Daily Standup Top Stories Where’s the Glut? Says ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance October 15, 2025 Clark Savage In the ever-volatile world of oil markets, ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance has recently challenged the prevailing narratives of an impending oil surplus. Speaking at a recent industry event, Lance questioned the notion of a glut, […] Occidental CEO Hollub Sees […]
Continue ReadingIn an era dominated by headlines of geopolitical tensions—from Middle East conflicts to trade wars—the real threat to global energy stability may lie in something far more mundane: neglect. While trillions of dollars pour into renewable energy sources, promising a green future, the oil and gas sector grapples with chronic underinvestment. This imbalance risks creating […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Lt. General Mike Flynn joins Stu Turley to discuss the deep-rooted corruption in U.S. institutions, the need for election integrity reforms, and the national security risks posed by failing energy policy and refinery shutdowns. Flynn highlights key insights from his bestselling book A Pardon of Innocence, calls […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories The Current State of Critical Minerals in the US Market October 12, 2025 Clark Savage In an era defined by the push toward clean energy, electrification, and advanced technologies, critical minerals have emerged as the backbone of modern manufacturing and national security. These essential resources—ranging from lithium for batteries to […] China and […]
Continue ReadingIn a recent address at a conference in London, ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods provided insights into the future of the global oil market, painting a picture of potential supply constraints ahead. As the head of one of the world\’s largest energy companies, Woods\’ comments carry significant weight for the industry, highlighting a shift from current […]
Continue ReadingIn a significant escalation of economic pressure on Iran, the United States imposed a new round of sanctions on October 9, 2025, targeting over 50 entities, individuals, and vessels involved in the trade of Iranian oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This action, described by the U.S. Treasury as dismantling key elements of Iran\’s energy […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Update on the Chevron Refinery in California – A national security disaster just got worse as a possible drone strike October 4, 2025 Clark Savage The Chevron El Segundo Refinery, located just outside Los Angeles, experienced a significant fire on October 2, 2025, drawing widespread attention due to its role in […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold move highlighting the clash between federal energy priorities and California\’s stringent regulations, Houston-based Sable Offshore Corp. is turning to the Trump administration\’s National Energy Dominance Council for help in reviving a stalled offshore oil project off the coast of Santa Barbara. The Santa Ynez Unit, a cluster of offshore fields holding hundreds […]
Continue ReadingPodcast with Mike Umbro, and David Blackmon This was a fun podcast featuring Mike Umbro of Californians for Energy and Science, along with David Blackmon of the Energy Impacts podcast. We covered some critical points about the total failure of Gavin Newsom’s war on oil and gas, and you have to ask the real question. Did Gavin Newsom […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has long positioned himself as a climate warrior, pushing aggressive policies to phase out fossil fuels in the Golden State. From banning new fracking permits to imposing setbacks on drilling near communities, his administration has waged what critics call a \”war\” on the oil and gas industry. But with gasoline prices […]
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