Author: Clark Savage

The Great Decline of California\’s Energy Sector – Can the United States be \”Energy Dominant\” with California dragging the U.S. down?

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California, once a powerhouse of diverse and reliable energy production, is facing what many analysts call a self-inflicted energy crisis. Under Governor Gavin Newsom’s leadership since 2019, the state’s energy policies have accelerated the decline of its oil and gas industry, pushed for the closure of nuclear power, phased out coal, and driven electricity costs […]

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Viper Energy to Acquire Sitio Royalties in $4.1 Billion Stock Deal: A Game-Changer for Permian Basin Investors

Viper Energy to Acquire Sitio Royalties in $4.1 Billion Stock Deal: A Game-Changer for Permian Basin Investors

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In a blockbuster move shaking up the oil and gas sector, Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VNOM), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG), has announced its acquisition of Sitio Royalties Corp. (NYSE: STR) in an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion, including $1.1 billion in net debt. This strategic merger, centered in the […]

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Peace Talks In Ukraine Cut Short

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Daily Standup Top Stories Russia-Ukraine Talks Stall: Will Congress Ramp Up Sanctions Pressure on Moscow? June 2, 2025 Clark Savage It has been clear for well over 6 months that President Trump does not have the information he needs to end the war in Ukraine, and we are watching peace slip through his fingers, which […] Trump […]

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Saudi Arabia Is Turning Oil into AI Gold: Power Plans, Energy Mix, and Budget Dynamics

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Saudi Arabia, the world’s oil titan, is leveraging its vast petroleum wealth to fuel an ambitious pivot toward artificial intelligence (AI) and technological innovation. As part of its Vision 2030 initiative, the Kingdom aims to diversify its economy, reduce oil dependency, and position itself as a global AI powerhouse. This transformation hinges on massive investments […]

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Why Goldman Sachs Expects OPEC+ Output Hikes to End in August: Implications for the Oil Market and U.S. Investors

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Recent projections from Goldman Sachs indicate that OPEC+ is likely to conclude its series of production increases in August 2025, marking a significant shift in global oil supply dynamics. This forecast, based on Goldman’s analysis of market conditions and OPEC+ strategies, suggests a tightening of oil markets in the near term, with far-reaching implications for […]

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Why More Sanctions on Russia Will Hurt the US

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Daily Standup Top Stories Why Hasn’t Trump Hit Russia with More Sanctions? – Because it would hand the Mid-term elections to the Democrats June 1, 2025 Clark Savage I have been discussing this for months on the Energy News Beat Podcast, and the secondary sanctions on China and India’s refineries would undoubtedly cause havoc in the […]

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