By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat January 29, 2026 – Truth Social posts from President Trump can certainly rattle markets, but when U.S. aircraft carrier task forces deploy to the Persian Gulf, that\’s when traders sit up and take notice. This morning, Brent crude surged past the $70 per barrel mark for the first time […]
Continue ReadingIn the volatile world of energy markets, oil traders are increasingly betting on upward price movements, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The global Brent benchmark has shown a call skew—a premium for bullish call options—for 14 consecutive sessions, while the U.S. crude marker has followed suit for 13 days, marking the […]
Continue ReadingAs geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East, the arrival of U.S. warships near Iranian waters has sent ripples through global energy markets. President Donald Trump\’s administration has bolstered its military presence, including the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, amid threats of potential strikes against Iran following recent unrest and proxy conflicts. This buildup, […]
Continue ReadingFor years, Stu Turley has sounded the alarm on the chronic underinvestment in global oil and gas exploration and production (E&P). The writing has been on the wall: without sufficient capital flowing into new discoveries and field developments, it\’s only a matter of time before supply shortages hit hard, driving up prices and threatening energy […]
Continue ReadingIn a strategic move amid persistently low oil prices and the looming specter of a global oil glut, Saudi Aramco has successfully raised $4 billion through a four-tranche bond issuance, marking its first entry into the global debt markets this year. The state-owned oil giant, the world\’s largest crude exporter, issued bonds with maturities of […]
Continue ReadingIn a significant development for the global energy market, Chevron Corporation has ramped up its operations in Venezuela by chartering its largest fleet of tankers in over a year to transport crude oil amid evolving U.S. policies and geopolitical shifts. This move comes as the U.S. enforces stricter measures on Venezuelan oil flows, yet Chevron […]
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Continue ReadingIn the first year of the Trump Administration\’s return to power—from January 20, 2025, to January 2026—a remarkable series of over 250 actions has been implemented to revitalize America\’s energy sector. Compiled by Thomas J. Pyle of the Institute for Energy Research (IER), this comprehensive list highlights executive orders, regulatory rollbacks, legislative victories, and agency […]
Continue ReadingIn a rapidly escalating geopolitical drama, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Canada: proceed with a new trade partnership with China, and face a blanket 100% tariff on all goods entering the United States. This threat comes on the heels of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney\’s announcement of a strategic agreement […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: We will be covering this on the Energy Realities Podcast on Monday, as well as the Energy News Beat Stand Up. We will be reaching out to Katy Grimes, Editor in Chief of the California Globe, where this article was originally published, to see if she would like to be on another […]
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