Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) Data values: U.S. Regional Electricity Generation, Electric Power Sector Two electricity markets in the Midwest still generate more electricity from coal than from natural gas in at least some months of the year: Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). We expect these two […]
In 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 […]
In recent years, the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) movement has reshaped the investment landscape for the oil and gas industry. While ESG criteria often cast fossil fuels in a negative light, making them nearly uninvestable for many funds, this pressure inadvertently imposed a much-needed financial discipline on Big Oil. As outlined in a recent […]
ENB Pub Note: I am writing another Substack article for tomorrow, focusing on the impact of coal on the environment and economy. This announcement from the Department of the Interior is excellent and will help get the coal mining boost it needs. The coal exports will help the trade imbalances, and the technology is helping […]
The UN and Climate Week Experience the Trump Effect What a week at the UN. They were expecting a climate and green energy rally, but they got President Trump going off the teleprompter and delivering some Energy Realities that were more like a shark in a tidal pool filled with fish that could not escape. […]
In a move signaling a strategic pivot amid rising debt and fluctuating energy markets, TotalEnergies has announced significant reductions in its capital expenditure (CapEx), with cuts exceeding $1 billion annually starting in 2026, and earlier adjustments already impacting its 2025 plans. The French energy giant, one of the world’s largest integrated oil and gas companies, […]
Daily 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 […]
In a significant move that could reshape its portfolio and bolster its financial health, Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: OXY) is reportedly negotiating the sale of its petrochemical division, OxyChem, in a deal valued at a minimum of $10 billion. This potential transaction, first reported by the Financial Times and citing sources familiar with the matter, […]
The global oil markets are entering a period of heightened uncertainty following the European Union’s decision to trigger “snapback” sanctions on Iran. On September 27, 2025, France, Britain, and Germany activated this mechanism under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), reimposing sweeping United Nations sanctions that had been lifted as part of the […]
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 about the lack of investor returns in Green Energy, and the full commitment and delivery of billions back to shareholders […]
