President Trump’s rallying cry of “Drill baby Drill” has become a staple of his energy policy, emphasizing aggressive expansion of domestic fossil fuel production. Yet, the true engine behind the U.S. shale revolution over the […]
As the world’s two largest oil importers grapple with geopolitical risks, supply disruptions, and the imperative of energy security, both China and India are pouring billions into boosting domestic oil and gas output. While progress […]
In a landmark decision on February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs on global imports, ruling 6-3 […]
In a move that underscores the ongoing consolidation and optimization in the U.S. oil industry, ConocoPhillips (COP) is reportedly exploring the sale of certain assets in the Permian Basin valued at approximately $2 billion. This […]
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 […]
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 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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