Daily Standup Top Stories The End of Coal Is Nowhere In Sight February 17, 2025 Clark Savage Retirement of coal-fired power plants in the West has done nothing to reverse global coal demand. Global coal consumption is set to remain at these high levels—or even hit new all-time highs—for a few more […] Coal Consumption Remains High […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories U.S. Shale’s Capital Discipline Outweighs Trump’s Pro-Growth Rhetoric January 19, 2025 Clark Savage US shale producers are focused on capital discipline and shareholder returns, limiting the impact of Trump’s pro-oil policies. Increased Permian rig activity is unlikely to significantly boost oil production due to inventory depletion and efficiency […] China and India […]
Continue ReadingIn the Energy News Beat – Conversation in Energy with Stuart Turley, speaks with Genevieve Collins, Executive Director of Americans for Prosperity in Texas, about critical topics including energy independence, education reform, and grassroots advocacy. They explore Texas\’s pivotal role in driving energy solutions, the transformative potential of school choice, and the power of empowering […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories U.S. Sanctions Trigger Russian Oil Exodus January 22, 2025 Mariel Alumit New US sanctions have led to a significant reduction in Russian oil exports as traders halt offers. Indian refiners, including Bharat Petroleum, are struggling to secure Russian oil for March delivery. Standard Chartered predicts that […] Trump unveils $500 billion AI ‘Stargate’ […]
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Daily Standup Top Stories Chevron Targets $6-8 bln In Free Cash Flow Growth By 2026 January 8, 2025 Clark Savage Chevron Corp.(NYSE:CVX) is well positioned to grow its free cash flow by $6 billion to $8 billion by next year, and lower expenses by “a couple billion dollars,” Chevron CEO Michael Wirth announced on Wednesday. America’s second […] Salt […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories China Targets Critical Metals in Tit-for-Tat Response to US December 3, 2024 Clark Savage Beijing bans exports of germanium, gallium to American market Move is a swift reply to Biden’s escalation of tech curbs China announced an outright ban on exports of several materials with high-tech and […] OPEC+ Is Firming […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Half of U.S. at risk for blackouts during extreme cold this winter, grid watchdog warns November 24, 2024 Clark Savage A new report by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), which assesses the United States and Canada’s grid reliability, finds that much of the central and eastern U.S. could experience blackouts […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Europe Is Already Facing Its Next Energy Crisis November 23, 2024 Clark Savage With winter still approaching, storage is being emptied faster than usual and gas prices have surged, raising echoes of the 2022 shock. Rapidly depleting gas reserves and looming supply cuts from Moscow have the makings […] Half of U.S. at […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Drill, Baby, Drill’ Hits Wall of Capital Restraint – More like Drill Baby Drill when fiscally responsible! November 13, 2024 Clark Savage Trump will encounter a very different mindset of shale industry executives in 2025 compared to the late 2010s. Discipline and a pragmatic approach to balancing production growth with shareholder returns […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Oil Prices Tumble as Demand Concerns Take Center Stage October 15, 2024 Mariel Alumit Oil prices fell early on Tuesday morning as fears faded of Israel striking Iranian oil facilities and traders refocused on growing demand concerns. – The September monthly average refining margin fell to its lowest for the month since […] Israel Vows It […]
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