In a significant move that underscores the evolving landscape of the energy sector, TotalEnergies has announced a major expansion into the gas-to-electricity arena. The French energy giant is acquiring a 50% stake in a portfolio of flexible power generation assets from Czech energy group Energetický a průmyslový holding (EPH), forming a 50/50 joint venture. This […]
Daily Standup Top Stories Mike Wirth, Chevron CEO, Believes in the Future of Oil, Gas, and Chevron November 15, 2025 Clark Savage In a landscape where energy markets are grappling with uncertainties around oversupply and the push toward renewables, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth stands firm in his optimism for the oil and gas sector. Speaking recently, […]
In a recent op-ed for The Telegraph, energy analyst Kathryn Porter laid bare a stark reality for the UK’s Labour government: the ambitious pursuit of AI-driven economic growth is fundamentally at odds with the rigid mandates of Net Zero policies. As the government champions AI data centers—designating them as critical national infrastructure just a year […]
In a move that has reignited concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed on Saturday that it had seized the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Talara in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident, which occurred on Friday, November 14, 2025, marks the first […]
In a groundbreaking revelation that challenges long-held economic orthodoxies, a recent Federal Reserve study has provided historical validation for President Trump’s aggressive tariff policies. Analyzing 150 years of data from 1870 to 2020 across the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, the research demonstrates that tariff increases not only fail to stoke inflation but […]
In a bold escalation of its campaign against Russian energy assets, Ukraine’s military claimed responsibility for a drone strike on Rosneft’s Ryazan oil refinery, one of Russia’s largest facilities, on November 15, 2025. This attack is part of Kyiv’s strategy to disrupt Moscow’s oil revenues, which fund the ongoing war. The Ryazan refinery, located southeast […]
In a landscape where energy markets are grappling with uncertainties around oversupply and the push toward renewables, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth stands firm in his optimism for the oil and gas sector. Speaking recently, Wirth dismissed fears of a looming glut in oil supply, emphasizing a balanced outlook that aligns more closely with OPEC’s projections […]
In a stark warning to global investors chasing the green dream, Sweden’s pension funds are reeling from massive financial setbacks tied to ambitious net-zero initiatives. Once hailed as pioneers in sustainable investing, these funds poured billions into high-risk clean energy ventures, only to watch them crumble amid market realities. This debacle highlights the perils of […]
Weekly Daily Standup Top Stories U.S. Drilling Programs Are Resilient, but It Depends on the Location November 6, 2025 Clark Savage In the ever-volatile world of energy markets, U.S. oil and gas producers are demonstrating remarkable staying power amid oil prices hovering around $60 per barrel—a level that’s uncomfortably close to breakeven for many operations. Yet, […] […]
In a significant move for North America’s energy landscape, Enbridge Inc. has announced the final investment decision on its Mainline Optimization Phase 1 (MLO1) project, greenlighting a $1.4 billion expansion to enhance the flow of Canadian crude oil to key U.S. refining markets. This update comes as Canadian oil production continues to climb, reaching a […]
