Author: Stu

U.S. Investors Are Flush With Cash, and Happy to Keep It There

As tax season looms on the horizon, investors across the United States—particularly those in high-tax states like California, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York—are sitting on mountains of cash. But with mounting tax burdens, many are eyeing strategic shifts toward investments that offer not just potential returns but significant tax advantages. In the energy sector, […]

Russia to Partially Ban Diesel Exports, Extend Gasoline Export Ban Until End of 2025: Global Market Impacts and Price Implications

On September 25, 2025, Russia announced plans to extend its gasoline export ban through the end of 2025 and introduce a partial ban on diesel exports targeting non-producers, as reported by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. These measures aim to stabilize Russia’s domestic fuel market amid shortages triggered by Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries and […]

“Eyes Wide Open” President Trump calls out the Climate Justisce pass through to a free Paestine at the UN. Lee Zeldin calls it out.

EPA Secretary Lee Zeldin appeared on Fox with Brian Kilmeade to discuss “Trump Week at the UN.” Unlike the famous Shark Week on Discovery, President Trump went full Truth Bomb on the UK, the EU, and the rest of the world. “The president is absolutely right. And we’ve seen in the name of climate change, […]

Russia’s Shadow Fleet Continues to Defy Sanctions and Risk Oil Spills

ENB Pub Note: And for those Californians, the shadow fleet rust buckets that are prone to leak are the ones delivering 70% of your oil, thanks to Gavin Newsom. Russia’s shadow fleet now accounts for around 17% of all global oil tankers, with hundreds of ageing ships transporting crude to countries like China, India, and […]

New Zealand Reopens Oil and Gas Licensing

New Zealand has reopened for oil and gas exploration, ready to receive applications for exploration projects after a seven-year pause, following the lifting of a ban on such activity installed by the previous government. The country’s government will also accelerate the project approval process in a bid to enhance New Zealand’s energy security, local media […]

U.S. total distillate inventories forecast to end 2025 and 2026 at multiyear lows

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), September 2025 Note: Total distillate inventories include distillate fuel oil, renewable diesel, and biodiesel inventories. In our September Short-Term Energy Outlook, we forecast U.S. total distillate inventories to end 2025 and 2026 at lower levels than previous years because of significant inventory draws in 2025, strong export demand, and domestic […]

Is China’s Debt Bomb About to Explode—and What Does It Mean for the Yuan and Global Markets?

Daily Standup Top Stories Is China’s Debt Bomb About to Explode, and What Is the Impact on Global Markets? September 23, 2025 Clark Savage In a stark admission during a September 2025 press conference, China’s Finance Minister revealed that “every penny we spend is borrowed,” highlighting the precarious state of the nation’s finances. This confession has […]

Zelensky Is Manipulating Trump Into A Disaster Of Epic Proportions

ENB Pub Note: This is from Andrew Korybko’s Newsletter on Substack, and he is spot on. Zelensky is playing Trump.  Even worse, it would be all because of Zelensky’s lust for money and power, not any legitimate reason. Trump’s flip-flop on Ukraine was explained here as being partially due to him responding to the whispers of warmongers […]

Trump Just Gave Green Light for World War III

In a stunning reversal that has sent shockwaves through global energy markets and geopolitical circles, former President Donald Trump appears to have abandoned his previous calls for a negotiated peace in Ukraine. After a recent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump declared on social media that he considers Ukraine “in a position to fight […]

Global Oil Majors Return to Frontier Exploration for Growth

Global oil and gas majors are increasingly focusing on frontier regions and technically challenging areas to find new conventional oil and gas, driven by shrinking reserves and rising demand. Companies like ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, Chevron, BP, and Eni are actively acquiring exploration rights and investing in new drilling projects in diverse, high-potential areas, despite varying strategies. […]