In 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 an era of geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions, and shifting energy dynamics, strategic oil reserves have emerged as critical buffers for global markets. China\’s aggressive crude stockpiling strategy has played a pivotal role in stabilizing oil prices and mitigating risks from sanctions and conflicts. But how exactly has this provided a safety net? And could […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article is from Ronald Steinn, author and guest on the Energy News Beat podcast. He has some outstanding points, and again highlights \”Turley\’s Law,\” as dubbed by David Allen, another guest on the podcast. Stu has been saying for years that the more money invested in wind, solar, and hydrogen, the […]
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 stunning blow to the UK\’s energy sector, 2025 is set to mark the first year since 1964 without any new exploratory oil wells being drilled in the British North Sea. This is yet another example of bad management and energy policies. According to a Westwood Global Energy survey, no offshore exploration wells have […]
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 ReadingThe African Energy Chamber (AEC) has released its highly anticipated State of African Energy 2026 Outlook, painting a picture of steady growth and untapped potential in Africa\’s onshore oil and gas sector. According to the report, onshore hydrocarbon spending across the continent is projected to reach $22 billion in 2026, driven by optimization at mature […]
Continue ReadingIn the ever-volatile world of energy markets, the U.S. oil and gas sector continues to defy simple narratives. As of late October 2025, the U.S. rig count has dipped to 550 active rigs, marking a decline of 35 rigs compared to the same period last year. This drop comes even as domestic crude production hovers […]
Continue ReadingIn the volatile world of energy markets, oil prices have found a moment of stability heading into the weekend, with traders closely monitoring a mix of geopolitical tensions and reassuring signals from the US regarding Venezuela. As of October 31, 2025, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude is hovering near $60 per barrel, marking a steadiness […]
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