Drill, Baby, Drill. It’s Kind of Like Real Estate — Location, Location, Location.

U.S. Drilling Programs Are Resilient, but It Depends on the Location November 6, 2025 Clark Savage In the ever-volatile world of energy markets, U.S. oil and gas producers are demonstrating remarkable staying power amid oil prices hovering around $60 per barrel—a level that’s uncomfortably close to breakeven for many operations. Yet, […] U.S. Natural Gas Futures Up […]

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Oil Is Not Done Yet: Wood Mackenzie Report Says Oil Demand Increasing to at Least 2032

In a landscape dominated by headlines about renewable energy and the push toward net zero emissions, a new report from Wood Mackenzie delivers a sobering reminder: global oil demand is far from fading. According to the consultancy\’s Energy Transition Outlook 2025-2026, released in late October 2025, oil demand won\’t peak until 2032—two years later than […]

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How Has China\’s Crude Stockpile Given the Oil Market a Safety Net? Will Filling the SPR Help in That Net?

In an era of geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions, and shifting energy dynamics, strategic oil reserves have emerged as critical buffers for global markets. China\’s aggressive crude stockpiling strategy has played a pivotal role in stabilizing oil prices and mitigating risks from sanctions and conflicts. But how exactly has this provided a safety net? And could […]

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Doomberg – The Gloves are off With China

Doomberg  stops by the Energy News Beat and Energy Impacts Podcast with Stu Turley and  David Blackmon. Doomberg lays out the massive topic of trade wars with China and the global impact on the financial markets. What are investors and consumers thinking? In this engaging discussion, they explore China’s dominance in rare earth minerals, the U.S. […]

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Are Washington\’s Oil Sanctions Trump\’s Tool for Trade Negotiations? – Or will they devalue the US Dollar?

In a bold move signaling the return of \”America First\” energy diplomacy, President Donald Trump\’s administration unleashed a fresh barrage of sanctions this week targeting two of Russia\’s largest oil producers: Rosneft and Lukoil. These giants handle roughly half of Moscow\’s seaborne crude exports, amounting to about 3 million barrels per day out of Russia\’s […]

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