Weekly 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 ever-volatile world of energy markets, the U.S. oil and gas sector continues to defy simple narratives. As of late October 2025, the U.S. rig count has dipped to 550 active rigs, marking a decline of 35 rigs compared to the same period last year. This drop comes even as domestic crude production hovers […]
Continue ReadingDaily 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. • The […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley is joined by co-host Kimberly Page and Kirk Edwards, President of Latigo Petroleum, to discuss the evolving energy landscape in the Permian Basin. They cover the shift toward natural gas, AI-driven data center demand, LNG exports, pipeline development, and the impact of U.S. […]
Continue ReadingIn a move that reignites one of the most contentious debates in American energy policy, the Trump administration has flung open the doors to oil and gas leasing in Alaska\’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). On October 23, 2025, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced the completion of a plan to make the refuge\’s entire […]
Continue ReadingThe United States continues to solidify its position as a global energy powerhouse, with crude oil production reaching record highs amid robust domestic demand for petroleum products. As of 2025, U.S. oil output is forecasted to average 13.53 million barrels per day (mb/d), building on the momentum from 2024\’s 13.24 mb/d. This surge is largely […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories EU’s Climate Rules Have Caused a Response from the US and Qatar, Issuing Trade Threats October 22, 2025 Clark Savage In an escalating tension over global energy trade, the European Union’s push for stringent climate and sustainability regulations has drawn sharp rebukes from major LNG suppliers, the United States, and Qatar. Both […]
Continue ReadingOverview of Rig Counts The latest data from Baker Hughes indicates that drilling activity in the United States remains relatively stable amid fluctuating oil prices. As of the week ending October 17, 2025, the total U.S. rig count stood at 548, marking an increase of 1 rig from the previous week. This includes 418 oil […]
Continue ReadingIn a move aimed at bolstering national energy security, the United States needs to push forward with plans to replenish its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), which has been significantly depleted in recent years. President Donald Trump\’s administration has prioritized refilling the reserve, signaling a shift from previous drawdowns to a strategy focused on long-term preparedness […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Citi Says Russia-Ukraine De-escalation Could Impact Oil to $50, and Oil’s Surplus Is Here—But What’s the Real Story? October 19, 2025 Clark Savage In the volatile world of energy markets, headlines from major financial institutions like Citigroup often grab attention. Recently, Citi analysts suggested that a potential de-escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict […]
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