In a dramatic eleventh-hour compromise, California lawmakers have forged a deal with the oil industry aimed at bolstering domestic crude production amid looming refinery closures that threaten to drive up gasoline prices. The agreement, embedded in Senate Bill 237, streamlines environmental approvals for thousands of new oil wells in the state\’s prolific Kern County while […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed its latest Brent spot price forecast for 2025 and 2026 in its September short term energy outlook (STEO), which was released on September 9. According to its latest STEO, the EIA expects the Brent spot price to average $67.80 per barrel in 2025 and $51.43 per barrel in […]
Continue ReadingThe International Energy Agency, which has repeatedly predicted that global oil demand growth will peak before 2030, has drafted a report admitting that both oil and gas demand are set to continue growing for decades. Bloomberg’s Javier Blas reported the news in a column this week, citing a draft of the IEA report, World Energy Outlook. The […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold escalation of its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, Ukraine\’s Security Service (SBU) claimed responsibility for a drone strike on the Port of Primorsk, Russia\’s premier oil-loading terminal on the Baltic Sea. This marks the first direct hit on the facility, which handles a significant portion of Moscow\’s crude oil exports to global […]
Continue ReadingIn the world of energy markets, where headlines often scream about impending gluts and oversupply, OPEC\’s latest outlook is turning heads for all the wrong reasons—at least from the perspective of those expecting a flood of cheap oil. Much like the iconic 1984 Wendy\’s commercial that famously asked, \”Where\’s the Beef?\”, we\’re left pondering: Where\’s […]
Continue ReadingIn the complex web of global energy politics, the European Union\’s hesitation to slap oil-related tariffs on major Russian oil buyers like China and India is creating ripple effects far beyond trade balances. As of September 2025, this reluctance not only underscores the EU\’s pragmatic approach to sanctions but also poses a fascinating scenario for […]
Continue ReadingIn the ever-evolving landscape of global energy, the narrative of an impending \”peak\” in fossil fuel demand has long been a cornerstone of climate policy and investment strategies. Proponents argued that as renewables like wind and solar scale up, oil, gas, and coal consumption would inevitably plateau and decline within the decade. However, recent projections […]
Continue ReadingBy ZeroHedge The global oil and gas industry is facing a severe downturn with widespread job losses and investment cuts. Falling crude prices, exacerbated by OPEC+ output increases, are making it difficult for western majors to fund projects and shareholder payouts. The downturn is significantly impacting the US shale industry and raising concerns about the future […]
Continue ReadingJapan, the world\’s fourth-largest economy as of mid-2025, is grappling with a confluence of economic pressures that threaten its stability and energy security. From sluggish growth and surging bond yields to demographic decline and political upheaval, these challenges are amplifying the nation\’s heavy reliance on imported energy. As a net importer of over 90% of […]
Continue ReadingIn the ever-evolving landscape of global energy, one trend stands out: the sharp decline in exploration capital expenditures (capex) by oil majors since the peak years around 2013. This pullback raises critical questions about future oil production capacity, especially as natural decline rates in existing fields demand massive investments to maintain supply. With demand from […]
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