In the ever-evolving landscape of global energy, one trend stands out: the sharp decline in exploration capital expenditures (capex) by oil majors since the peak years around 2013. This pullback raises critical questions about future […]
As global energy dynamics shift amid geopolitical tensions and fluctuating supply chains, China remains a pivotal player in the crude oil market. In 2025, the world’s largest oil importer will continue its aggressive stockpiling strategy, […]
In a move signaling a strategic pivot toward reclaiming market share amid softening global demand, OPEC+ has reached a preliminary agreement to boost oil production starting in October 2025. Key members of the alliance, including […]
Weekly Daily Standup Top Stories High Energy Costs Push UK Industry to the Brink September 1, 2025 Clark Savage This week saw yet another hike in Britain’s electricity price cap—the latest in a string of hikes […]
Internal disputes and rivalries, particularly involving Azerbaijan, India, and Russia, are undermining the perceived unity and potential expansion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. India reportedly blocked Azerbaijan’s full membership application to the SCO, possibly due […]
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration analysis based on International Energy Agency, Global Trade Tracker, and Vortexa Note: LNG=liquefied natural gas. figure data Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, both Russia’s natural gas and coal […]
Daily Standup Top Stories China may be About to Unveil a New Global Currency: Dollar Dominance Challenged, Global Trade Reshaped September 3, 2025 Clark Savage In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, whispers from Beijing suggest […]
ENB Pub Note: I published Russia Wins in China with New Pipeline on September 2nd, and this article from Andrew Korybko’s Newsletter on Substack has some additional key points. We warned President Trump not to listen […]
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has kicked off a pivotal summit in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025, bringing together leaders from across Eurasia to discuss security, trade, and a vision for […]
In a significant development underscoring the deepening energy ties between Russia and China, Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping met in Beijing on September 2, 2025, where a breakthrough agreement on the Power of Siberia […]
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