Author: Stu

NFE seals Puerto Rico LNG supply deal

NFE said in a statement that the contract is currently under review for approval by the Financial Oversight and Management Board of Puerto Rico. Moreover, the gas supply agreement (GSA) will provide supply of natural gas to Puerto Rico’s power system for a term of seven years. NFE said this long-term arrangement will support Puerto […]

Japan’s LNG imports drop in August

The country’s LNG imports decreased to 5.35 million tonnes last month compared to 5.72 million tonnes in August 2024. However, LNG imports rose slightly compared to 5.26 million tonnes in the prior month, which dropped by 6.3 percent year-on-year. The ministry’s data previously showed that Japan imported 32.14 million tonnes during the first six months of this year, down by […]

Baltic Drone Strikes Hit Russian Oil Exports

Daily Standup Top Stories Fed cuts rates by 0.25% after flagging risks from softening labor market September 17, 2025 Clark Savage The Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a modest 0.1% increase, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.5%, reflecting optimism about lower rates fueling innovation and spending. The U.S. dollar, which had been battered in recent […] […]

Chord Energy to acquire XTO Energy’s Williston Basin assets for $550m

Chord Energy has announced a definitive agreement to purchase assets in the Williston Basin from XTO Energy, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil Corporation, for $550m. The acquisition encompasses 48,000 net acres in the Williston Basin, with an 86% operated working interest and an 82% net revenue interest. The assets include 90 net 10,000ft equivalent locations, with […]

Fed cuts rates by 0.25% after flagging risks from softening labor market

The Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a modest 0.1% increase, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.5%, reflecting optimism about lower rates fueling innovation and spending. The U.S. dollar, which had been battered in recent sessions, staged a partial recovery against major currencies, climbing 0.4% against the euro as investors weighed the Fed’s forward guidance […]

Russia’s Crude Exports Lose Momentum after Baltic Flows Targeted

Russia’s oil export machine, a cornerstone of its economy amid ongoing sanctions and geopolitical tensions, is showing signs of strain. Weekly crude exports plummeted to an average of 3.18 million barrels per day (bpd) in the seven days ending September 14, 2025—the sharpest weekly drop since July 2024, down by a staggering 934,000 bpd from […]

New $5 Billion Fund to Bolster U.S. Mineral Security

The U.S. is exploring a $5 billion mining investment fund, which would represent its largest direct involvement in securing critical minerals. This initiative aims to address concerns about mineral supply chains, given China’s dominance in processing and expanding abroad. Shares of rare earth companies like MP Materials and USAR have surged following the news of […]

Natural Gas to Absolutely Dominate U.S., China and India’s Energy Mix by 2050

As the world grapples with the dual imperatives of energy security and decarbonization, natural gas is emerging as the linchpin of the global energy transition. According to a recent report from S&P Global Commodity Insights, natural gas stands alone among fossil fuels in its projected growth within the energy mixes of the United States, China, […]

Secret Talks Hint at Exxon’s Re-entry into Russia’s Sakhalin 1 Oil Project

In a potential thaw in U.S.-Russia energy relations amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, secret talks are underway that could see ExxonMobil reclaim a stake in Russia’s lucrative Sakhalin-1 oil project. This development, whispered about in diplomatic circles and reported across multiple outlets, signals a strategic pivot: using energy cooperation as a “carrot” to lure President Vladimir […]

Trump’s Proposal For NATO To Stop Buying Russian Oil & Start Tariffing China Is Unrealistic

ENB Pub Note: This article is from Andrew Korybko’s Newsletter on Substack. Andrew confirms several of my articles and brings up some great additional points. “The EU would plunge into full-blown recession if it complied” is an understatement. President Trump is correct in asking them to step up and end their remaining use of Russian […]