The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, is the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, handling roughly 20 million barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil, condensate, and refined products—about 20% of global oil supply and 25% of liquefied natural gas (LNG). With tensions in the Middle East simmering, particularly between Israel […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Trump reveals Iran would ‘like to talk’ about a nuclear deal since they’re ‘not winning’ war against Israel June 16, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This update from The New York Post highlights several key issues. First, there is a willingness from Iran to talk, and President Trump wants them to […]
Continue ReadingThe Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, has experienced a minor dip in cargo traffic, according to recent reports from naval forces patrolling the region. Despite heightened geopolitical tensions and electronic interference affecting maritime navigation, oil flows through this vital artery remain largely stable, offering a cautiously optimistic outlook for energy investors. […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Israel Targets Iran’s South Pars Gas Field in Escalating Airstrikes, Iran Retaliates June 14, 2025 Clark Savage In a significant escalation of hostilities, Israel has reportedly launched airstrikes on Iran’s South Pars gas field, the world’s largest natural gas reserve, located in the Persian Gulf and shared with Qatar. According to IRGC-affiliated […] […]
Continue ReadingThe Middle East is once again a powder keg, with tensions between Israel and Iran threatening to ignite a crisis in global oil markets. Following Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iranian targets, fears are mounting that Tehran’s oil infrastructure—producing roughly 3.3 million barrels per day (bpd)—could be crippled. Iran accounts for about 3% of global crude […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories What Would Happen to the Oil Market if Israel Targeted Iran’s Nuclear Sites or Oil Export Infrastructure? June 10, 2025 Clark Savage The escalating tensions between Israel and Iran have long been a geopolitical flashpoint, with implications that ripple across global energy markets. Recent speculation about Israel potentially targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities […]
Continue ReadingAs summer 2025 approaches, the United States faces a tightening oil supply, raising concerns about potential spikes in gasoline prices during the peak driving season. With U.S. crude inventories dropping, refinery constraints mounting, and global oil dynamics shifting, drivers may feel the pinch at the pump. Let’s dive into the factors driving this supply squeeze […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Solar Bankruptcies Show US Clean Energy Industry Is on the Edge of a Financial Cliff June 9, 2025 Clark Savage The U.S. clean energy sector, once hailed as the future of sustainable growth, is teetering on the brink of a financial precipice. A wave of high-profile bankruptcies among solar companies in 2024 […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Why Hasn’t Trump Hit Russia with More Sanctions? – Because it would hand the Mid-term elections to the Democrats June 1, 2025 Clark Savage I have been discussing this for months on the Energy News Beat Podcast, and the secondary sanctions on China and India’s refineries would undoubtedly cause havoc in […]
Continue ReadingU.S. Gulf Coast refiners are facing a tightening supply of heavy crude oil as Chevron’s operational role in Venezuela diminishes, a development driven by U.S. sanctions and geopolitical shifts. With Venezuelan crude exports to the U.S. declining, refiners are scrambling to secure alternative sources to meet their blending needs. This article explores the U.S.’s heavy […]
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