ENB PUB Note: A great article from Ronald Stien, author and friend of the Energy News Beat podcast. He raises some significant points regarding Ukraine, Russia, and California. The key point is energy infrastructure. I still feel that the best way to end the Ukraine war is to get President Putin to the table with […]
Continue ReadingThe company now sees global oil demand peaking in the mid-2030s instead of before 2030. BP: declines are coming only gradually, driven by efficiency gains and EV adoption but offset by petrochemicals. Under BP’s “Current Trajectory,” demand drops 15% by 2050, while in a “Below 2°C” scenario it plunges 70%, with EVs rising to 1.4–2.1 […]
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 ReadingHow does Warren Buffett’s being right about wind fit into the potential collapse of the Chinese market? Well, the West has just offloaded all of its manufacturing to China over the last 30 years, and now that Donald Trump has been “Wright-sizing” energy, we are seeing a huge potential collapse of the Chinese system. (Pun […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: We will be covering this on the Energy News Beat Podcast. President Trump needs to quit listening to the war mongers in Congress and on his staff. We have been very vocal about the only path to freedom, and he seems to be heading to World War III. Are you Paying High […]
Continue ReadingNew Zealand has reopened for oil and gas exploration, ready to receive applications for exploration projects after a seven-year pause, following the lifting of a ban on such activity installed by the previous government. The country’s government will also accelerate the project approval process in a bid to enhance New Zealand’s energy security, local media […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Is China’s Debt Bomb About to Explode, and What Is the Impact on Global Markets? September 23, 2025 Clark Savage In a stark admission during a September 2025 press conference, China’s Finance Minister revealed that “every penny we spend is borrowed,” highlighting the precarious state of the nation’s finances. This confession has […]
Continue ReadingIn a stunning reversal that has sent shockwaves through global energy markets and geopolitical circles, former President Donald Trump appears to have abandoned his previous calls for a negotiated peace in Ukraine. After a recent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump declared on social media that he considers Ukraine \”in a position to fight […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold move that sent shockwaves through global energy markets, U.S. President Donald Trump urged European nations to immediately halt all purchases of Russian energy, including oil and natural gas. This call, renewed amid ongoing geopolitical tensions over Russia\’s war in Ukraine, coincided with a rally in oil prices on Tuesday, with ICE Brent […]
Continue ReadingUnder the Labour government, North Sea operations face a barrage of measures that critics argue are deliberately stifling investment and production. A 78% tax rate on offshore profits, including a prolonged windfall tax introduced in 2022, has shattered investor confidence and led to slashed capital expenditures. Operators have cut UK investments, with production projected to […]
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