In a bold yet unilateral move, the European Union has rolled out its 18th sanctions package against Russia and Belarus, slashing the price cap on Russian crude oil from $60 to $47.60 per barrel. This adjustment, representing a 15% reduction below the average market price, aims to further squeeze Moscow\’s energy revenues amid the ongoing […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Can President Trump Take Control of the California Refineries to Stop a National Security Crisis? What would the policial fall out be? Stu Turley Trump’s Push for New Oil and Gas Leases on Federal Lands: Implications for Investors, the U.S. Economy, and Alaska July 12, 2025 Clark Savage President Donald Trump has […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Big Beautiful Bill May Still Yet End the Green New Deal June 29, 2025 Clark Savage Senate Republicans have taken a significant step toward passing President Donald Trump’s sweeping legislative package, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” with a narrow 51-49 procedural vote on June 28, 2025. This $4.5 trillion […] […]
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Continue ReadingThe global oil market is once again navigating turbulent waters, with prices fluctuating due to geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and shifting production strategies. In a recent statement, Russia has signaled its willingness to collaborate with OPEC+ and the United States to stabilize oil prices, drawing on a precedent from 2020 when coordinated efforts helped avert […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 ReadingThe European Union is rolling out its 18th sanctions package against Russia, and this time, it’s aiming straight for the heart of Moscow’s energy sector. With a proposed ban on the Nord Stream pipelines and a tighter $45-per-barrel cap on Russian oil (down from $60), the EU is doubling down on its strategy to choke […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories UK North Sea Oil and Gas: Jobs at Risk, Costs Skyrocketing, and the Anti-Fossil Fuel Push June 3, 2025 Stu Turley The UK’s North Sea has long been a powerhouse for oil and gas production, fueling the nation’s economy, supporting high-skilled jobs, and bolstering energy security. But with anti-fossil fuel regulations tightening […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Where Are Oil Prices Headed in 2025 and Beyond? Goldman Sachs’ Bearish Outlook Meets Rising Demand Well economics matters May 27, 2025 Clark Savage Source: The Crude Truth Substack Oil well economics matters at all times, but it has now become the difference between profitability and incurring a loss. Goldman Sachs […]
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