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Sudan Oil Disrupted as Attacks Hit Energy Facilities

In a stark reminder of how geopolitical conflicts can ripple through the global energy landscape, Sudan’s oil sector has been thrust into chaos following a series of attacks on key energy infrastructure. Recent drone strikes and assaults, amid the country’s ongoing civil war, have forced shutdowns and declarations of force majeure, disrupting crude exports and […]

Data Centers Are Concentrated in a Handful of States, and Here’s What’s Happening to Electricity Prices

In the era of AI-driven innovation and cloud computing dominance, data centers have become the unsung powerhouses of the digital economy. But this boom comes at a cost—literally. Concentrated in just a few states, these massive facilities are guzzling electricity like never before, driving up prices for everyday consumers. As we head into the 2026 […]

TotalEnergies Makes a Big Push into Gas-to-Electricity Business

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 […]

Chevron’s Future: Why the CEO Is All In

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, […]

Labour Faces a Choice: AI or Net Zero—They Are Not Compatible – Insights from Kathryn Porter

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 […]

Iran Seizes Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz Amid Heightened Geopolitical Tensions

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 […]

Fed Study Vindicates Trump Trade Policy: 150 Years of Evidence Shows Tariffs Lower Inflation

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 […]

Ukraine Claims Strike on Rosneft’s Refinery – We summarize 2025 Energy Strikes in the Ukraine – Russian War

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 […]

Mike Wirth, Chevron CEO, Believes in the Future of Oil, Gas, and Chevron

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 […]

Sweden’s Pension Funds Face Eye-Watering Losses After Investing Heavily in Net Zero Projects

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 […]