In an era where global energy dynamics are shifting, South America is emerging as a powerhouse in the oil sector, poised to drive significant growth in non-OPEC+ oil supply through 2030. According to recent analysis from Rystad Energy, the region will add over 560,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude and condensate this year alone, […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. energy sector is showing signs of renewed activity, with the latest Baker Hughes rig count reporting an increase to 548 active rigs as of November 7, 2025. This marks a modest uptick of 2 rigs from the previous week, though the total remains down 37 rigs, or about 6%, compared to the same […]
Continue ReadingIn the ever-volatile world of energy stocks, ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) has delivered a solid third-quarter 2025 earnings report that underscores its resilience amid fluctuating commodity prices. The company not only beat analyst expectations on adjusted earnings but also announced an 8% increase in its quarterly dividend and raised its full-year 2025 production guidance. This comes […]
Continue ReadingIn the ever-volatile world of energy markets, U.S. oil and gas producers are demonstrating remarkable staying power amid oil prices hovering around $60 per barrel—a level that\’s uncomfortably close to breakeven for many operations. Yet, as recent developments show, this resilience isn\’t uniform across the board. It\’s all about location: basins with lower costs, higher […]
Continue ReadingEnergy Security starts at home, and Energy Dominance starts with exporting services and energy. We are seeing the world start to wake up to energy security. The levels of natural gas supply vs. imports is a real question for planners. The question is: why take down perfectly good coal plants when China and India will […]
Continue ReadingIn a landscape dominated by headlines about renewable energy and the push toward net zero emissions, a new report from Wood Mackenzie delivers a sobering reminder: global oil demand is far from fading. According to the consultancy\’s Energy Transition Outlook 2025-2026, released in late October 2025, oil demand won\’t peak until 2032—two years later than […]
Continue ReadingIn a move that could reshape the global energy landscape, Russian oil giant Lukoil has agreed to sell its vast international assets to Swiss-based commodity trader Gunvor Group, led by Swedish billionaire Torbjörn Törnqvist. The deal, valued at up to $20 billion, comes in direct response to fresh U.S. sanctions imposed by the Trump administration […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold counter to the International Energy Agency\’s (IEA) dire predictions of a massive oil surplus, executives from Europe\’s leading oil majors—BP, Eni, and TotalEnergies—are sounding the alarm that the so-called \”2026 oil glut\” may be nothing more than an illusion. While the IEA forecasts an \”untenable\” oversupply potentially reaching 4 million barrels per […]
Continue ReadingIn a move that underscores the delicate balancing act facing global oil producers, OPEC+ has agreed to a modest production increase of 137,000 barrels per day (b/d) for December 2025, while simultaneously announcing a three-month pause on further hikes from January to March 2026. This decision, influenced heavily by recent U.S. sanctions on Russia, reflects […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Secretary Chris Wright has a plan for Rare Earth and Critical Minerals – What is the timeline? October 25, 2025 Clark Savage In an outstanding interview with Larry Kudlow on Fox Business, Secretary Chris Wright covers some key points on the upcoming China meetings with President Trump and President Xi. • […]
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