Weekly Daily Standup Top Stories The OBBBA Resets the Energy Policy Playing Field: A New Era for Oil, Gas, and Nuclear July 6, 2025 Clark Savage On July 3, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, marking a pivotal shift in U.S. energy policy. This landmark legislation, passed with […]
Continue ReadingCNBC’s 2025 Top States for Business rankings have once again placed Alaska dead last, citing its oil-dependent economy and vulnerability to volatile crude prices as the primary culprits. The article from OilPrice.com, “Alaska Sinks to Bottom of Business Rankings on Oil Price Woes,” echoes this sentiment, highlighting how oil accounts for up to 73% of […]
Continue ReadingAs tensions simmer between the United States and Brazil, a potential trade war looms, with oil emerging as a central battleground. U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports starting August 1, 2025, has put Brazil’s vital oil export sector under scrutiny. This article explores the trade dynamics, Brazilian oil […]
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 UAE Says Oil Market Needs More Oil with Healthy Demand July 9, 2025 Clark Savage The global oil market is showing signs of robust demand, according to United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei, who recently stated that the market is “thirsty” for additional OPEC+ barrels. Speaking at a biennial […] DOE’s Grid […]
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 ReadingThe 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 a recent report from OilPrice.com, these supermajors are accelerating investments to significantly boost output by 2027, targeting key projects such as Shell’s Bonga North […]
Continue ReadingKey Points The U.S. has revised its 2025 crude oil output growth forecast downward to 160,000 barrels per day, down from 210,000, due to slower drilling activity. Research suggests that major basins like Permian, Bakken, and Eagle Ford will see varied impacts, with Permian leading at 6.53 million barrels per day in 2025, while others […]
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 ReadingOPEC+ has been making waves with ambitious production quota hikes, signaling a bold shift toward reclaiming market share. However, recent data reveals a recurring theme: the group’s actual output consistently falls short of these lofty targets. As oil markets shrug off the latest production push, questions arise about whether OPEC+ is nearing its production ceiling, […]
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