ENB Pub Note: This is an outstanding article from Giacomo Prandelli\’s Substack \”The Merchants News\”. He has been on the Energy News Beat Podcast, and we are looking to have him on again. He is a great author, and we recommend subscribing to his Substack. Lloyds of London appears to be the holdup now, and […]
Continue ReadingBy Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat Channel As tensions in the Middle East escalate into full-blown conflict, the global energy market is on high alert. The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, began on February 28, 2026, targeting Iranian leadership and infrastructure. In retaliation, Iran has effectively weaponized the Strait of Hormuz, the […]
Continue ReadingIn the ever-volatile world of global energy markets, January 2026 brought a notable dip in OPEC\’s crude oil production, largely attributed to political upheaval in Venezuela. According to recent surveys, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) pumped an average of 28.83 million barrels per day (bpd), marking a decline of 230,000 bpd from […]
Continue ReadingIn a virtual meeting held on January 4, 2026, eight key OPEC+ nations—Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman—reaffirmed their dedication to maintaining stability in the global oil markets. This announcement comes amid a backdrop of steady global economic outlooks and healthy market fundamentals, including low inventory levels, as […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article is from the Bison Insights with Josh Young. Stu Turley, David Blacmon, Josh Young, and Wasif Latif will be live next week, and this article will be one of the key talking points. We highly recommend subscribing to the Bison Interests Substack. Here is the live link to watch the […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Mike Wirth, Chevron CEO, Believes in the Future of Oil, Gas, and Chevron November 15, 2025 Clark Savage In a landscape where energy markets are grappling with uncertainties around oversupply and the push toward renewables, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth stands firm in his optimism for the oil and gas sector. Speaking […]
Continue ReadingThe Loan is a great thing for consumers and the United States It is interesting to see the backlash on the people not supporting the loan to get a nuclear reactor back online, when it is a great business loan. The US Government will make money, while the consumers will be insulated from prices at […]
Continue ReadingIn the intricate dance of global energy markets, China has emerged as a pivotal player, effectively establishing both a floor and a ceiling for crude oil prices through its strategic imports and stockpiling activities. As the world\’s largest oil importer, China\’s decisions ripple across international markets, absorbing surpluses when prices dip and scaling back when […]
Continue ReadingIn a move that has reignited concerns over maritime security in one of the world\’s most critical energy chokepoints, Iran\’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed on Saturday that it had seized the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Talara in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident, which occurred on Friday, November 14, 2025, marks the first […]
Continue ReadingAs global oil markets navigate a complex landscape of supply increases, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainties, a notable shift has emerged in the futures curve for 2026. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude timespreads for several months in 2026 have slipped into contango, reflecting growing concerns over potential oversupply. This development comes amid OPEC+\’s efforts to […]
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