In a bold move that underscores a pragmatic approach to energy policy, President Donald Trump has reinstated Chevron\’s license to operate in Venezuela, allowing the U.S. energy giant to resume production and export activities in the South American nation. This decision, which reverses previous sanctions and builds on earlier exemptions, is poised to deliver significant […]
Continue ReadingIn a significant shift amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Indian state refiners have temporarily halted purchases of Russian crude oil this week. This decision comes in response to U.S. President Donald Trump\’s threats of imposing 25% tariffs on Indian goods and additional penalties for India\’s reliance on Russian oil and military equipment, set to take effect […]
Continue ReadingThis is a huge announcement. This will also have a huge geopolitical impact on the carbon tax and countries forcing Net Zero energy policies on other countries\’ manufacturing and oil companies. The EU may have signed a trade agreement, but we don\’t have the details, and are the United States oil and gas companies exempt […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories President Trump Announces Three New Trade Deals July 23, 2025 Clark Savage In a bold move to strengthen America’s economic position and promote fair trade practices, President Donald Trump announced three new trade agreements on July 22, 2025. These deals, involving Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan, aim […] Brazil Bets Against Net Zero. […]
Continue ReadingIn a world racing toward net zero emissions—or at least claiming to—Brazil is charting a boldly contrarian course. As the host of the upcoming COP30 climate summit, the South American giant is ramping up its oil production at a pace that could torpedo global climate goals. Meanwhile, California, the self-proclaimed leader in green energy transitions, […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Can President Trump Take Control of the California Refineries to Stop a National Security Crisis? What would the policial fall out be? Stu Turley Trump’s Push for New Oil and Gas Leases on Federal Lands: Implications for Investors, the U.S. Economy, and Alaska July 12, 2025 Clark Savage President Donald Trump has […]
Continue ReadingCNBC’s 2025 Top States for Business rankings have once again placed Alaska dead last, citing its oil-dependent economy and vulnerability to volatile crude prices as the primary culprits. The article from OilPrice.com, “Alaska Sinks to Bottom of Business Rankings on Oil Price Woes,” echoes this sentiment, highlighting how oil accounts for up to 73% of […]
Continue ReadingAs tensions simmer between the United States and Brazil, a potential trade war looms, with oil emerging as a central battleground. U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports starting August 1, 2025, has put Brazil’s vital oil export sector under scrutiny. This article explores the trade dynamics, Brazilian oil […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Big Beautiful Bill May Still Yet End the Green New Deal June 29, 2025 Clark Savage Senate Republicans have taken a significant step toward passing President Donald Trump’s sweeping legislative package, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” with a narrow 51-49 procedural vote on June 28, 2025. This $4.5 trillion […] […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Europe’s Green Energy Stocks Spike on Weakened U.S. Big Beautiful Bill This is a validation that the Inflation Reduction Act was giving money to other countries. Iraq Power Grid Suffers as Iran Cuts Gas by Half – U.S. company bidding on LNG import facility July 2, 2025 Clark Savage Iraq’s electricity grid […]
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