getting ahead of reality. […]

250 Years of Energy: How America’s Abundant Natural Resources Powered a Rising Nation — And Why Smart Policy Will Determine the Next Century

July 2, 2026 Clark Savage84

This article was first Run on The Energy News Beat Substack. If you would like to make a comment, head over there. There is a pattern that the more political regulatory overreach, innovation, and lower costs to consumers are quashed. From the wood fires that warmed homes and fueled early industry in 1776 to the […]

Is the Eagle Ford Oil Play Done?

June 28, 2026 Clark Savage110

ENB Pub Note: This article was written by Randy Green at RHG Phoenix Petroleum, and I found it very interesting. “U.S. shale overall is maturing, not collapsing. The real story is one of adaptation: capital discipline, consolidation, longer laterals, and now EOR/refracs to maximize what’s already been developed.” No, the Eagle Ford is not done […]

U.S. Weekly Rig Count Edges Up to 550 as Inventories Tighten at Cushing and SPR Draws Down

June 28, 2026 Clark Savage105

The latest WellDatabase US Rig Report for June 26, 2026, shows the U.S. active rig count rising by 1 rig week-over-week to 550. This modest increase bucks a broader pattern of stability over the past year and comes against a backdrop of sharply tightening crude oil inventories—especially at the critical Cushing, Oklahoma hub—and continued draws […]

Ed Miliband Vetos Plan to Boost Oil Output for Defense Fund

June 25, 2026 Clark Savage93

In a decision that highlights his uncompromising stance against domestic fossil fuel expansion, UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband reportedly vetoed a Treasury-backed proposal to increase North Sea oil and gas drilling. The plan was designed to generate additional tax revenues to help fund the Ministry of Defense’s urgent need for an extra £18 billion ($24 […]

U.S. Weekly Rig Count Rises Sharply to 557 as Oil Activity Strengthens in Core Basins

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026 Clark Savage120

The latest U.S. Rig Report from WellDatabase, dated June 12, 2026, shows the total active U.S. rig count at 557 — up 15 rigs week-over-week and +2 year-over-year. This marks a meaningful rebound after a period of relative stability.energynewsbeat.co The increase was driven primarily by oil-directed drilling, with gains concentrated in the Permian Basin and […]

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President Trump Meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Over Oil Deals, New Pipeline, and Reduced U.S. Military Footprint

The Future of the Oil and Gas Markets – Special Joint Podcast with Trisha Curtis, PetroNerds

Don’t Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It’s Raining – Update from Midland and Kirk Edwards

Abandoned oil wells could power AI data centers as energy storage systems

Calls for Oil Glut May Not Consider Realistic Oil Movements and Exploration

250 Years of Energy: How America’s Abundant Natural Resources Powered a Rising Nation — And Why Smart Policy Will Determine the Next Century

Is the Eagle Ford Oil Play Done?

U.S. Weekly Rig Count Edges Up to 550 as Inventories Tighten at Cushing and SPR Draws Down

Ed Miliband Vetos Plan to Boost Oil Output for Defense Fund

U.S. Weekly Rig Count Rises Sharply to 557 as Oil Activity Strengthens in Core Basins

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