In a significant escalation of economic pressure on Iran, the United States imposed a new round of sanctions on October 9, 2025, targeting over 50 entities, individuals, and vessels involved in the trade of Iranian oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This action, described by the U.S. Treasury as dismantling key elements of Iran\’s energy […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Update on the Chevron Refinery in California – A national security disaster just got worse as a possible drone strike October 4, 2025 Clark Savage The Chevron El Segundo Refinery, located just outside Los Angeles, experienced a significant fire on October 2, 2025, drawing widespread attention due to its role in […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories OPEC+ Has Come Close to Its Limit, Leaving Prices Open to Spike October 8, 2025 Clark Savage In the volatile world of global energy markets, OPEC+—the alliance of oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia—is pushing against its production boundaries. With spare capacity dwindling, the group finds itself in a precarious […] […]
Continue ReadingIn a strategic move to bolster its energy security amid global market volatility, China is accelerating the construction of 11 new oil storage facilities over the next two years. State-owned oil giants such as Sinopec and CNOOC are leading the effort, aiming to add a combined capacity of approximately 169 million barrels by the end […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article from Irina Slav on Oilprice.com is excellent, and we will cover this on our daily standup podcast. OPEC+ has agreed to modest monthly production boosts, keeping oil prices range-bound around $65 per barrel, which benefits consumer countries like the US but creates challenges for producer nations. Saudi Arabia\’s strategy of […]
Continue ReadingThis is a National Security issue for the United States Gavin Newsom should be proud. Has absolutely devastated the oil and gas industry in California, and single-handedly wiped out the future development of oil and gas. Even with studies showing that the formations in California need to be drilled to reduce methane due to their […]
Continue ReadingIn a stark warning amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautioned that global oil prices could surge beyond $100 per barrel if Russian crude supplies are cut off from international markets. Speaking on the sidelines of recent discussions, Putin emphasized that the absence of Russia\’s oil would disrupt the global energy system, […]
Continue ReadingUkraine\’s intensified bombing campaign against Russian refineries over the last month is creating a severe fuel crisis in Russia while simultaneously having negative repercussions for the environment. The crippled refining capacity is forcing Russia to import gasoline from distant Asian markets, amplifying CO2 emissions through longer transportation routes. This disruption also reverberates through global fuel […]
Continue ReadingIn a scathing critique of the Trump administration\’s recent imposition of tariffs on Indian goods, energy expert Dr. Anas Al Hajji has highlighted what he sees as glaring inconsistencies in U.S. policy toward countries importing Russian energy. The tariffs, set at 50% overall with 25% specifically tied to India\’s purchases of Russian crude oil, are […]
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 […]
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