In a high-stakes diplomatic maneuver amid escalating global energy tensions, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington next week to address the impact of new U.S. sanctions […]
In a spectacle that could only be described as self-inflicted pyrotechnics, Germany detonated the final two cooling towers of its last operational nuclear power plant in Gundremmingen, Bavaria, on October 25, 2025. At precisely noon, […]
In a bold move signaling the return of “America First” energy diplomacy, President Donald Trump’s administration unleashed a fresh barrage of sanctions this week targeting two of Russia’s largest oil producers: Rosneft and Lukoil. These […]
In a whirlwind 72 hours that has reshaped global supply chains, the United States has struck a series of deals positioning it as the undisputed architect of the critical minerals future. From Southeast Asian pacts […]
In a dramatic pivot amid growing energy security concerns, Spain’s major utilities—Iberdrola, Endesa, and Naturgy—have united to push for an extension of the country’s largest nuclear power plant, Almaraz. The 2-gigawatt facility in western Spain, […]
In a whirlwind week of high-stakes diplomacy, the United States appears poised to secure a temporary reprieve from China’s tightening grip on rare earth elements and critical minerals—key ingredients in everything from electric vehicle batteries […]
In the high-stakes game of geopolitical chess, the European Union is once again flirting with a bold—and potentially explosive—move: leveraging hundreds of billions in frozen Russian assets to bankroll Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction. At a […]
Josh Young, founder and CEO of Bison Interests, joins David Blackmon and Stu Turley to unpack the major developments shaping today’s energy markets. From new sanctions and shifting trade policies to rare earth supply issues […]
As the Ukraine conflict grinds into its fourth year, Western powers are once again turning to the familiar playbook of economic sanctions. This week, the United States slapped sweeping restrictions on Russia’s two largest oil […]
In a resounding affirmation of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market’s resilience and growth, global LNG shipments soared to a historic high of 34.59 million metric tons (Mt) in September 2025, marking a 3.7% increase […]
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