In a landscape dominated by headlines about renewable energy and the push toward net zero emissions, a new report from Wood Mackenzie delivers a sobering reminder: global oil demand is far from fading. According to the consultancy\’s Energy Transition Outlook 2025-2026, released in late October 2025, oil demand won\’t peak until 2032—two years later than […]
Continue ReadingIn an era of geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions, and shifting energy dynamics, strategic oil reserves have emerged as critical buffers for global markets. China\’s aggressive crude stockpiling strategy has played a pivotal role in stabilizing oil prices and mitigating risks from sanctions and conflicts. But how exactly has this provided a safety net? And could […]
Continue ReadingIn a stunning blow to the UK\’s energy sector, 2025 is set to mark the first year since 1964 without any new exploratory oil wells being drilled in the British North Sea. This is yet another example of bad management and energy policies. According to a Westwood Global Energy survey, no offshore exploration wells have […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold escalation amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to broaden the scope of long-range strikes targeting Russian oil refineries. This declaration, made following a strategic meeting with his military staff, underscores Ukraine\’s intent to intensify pressure on Russia\’s energy sector, which Zelensky claims is already \”paying a […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Secretary Chris Wright has a plan for Rare Earth and Critical Minerals – What is the timeline? October 25, 2025 Clark Savage In an outstanding interview with Larry Kudlow on Fox Business, Secretary Chris Wright covers some key points on the upcoming China meetings with President Trump and President Xi. • The […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Citi Says Russia-Ukraine De-escalation Could Impact Oil to $50, and Oil’s Surplus Is Here—But What’s the Real Story? October 19, 2025 Clark Savage In the volatile world of energy markets, headlines from major financial institutions like Citigroup often grab attention. Recently, Citi analysts suggested that a potential de-escalation in the Russia-Ukraine […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories EU’s Climate Rules Have Caused a Response from the US and Qatar, Issuing Trade Threats October 22, 2025 Clark Savage In an escalating tension over global energy trade, the European Union’s push for stringent climate and sustainability regulations has drawn sharp rebukes from major LNG suppliers, the United States, and Qatar. Both […]
Continue ReadingIn the escalating trade tensions dubbed the \”Trump Tariff Wars,\” China finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. For decades, Beijing has navigated the global stage with a dual narrative: projecting itself as a rising superpower domestically while leveraging its \”developing country\” status abroad to secure subsidies, lower tariffs, and delayed international obligations. This strategy allowed […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: We will be covering this on the Energy News Beat Podcast. President Trump needs to quit listening to the war mongers in Congress and on his staff. We have been very vocal about the only path to freedom, and he seems to be heading to World War III. Are you Paying High […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: And for those Californians, the shadow fleet rust buckets that are prone to leak are the ones delivering 70% of your oil, thanks to Gavin Newsom. Russia’s shadow fleet now accounts for around 17% of all global oil tankers, with hundreds of ageing ships transporting crude to countries like China, India, and […]
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