In the high-stakes world of global energy and geopolitics, few moves carry as much weight as controlling the flow of oil. With Venezuela boasting the largest proven oil reserves on Earth—over 300 billion barrels—the South American nation\’s crude has long been a linchpin in international power plays. Recent developments under President Trump have flipped the […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold move signaling the return of \”America First\” energy diplomacy, President Donald Trump\’s administration unleashed a fresh barrage of sanctions this week targeting two of Russia\’s largest oil producers: Rosneft and Lukoil. These giants handle roughly half of Moscow\’s seaborne crude exports, amounting to about 3 million barrels per day out of Russia\’s […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories High Energy Costs Push UK Industry to the Brink September 1, 2025 Clark Savage This week saw yet another hike in Britain’s electricity price cap—the latest in a string of hikes that have ranked the country among the top five with the most expensive electricity in the world. But […] The UK […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories China may be About to Unveil a New Global Currency: Dollar Dominance Challenged, Global Trade Reshaped September 3, 2025 Clark Savage In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, whispers from Beijing suggest that China may be on the cusp of a groundbreaking move: unveiling a new initiative that could position the yuan […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories IEA says global gas markets set to remain tight in 2025 January 21, 2025 Mariel Alumit Global natural gas markets are set to remain tight in 2025 as demand continues to rise, and supply expands more slowly than before the pandemic and energy crisis, according to a new report by the […] Trump […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Trump Picks Oil Field Services Boss Chris Wright as Energy Secretary November 16, 2024 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: President Trump has committed to lowering our energy bills by 50%, and he is well on his way to doing that by selecting Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy. Chris is the […] […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories BRICS’ Kazan Declaration Trumps COP29 Climate Blather November 19, 2024 Clark Savage Gathering in the Russian city of Kazan and hosted by that country’s “alienated and sanctioned” leader Vladimir Putin, the heads of some of the world’s most powerful nations made clear that the so-called climate emergency […] Saudi Arabia Resists Renewing Fossil […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Fyodor Lukyanov: Here’s why this week’s BRICS summit will eventually be seen as a milestone October 26, 2024 Stu Turley The group’s success means that the West is no longer totally in control of international systems This week’s BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, caused a stir, which is understandable. It was a […]
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