ENB Pub Note: If you have heard the Energy News Beat Podcast, you have heard me say that ESG Investing has impacted American oil and gas companies and their commitment to their investors and stakeholders. I would say that goes for the public and private companies. For the public companies, it is easy to look […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article is from The Crude Truth Substack. I agree with the point that a single basin output does not define the country\’s energy production capabilities. So, has the United States hit peak oil and gas production, or is it just one basin? I agree with Rey Trevino that we are not […]
Continue ReadingBeing in the oil and gas business as a family-owned exploration and production company is one of the most significant rewards I have had in my professional career. And the number one question I get is Where are the oil prices going? That is a huge question, and in the past, it was a lot […]
Continue ReadingWhile examining the headlines of other publications, it is interesting to consider the potential impact of the 1-2 million barrels per day returning to the market after the sanction removal. I have a different perspective on the topic. Subscribers to the Energy News Beat Substack or podcast have likely heard me say that OPEC+ has […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Trump Tariffs Threaten UK Economic Stability April 6, 2025 Clark Savage Donald Trump’s imposition of new tariffs has triggered fears of a global trade war, with the UK facing a 10% tariff on all goods and potential economic stagnation. Economists and analysts are divided on the […] Trump Threatens 50% More China […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This is an excellent time to talk about the fundamentals of the global oil and gas market. For years, the fundamentals were impacted by imperfect reporting from different sources, sanctions and weaponization of the US Dollar, and the response from Russia, Venezuela, Iran, and other countries. The Dark Fleet is well over […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Data Center Boom Sparks Utility Spending—But How Real Is the Demand? April 9, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: AI and data centers will have a profound impact on energy demand. Look for them to be built in Republican states with energy-friendly policies and near natural gas pipelines. And as of […] How […]
Continue ReadingOil prices have crashed to their lowest point since 2021 due to the escalating US-China trade war. Analysts fear the trade war will lead to a global recession, significantly reducing oil demand. The oil price slump puts pressure on OPEC+, potentially leading to a reversal of their recent production increase. Crude oil prices slumped to […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Trump to sign executive orders aimed at reviving coal April 8, 2025 Clark Savage President Donald Trump is preparing to sign executive orders Tuesday to bolster the coal industry, including using his emergency authority to force some coal-fired power plants set for closure to stay open and keep producing […] U.S. Nuclear is […]
Continue ReadingTrump’s sweeping tariffs and China’s retaliation triggered a sharp drop in oil prices. The oilfield services sector is particularly vulnerable, facing reduced demand and profit margins due to falling oil prices, higher import costs, and tighter client budgets. With WTI hovering near breakeven levels and OPEC+ unexpectedly ramping up output, analysts foresee consolidation among oilfield […]
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