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China Buying 84% More Canadian Oil Year over Year, and Carney Says the Partnership Sets Up for the New World Order

January 16, 2026 Clark Savage21

In a rapidly evolving global energy landscape, China\’s strategic partnerships and import trends are reshaping international relations. Recent developments highlight a surge in Canadian oil imports to China, facilitated by expanded infrastructure like the Trans Mountain pipeline. This comes amid statements from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasizing a \”new strategic partnership\” with China that […]

Harold Hamm Says There Is No Need to Drill at $58 per Barrel

January 16, 2026 Clark Savage22

In the ever-volatile world of oil markets, few voices carry as much weight as that of Harold Hamm, the billionaire wildcatter and founder of Continental Resources. As oil prices hover in the low $50s to $60s per barrel amid global oversupply and weakening demand, Hamm has made headlines with his stark assessment: there\’s simply no […]

How President Trump Changed the Global Oil Market and Sold Venezuelan Oil

January 15, 2026 Clark Savage31

In a bold and unprecedented move, President Donald Trump has reshaped the global oil landscape by orchestrating the U.S. takeover of Venezuela\’s oil sector following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro. This January 2026 intervention not only marked the end of Maduro\’s regime but also positioned the United States as the direct manager of […]

Norway Awards 57 Drilling Permits in Offshore Oil, Gas Exploration Round

January 14, 2026 Clark Savage30

In a significant move to bolster its offshore energy sector, Norway\’s Energy Minister Terje Aasland announced on January 13, 2026, the award of 57 production licenses to 19 companies in the annual Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) licensing round. This allocation, up from 53 licenses in the previous year, focuses on mature areas of the […]

What If President Trump Uses NATO Membership as Leverage to Buy Greenland?

January 13, 2026 Clark Savage22

In a bold geopolitical maneuver, President Donald Trump has once again floated the idea of acquiring Greenland from Denmark, this time potentially tying it to U.S. participation in NATO. This hypothetical scenario raises intriguing questions about transatlantic alliances, defense spending, and the strategic value of the world\’s largest island. As the host of the Energy […]

Oil, Gold and Silver Rolling Up: Geopolitical Tensions Fuel a Commodities Surge

January 13, 2026 Clark Savage22

As we kick off 2026, the commodities market is heating up with oil, gold, and silver all posting gains amid a cocktail of geopolitical risks, supply constraints, and economic uncertainties. I do not think this will end up being a new Christmas Carol, \”Silver, Oil and Gold\”, but rather the return to comedies is a […]

Energy wisdom is lacking among public officials

January 12, 2026 Clark Savage23

ENB Pub Note: This is an outstanding article from Ronald Stein, and was originally published on America Outloud. We highly recommend also signing up for his newsletter below. We need to talk around the kitchen table about the real affordability issues rather than what the mainstream media throws at us. Authors like Ronald are invaluable […]

How Are the Oil Markets Shifting in Real Time?

January 12, 2026 Clark Savage25

As we kick off 2026, the global oil landscape is a whirlwind of geopolitical maneuvers, supply gluts, and shifting alliances. With Brent crude hovering around $59 per barrel and a projected surplus of 1-3.8 million barrels per day (mbpd) looming large, markets are bracing for volatility. Non-OPEC production surges, OPEC+ unwinding voluntary cuts, and fresh […]

Vitol and Trafigura Group discussing sales of Venezuelan Oil to Asia\’s Big Buyers

January 12, 2026 Clark Savage22

In a significant development for global energy markets, commodity trading giants Vitol Group and Trafigura Group have initiated discussions with major refiners in India and China regarding the sale of Venezuelan crude oil. This move comes after the U.S. government provided preliminary approval for marketing the oil, signaling a potential shift in supply chains for […]

How Will a Revolution in Iran Impact the Global Oil Markets? Could Iraq potentially also be an influence?

January 11, 2026 Clark Savage31

In the volatile landscape of global energy, few scenarios carry as much potential for disruption as political upheaval in a major oil-producing nation. As of January 2026, Iran remains a key player in the oil market despite ongoing U.S. sanctions, exporting around 1.5 to 1.8 million barrels per day (mbpd) of crude oil. This represents […]

Month: January 2026

China Buying 84% More Canadian Oil Year over Year, and Carney Says the Partnership Sets Up for the New World Order

Harold Hamm Says There Is No Need to Drill at $58 per Barrel

How President Trump Changed the Global Oil Market and Sold Venezuelan Oil

Norway Awards 57 Drilling Permits in Offshore Oil, Gas Exploration Round

What If President Trump Uses NATO Membership as Leverage to Buy Greenland?

Oil, Gold and Silver Rolling Up: Geopolitical Tensions Fuel a Commodities Surge

Energy wisdom is lacking among public officials

How Are the Oil Markets Shifting in Real Time?

Vitol and Trafigura Group discussing sales of Venezuelan Oil to Asia\’s Big Buyers

How Will a Revolution in Iran Impact the Global Oil Markets? Could Iraq potentially also be an influence?

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