Author: Stu

Rig Counts in the United States are Up, but What Does This Mean for Investors and Consumers?

The U.S. energy sector is showing signs of renewed activity, with the latest Baker Hughes rig count reporting an increase to 548 active rigs as of November 7, 2025. This marks a modest uptick of 2 rigs from the previous week, though the total remains down 37 rigs, or about 6%, compared to the same […]

UK, Japan, Germany and Other Countries Sign Declaration to Support a Global Market for Natural Gas with Lower Methane Emissions

In a significant move ahead of the COP30 Climate Conference, several major nations have come together to endorse a declaration promoting a cleaner future for natural gas. Signed in Belém, Brazil—the host city for COP30—the agreement focuses on establishing a global marketplace for natural gas certified with near-zero methane emissions. This initiative underscores a pragmatic […]

ConocoPhillips Lifts Dividend 8% and Raises 2025 Output – What Should Investors Look For?

In the ever-volatile world of energy stocks, ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) has delivered a solid third-quarter 2025 earnings report that underscores its resilience amid fluctuating commodity prices. The company not only beat analyst expectations on adjusted earnings but also announced an 8% increase in its quarterly dividend and raised its full-year 2025 production guidance. This comes […]

Russian Dark Fleet Tanker Makes Transfer Off Mumbai Then Oil Off to India

In a striking display of resilience amid tightening global sanctions, a Russian “dark fleet” tanker recently conducted a ship-to-ship oil transfer off the coast of Mumbai, ultimately delivering its cargo to Indian shores. This maneuver, highlighted in a recent Bloomberg report, underscores the ongoing challenges in enforcing Western sanctions on Russian energy exports. As trade […]

Ford Considers Scrapping Electric Version of F-150 Truck

In a surprising turn for the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, Ford Motor Company is reportedly contemplating the discontinuation of its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck. This move, if confirmed, could signal a broader retreat from aggressive EV ambitions amid sluggish market demand and mounting financial pressures. The F-150 Lightning, once hailed as a game-changer for […]

U.S. Drilling Programs Are Resilient, but It Depends on the Location

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, as recent developments show, this resilience isn’t uniform across the board. It’s all about location: basins with lower costs, higher […]

U.S. Natural Gas Futures Up on Record LNG Export Demand, and Low Storage Numbers

The U.S. natural gas market is experiencing a bullish surge, with futures prices climbing amid unprecedented liquefied natural gas (LNG) export volumes and storage injections that have fallen short of expectations, signaling tighter supplies heading into winter. As global demand intensifies—particularly from Europe grappling with delayed inventory refills—domestic producers are ramping up activity, pointing to […]

Energy Sec. Chris Wright Has His Way With The IEA – David Blackmon

ENB Pub Note: You can’t buy this kind of entertainment. David Blackmon writes another funny article on his Substack. I had to respond and ask, “Who had a greater impact? Would that be Chris Wright as the Secretary of Energy, or was that Bill Gates, the world’s richest Climate Crisis funding and energy policy influencer?” […]

ExxonMobil Expands Energy Export Dominance as a Service and Exploration in Greece

In a strategic move that underscores the growing role of U.S. energy giants in global markets, ExxonMobil has entered the Greek offshore exploration sector through a farm-in agreement for Block 2 in the northwestern Ionian Sea. This deal, signed with Energean and HELLENiQ ENERGY, grants ExxonMobil a 60% stake in what is described as the […]

Europe Running Late to Refill Nat Gas Inventories, and LNG Rates Surge

As winter approaches in Europe, the continent is grappling with delayed refilling of natural gas inventories amid surging liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping rates. This situation is compounded by rising demand for natural gas in electricity generation and ongoing challenges in renewable energy sectors, such as Germany’s wind power issues. These factors could lead to […]