You can’t buy this kind of entertainment. When President Trump throws out a mean Truth Social post, he can move the markets, but when an Aircraft Carrier Strike group shows up near Iran and Iraq, the oil traders panic. It is quite possible that the Glut Narative may just roll off into the sunset, as […]
By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat January 29, 2026 – Truth Social posts from President Trump can certainly rattle markets, but when U.S. aircraft carrier task forces deploy to the Persian Gulf, that’s when traders sit up and take notice. This morning, Brent crude surged past the $70 per barrel mark for the first time […]
In the volatile world of energy markets, oil traders are increasingly betting on upward price movements, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The global Brent benchmark has shown a call skew—a premium for bullish call options—for 14 consecutive sessions, while the U.S. crude marker has followed suit for 13 days, marking the […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of global energy, Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) is emerging as a pivotal player in the Caribbean natural gas sector. With declining domestic production threatening the viability of its Atlantic LNG facility—one of the world’s key export hubs—a potential $4 billion opportunity is on the horizon. This stems from cross-border gas fields […]
As geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East, the arrival of U.S. warships near Iranian waters has sent ripples through global energy markets. President Donald Trump’s administration has bolstered its military presence, including the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, amid threats of potential strikes against Iran following recent unrest and proxy conflicts. This buildup, […]
For years, Stu Turley has sounded the alarm on the chronic underinvestment in global oil and gas exploration and production (E&P). The writing has been on the wall: without sufficient capital flowing into new discoveries and field developments, it’s only a matter of time before supply shortages hit hard, driving up prices and threatening energy […]
In the evolving landscape of the U.S. energy grid, natural gas turbines have long served as a reliable backbone for electricity generation. However, the rapid integration of intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar has introduced new challenges. These renewables, while questionably contributing to decarbonization goals, fluctuate based on weather conditions, forcing gas turbines to […]
As Winter Storm Fern barreled across the United States from January 20 to 27, 2026, blanketing much of the nation in ice, snow, and sub-zero temperatures, the electric grid faced one of its toughest tests in years. Stretching over 2,300 miles, the storm triggered record-breaking power demand, widespread outages, and skyrocketing electricity prices. In the […]
In a bold move that underscores the shifting dynamics of global resource competition, China’s Zijin Gold International has agreed to acquire Toronto-listed Allied Gold Corp. in an all-cash deal valued at C$5.5 billion (approximately US$4 billion). The announcement, made on January 26, 2026, comes just days after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s high-profile visit to […]
In a strategic move amid persistently low oil prices and the looming specter of a global oil glut, Saudi Aramco has successfully raised $4 billion through a four-tranche bond issuance, marking its first entry into the global debt markets this year. The state-owned oil giant, the world’s largest crude exporter, issued bonds with maturities of […]
