Banks Drop the Climate Pretense and Follow the Money: A Shift Back to Fossil Fuels

The global energy landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and major banks are making their moves clear. After years of touting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, U.S. banking giants like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citigroup are doubling down on fossil fuel investments, prioritizing profits over climate pledges. According to the 2024 Banking […]

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After U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites: Will Iran Retaliate, and What Could Happen to Oil Prices?

On June 21, 2025, the U.S. military, under President Donald Trump’s directive, struck three key Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz—escalating an already volatile conflict between Israel and Iran. These strikes, aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear ambitions, have raised global concerns about Tehran’s next move and the potential fallout for energy markets. The big questions […]

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Has Net Zero Caught Up to the UK\’s Don Quixote Green Energy Dream? Reconsidering North Sea Oil Amid Energy Crisis

The United Kingdom stands at a crossroads. For years, the nation has championed its Net Zero by 2050 target, a legally binding commitment to slash greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a clean energy future. But soaring energy bills, growing reliance on imported fossil fuels, and a series of legal battles waged by environmental groups […]

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Will Oil Be $100? – ENB Weekly Recap

This was a wild week in the energy space. The geopolitical tensions around the world are driving oil prices to $77, and if Iran\’s oil export capacity is diminished, we may see some short-term spikes to $100. For our oil and gas investors who follow Energy News Beat, this is what Stu has been predicting. […]

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Russia Eyes Joint Effort with OPEC+ and United States to Stabilize Shaky Oil Prices

The global oil market is once again navigating turbulent waters, with prices fluctuating due to geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and shifting production strategies. In a recent statement, Russia has signaled its willingness to collaborate with OPEC+ and the United States to stabilize oil prices, drawing on a precedent from 2020 when coordinated efforts helped avert […]

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