Big Oil Is Getting Leaner and Leaner, and AI Is Having an Impact

In a rapidly evolving energy landscape, major oil companies are shedding weight to stay competitive amid fluctuating crude prices, mergers and acquisitions, and technological disruptions. As highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal piece, giants like ExxonMobil are leading the charge with significant workforce reductions—Exxon alone is cutting 2,000 jobs globally, about 3% of its […]

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\’Turkey ships more Russian oil to Europe than India\’: Energy expert rips Trump\’s tariff logic

In a scathing critique of the Trump administration\’s recent imposition of tariffs on Indian goods, energy expert Dr. Anas Al Hajji has highlighted what he sees as glaring inconsistencies in U.S. policy toward countries importing Russian energy. The tariffs, set at 50% overall with 25% specifically tied to India\’s purchases of Russian crude oil, are […]

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How the Newest Snapback Sanctions on Iran from the EU Will Impact the Global Oil Markets

The global oil markets are entering a period of heightened uncertainty following the European Union\’s decision to trigger \”snapback\” sanctions on Iran. On September 27, 2025, France, Britain, and Germany activated this mechanism under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), reimposing sweeping United Nations sanctions that had been lifted as part of the […]

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New Zealand Reopens Oil and Gas Licensing

New Zealand has reopened for oil and gas exploration, ready to receive applications for exploration projects after a seven-year pause, following the lifting of a ban on such activity installed by the previous government. The country’s government will also accelerate the project approval process in a bid to enhance New Zealand’s energy security, local media […]

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Trump Just Gave Green Light for World War III

In 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 […]

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