In a bold move echoing his first-term trade policies, President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs and sanctions on India, targeting its massive imports of Russian crude oil. These measures, including a 25% tariff on certain Indian imports tied to Russian energy purchases, aim to curb India\’s role in circumventing Western sanctions on Russia amid the […]
Continue ReadingThe ongoing conflict in Ukraine has reshaped global energy dynamics, with Western sanctions on Russia diverting oil and gas flows, creating discounts, and forcing new trade patterns. But what if the war ended abruptly—say, tomorrow—and sanctions were lifted? Would oil prices crash as Russian crude floods the market? Or could prices actually rise due to […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This is an outstanding article from David Blackmon\’s substack, and we recommend you support and subscribe to his channel. We had covered this last week on the Energy News Beat Daily stand-up, and stated that it would cause problems for the India/US relationship. But as David points out, there are reasons that […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Energy Transition Stalls as Oil Super-Cycle Risks Return August 19, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This is an outstanding article from Irina Slav at Oilprice.com. She brings up some fantastic points, and for investors looking for returns, there is the precursor of an oil super-cycle looming. Stu […] What Should Investors Look […]
Continue ReadingIn the midst of ongoing peace negotiations aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, China has emerged as a key beneficiary in the global energy landscape. As U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for direct talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the uncertainty surrounding potential sanctions relief has reshaped oil trade flows. […]
Continue ReadingIn an escalation amid ongoing hostilities, Ukraine\’s military has claimed responsibility for a targeted strike on Russia\’s critical Druzhba oil pipeline system. The attack, which occurred on August 18, 2025, at the Nikolskoye pumping station, has disrupted crude oil supplies to key European nations, highlighting the vulnerability of energy infrastructure in the conflict. This incident […]
Continue ReadingIn a significant development for the global energy sector, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that could pave the way for Exxon Mobil to reclaim its stake in the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project, marking a potential thaw in U.S.-Russia energy relations amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. This move comes three years after Exxon […]
Continue ReadingAs the highly anticipated Alaska Summit between Russian and U.S. leaders kicks off on August 15, 2025, the world watches with bated breath. This historic meeting, set against the backdrop of the Arctic\’s vast energy reserves, holds the promise of thawing long-frozen relations strained by geopolitical tensions. Beyond fostering peace, the summit could unlock significant […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article is from Andrew Korybko\’s Newsletter on Substack and is very interesting. This coincides with our points made that it is a mistake for the Trump adminstration to levy tariffs on India to end the Ukraine war. Friday will be a big day, and I hope that President Trump and President […]
Continue ReadingIn a significant blow to India\’s energy landscape, Nayara Energy—operator of the country\’s second-largest refinery—has experienced a dramatic plunge in crude oil imports this August, hitting historic lows. This downturn is largely attributed to the European Union\’s latest sanctions package targeting Russian oil and its derivatives, compounded by U.S. President Donald Trump\’s imposition of tariffs […]
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