In the volatile world of global energy markets, OPEC+—the alliance of oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia—is pushing against its production boundaries. With spare capacity dwindling, the group finds itself in a precarious position where any major disruption could send crude prices soaring. As of October 2025, recent decisions to modestly increase output […]
In a significant setback for its renewable energy ambitions, energy giant Shell has announced it will incur a $600 million financial hit in the third quarter of 2025 due to the cancellation of its biofuels plant in Rotterdam. This decision underscores the challenges facing the biofuels sector amid competitive pressures and shifting market dynamics. The […]
ENB Pub Note: We will cover this on the Energy News Beat podcast, Daily Show, and this article came from Doug Sheridan on LinkedIn. I want to add that it seems like, while the Government is shut down, the clouds have changed, and people are noticing a lot less of the funny-looking contrails that linger […]
In a positive signal for investors, energy giant Shell plc has released its third-quarter 2025 trading update, indicating a significant uptick in performance driven by robust trading activities and increased production volumes. The update, released on October 7, 2025, ahead of the full earnings report scheduled for October 30, suggests that profits are set to […]
ENB Pub Note: This article from Irina Slav on Oilprice.com is excellent, and we will cover this on our daily standup podcast. OPEC+ has agreed to modest monthly production boosts, keeping oil prices range-bound around $65 per barrel, which benefits consumer countries like the US but creates challenges for producer nations. Saudi Arabia’s strategy of […]
In a move poised to unlock vast mineral resources critical to America’s energy transition and national security, President Donald Trump has approved the construction of a 211-mile access road to Alaska’s remote Ambler Mining District. This decision reinstates a project initially greenlit during Trump’s first term, only to be rescinded under the Biden administration, signaling […]
In a significant escalation of its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, Ukraine’s military announced on October 6, 2025, that it had successfully struck the Marine Oil Terminal in Feodosia, located in Russian-occupied Crimea. This attack is part of a broader series of long-range drone operations targeting key Russian assets, including explosives factories and ammunition depots. […]
Fear and Loathing in the Net Zero Camp You don’t want to miss this episode of the Energy Realities Podcast with the International Team from the UK, EU, and the US. We have Dr. Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, Stu Turley, and David Blackmon. We will be covering the latest updates in Net Zero, like the reports that […]
California Governor Gavin Newsom has long positioned himself as a climate warrior, pushing aggressive policies to phase out fossil fuels in the Golden State. From banning new fracking permits to imposing setbacks on drilling near communities, his administration has waged what critics call a “war” on the oil and gas industry. But with gasoline prices […]
This is a National Security issue for the United States Gavin Newsom should be proud. Has absolutely devastated the oil and gas industry in California, and single-handedly wiped out the future development of oil and gas. Even with studies showing that the formations in California need to be drilled to reduce methane due to their […]
