Year: 2025

What Is Really Going On in Venezuela? What Is the Real Endgame for the Trump Administration?

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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 presidential election, where opposition leader Edmundo González claimed victory based on tally sheets, but Maduro\’s regime declared him the winner […]

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How Modern Energy is Changing Lives

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In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley sits down with Cyrus Brooks of RBAC and Anne Atkinson Hyre, Executive Director of the Bettering Human Lives Foundation, to tackle the global energy poverty crisis. Over 2 billion people still rely on firewood, charcoal, or dung for cooking, facing severe health risks, environmental […]

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India Most Likely Will Not Curb Russian Oil Imports as They Focus on Indian Consumers

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In a recent development that underscores the complexities of global energy geopolitics, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would halt purchases of Russian oil. This announcement came amid escalating U.S. pressure, including tariffs on Indian goods, aimed at isolating Russia economically over its ongoing conflict in […]

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“There is No Oil Glut,” According to ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance

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Daily Standup Top Stories Where’s the Glut? Says ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance October 15, 2025 Clark Savage In the ever-volatile world of oil markets, ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance has recently challenged the prevailing narratives of an impending oil surplus. Speaking at a recent industry event, Lance questioned the notion of a glut, […] Occidental CEO Hollub Sees […]

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Occidental CEO Hollub Sees Tight Oil Price Range Through 2026 – But what about Natural Gas we ask?

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In a market still reeling from geopolitical tensions and shifting global demand patterns, Occidental Petroleum CEO Vicki Hollub delivered a sobering yet strategic outlook at the Energy Intelligence Forum in London this week. Hollub projected that crude oil prices will remain confined to a narrow band of $58 to $62 per barrel through 2026, describing […]

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Oil Contango Grips 2026 as Trade Friction Fans Glut Worries – Or Not as OPEC+ may not be able to produce new quotas

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As global oil markets navigate a complex landscape of supply increases, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainties, a notable shift has emerged in the futures curve for 2026. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude timespreads for several months in 2026 have slipped into contango, reflecting growing concerns over potential oversupply. This development comes amid OPEC+\’s efforts to […]

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