In 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 ReadingIn the heart of Canada\’s oil country, a provocative idea is simmering: What if Alberta, the powerhouse of North American energy production, held a referendum to secede from Canada and join the United States as the 51st state? Recent developments, including Alberta\’s new referendum rules that lower the threshold for citizen-initiated votes, have fueled speculation […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Natural Gas Has Achieved Dominance and Is No Longer a Bridge Fuel July 20, 2025 Clark Savage In the evolving global energy landscape, natural gas has undergone a profound transformation. Once positioned as a mere “bridge fuel” to facilitate the shift from coal to renewables, it is now recognized as a cornerstone […] […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold yet unilateral move, the European Union has rolled out its 18th sanctions package against Russia and Belarus, slashing the price cap on Russian crude oil from $60 to $47.60 per barrel. This adjustment, representing a 15% reduction below the average market price, aims to further squeeze Moscow\’s energy revenues amid the ongoing […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold, but horrifically bad idea, may move to pressure Russia into ending its war with Ukraine, President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% secondary tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas if no peace deal is reached within 50 days. This warning, delivered during discussions with NATO leaders, targets major importers such […]
Continue ReadingSanctions don’t work as intended – Irina Slav – and boy is she right as usual. President Trump is about to step into a pile of Tariff-poo, and that is a technical term. His advisors are ill-informed on the Russia solutions, while his domestic team is on target and running smoothly. We have the greatest […]
Continue ReadingThis article is from Andrew Korybko\’s Newsletter on Substack. He sent it to me, and after reviewing it, I think he is right. President Trump\’s domestic advisers are on fire, on target, and executing his plan. It is very clear that the Trump Adminstration\’s advisors leading the Russian / Ukraine conflict are totally uninformed and […]
Continue ReadingAs the global energy market navigates geopolitical tensions, Russia\’s crude oil shipments have shown a notable rebound in recent weeks, even as the shadow of potential new U.S. sanctions looms large. With President Donald Trump issuing a stark ultimatum tied to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the implications for Russia\’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) […]
Continue ReadingWith President Trump giving President Putin 50 days to come to the negotiation table, there are some real problems with his 100% tariff threats on countries buying Russian oil. And that is, Sanctions don\’t work as intended, as stated by Irina Slav, an International energy writer and friend of the Energy News Beat Podcast. Secondly, […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold move that could reshape global energy markets and geopolitical dynamics, President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Drawing from recent reports, Trump has threatened to impose 100% secondary tariffs on Russia if the war does not conclude within 50 days. This announcement, made […]
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