Venezuela, home to the world’s largest proven oil reserves, has long been a pivotal player in global energy dynamics. However, years of political turmoil, economic mismanagement, and stringent U.S. sanctions have crippled its oil industry, […]
In a bold display of defiance against US sanctions, two shadowy supertankers—operating under the pseudonyms “Crag” and “Galaxy 3″—have docked at Venezuela’s Jose port to load nearly 4 million barrels of Merey 16 crude oil […]
The Monroe Doctrine, first articulated in 1823, has long served as a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy, asserting American influence over the Western Hemisphere and warning against external interference. Today, Venezuela stands at the heart […]
David Blackmon stops by to talk about his Forbes Article and the Geopolitical Issues we face. Today on the Energy News Beat, Stand up Stu Turley and David Blackmon talk about the critical issues around […]
In the volatile landscape of global energy geopolitics, Chevron Corporation stands as a pivotal player in Venezuela’s ongoing crisis. As the only U.S. oil major still operating in the sanctioned nation, Chevron is navigating a […]
Michael Tanner and Stu Turley cover several significant developments in the energy industry. First, they discuss New York’s new “Cap and Invest” program, which will ration and tax fossil fuels. We do not see this […]
In a dramatic shift for global energy geopolitics, Venezuela finds itself increasingly isolated as its two primary allies, Russia and China, dial back their support for President Nicolás Maduro’s regime. This development, highlighted in a […]
Introduction: A Nation in Turmoil Amid Escalating US Involvement As of October 2025, Venezuela remains gripped by political instability, economic collapse, and international tensions. President Nicolás Maduro clings to power following a disputed July 2024 […]
In a move that underscores the ongoing efforts to balance global oil markets, OPEC+ crude oil production surged by 630,000 barrels per day (bpd) in September 2025, reaching a total of 43.05 million bpd. This […]
Weekly Daily Standup Top Stories Update on the Chevron Refinery in California – A national security disaster just got worse as a possible drone strike October 4, 2025 Clark Savage The Chevron El Segundo Refinery, located […]
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