Wasif Latif, Co-Founder, President & Chief Investment Officer at Sarmaya Partners, stops by the Energy News Beat and Energy Impacts Podcasts – With Stu Turley, and David Blackmon for an in-depth look at the global oil and gas financial markets. 1. The performance and investment strategy of the Sarmaya Partners ETF called “Lens”. Wasif Latif, […]
Continue ReadingThe Monroe Doctrine, first articulated in 1823, has long served as a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy, asserting American influence over the Western Hemisphere and warning against external interference. Today, Venezuela stands at the heart of this doctrine\’s modern application, embodying a high-stakes battle over resources, sovereignty, and global power dynamics. With the United States\’ […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article was originally published on Bison Insights by Josh Young. We highly recommend subscribing to his Substack at Bison Inights. Saudi Aramco recently brought the first phase of its Jafurah gas development online, a $100 billion project that is expected to reach 2 billion cubic feet per day of sustainable production by […]
Continue ReadingIn the volatile world of energy markets, oil prices have taken a surprising dip in recent weeks, even as a confluence of bullish factors and escalating geopolitical tensions suggests the potential for a sharp reversal. As of December 2025, Brent crude hovers around $61 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) sits near $57, marking […]
Continue ReadingDavid Blackmon stops by to talk about his Forbes Article and the Geopolitical Issues we face. Today on the Energy News Beat, Stand up Stu Turley and David Blackmon talk about the critical issues around Data Centers, Venezuela, Chevron, and how investors would react. With an oil platform in the Caspian Sea hit by Ukrainian […]
Continue ReadingIn the volatile landscape of global energy geopolitics, Chevron Corporation stands as a pivotal player in Venezuela\’s ongoing crisis. As the only U.S. oil major still operating in the sanctioned nation, Chevron is navigating a complex web of political tensions, economic sanctions, and potential regime change under the Maduro government. Recent discussions between Chevron executives […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold pivot that echoes the incoming Trump administration\’s emphasis on energy dominance and deregulation, ExxonMobil has announced a significant reduction in its low-carbon investments, slashing spending by a third from $30 billion to $20 billion over the 2025-2030 period. This move redirects capital toward the company\’s core oil and gas operations, prioritizing high-return […]
Continue ReadingIn a move that feels like a seismic shift in the global energy landscape, the world\’s biggest oil giants—ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, Shell, TotalEnergies, and Eni—are all piling into Libya simultaneously after more than a decade of steering clear. It\’s the first major exploration bidding frenzy in the North African nation since 2007, and it\’s got […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article is a fantastic follow-up to the interview that Stu Turley, Mike Umbro, and Katy Grimes had on the Energy News Beat Podcast on Friday. This is a gigantic Energy Security problem that the Trump Administration is now facing. We will be following this huge crisis, and please follow Katy at […]
Continue ReadingPeter Boockvar, CIO of One Point BFG Wealth Partners, was interviewed on \’Fast Money\’ to discuss why he is bullish on energy heading into 2026. I found this story very interesting as Peter goes through the key bullet points. Their interview was on CNBC. This Friday, Stu Turley and David Blackmon will host a discussion […]
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