President Trump\’s tariffs are creating some uncertainty in the United States oil and gas market and resulting in a price drop. Brent crude futures were trading at $69.90 per barrel on Thursday, the same day that Trump announced his sweeping tariffs, while West Texas Intermediate futures were at about $66, both down around 7%. Rey […]
Continue ReadingTrump’s sweeping tariffs and China’s retaliation triggered a sharp drop in oil prices. The oilfield services sector is particularly vulnerable, facing reduced demand and profit margins due to falling oil prices, higher import costs, and tighter client budgets. With WTI hovering near breakeven levels and OPEC+ unexpectedly ramping up output, analysts foresee consolidation among oilfield […]
Continue ReadingA top executive at Diamondback Energy Inc. called on President Donald Trump’s administration to explain how the global trade war will help shale producers, a rare instance of public pushback from a US oil boss. “This administration better have a plan @SecretaryWright,” Kaes Van’t Hof, president of Diamondback, said April 6 in a post on X. He added that US shale […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This is a critical story, and we will dig into this issue. The program in the IRA allocated $1.55 billion to the MERP, with $350 million designated as formula grant funding to states to monitor and reduce methane emissions from marginal conventional wells on non-federal lands. This funding, announced in December 2023 […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: As of recent data, the United States consumes approximately 20 million barrels of oil per day. This figure is based on averages from 2023 and 2024, with the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reporting total petroleum consumption at around 20.25 million barrels per day in 2023, including biofuels. Daily consumption can fluctuate […]
Continue ReadingWe may slow down, but we still have growth available. At what cost is yet to be determined. Predicting the exact timing of peak oil production in the Permian Basin is complex and depends on various factors, including geological limits, technological advancements, economic conditions, and operational strategies. However, based on available data and expert analyses, […]
Continue ReadingThe judge ruled the 2023 Gulf lease sale violated environmental law by ignoring climate, CO2 emissions, and whale impacts. A federal district judge has issued a ruling against a Gulf [oil and gas] lease sale conducted by the Biden administration in 2023, saying the Interior Department was in violation of the Environmental Policy Act by […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Who, How much, and what are coutries investing in the U.S. since President Trump took office? March 25, 2025 Clark Savage If you have any questions about how regulatory actions can kill an economy or investments, look at what is happening in the United States after President Trump took office. Confirmed Foreign […]
Continue ReadingChris Wright did a great job on the Fox Show with Bret Baird. He is also showing how deceptive and outright lying the Biden administration is by hiding the truth about LNG exports and harming our allies around the world. It is ok to lie and hide the truth if it helps your climate agenda […]
Continue ReadingPresident Trump is meeting with oil industry executives to address falling oil prices and the impact of his administration\’s tariff policies. The meeting comes as U.S. shale producers express concerns about profitability at current oil prices, challenging the \”drill, baby, drill\” narrative. Discussions are expected to cover the impact of trade tensions and tariffs on […]
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