AI
Why Gavin Newsom Keeps Getting Energy Policy Wrong
Daily Standup Top Stories COPs from the UN have failed and it is time for a real dose of climate realism – What will Gavin Newsom do now for a speech punch line? November 12, […]
Exploration and Production
ENB Pub Note
Investors Sprint Back to Natural Gas as Demand Soars Amid COP30’s Lightened View of Natural Gas
In a world where energy transitions are touted as the path to a sustainable future, natural gas is making a surprising comeback. Investors are piling into the sector, driven by soaring global demand and a […]
AI
Oil and Gas Demand Could Grow Until 2050, Says the IEA – In the Words of Monty Python “Oil’s not quite Dead Yet”
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its World Energy Outlook 2025, painting a nuanced picture of global energy trends that challenges earlier narratives of a swift transition away from fossil fuels. In a revived […]
AI
Chevron Rolls Into West Texas for First Data Center Power Project – Following Liberty Energy’s Business Model
In a bold move to capitalize on the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence, Chevron has announced its first dedicated power project for a data center in West Texas. This initiative marks the oil giant’s […]
Big Oil Companies
The Big Beautiful Gulf 1 (BBG1) Lease Sale Is Expected to Bring in Billions
In a bold move signaling a return to aggressive energy development, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the Big Beautiful Gulf 1 (BBG1) lease sale, set for December 10, 2025. This auction, […]
CCUS
Occidental Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY), a leading player in the energy sector, released its third-quarter 2025 earnings on November 10, 2025, showcasing robust operational performance amid fluctuating commodity prices. The company exceeded production guidance and […]
Crude Oil News
Oil Rises as Sanctions Hit and Lukoil Declares Force Majeure in Iraq
In a significant escalation of geopolitical tensions, Russian oil giant Lukoil has declared force majeure at its West Qurna-2 oilfield in southern Iraq, citing disruptions caused by fresh U.S. and U.K. sanctions. This move, announced […]
Bankruptcy
Drill, Baby, Drill. It’s Kind of Like Real Estate — Location, Location, Location.
U.S. Drilling Programs Are Resilient, but It Depends on the Location November 6, 2025 Clark Savage In the ever-volatile world of energy markets, U.S. oil and gas producers are demonstrating remarkable staying power amid oil prices […]
Bankruptcy
Pine Gate Renewables files for bankruptcy, selling solar business and project portfolio
In a stark indicator of the mounting challenges facing the renewable energy sector, Pine Gate Renewables, a prominent national solar developer operating in 32 states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company, founded in […]
Crude Oil News
Rapid declines from horizontal wells require more drilling to sustain production
Data source: Enverus Note: Well vintage is the year a well first begins producing crude oil or natural gas As U.S. crude oil and natural gas production have increased, so has the volume of production declines from existing […]