Daily Standup Top Stories Are President Trump\’s Tariffs A Good Thing? And how does LNG play into his plan? by Stu Turley Read on Substack Moscow calls for joint Russia-US projects in the Arctic February 18, 2025 Mariel Alumit The head of the Russian sovereign wealth fund has called for revival of economic cooperation between Moscow […]
Continue ReadingThe Trump administration is intensifying its crackdown on Iranian oil shipments to China. Unlike his first term, Trump’s second presidency is actively using economic and geopolitical pressure. The Trump administration is targeting tankers, brokers, financiers, and shipping hubs that facilitate Iranian oil exports to China. The second presidency of Donald Trump has already demonstrated that […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Pushback Begins Against Trump’s Oil Agenda February 9, 2025 Clark Savage West Texas Intermediate has been trading around $70 this week after posting two weeks of declines. The last time shale producers pursued a flat-out production strategy, crude prices tanked to the $40s. Cheap oil may […] Iran Says Trump’s Maximum Pressure […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Iran Says Trump’s Maximum Pressure Will Fail to Drive Its Oil Exports to Zero February 10, 2025 Mariel Alumit The new U.S. Administration’s maximum pressure campaign on Iran will fail – again – and will not achieve its goal to drive the Islamic Republic’s oil exports to zero, Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen […]
Continue ReadingThe new U.S. Administration’s maximum pressure campaign on Iran will fail – again – and will not achieve its goal to drive the Islamic Republic’s oil exports to zero, Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said this weekend. “The maximum pressure policy has failed, and (Trump\’s) dream of reducing Iran’s oil exports to zero will never […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. president signed a memo directing agencies to enforce existing sanctions on the country, but his statements suggest he’s open to talks. U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 4 a return to the maximum pressure campaign on Iran, which is meant to starve the regime of cash as a way to curb its […]
Continue ReadingThe two nations, both under immense pressure, are together pushing to create a fairer world The relationship between Russia and Iran is deeply rooted in history, dating back to the 16th century when the two nations first established contact. Despite periods of tension, pragmatism has always been at the core of their interactions. Historically, Russia […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories What do oil and gas exports mean to the Russian economy? How will the new Biden Sanctions play with President Trump’s negotiations? January 12, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: The following article is an excellent summary from Alexandra Prokopenko and Alexander Kolyandr about what the oil and gas exports mean to […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Rethinking the global electricity debate: Why reliable power matters for economic growth January 14, 2025 Clark Savage Developing and industrialising regions and economies require reliable and low-cost electricity from dependable sources. Global economic growth is increasing the demand for efficient cost-effective supply chain for the fuels, thousands of products, and for electricity […] […]
Continue ReadingRussia and Iran will sign a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty on Friday, focusing on defense and security cooperation. The treaty solidifies the growing ties between the two nations, who have increased their cooperation in the context of the Ukraine war and Western sanctions. The partnership also reflects the changing geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, […]
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