In a landmark victory for Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), the oil giant has officially completed its $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) today, following Hess\’s successful arbitration win against ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM). This resolution ends a protracted 20-month legal skirmish that had cast uncertainty over one of the most significant deals in […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. oil industry has been a powerhouse of global energy production for over a decade, largely fueled by the shale revolution and the explosive growth in the Permian Basin. However, a recent analysis from Goldman Sachs has cast a shadow over this narrative. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Daan Struyven, head of oil […]
Continue ReadingSanctions don’t work as intended – Irina Slav – and boy is she right as usual. President Trump is about to step into a pile of Tariff-poo, and that is a technical term. His advisors are ill-informed on the Russia solutions, while his domestic team is on target and running smoothly. We have the greatest […]
Continue ReadingIn a move highlighting the vulnerabilities in the U.S. oil supply chain, ExxonMobil has secured a loan of up to 1 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to address quality issues with Mars crude, a key Gulf of America oil grade. This borrowing aims to prevent potential disruptions at the company\’s […]
Continue ReadingWith President Trump giving President Putin 50 days to come to the negotiation table, there are some real problems with his 100% tariff threats on countries buying Russian oil. And that is, Sanctions don\’t work as intended, as stated by Irina Slav, an International energy writer and friend of the Energy News Beat Podcast. Secondly, […]
Continue ReadingIn the high-stakes world of global energy, Saudi Aramco finds itself trapped in a precarious position under the oil price policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump\’s administration has long advocated for a tightly controlled oil price range that benefits American interests but squeezes the profitability of major producers like Aramco. As oil prices hover […]
Continue ReadingSouth America is emerging as the epicenter of a new oil boom, with Brazil, Guyana, and Argentina leading the charge. As global oil majors like ExxonMobil, Chevron, and others pivot to these resource-rich nations, their low-cost, low-emission production opportunities are reshaping drilling programs and offering significant implications for investors and corporate balance sheets. Drawing from […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Shell and TotalEnergies Boosting Oil and Gas Output in Nigeria: A Global Trend with Financial Implications July 8, 2025 Clark Savage The global energy landscape is witnessing a resurgence in oil and gas production, with major players like Shell and TotalEnergies leading the charge in Nigeria, Africa’s top oil producer. According to […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold move signaling a strategic pivot, UK oil supermajors BP and Shell have inked new deals with Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) to explore and develop oil and gas fields, marking a significant return to the North African nation after years of instability. This development, reported by OilPrice.com, underscores a broader trend: major […]
Continue ReadingOn July 7, 2025, U.S. energy giants ExxonMobil and Chevron, alongside Indonesia’s state-owned energy firm Pertamina and other companies, signed a monumental $34 billion memorandum of understanding (MoU) for commodity purchases and investments. This landmark agreement, reported by OilPrice.com, marks a strategic move to bolster U.S.-Indonesia trade relations, avoid steep tariffs, and reshape the global […]
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