Weekly Daily Standup Top Stories Citi Says Russia-Ukraine De-escalation Could Impact Oil to $50, and Oil’s Surplus Is Here—But What’s the Real Story? October 19, 2025 Clark Savage In the volatile world of energy markets, headlines from major financial institutions like Citigroup often grab attention. Recently, Citi analysts suggested that a potential de-escalation in the Russia-Ukraine […]
Continue ReadingThe United States continues to solidify its position as a global energy powerhouse, with crude oil production reaching record highs amid robust domestic demand for petroleum products. As of 2025, U.S. oil output is forecasted to average 13.53 million barrels per day (mb/d), building on the momentum from 2024\’s 13.24 mb/d. This surge is largely […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories EU’s Climate Rules Have Caused a Response from the US and Qatar, Issuing Trade Threats October 22, 2025 Clark Savage In an escalating tension over global energy trade, the European Union’s push for stringent climate and sustainability regulations has drawn sharp rebukes from major LNG suppliers, the United States, and Qatar. Both […]
Continue ReadingIn a recent development that underscores the complexities of global energy geopolitics, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would halt purchases of Russian oil. This announcement came amid escalating U.S. pressure, including tariffs on Indian goods, aimed at isolating Russia economically over its ongoing conflict in […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has long positioned himself as a climate warrior, pushing aggressive policies to phase out fossil fuels in the Golden State. From banning new fracking permits to imposing setbacks on drilling near communities, his administration has waged what critics call a \”war\” on the oil and gas industry. But with gasoline prices […]
Continue ReadingKey topics: Russia/Ukraine Geopolitical influences, California Refinery, and National Security This was a fantastic discussion with Josh Young and David Blackmon covering the global oil and gas markets. We had over 2,000 live viewers and received great questions. We highly recommend subscribing to Josh at Bision Insights. As well as David and our podcasts. The podcast will be available […]
Continue ReadingUkraine\’s intensified bombing campaign against Russian refineries over the last month is creating a severe fuel crisis in Russia while simultaneously having negative repercussions for the environment. The crippled refining capacity is forcing Russia to import gasoline from distant Asian markets, amplifying CO2 emissions through longer transportation routes. This disruption also reverberates through global fuel […]
Continue ReadingIn a stunning reversal that has sent shockwaves through global energy markets and geopolitical circles, former President Donald Trump appears to have abandoned his previous calls for a negotiated peace in Ukraine. After a recent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump declared on social media that he considers Ukraine \”in a position to fight […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia lawmakers just passed legislation to support the oil and gas industry in an attempt to lower costs for consumers. Below, a business professor says the package is overdue but also a piecemeal approach for such a critical problem. The opposing view: an environmental scholar argues that making it easier to drill oil won’t lower gas […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold escalation of its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, Ukraine\’s Security Service (SBU) claimed responsibility for a drone strike on the Port of Primorsk, Russia\’s premier oil-loading terminal on the Baltic Sea. This marks the first direct hit on the facility, which handles a significant portion of Moscow\’s crude oil exports to global […]
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