President Putin and Xi to Meet Amid Global Energy Crisis: What It Means for Energy Markets, Russia’s Pivot, and Western Supplies

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 19, 2026, for a two-day state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This marks Putin’s 25th trip to China and coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship. The timing is critical: it unfolds against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Iran, […]

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China\’s Oil and Gas Drilling Program Improvements Are Now Capable of Impacting Markets

By Stuart Turley, Energy Podcast Host As the world\’s largest energy consumer, China\’s advancements in oil and gas drilling technologies and programs have reached a point where they can meaningfully influence global markets. Over the past decade, China has invested heavily in enhancing domestic production through improved drilling techniques, such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic […]

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