Doomberg stops by the Energy News Beat and Energy Impacts Podcast with Stu Turley and David Blackmon. Doomberg lays out the massive topic of trade wars with China and the global impact on the financial markets. What are investors and consumers thinking? In this engaging discussion, they explore China’s dominance in rare earth minerals, the U.S. […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold escalation amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to broaden the scope of long-range strikes targeting Russian oil refineries. This declaration, made following a strategic meeting with his military staff, underscores Ukraine\’s intent to intensify pressure on Russia\’s energy sector, which Zelensky claims is already \”paying a […]
Continue ReadingIn a high-stakes diplomatic maneuver amid escalating global energy tensions, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington next week to address the impact of new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil and natural gas exports. The discussions come at a critical juncture for Hungary, a landlocked Central European […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold move signaling the return of \”America First\” energy diplomacy, President Donald Trump\’s administration unleashed a fresh barrage of sanctions this week targeting two of Russia\’s largest oil producers: Rosneft and Lukoil. These giants handle roughly half of Moscow\’s seaborne crude exports, amounting to about 3 million barrels per day out of Russia\’s […]
Continue ReadingJosh Young, founder and CEO of Bison Interests, joins David Blackmon and Stu Turley to unpack the major developments shaping today’s energy markets. From new sanctions and shifting trade policies to rare earth supply issues and OPEC capacity, the conversation explores how political and geopolitical factors continue to influence oil, gas, and investment trends. Josh […]
Continue ReadingAs the Ukraine conflict grinds into its fourth year, Western powers are once again turning to the familiar playbook of economic sanctions. This week, the United States slapped sweeping restrictions on Russia\’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, while the European Union rolled out its 19th sanctions package, targeting over 100 shadow fleet tankers […]
Continue ReadingOil prices surged nearly 5% on Thursday, October 23, 2025, following the imposition of new U.S. sanctions on Russia\’s two largest oil companies and amid escalating Ukrainian drone strikes on energy infrastructure. Benchmark U.S. crude climbed 4.9% to $61.35 per barrel, while Brent crude rose about 5.4% to nearly $66 a barrel. This spike reflects […]
Continue ReadingOverview of Rig Counts The latest data from Baker Hughes indicates that drilling activity in the United States remains relatively stable amid fluctuating oil prices. As of the week ending October 17, 2025, the total U.S. rig count stood at 548, marking an increase of 1 rig from the previous week. This includes 418 oil […]
Continue ReadingIn the ever-evolving landscape of global energy geopolitics, one truth remains steadfast: Russian oil continues to flow unabated, defying the best efforts of Western sanctions to choke off Moscow\’s revenues. Despite intensified pressure from the United States and the European Union, export volumes from Russia show no signs of significant decline. Instead, key buyers like […]
Continue ReadingOn October 20, 2025, two major explosions occurred at oil refineries in Hungary and Romania, halting operations and raising widespread suspicions of coordinated sabotage. These incidents targeted facilities heavily reliant on Russian oil supplies, amid escalating geopolitical tensions over Europe\’s push to phase out Russian energy imports by 2028. No group has officially claimed responsibility, […]
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