The world needs trillions of dollars just to meet normal decline curves, and we are tracking the oil and gas businesses\’ returns to investors as consistent compared to renewable energy sources. Consumers and investors want low-cost and reliable energy, and with leaders like Gavin Newsom representing the United States at COP30, we can rest assured […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories U.S. Drilling Programs Are Resilient, but It Depends on the Location November 6, 2025 Clark Savage In the ever-volatile world of energy markets, U.S. oil and gas producers are demonstrating remarkable staying power amid oil prices hovering around $60 per barrel—a level that’s uncomfortably close to breakeven for many operations. Yet, […] […]
Continue ReadingThe latest weekly rig count report from Baker Hughes, released on November 14, 2025, shows a modest increase in U.S. drilling activity. The total number of active rigs in the United States rose by one to 549, marking a slight uptick amid ongoing fluctuations in the energy sector. This comes as the industry navigates volatile […]
Continue ReadingIn a striking reversal of fortunes for one of Europe\’s most environmentally conscious nations, Norway\’s oil and gas sector is ramping up investments at a record pace. Just a few years ago, discussions around phasing out fossil fuel production dominated political debates, with green advocates pushing for a swift transition to renewables. Today, however, the […]
Continue ReadingIn the volatile world of energy markets, 2025 has proven to be a year of contrasts for Big Oil. While crude oil prices have dipped amid oversupply concerns and shifting global demand, major players like ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and TotalEnergies continue to report robust profits. Third-quarter earnings for these giants exceeded $21 billion combined, showcasing […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories COPs from the UN have failed and it is time for a real dose of climate realism – What will Gavin Newsom do now for a speech punch line? November 12, 2025 Clark Savage As the confetti from the 2024 U.S. election settles and President-elect Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” mantra echoes […]
Continue ReadingThe International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its World Energy Outlook 2025, painting a nuanced picture of global energy trends that challenges earlier narratives of a swift transition away from fossil fuels. In a revived scenario based solely on current policies and regulations—known as the Current Policies Scenario (CPS)—demand for oil and natural gas is […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold move signaling a return to aggressive energy development, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the Big Beautiful Gulf 1 (BBG1) lease sale, set for December 10, 2025. This auction, covering approximately 80 million acres in the newly renamed Gulf of America (formerly the Gulf of Mexico), is the first […]
Continue ReadingIn a significant escalation of geopolitical tensions, Russian oil giant Lukoil has declared force majeure at its West Qurna-2 oilfield in southern Iraq, citing disruptions caused by fresh U.S. and U.K. sanctions. This move, announced last week, has already contributed to upward pressure on global oil prices, as markets grapple with the potential loss of […]
Continue ReadingU.S. Drilling Programs Are Resilient, but It Depends on the Location November 6, 2025 Clark Savage In the ever-volatile world of energy markets, U.S. oil and gas producers are demonstrating remarkable staying power amid oil prices hovering around $60 per barrel—a level that’s uncomfortably close to breakeven for many operations. Yet, […] U.S. Natural Gas Futures Up […]
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