Chevron\’s Record Oil and Gas Output Boosts Earnings Amid Price Challenges

In a testament to operational excellence, Chevron Corporation (CVX) has achieved record-breaking oil and gas production in the second quarter of 2025, positively influencing its earnings despite headwinds from lower commodity prices. This milestone underscores the resilience of traditional energy giants in a volatile market while highlighting key considerations for investors evaluating shareholder returns across […]

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Chevron, Consumers, and Venezuela All Benefit from Trump\’s Reinstatement to Operate in Venezuela

In a bold move that underscores a pragmatic approach to energy policy, President Donald Trump has reinstated Chevron\’s license to operate in Venezuela, allowing the U.S. energy giant to resume production and export activities in the South American nation. This decision, which reverses previous sanctions and builds on earlier exemptions, is poised to deliver significant […]

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For the 18th time, Sanctions Don’t Work!

Daily Standup Top Stories Natural Gas Has Achieved Dominance and Is No Longer a Bridge Fuel July 20, 2025 Clark Savage In the evolving global energy landscape, natural gas has undergone a profound transformation. Once positioned as a mere “bridge fuel” to facilitate the shift from coal to renewables, it is now recognized as a cornerstone […] […]

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Chevron Triumphs Over ExxonMobil, Ending 20-Month Battle to Acquire Hess

In a landmark victory for Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), the oil giant has officially completed its $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) today, following Hess\’s successful arbitration win against ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM). This resolution ends a protracted 20-month legal skirmish that had cast uncertainty over one of the most significant deals in […]

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Shell and BP Back to Business in Libya: UK Oil Giants Follow U.S. Majors Abroad, Doubling Down on Oil and Gas

In a bold move signaling a strategic pivot, UK oil supermajors BP and Shell have inked new deals with Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) to explore and develop oil and gas fields, marking a significant return to the North African nation after years of instability. This development, reported by OilPrice.com, underscores a broader trend: major […]

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Oil Prices Up… Off Bad Tariff News!

Daily Standup Top Stories Ghost Factories Are a Warning Sign for Green Manufacturing’s Future July 7, 2025 Clark Savage The promise of a green manufacturing boom, fueled by generous subsidies and ambitious climate policies, is unraveling across the United States and beyond. So-called “ghost factories”—abandoned or stalled clean-energy projects—are becoming a stark symbol of […] Iraq Lifts […]

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