The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has released its highly anticipated State of African Energy 2026 Outlook, painting a picture of steady growth and untapped potential in Africa\’s onshore oil and gas sector. According to the report, onshore hydrocarbon spending across the continent is projected to reach $22 billion in 2026, driven by optimization at mature […]
Continue ReadingIn the ever-volatile world of energy markets, the U.S. oil and gas sector continues to defy simple narratives. As of late October 2025, the U.S. rig count has dipped to 550 active rigs, marking a decline of 35 rigs compared to the same period last year. This drop comes even as domestic crude production hovers […]
Continue ReadingIn the volatile world of energy markets, oil prices have found a moment of stability heading into the weekend, with traders closely monitoring a mix of geopolitical tensions and reassuring signals from the US regarding Venezuela. As of October 31, 2025, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude is hovering near $60 per barrel, marking a steadiness […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article is from Noozhawk in Santa Barbara, and was written by George Harmer. George was on the ENB podcast with Stu Turley and Steve Hilton, the Governor Candidate for California. Gavin Newsom\’s energy policies have crippled California and are a National Security risk for the United States. Santa Barbara has long […]
Continue ReadingIn a resilient performance amid fluctuating oil prices, Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) reported third-quarter 2025 earnings that surpassed Wall Street expectations, bolstered significantly by the recent integration of Hess Corporation\’s assets. The acquisition, completed in July 2025, has already begun paying dividends through enhanced production volumes, particularly from high-yield fields in Guyana. This marks a […]
Continue ReadingIn the global energy landscape, the narrative of a swift “transition” away from fossil fuels to renewables has dominated headlines. However, a closer examination of demand trends, investment patterns, and infrastructure realities reveals a different story: we are in an era of energy addition. Renewables like wind and solar are expanding rapidly, but oil, natural […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold move that underscores the intertwining of energy ambitions and regional politics, British Petroleum (BP) has activated a massive $25 billion redevelopment project in Iraq\’s northern Kirkuk region. This investment, formalized earlier in 2025 and kicked into gear on October 2, isn\’t just about extracting crude—it\’s a strategic play that could reshape power […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Secretary Chris Wright has a plan for Rare Earth and Critical Minerals – What is the timeline? October 25, 2025 Clark Savage In an outstanding interview with Larry Kudlow on Fox Business, Secretary Chris Wright covers some key points on the upcoming China meetings with President Trump and President Xi. • The […]
Continue ReadingIn a move that reignites one of the most contentious debates in American energy policy, the Trump administration has flung open the doors to oil and gas leasing in Alaska\’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). On October 23, 2025, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced the completion of a plan to make the refuge\’s entire […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Department of the Interior has taken a significant step to boost domestic energy production by reopening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to oil and gas exploration and restoring previously canceled leases to an Alaska state agency. This move, announced on October 23, 2025, marks a reversal of policies from the previous administration […]
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