What a day on the Energy News Beat News Desk! In this Energy News Beat Stand-Up, we had a wild day on the News Desk! We cover some huge stories, and any one of them would be a great single podcast, but we have 8 stories and stocks that Stu reviews on VectorVest software. The […]
Continue ReadingIn a stunning development that could reshape global energy markets and geopolitics, an internal Russian memo has surfaced proposing a return to the US dollar for settlements as part of a broader economic partnership with the Trump administration. This move, if realized, might signal the beginning of the end for the ongoing war in Ukraine, […]
Continue ReadingBy Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat In a landscape where energy markets are increasingly shaped by geopolitical maneuvering, Vitol CEO Russell Hardy has sounded a note of caution—and opportunity—for the global oil trade. Speaking at the International Energy Week conference in London, Hardy highlighted how U.S. pressure on sanctioned oil flows from Russia and Iran […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This is an interesting article from Andrew Korybko\’s Substack newsletter. We recommend subscribing as he has an interesting look into geopolitical aspects. Stu Turley believes that when the Russia-Ukraine war is over, new trading blocs will form, and Russia will be at the forefront of them. India is very important to the […]
Continue ReadingIn the volatile world of global energy markets, narratives can shift as quickly as oil prices. For months, headlines have painted a picture of an oil glut—abundant supplies keeping Brent crude hovering around $67 per barrel and WTI at $64. Yet, beneath this apparent surplus lies a fractured market, distorted by uncounted volumes of sanctioned […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article is from Andrew Korybko\’s Substack and has some interesting points. The US might be disappointed, but India’s oil imports have always been driven by market conditions, and neither American nor Venezuelan oil is likely to replace Russian oil at scale anytime soon. The most scandalous part of the Indo-US trade deal was […]
Continue ReadingIn a significant development for global energy dynamics, U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a trade agreement on February 2, 2026, aimed at resetting bilateral relations strained by tariffs and oil sourcing disputes. This deal, which reduces U.S. tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%, is tied to India\’s […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold and unprecedented move, President Donald Trump has reshaped the global oil landscape by orchestrating the U.S. takeover of Venezuela\’s oil sector following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro. This January 2026 intervention not only marked the end of Maduro\’s regime but also positioned the United States as the direct manager of […]
Continue ReadingIn 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 about transatlantic alliances, defense spending, and the strategic value of the world\’s largest island. As the host of the Energy […]
Continue ReadingAs we kick off 2026, the commodities market is heating up with oil, gold, and silver all posting gains amid a cocktail of geopolitical risks, supply constraints, and economic uncertainties. I do not think this will end up being a new Christmas Carol, \”Silver, Oil and Gold\”, but rather the return to comedies is a […]
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