Big Oil Is Getting Leaner and Leaner, and AI Is Having an Impact

In a rapidly evolving energy landscape, major oil companies are shedding weight to stay competitive amid fluctuating crude prices, mergers and acquisitions, and technological disruptions. As highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal piece, giants like ExxonMobil are leading the charge with significant workforce reductions—Exxon alone is cutting 2,000 jobs globally, about 3% of its […]

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The Data Center Gold Rush – Where investments, AI, and Energy collide

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, host Stu Turley talks with Mikey Lucas, COO & Partner at MSB Global Services and Matrix Data Center, about the future of AI, data centers, and America’s energy dominance. Mikey shares his journey from self-taught entrepreneur to leading a three-gigawatt data center project powering the AI boom. The discussion covers: Why […]

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\’Turkey ships more Russian oil to Europe than India\’: Energy expert rips Trump\’s tariff logic

In a scathing critique of the Trump administration\’s recent imposition of tariffs on Indian goods, energy expert Dr. Anas Al Hajji has highlighted what he sees as glaring inconsistencies in U.S. policy toward countries importing Russian energy. The tariffs, set at 50% overall with 25% specifically tied to India\’s purchases of Russian crude oil, are […]

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Is Big Oil Back in Vogue?

Daily Standup Top Stories Why Advertisers Are Returning to Big Oil Despite Net-Zero Pledges September 27, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This is an excellent article from Irina Slav on Oilprice.com. While the title says advertisers are returning to big oil, I would add investors to the list. I have written several articles […] Chinese Lithium […]

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How the Newest Snapback Sanctions on Iran from the EU Will Impact the Global Oil Markets

The global oil markets are entering a period of heightened uncertainty following the European Union\’s decision to trigger \”snapback\” sanctions on Iran. On September 27, 2025, France, Britain, and Germany activated this mechanism under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), reimposing sweeping United Nations sanctions that had been lifted as part of the […]

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