A prominent Texas oil family stands to gain significantly from a potential $8-billion deal with Mitsubishi Corporation, highlighting the enduring allure of the oil and gas sector. The transaction, reported by OilPrice.com, underscores not only the financial windfalls possible in the industry but also the unique tax advantages that continue to make oil and gas […]
Continue ReadingThis was a wild week in the energy space. The geopolitical tensions around the world are driving oil prices to $77, and if Iran\’s oil export capacity is diminished, we may see some short-term spikes to $100. For our oil and gas investors who follow Energy News Beat, this is what Stu has been predicting. […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Trump reveals Iran would ‘like to talk’ about a nuclear deal since they’re ‘not winning’ war against Israel June 16, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This update from The New York Post highlights several key issues. First, there is a willingness from Iran to talk, and President Trump wants them to […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Israel Targets Iran’s South Pars Gas Field in Escalating Airstrikes, Iran Retaliates June 14, 2025 Clark Savage In a significant escalation of hostilities, Israel has reportedly launched airstrikes on Iran’s South Pars gas field, the world’s largest natural gas reserve, located in the Persian Gulf and shared with Qatar. According to IRGC-affiliated […] […]
Continue ReadingThe energy world is buzzing with speculation as British oil major BP finds itself at the center of a potential takeover storm. The United Arab Emirates’ state-owned oil giant, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has reportedly set its sights on BP’s lucrative liquefied natural gas (LNG) assets, with whispers of a full-blown acquisition not […]
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In a blockbuster move shaking up the oil and gas sector, Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VNOM), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG), has announced its acquisition of Sitio Royalties Corp. (NYSE: STR) in an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion, including $1.1 billion in net debt. This strategic merger, centered in the […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Why Hasn’t Trump Hit Russia with More Sanctions? – Because it would hand the Mid-term elections to the Democrats June 1, 2025 Clark Savage I have been discussing this for months on the Energy News Beat Podcast, and the secondary sanctions on China and India’s refineries would undoubtedly cause havoc in the […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article from Nathan\’s Newsletter on Substack is an excellent update. As we evaluate deals on a daily basis at Sandstone, it is great to get insights into both the Public and Private data rooms and look at deal specifics. We appreciate Nathan and highly recommend subscribing to his Substack. Summary for […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories U.S. Largest Grid Operator is warning of Summer Power Shortages May 11, 2025 Clark Savage Key Points Research suggests potential summer power shortages in the U.S. grid, especially in PJM’s region, due to high demand and retiring plants. It seems likely that extreme heat could strain the grid, potentially causing […] Newsom […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Saudi Arabia Spends Like Oil’s Still at $90 May 12, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: Excellent article from Irina Slav at Oilprice.com. This article reinforces Doomberg’s comments about OPEC and its viability in the future as a cartel. Last week on the Energy News Beat podcast, he […] Republicans Push to Refill […]
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