In an era where global leaders and environmental advocates push aggressively for Net Zero emissions by 2050, the reality on the ground tells a starkly different story. Oil and gas production are not just holding steady—they\’re booming. Major producers like the UAE, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Guyana, and even Norway are ramping up output, with […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Ghost Factories Are a Warning Sign for Green Manufacturing’s Future July 7, 2025 Clark Savage The promise of a green manufacturing boom, fueled by generous subsidies and ambitious climate policies, is unraveling across the United States and beyond. So-called “ghost factories”—abandoned or stalled clean-energy projects—are becoming a stark symbol of […] Iraq Lifts […]
Continue ReadingIn a recent opinion piece for The Daily Caller, energy expert David Blackmon highlighted a curious phenomenon: despite Israel’s military actions against Iran starting June 12, 2025, the anticipated oil price spike failed to materialize. Instead, the U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude price dropped from $68.04 per barrel on June 12 to $64.50 by […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Where Are Oil Prices Headed in 2025 and Beyond? Goldman Sachs’ Bearish Outlook Meets Rising Demand Well economics matters May 27, 2025 Clark Savage Source: The Crude Truth Substack Oil well economics matters at all times, but it has now become the difference between profitability and incurring a loss. Goldman Sachs […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Utah Uranium Mine, Signals Robust Push for Critical Minerals May 27, 2025 Clark Savage Today, I had the privilege of visiting with Robert Bryce, (David Blackmon) Energy Transition Absurdities, and Douglas C. Sandridge about President Trump’s executive orders on nuclear energy. That podcast transcript and video will be published on Friday. We covered the great […] […]
Continue ReadingSource: The Crude Truth Substack Oil well economics matters at all times, but it has now become the difference between profitability and incurring a loss. Goldman Sachs has doubled down on its bearish oil price forecast through 2026, projecting Brent crude at $56 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) at $52 by next year, […]
Continue ReadingThe Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, have released their latest strategy, accelerating oil output hikes in a move that’s raising eyebrows across the U.S. shale patch. With oil prices dipping and production costs rising, some analysts and industry voices suggest OPEC is targeting U.S. shale oil […]
Continue ReadingThe global oil market is witnessing a renewed tug-of-war between OPEC+ and U.S. shale oil producers, with the cartel signaling an aggressive push to reclaim market share lost to American drillers over the past decade. As U.S. shale output nears a potential peak and OPEC+ ramps up production, the stage is set for a high-stakes […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Saudi Arabia poised to increase summer crude burn for power May 20, 2025 Clark Savage There are several ways to look at Saudi Arabia’s use of crude oil to burn for electrical generation. First, it is fiscally responsible, but it may not be the best long-term solution for their local […] QatarEnergy eyes […]
Continue ReadingThere are several ways to look at Saudi Arabia\’s use of crude oil to burn for electrical generation. First, it is fiscally responsible, but it may not be the best long-term solution for their local environment. As the leader of OPEC, it does help to have the flexibility to reduce the kingdom\’s energy costs by […]
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