In a significant setback for Nigeria’s fiscal ambitions, negotiations for a record-breaking $5 billion oil-backed loan from Saudi Aramco have hit a wall, with falling crude oil prices casting a shadow over the deal. This development, first broached during a November 2023 meeting between Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman […]
Continue ReadingThe escalating tensions between Israel and Iran have long been a geopolitical flashpoint, with implications that ripple across global energy markets. Recent speculation about Israel potentially targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities or oil export infrastructure has raised critical questions about the stability of the oil market. Such an event could disrupt Iran’s oil production and exports, […]
Continue ReadingThe European Union is rolling out its 18th sanctions package against Russia, and this time, it’s aiming straight for the heart of Moscow’s energy sector. With a proposed ban on the Nord Stream pipelines and a tighter $45-per-barrel cap on Russian oil (down from $60), the EU is doubling down on its strategy to choke […]
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 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 ReadingSaudi Arabia, the world’s oil titan, is leveraging its vast petroleum wealth to fuel an ambitious pivot toward artificial intelligence (AI) and technological innovation. As part of its Vision 2030 initiative, the Kingdom aims to diversify its economy, reduce oil dependency, and position itself as a global AI powerhouse. This transformation hinges on massive investments […]
Continue ReadingRecent projections from Goldman Sachs indicate that OPEC+ is likely to conclude its series of production increases in August 2025, marking a significant shift in global oil supply dynamics. This forecast, based on Goldman’s analysis of market conditions and OPEC+ strategies, suggests a tightening of oil markets in the near term, with far-reaching implications for […]
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