Daily Standup Top Stories OPEC+ Has Come Close to Its Limit, Leaving Prices Open to Spike October 8, 2025 Clark Savage In the volatile world of global energy markets, OPEC+—the alliance of oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia—is pushing against its production boundaries. With spare capacity dwindling, the group finds itself in a precarious […] […]
Continue ReadingPodcast with Mike Umbro, and David Blackmon This was a fun podcast featuring Mike Umbro of Californians for Energy and Science, along with David Blackmon of the Energy Impacts podcast. We covered some critical points about the total failure of Gavin Newsom’s war on oil and gas, and you have to ask the real question. Did Gavin Newsom […]
Continue ReadingIn a strategic move to bolster its energy security amid global market volatility, China is accelerating the construction of 11 new oil storage facilities over the next two years. State-owned oil giants such as Sinopec and CNOOC are leading the effort, aiming to add a combined capacity of approximately 169 million barrels by the end […]
Continue ReadingIn a significant development for the global energy sector, ExxonMobil is reportedly in advanced talks to re-enter Iraq\’s oil industry after a nearly two-year absence. The U.S. energy giant is eyeing the massive Majnoon oil field in southern Iraq as its primary target for exploration and development. This move could signal renewed confidence in Iraq\’s […]
Continue ReadingIn the volatile world of global energy markets, OPEC+—the alliance of oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia—is pushing against its production boundaries. With spare capacity dwindling, the group finds itself in a precarious position where any major disruption could send crude prices soaring. As of October 2025, recent decisions to modestly increase output […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article from Irina Slav on Oilprice.com is excellent, and we will cover this on our daily standup podcast. OPEC+ has agreed to modest monthly production boosts, keeping oil prices range-bound around $65 per barrel, which benefits consumer countries like the US but creates challenges for producer nations. Saudi Arabia\’s strategy of […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has long positioned himself as a climate warrior, pushing aggressive policies to phase out fossil fuels in the Golden State. From banning new fracking permits to imposing setbacks on drilling near communities, his administration has waged what critics call a \”war\” on the oil and gas industry. But with gasoline prices […]
Continue ReadingThis is a National Security issue for the United States Gavin Newsom should be proud. Has absolutely devastated the oil and gas industry in California, and single-handedly wiped out the future development of oil and gas. Even with studies showing that the formations in California need to be drilled to reduce methane due to their […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Dallas Fed Survey Reveals Unrest in America’s Shale Patch September 27, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This article is from David Blackmon’s Substack, and we recommend subscribing. This brings up a huge discrepancy between “Drill Baby Drill” and what is actually happening in the oil and gas industry […] U.S. Shale […]
Continue ReadingThe Chevron El Segundo Refinery, located just outside Los Angeles, experienced a significant fire on October 2, 2025, drawing widespread attention due to its role in supplying critical fuels to Southern California. As one of the state\’s key energy facilities, any disruption here can ripple through regional fuel markets. This update covers the latest on […]
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