Crude Oil News
Shale Is Not Quite Dead Yet
I have always loved the Monty Python skits, and my favorite is Monty Python and the Holly Grail. The line “I’m not dead yet” is still applicable to the United States shale and dare say […]
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TotalEnergies Wins Legal Battle to Shut Down North Sea Oil Fields
In a significant blow to the UK’s domestic energy production, French energy giant TotalEnergies has secured a High Court victory allowing it to decommission the Gryphon floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel in the […]
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Norway Plans Biggest Frontier Oil and Gas Licensing Round in Years
Norway, Europe’s leading natural gas supplier, is gearing up for its most significant oil and gas licensing round in years, signaling a renewed push to bolster exploration and production amid ongoing global energy demands. The […]
Carbon Tax
Get Ready to Be Taxed on Your Sun Use!
Daily Standup Top Stories Germany’s Net Zero Plans Include Taxing the Sun and Closing Stable Power Plants August 10, 2025 Clark Savage In a bizarre twist of environmental policy, Germany’s push toward Net Zero emissions has […]
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Liberty Energy Q2 Earnings and Investor Report
Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE: LBRT), a leading provider of hydraulic fracturing and related services in the oil and gas industry, released its second quarter 2025 earnings on July 24, 2025. The report showcased sequential improvements […]
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Oil and Gas Rigs Still Near 3-Year Low and We Need More Online
In the ever-volatile world of energy, the oil and gas sector is facing a paradoxical challenge: rig counts remain stubbornly low, hovering near three-year lows, even as global demand continues to push boundaries. As of […]
Downstream
Why a Mega Merger in the Railroad Industry Is Pertinent to Energy Investors
Daily Standup Top Stories How The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Deal Would Boost Petrochemicals August 6, 2025 Clark Savage In a landmark move poised to reshape America’s freight rail landscape, Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) […]
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Pakistan Strikes U.S. Oil Deal as Trump Jabs India
In a move that underscores the shifting dynamics of global energy alliances, the United States and Pakistan have inked a significant trade and energy pact aimed at unlocking Pakistan’s untapped oil reserves. Announced by President […]
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U.S. Rig Count Drops Again, and Is Shale on the Ropes?
The U.S. energy sector continues to face headwinds as the latest data from Baker Hughes reveals another decline in the national rig count. As of July 25, 2025, the total U.S. rig count stands at […]
AI
AI Leading to Faster, Cheaper Oil Production
In an era where efficiency and cost management are paramount in the energy sector, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a game-changer for oil production. Executives at the 2025 CERAWeek energy conference in Houston highlighted […]