U.S. Refiners Seek Heavy Crude Sources After Chevron’s Reduced Role in Venezuela

U.S. Gulf Coast refiners are facing a tightening supply of heavy crude oil as Chevron’s operational role in Venezuela diminishes, a development driven by U.S. sanctions and geopolitical shifts. With Venezuelan crude exports to the U.S. declining, refiners are scrambling to secure alternative sources to meet their blending needs. This article explores the U.S.’s heavy […]

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UK goes Bonkers on Green Energy

Daily Standup Top Stories Britain’s Plan to Retrain Oil and Gas Workers for Clean Energy Jobs May 18, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: The following is an interesting article from Felicity Bradstock on Oilprice.com. Britain’s plan to create thousands of clean energy jobs for the oil and gas workers is an example of what won’t […] […]

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Week Recap: Blackouts, $9 Gas & Shell’s Big Play!

Weekly Daily Standup Top Stories U.S. Largest Grid Operator is warning of Summer Power Shortages May 11, 2025 Clark Savage Key Points Research suggests potential summer power shortages in the U.S. grid, especially in PJM’s region, due to high demand and retiring plants. It seems likely that extreme heat could strain the grid, potentially causing […] Newsom […]

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Saudi Arbian Spending Spree?!

Daily Standup Top Stories Saudi Arabia Spends Like Oil’s Still at $90 May 12, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: Excellent article from Irina Slav at Oilprice.com. This article reinforces Doomberg’s comments about OPEC and its viability in the future as a cartel. Last week on the Energy News Beat podcast, he […] Republicans Push to Refill […]

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