ENB Pub Note: This article is from The Merchants News Substack by Giacomo Prandelli, and I had an outstanding conversation with him while he was in Switzerland. I love talking to people from around the world about energy. We recommend subscribing to his Substack, and I have scheduled an interview with him on the Energy […]
Continue ReadingIn the intricate dance of global energy markets, China has emerged as a pivotal player, effectively establishing both a floor and a ceiling for crude oil prices through its strategic imports and stockpiling activities. As the world\’s largest oil importer, China\’s decisions ripple across international markets, absorbing surpluses when prices dip and scaling back when […]
Continue ReadingIn a landmark diplomatic and economic event, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) at the White House on November 18, 2025, marking a significant escalation in bilateral ties. During the high-profile meeting, MBS announced that Saudi Arabia would ramp up its investment commitments in the United States from an […]
Continue ReadingOPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais has publicly pushed back against what he calls widespread media misrepresentation of the organization\’s latest oil market forecast, particularly regarding the outlook for 2026. In a recent interview, Al Ghais accused certain outlets of twisting OPEC\’s Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) to create a false narrative of a significant […]
Continue ReadingAs global energy markets grapple with persistent warnings of an impending oil glut in 2025 and 2026, strong demand signals from Asia\’s two giants—China and India—are providing critical support to crude prices and challenging oversupply narratives. Despite forecasts from agencies like the International Energy Agency (IEA) projecting surpluses of up to 2-4 million barrels per […]
Continue ReadingIn a stark reminder of how geopolitical conflicts can ripple through the global energy landscape, Sudan\’s oil sector has been thrust into chaos following a series of attacks on key energy infrastructure. Recent drone strikes and assaults, amid the country\’s ongoing civil war, have forced shutdowns and declarations of force majeure, disrupting crude exports and […]
Continue ReadingThe world needs trillions of dollars just to meet normal decline curves, and we are tracking the oil and gas businesses\’ returns to investors as consistent compared to renewable energy sources. Consumers and investors want low-cost and reliable energy, and with leaders like Gavin Newsom representing the United States at COP30, we can rest assured […]
Continue ReadingIn a move that has reignited concerns over maritime security in one of the world\’s most critical energy chokepoints, Iran\’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed on Saturday that it had seized the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Talara in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident, which occurred on Friday, November 14, 2025, marks the first […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold escalation of its campaign against Russian energy assets, Ukraine\’s military claimed responsibility for a drone strike on Rosneft\’s Ryazan oil refinery, one of Russia\’s largest facilities, on November 15, 2025. This attack is part of Kyiv\’s strategy to disrupt Moscow\’s oil revenues, which fund the ongoing war. The Ryazan refinery, located southeast […]
Continue ReadingIn a landscape where energy markets are grappling with uncertainties around oversupply and the push toward renewables, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth stands firm in his optimism for the oil and gas sector. Speaking recently, Wirth dismissed fears of a looming glut in oil supply, emphasizing a balanced outlook that aligns more closely with OPEC\’s projections […]
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