In a bold move to revitalize its energy sector amid global shifts toward sustainable resources, Peru is forging strategic partnerships with U.S. oil giant Chevron and Saudi Arabia. These alliances aim to unlock vast offshore oil potential and develop critical minerals like lithium, positioning the Andean nation as a key player in both traditional hydrocarbons […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold move amid escalating geopolitical tensions, China and Iran have formalized a significant oil-for-infrastructure agreement, effectively sidestepping U.S. sanctions through a barter system that exchanges Iranian crude for Chinese-built projects. This deal not only secures a steady oil supply for Beijing but also bolsters Tehran\’s infrastructure amid ongoing economic pressures from Washington. Details […]
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 this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley is joined by Kristi Antonick from Americans for Prosperity to discuss Texas’s major policy wins—from the passing of SB2 on school choice to the fight for property tax reform. Kristi shares grassroots success stories, like rallying over 1,000 citizens to the state capitol, […]
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 ReadingThe U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has updated its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), forecasting that U.S. crude oil production will average 13.5 million barrels per day (b/d) in both 2025 and 2026. This projection comes on the heels of a record-breaking July 2025, when U.S. crude oil output hit an all-time high of 13.6 million […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories OPEC+ Has Come Close to Its Limit, Leaving Prices Open to Spike October 8, 2025 Clark Savage In the volatile world of global energy markets, OPEC+—the alliance of oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia—is pushing against its production boundaries. With spare capacity dwindling, the group finds itself in a precarious […] […]
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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