As summer 2025 approaches, the United States faces a tightening oil supply, raising concerns about potential spikes in gasoline prices during the peak driving season. With U.S. crude inventories dropping, refinery constraints mounting, and global oil dynamics shifting, drivers may feel the pinch at the pump. Let’s dive into the factors driving this supply squeeze […]
Continue ReadingAs we examine investments in the energy markets, I consider trends, supply, demand, and opinions from energy leaders with an excellent track record. I have included two posts on X from Josh Young of Bison Interests, and he makes some excellent points. I highly recommend following him on X, and LinkedIn. Introduction In May 2025, […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: A great story from Oilprice.com\’s Irina Slav today. We will be covering this on the Daily Energy Stand up tommorow. The last time this happened oil shot up to $120. Buckle up, and do the opposite of Jim Cramer. Morgan Stanley analysts report that the 411,000 barrels per day OPEC+ pledged to […]
Continue ReadingSubsea 7 Offshore engineering and services player Subsea 7 has won a contract for work on Shell’s Aphrodite gas project offshore Trinidad and Tobago. The project involves the transportation and installation of subsea equipment at the Aphrodite development, located within Block 5a, at water depths of up to 290 m. Project management and engineering activities […]
Continue ReadingIs Oil & Gas Right for Your Portfolio? China’s energy landscape is a study in contrasts: the world’s largest coal consumer and carbon emitter, yet also the global leader in renewable energy deployment. As Western nations pursue ambitious Net Zero targets, often at significant economic cost, China has capitalized on this movement by exporting clean […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. oil and gas industry is experiencing a significant slowdown, with drilling activity dropping to levels not seen since late 2021. According to the latest data from Baker Hughes, the total number of active drilling rigs in the United States fell by 4 to 559 for the week ending June 6, 2025, marking a […]
Continue ReadingU.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 […]
Continue ReadingAs global energy markets navigate a complex landscape of geopolitical pressures, demand fluctuations, and supply dynamics, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) remain pivotal in shaping oil prices and supply. In 2025, OPEC+ is set to gradually unwind voluntary production cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day (b/d), with a […]
Continue ReadingThe oil and gas industry is no stranger to volatility, and 2025 is shaping up to be another wild ride. A recent headline grabbed the attention of investors and analysts alike: Banks Cut 2025 Oil Price Forecast Below $60, Survey Shows. According to a survey by law firm Haynes Boone LLP, 28 banks have slashed […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia, once a powerhouse of diverse and reliable energy production, is facing what many analysts call a self-inflicted energy crisis. Under Governor Gavin Newsom’s leadership since 2019, the state’s energy policies have accelerated the decline of its oil and gas industry, pushed for the closure of nuclear power, phased out coal, and driven electricity costs […]
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