As the energy landscape evolves, Canada’s oil sands sector is buzzing with anticipation. Following a whirlwind 2025 marked by record production, infrastructure expansions, and shifting global demands, industry analysts predict a wave of mega-mergers in […]
The oil market in early 2026 has been anything but predictable. What was expected to be a year of oversupply and sluggish prices has instead delivered a surge in volatility, driven by geopolitical flare-ups and […]
In a stunning revelation that underscores the resilience of Russia’s energy sector amid Western sanctions, the Financial Times has exposed a sprawling smuggling network responsible for moving at least $90 billion worth of Russian crude […]
The U.S. rotary rig count remained unchanged at 551 for the week ending February 20, 2026, according to the latest data from Baker Hughes. This marks no shift from the previous week but reflects a […]
As the host of the Energy News Beat podcast, I’m always diving into the latest developments in the energy sector, and a recent article by David Blackmon in Forbes caught my eye. Titled “New Attack […]
The latest Weekly Petroleum Status Report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), released on February 19, 2026, reveals a significant drawdown in U.S. crude oil inventories for the week ending February 13, 2026. […]
In a remarkable turn of events for the natural gas sector, EQT Corporation, the second-largest U.S. natural gas producer by volume, is poised to reap a staggering $1 billion windfall in February 2026 alone. This […]
Jack Prandelli of The Merchants News Substack stopped by, and we had a blast visiting about huge changes in the oil and gas markets. At the end of the podcast, we also discuss how we […]
In the heart of Canada’s oil country, a simmering discontent is boiling over. Albertans, often affectionately dubbed “Snow Texans” by their southern counterparts due to shared rugged individualism, cowboy culture, and deep roots in the […]
In the latest weekly update from Baker Hughes, the U.S. oil and gas rig count remained unchanged at 551 for the week ending February 13, 2026. This stability comes after three consecutive weeks of increases, […]
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