Lower Oil Prices Threaten Permian Basin Growth

US oil producers are struggling to defend margins at $60 WTI due to additional corporate costs that raise the all-in breakeven price. Trade policies and market volatility are threatening US oil production growth, particularly in the Permian Basin, as companies may need to cut back activity to maintain investor payouts. Increased hurdle rates and debt […]

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Trump to Cut NOAA

Daily Standup Top Stories U.N. Maritime Agency Slaps First-Ever Emissions Tax On Shipping In Latest Money Grab April 14, 2025 Mariel Alumit The International Maritime Organization approved the first global shipping carbon tax, drawing backlash from shippers, oil states, and Trump officials. ​The UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) held a meeting in London on Friday at […]

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Reform Boosts America

Daily Standup Top Stories DAVID BLACKMON: Reconciliation Permitting Reform Will Make America Go Big Again OPINION April 12, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: David Blackmon is a great energy expert in the podcasting arena, and it has been great fun getting to know him over the last several years. I highly recommend following him on […] […]

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Uncertainty Is Overshadowing Fundamentals in Oil Markets – Funamentals will play a bigger role in the near future

ENB Pub Note: This is an excellent time to talk about the fundamentals of the global oil and gas market. For years, the fundamentals were impacted by imperfect reporting from different sources, sanctions and weaponization of the US Dollar, and the response from Russia, Venezuela, Iran, and other countries. The Dark Fleet is well over […]

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The Battle for Diablo Canyon: Nuclear Energy, Tribal Land Rights, and California’s Energy Future

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, host Stuart Turley engages with Doug Sandridge to explore the complex issues surrounding the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant in California. They discuss the impact of the plant\’s closure on the Northern Chumash Tribe, as well as the tribe\’s efforts to purchase the land surrounding the […]

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Oil and Gas Industry Bets on Low-Cost Quick-Pay Exploration

Oil and gas firms are focusing on infrastructure-led exploration (ILX) near existing fields to reduce costs and shorten development timelines. Spending on exploration remains subdued, holding steady at $50–60 billion annually since 2016. Companies prioritize smaller, quicker-return projects over high-risk frontier plays. Oil and gas companies are looking to get the most bang for their […]

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