The 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 ReadingShip-to-ship transfers of Russian-linked oil have spiked dramatically this month in the wake of America’s largest sanctions package aimed at Russia’s shadow fleet. Data from maritime risk analytics firm Windward shows there has been a 366% increase in Russian-related ship-to-ship transfers of crude and products in the Sea of Crete and a 370% increase in […]
Continue ReadingNew 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 Joe Biden administration presented a belated \’holiday gift\’ to Russian oil exporters. Washington announced a new sanctions package – the “most […]
Continue ReadingWeekly 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. Increased Permian rig activity is unlikely to significantly boost oil production due to inventory depletion and efficiency […] China and India […]
Continue ReadingIndia 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. India will continue to buy Russian oil only if it meets certain conditions, including a price cap of $60 per […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: We recommend following Andrew Korybko\’s newsletter on Substack. He has an in-depth view of lots of geopolitical issues. Trump’s preference for sanctions and his latest threat to double down on secondary ones could derail India’s careful multi-alignment between the US and Russia by forcing it to choose between them. The media has […]
Continue ReadingDaily 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. Increased Permian rig activity is unlikely to significantly boost oil production due to inventory depletion and efficiency […] Days before Trump takes […]
Continue ReadingBrent up 1.3%, WTI adds 1.7% in the week Concerns about more supply disruptions as Trump returns to power Potential halt to Houthi attacks on shipping in focus after Gaza ceasefire deal US oil rig count falls by two HOUSTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) – Oil prices settled lower on Friday but notched their fourth straight […]
Continue ReadingBy Julian Lee, Serene Cheong and Alex Longley (Bloomberg) — The most aggressive Western sanctions imposed on Russia’s oil sector since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine threaten to disrupt global supply as buyers — led by China and India — scour the Middle East for alternative suppliers. Some estimates suggest the measures could halve Russian oil exports […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. recently announced sanctions on Russian oil producers, along with vessels that have been shipping barrels of Russian crude. India will be hit the hardest by the sanctions, more so than China which has also been snapping up Moscow’s cheap oil, said analysts. The South Asian nation imports a significant 88% of its oil […]
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