The biggest refinery in southern Russia and a major gas processing plant controlled by Gazprom were hit by a massive attack of Ukrainian drones on Monday, officials from Ukraine and Russia said. Lukoil’s refinery in Volgograd, which is southern Russia’s biggest with 300,000-bpd processing capacity, was hit, regional governor Andrey Bocharov said on Telegram. “As a result of the […]
Continue ReadingUS tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will add to the financial burden of US refiners struggling with declining profit margins. Canada may divert oil exports to Asia due to the tariffs, while Mexico could retaliate with limitations on oil supplies to the US. Industry leaders warn that the tariffs could ultimately benefit Asian refiners […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Musk gains ‘full access’ to US Treasury system February 2, 2025 Mariel Alumit Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been granted full access to the US Treasury Department’s payment system, according to reports from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Historically, access to […] China to sue US […]
Continue ReadingSix workers have been injured as a result of a fire at California’s Martinez Refining Company A massive fire broke out at a refinery in Martinez, California on Saturday, prompting a shelter-in-place order for surrounding neighborhoods due to concerns about air quality. The order has since been lifted. The blaze erupted after a hydrocarbon leak […]
Continue ReadingFirefighters rushed to the Martinez Refining Company but couldn’t get inside right away. Thick smoke filled the air, and officials had no idea what chemicals might be burning. A public health advisory is now in effect for Martinez and Pacheco. Air quality inspectors are on-site, warning that the smoke plume could impact nearby cities. People […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Trump Reignites Coal Industry at Davos – Make Coal Great Again MCGA January 26, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: While President Trump’s remarks are around coal, he says, “Nothing can destroy coal. Not the weather, not a bomb. It’s a great backup.” The topic around the President’s policies and comments […]
Continue ReadingExxon CEO says Trump was right to reverse Biden policies Trump has promised to support oil and gas production Chevron Corp. has begun using “Gulf of America” instead of “Gulf of Mexico” to describe the location of some of its largest oil operations, after President Donald Trump ordered the US to rename the body of water. “That’s the […]
Continue ReadingIn the Energy News Beat – Conversation in Energy with Stuart Turley is joined by author and energy consultant Ronald Stein for a thought-provoking discussion on the complexities of energy policy, sustainability, and the transition to renewable energy. They explore the indispensable role of oil in manufacturing and energy production, highlighting its connection to over […]
Continue ReadingShip-to-ship transfers of Russian-linked oil have spiked dramatically this month in the wake of America’s largest sanctions package aimed at Russia’s shadow fleet. Data from maritime risk analytics firm Windward shows there has been a 366% increase in Russian-related ship-to-ship transfers of crude and products in the Sea of Crete and a 370% increase in […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Big Oil Earnings Slump Puts Payouts to Investors Under Pressure January 29, 2025 Clark Savage Fourth-quarter profit to be lowest in more than three years Oil markets weigh uncertain outlook driven by Trump’s return The flow of dividends and buybacks from the world’s largest oil companies is under pressure, with […] Planet Earth’s […]
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