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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US Rig Count Falls as Drillers Play it Safe

The U.S. rig count continues its downward trend, reflecting a cautious approach by drillers amid fluctuating oil prices, economic uncertainties, and a focus on capital discipline rather than aggressive expansion. According to the latest data from Baker Hughes, the total number of active drilling rigs in the United States dropped by one to 538 for […]

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What Happens to Investors When the World\’s Biggest Banks Are Ditching Net Zero

The global push toward net zero emissions has been a cornerstone of climate policy and investment strategy for years, but recent developments suggest a significant shift. Major banks, once vocal supporters of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, are increasingly retreating from these commitments. This trend raises critical questions for investors in the energy sector: […]

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