As we close out 2025, the commodities markets are buzzing with volatility, driven by a mix of geopolitical tensions, supply deficits, and economic uncertainties. Gold and silver have seen explosive gains this year, with silver emerging as one of the hottest trades amid fears of debt crises and industrial shortages. Oil, meanwhile, remains subdued but […]
ENB Pub Note: This is from David Blackmon’s Substack, and I will be talking with him about this and his projections for 2026 next week. We will be interviewing Doomberg on January 6th. As he lists the five most impactful energy events, we will add to this list and cover all of them on Wednesday’s […]
In a bold escalation of its long-range drone campaign, Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a strike on Rosneft’s Syzran oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region. The attack, which occurred overnight on December 27, 2025, marks the latest in a series of targeted operations aimed at disrupting Russia’s energy infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian military […]
As the world grapples with shifting geopolitical tensions, President Donald Trump’s administration has ramped up pressure on Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro regime through a bold new policy: a total blockade on sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuelan ports. Announced in mid-December 2025, this move marks an escalation in U.S. “gunboat diplomacy,” involving military enforcement to […]
ENB Pub Note: A shout-out to the Cowboy State Daily site and newsletter. We recommend following them as they do an outstanding job covering Wyoming and key issues. The International Energy Agency reports global coal demand is expected to hit a new record high in 2025. In the U.S. and Wyoming, it’s expected to increase […]
In the world of global energy politics, few stories highlight the tensions between resource nationalism and international investment as starkly as Venezuela’s ongoing disputes with U.S. oil giants ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips. Stemming from the 2007 nationalization of oil projects under President Hugo Chávez, these conflicts have resulted in billions of dollars in unpaid arbitration awards. […]
In a significant development amid ongoing efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced plans to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida this Sunday, December 28, 2025. The meeting, expected to take place at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, comes as peace negotiations reach a critical juncture. This high-level […]
As we close out 2025, oil prices are holding steady amid a complex interplay of geopolitical tensions, sanctions enforcement, and shifting supply-demand dynamics. Brent crude is trading around $62.46 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) sits at approximately $58.48, both benchmarks reflecting modest gains of about 0.13% and 0.17% respectively in recent sessions. This […]
As we approach the end of 2025, California drivers are already grappling with some of the highest fuel prices in the nation, averaging around $4.34 per gallon for regular gasoline. But experts warn that this is just the beginning of a self-inflicted energy crunch. With refinery closures on the horizon, stringent environmental regulations, and a […]
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the renewable energy sector, the Trump administration announced on December 22, 2025, the immediate suspension of leases for five major offshore wind projects under construction along the U.S. East Coast, citing classified national security concerns raised by the Pentagon. This includes Dominion Energy’s flagship Coastal Virginia Offshore […]
