AI
Trump’s Energy Vision
Daily Standup Top Stories How a Chinese AI Startup Just Shook the Tech Market Amid Security Concerns January 28, 2025 Clark Savage January 27, 2025 – The tech landscape was rocked today as shares of several major […]
Russia
Energy Crisis
Germany ramps up Russian LNG imports via EU ports – report
Germany has boosted purchases of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) via other EU countries, despite having previously halted direct shipments of the fuel, according to a new report. The analysis, jointly released by Belgian, […]
Exports
Russian LNG exports hit new record – Kpler
The EU purchased more than half of the volumes despite vows to eliminate dependence on the sanctioned country’s energy, data shows Russia exported a record 33.6 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) last year, […]
Geopolitical
Russia says no contact yet with Trump’s team
A phone call between the Russian and US leaders hasn’t been planned yet, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov Moscow is open to dialogue with the new US administration but no contact has been […]
International News
Russia releases file on Polish-born Auschwitz Nazi collaborator
The publication of archive files coincides with the anniversary of the liberation of the death camp by Soviet troops Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has released declassified documents describing the involvement of a Polish […]
Crude Oil News
Hungary lifts blockade on EU Russia sanctions renewal
BRUSSELS – Hungary removed its veto on the EU’s six-month extension of Russia sanctions on Monday, but it may not be its last standoff. The deal was struck after the EU agreed to issue […]
International News
Russia mulls law against school bullying – Vedomosti
As many as 38% of Russians have encountered the issue, according to a recent poll Russian lawmakers will consider a draft bill aimed at tackling bullying in schools, Vedomosti has reported. A recent poll […]
Crude Oil News
Where there’s oil there’s a way: Can US sanctions halt Russian crude exports to India?
New Delhi’s role as a counterweight to China solidifies its status as Washington’s’ key partner in South Asia, outweighing short-term concerns over Russian oil revenues The year 2025 had barely started when the outgoing […]
AI
Week Recap: U.S. Shale Steady, Trump’s $500B AI Plan, Tight Gas Markets
Weekly Daily Standup Top Stories U.S. Shale’s Capital Discipline Outweighs Trump’s Pro-Growth Rhetoric January 19, 2025 Clark Savage US shale producers are focused on capital discipline and shareholder returns, limiting the impact of Trump’s pro-oil policies. […]
Crude Oil News
Sanctioned Russian Oil Tankers Get Temporary Reprieve in India
India has been granted permission to unload sanctioned Russian oil at its ports until February 27. The US sanctions have disrupted India’s access to cheap Russian oil, and Indian refiners are scrambling for alternative supplies. […]