Category: International News

BP’s New $25 Billion Investment in Iraq’s Kirkuk Fields Is Far More Than an Oil Project—It’s a Geopolitical Pivot

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In a bold move that underscores the intertwining of energy ambitions and regional politics, British Petroleum (BP) has activated a massive $25 billion redevelopment project in Iraq\’s northern Kirkuk region. This investment, formalized earlier in 2025 and kicked into gear on October 2, isn\’t just about extracting crude—it\’s a strategic play that could reshape power […]

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Suez Canal Blocked After Sanctioned Tanker Carrying Russian Oil Grounded in Key Waterway

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In a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in global energy supply chains, the Suez Canal was temporarily blocked early today after a sanctioned oil tanker, part of Russia\’s shadowy \”dark fleet,\” ran aground in the vital waterway. The incident, involving a Hong Kong-owned vessel laden with Russian crude, halted northbound traffic for several hours, disrupting […]

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Doomberg – The Gloves are off With China

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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. […]

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Zelensky Declares Expansion of Long-Range Attacks on Russian Oil Refineries: Who Authorized and Why?

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In 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 […]

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Are Washington\’s Oil Sanctions Trump\’s Tool for Trade Negotiations? – Or will they devalue the US Dollar?

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In 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 […]

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The Oil and Gas Markets Financial Update – And on Monday we have Doomberg

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Josh 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 […]

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Oil Prices Up Today After Latest Sanctions and Drone Strikes Against Russia – What do Invesors look for?

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Oil 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 […]

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