I have always loved the Monty Python skits, and my favorite is Monty Python and the Holly Grail. The line \”I\’m not dead yet\” is still applicable to the United States shale and dare say \”Peak Oil Demand\”. There is a huge question of how much technology and U.S. grit can overcome the lower rig […]
Continue ReadingIn a significant blow to the UK\’s domestic energy production, French energy giant TotalEnergies has secured a High Court victory allowing it to decommission the Gryphon floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel in the North Sea. The ruling, handed down on August 12, 2025, paves the way for the shutdown of a key hub […]
Continue ReadingNorway, Europe\’s leading natural gas supplier, is gearing up for its most significant oil and gas licensing round in years, signaling a renewed push to bolster exploration and production amid ongoing global energy demands. The Norwegian government has announced preparations for the 26th licensing round, focusing on frontier areas unexplored since 2021, with invitations for […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Germany’s Net Zero Plans Include Taxing the Sun and Closing Stable Power Plants August 10, 2025 Clark Savage In a bizarre twist of environmental policy, Germany’s push toward Net Zero emissions has evolved into what critics are calling a “tax on the sun.” This comes amid the country’s aggressive shutdown of reliable […]
Continue ReadingLiberty Energy Inc. (NYSE: LBRT), a leading provider of hydraulic fracturing and related services in the oil and gas industry, released its second quarter 2025 earnings on July 24, 2025. The report showcased sequential improvements in key financial metrics amid a challenging energy market landscape, though year-over-year figures reflected broader industry pressures. This article analyzes […]
Continue ReadingIn the ever-volatile world of energy, the oil and gas sector is facing a paradoxical challenge: rig counts remain stubbornly low, hovering near three-year lows, even as global demand continues to push boundaries. As of August 2025, the global rig count stands at approximately 1,633 active rigs, a figure that reflects ongoing caution among producers […]
Continue ReadingIn a move that underscores the shifting dynamics of global energy alliances, the United States and Pakistan have inked a significant trade and energy pact aimed at unlocking Pakistan\’s untapped oil reserves. Announced by President Donald Trump via his Truth Social platform, the agreement not only promises to bolster Pakistan\’s domestic energy production but also […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Is Trump stalling solar and wind projects, or are people waking up to the fact that China has embedded kill switches or spy products in renewable energy components? It depends on what country you are looking from. Department of Interior Secures Win for American Energy Dominance – Safely and Timely […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Zeldin, Trump, Prepare Assault on EPA Endangerment Finding July 26, 2025 Clark Savage This article is from David Blackmon’s Substack, and we highly recommend subscribing. This is an expected move by the EPA that can have a wide-ranging impact. This will be another nail in the coffin for […] Department of Interior Secures […]
Continue ReadingIn a resounding victory for American energy independence, the Department of the Interior (DOI) has successfully facilitated the restart of oil production at the Santa Ynez Unit (SYU) off the coast of California. This achievement, announced on July 25, 2025, marks a pivotal step in the Trump-Vance Administration\’s push for Energy Dominance, emphasizing the safe […]
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