Author: Stu

Trump Predicted the return of Coal, but not to it’s glory days in the U.S. – Doug Sheridan

ENB Pub Note: This article is from Doug Sheridan’s LinkedIn, and we highly recommend subscribing. Javier Blas writes in Bloomberg that Trump has confidently predicted the return of coal in America. Trump won’t resurrect coal consumption to its glory days, but he is likely to arrest its decline, freezing demand around current levels. US coal […]

Oil and Gas Demand Could Grow Until 2050, Says the IEA – In the Words of Monty Python “Oil’s not quite Dead Yet”

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its World Energy Outlook 2025, painting a nuanced picture of global energy trends that challenges earlier narratives of a swift transition away from fossil fuels. In a revived scenario based solely on current policies and regulations—known as the Current Policies Scenario (CPS)—demand for oil and natural gas is […]

Billions Are Flowing into the US Nuclear Sector, but How Long Until Returns Are Realized?

The US nuclear industry is experiencing a renaissance, fueled by massive investments and a surge in demand from energy-hungry AI data centers. According to recent reports, around $80 billion is pouring into new nuclear projects, with tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft betting big on advanced reactors to power their AI ambitions. However, as […]

Chevron Rolls Into West Texas for First Data Center Power Project – Following Liberty Energy’s Business Model

In a bold move to capitalize on the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence, Chevron has announced its first dedicated power project for a data center in West Texas. This initiative marks the oil giant’s strategic pivot into the power generation sector, leveraging its abundant natural gas resources from the Permian Basin to fuel the […]

Midstream Q3 Earnings Highlights

ENB Pub Note: This summary was posted on Seeking Alpha, and I thought it was a good summary. We will prepare these types of summaries in the future. Let us know what types of summaries you would like to see. Summary Midstream/MLP earnings results for the third quarter were largely in line with consensus expectations, […]

The Big Beautiful Gulf 1 (BBG1) Lease Sale Is Expected to Bring in Billions

In a bold move signaling a return to aggressive energy development, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the Big Beautiful Gulf 1 (BBG1) lease sale, set for December 10, 2025. This auction, covering approximately 80 million acres in the newly renamed Gulf of America (formerly the Gulf of Mexico), is the first […]

Occidental Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY), a leading player in the energy sector, released its third-quarter 2025 earnings on November 10, 2025, showcasing robust operational performance amid fluctuating commodity prices. The company exceeded production guidance and demonstrated continued progress in debt reduction, while announcing a strategic divestiture aimed at streamlining its portfolio. Below, we break down […]

USS Gerald R. Ford Enters Southern Command Area of Responsibility Near Venezuela: What It Means for Oil, Troops, and Investors

In a significant escalation of U.S. military presence in the Western Hemisphere, the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group has entered the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) area of responsibility on November 11, 2025. This deployment, led by the world’s most advanced nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, includes over 4,000 sailors, dozens of tactical aircraft, and supporting […]

Oil Rises as Sanctions Hit and Lukoil Declares Force Majeure in Iraq

In a significant escalation of geopolitical tensions, Russian oil giant Lukoil has declared force majeure at its West Qurna-2 oilfield in southern Iraq, citing disruptions caused by fresh U.S. and U.K. sanctions. This move, announced last week, has already contributed to upward pressure on global oil prices, as markets grapple with the potential loss of […]

Ukraine Claims New Strike on Russia’s Saratov Refinery

In a bold escalation of its campaign against Russia’s energy infrastructure, Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a drone strike on the Saratov Oil Refinery in Russia’s Volga region overnight on November 11, 2025. This marks the second attack on the facility this month, the fifth reported strike this fall, and the seventh overall in 2025. […]