The Saudi giant has renewed long-term agreements with the Italian offshore engineering and construction giant Saipem and UAE-based fabricator Lamprell. Saipem’s agreement with the Saudi firm is now set to run until the end of 2027. With this renewal, the company is confirmed in the exclusive list of contractors selected by Saudi Aramco, which are […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories The steep learning curve America faces if it wants to return to previous shipyard glory days April 15, 2025 Stu Turley ENB Pub Note: Interesting article from America’s Shipyards. While we retool the 19,000 manufacturing shops that the Democrats and Republicans shipped to China, we should also look at building our commercial […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: While I do believe we may be at peak production in one basin, here is a new quote for you: \”A country\’s energy output is not defined by one basin.\” There are new developments, new technologies, and areas to drill or produce. So the United States has not hit peak production yet, […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Free calculator launched for shipowners to navigate IMO’s new green deal April 15, 2025 Stu Turley ENB Pub Note: While guidance and less pollution is a great thing. The belief that you can tax ship owners into using battery-powered ships just won’t make the energy transition happen. First, we are not […] Lower […]
Continue ReadingUS oil producers are struggling to defend margins at $60 WTI due to additional corporate costs that raise the all-in breakeven price. Trade policies and market volatility are threatening US oil production growth, particularly in the Permian Basin, as companies may need to cut back activity to maintain investor payouts. Increased hurdle rates and debt […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories DAVID BLACKMON: Reconciliation Permitting Reform Will Make America Go Big Again OPINION April 12, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: David Blackmon is a great energy expert in the podcasting arena, and it has been great fun getting to know him over the last several years. I highly recommend following him on […] […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article from Robert Rapier is spot on. Low oil prices are not always a good thing. When the price is too low, drilling stops, and then when the price comes back up, drilling begins again. We will see a price spike soon, as we are still short 4 trillion in cap […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Trump Tariffs Threaten UK Economic Stability April 6, 2025 Clark Savage Donald Trump’s imposition of new tariffs has triggered fears of a global trade war, with the UK facing a 10% tariff on all goods and potential economic stagnation. Economists and analysts are divided on the […] Trump Threatens 50% More China […]
Continue ReadingOil and gas firms are focusing on infrastructure-led exploration (ILX) near existing fields to reduce costs and shorten development timelines. Spending on exploration remains subdued, holding steady at $50–60 billion annually since 2016. Companies prioritize smaller, quicker-return projects over high-risk frontier plays. Oil and gas companies are looking to get the most bang for their […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Data Center Boom Sparks Utility Spending—But How Real Is the Demand? April 9, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: AI and data centers will have a profound impact on energy demand. Look for them to be built in Republican states with energy-friendly policies and near natural gas pipelines. And as of […] How […]
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