U.S. Shale is Not Maxed Out Yet, and Don\’t Rule Out the Other Plays in the States

The narrative around U.S. shale oil and gas has been buzzing with talk of peaks and plateaus, especially amid fluctuating prices and budget constraints. Yet, a closer look at production trends, technological strides, and emerging demand drivers reveals a resilient industry far from exhaustion. While some industry voices suggest that shale oil output may have […]

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Climate Zealots Shut Down Britain\’s Biggest Untapped Oilfield

This Will Only Increase Energy Prices for the Already Struggling UK In a move that reeks of ideological overreach, climate activists and stringent environmental regulations have effectively halted development of Rosebank, Britain\’s largest untapped oilfield. Located 130 kilometers northwest of Shetland in deep waters, Rosebank holds an estimated 336 million barrels of oil equivalent, including […]

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BlackRock Gas Deal Shores Up Aramco\’s Financial Firepower

In a strategic move that underscores Saudi Aramco\’s commitment to bolstering its balance sheet while expanding its natural gas operations, the oil giant has inked an $11 billion lease-and-leaseback agreement with a consortium led by BlackRock\’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). This deal, announced on August 14, 2025, involves the Jafurah gas processing facilities and is […]

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Did Fed Chair Jerome Powell Buy Oil Stocks?

Daily Standup Top Stories What Does Powell’s Comments in Jackson Hole Mean to the Oil and Gas Markets and Investors? August 23, 2025 Clark Savage Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s annual address at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium is always a pivotal moment for global markets, and his 2025 speech, delivered on August 22, was no […]

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Oil Prices Moving Up as Ukraine Breaks Ranks to Attack Russian Oil

In an escalation of its defense strategy, Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on Russia\’s energy infrastructure, targeting oil refineries, pipelines, and storage facilities that fund Moscow\’s war machine. These attacks, which have disrupted Russian oil production and exports, come amid rising global oil prices as markets react to potential supply shortages. Brent crude futures climbed […]

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President Trump\’s Tariffs and Sanctions on India Will Do More Damage to the U.S. Dollar in a Boomerang

In a bold move echoing his first-term trade policies, President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs and sanctions on India, targeting its massive imports of Russian crude oil. These measures, including a 25% tariff on certain Indian imports tied to Russian energy purchases, aim to curb India\’s role in circumventing Western sanctions on Russia amid the […]

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What Does Powell\’s Comments in Jackson Hole Mean to the Oil and Gas Markets and Investors?

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell\’s annual address at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium is always a pivotal moment for global markets, and his 2025 speech, delivered on August 22, was no exception. Titled \”Monetary Policy and the Fed\’s Framework Review,\” Powell signaled a potential shift toward easing monetary policy amid cooling inflation and a softening […]

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