In a rapidly escalating transatlantic standoff, the European Union is preparing a robust counterpunch to U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive push to acquire Greenland. EU officials have signaled readiness to impose retaliatory tariffs worth approximately […]
In a significant move to bolster its offshore energy sector, Norway’s Energy Minister Terje Aasland announced on January 13, 2026, the award of 57 production licenses to 19 companies in the annual Awards in Predefined […]
In a bold geopolitical maneuver, President Donald Trump has once again floated the idea of acquiring Greenland from Denmark, this time potentially tying it to U.S. participation in NATO. This hypothetical scenario raises intriguing questions […]
In a bold escalation of its campaign against Russia’s shadow fleet, Ukraine has carried out its first drone strike on a Russian-linked oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, marking a significant expansion of the conflict […]
What a week in the oil and gas markets. We have Dark Fleet Tankers over the weekend rolling up on Venezuela to be filled up, and Michael Tanner and Stu Turley talk about it on […]
In a stark warning that underscores the growing tension between global energy giants and European regulators, ExxonMobil’s CEO Darren Woods has labeled the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) as “the worst piece of […]
Or is this about the Monroe Doctrine? 1. The Trump administration’s actions against Venezuela, including the capture of a “dark fleet” oil tanker. We discuss whether this is more about oil or a show of […]
In a world increasingly focused on energy transitions and geopolitical tensions, recent projections paint a picture of sustained growth in global oil demand. According to a report from the CNPC Economics and Technology Research Institute, […]
The European Union’s decision to indefinitely freeze approximately €210 billion ($246 billion) in Russian central bank assets, announced on December 12, 2025, marks a significant escalation in the bloc’s response to Russia’s ongoing war in […]
This was a fun podcast with Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley! We had way too much fun and had some great comments from the live audience. We also had some great […]
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