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 […]
Weekly Daily Standup Top Stories Citi Says Russia-Ukraine De-escalation Could Impact Oil to $50, and Oil’s Surplus Is Here—But What’s the Real Story? October 19, 2025 Clark Savage In the volatile world of energy markets, headlines […]
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 move that underscores the relentless squeeze on California’s fossil fuel industry, Valero Energy has confirmed it will proceed with shutting down its Benicia refinery by April 2026, despite last-ditch negotiations with state officials. […]
Daily Standup Top Stories EU’s Climate Rules Have Caused a Response from the US and Qatar, Issuing Trade Threats October 22, 2025 Clark Savage In an escalating tension over global energy trade, the European Union’s push […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of global energy geopolitics, one truth remains steadfast: Russian oil continues to flow unabated, defying the best efforts of Western sanctions to choke off Moscow’s revenues. Despite intensified pressure from the […]
In a move aimed at bolstering national energy security, the United States needs to push forward with plans to replenish its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), which has been significantly depleted in recent years. President Donald […]
Germany, once hailed as Europe’s economic powerhouse, is grappling with a profound crisis driven by deindustrialization and aggressive net zero energy policies. High energy costs, regulatory burdens, and the abrupt shift away from reliable energy […]
ENB Pub Note: We recommend following and subscribing to David Blackmon’s Substack. Doomberg, David, and I will be talking on Monday about China and critical issues rolling through there. But in this article, David highlights […]
In the early afternoon of April 28, 2025, a cascading voltage surge plunged much of the Iberian Peninsula into darkness, marking one of Europe’s most severe power outages in recent history. The blackout affected mainland […]
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