Why Sanctions Don\’t Work?

With 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, […]

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Oil Supply Surge Not Impacting Tight Oil Market

In a surprising turn for global energy markets, the recent surge in oil supply led by OPEC+ has failed to loosen the grip on the tight oil market. Despite announcements of substantial production hikes, oil prices have remained resilient, inventories stay critically low, and the U.S. shale sector—often referred to as the tight oil market—continues […]

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UAE Says Oil Market Needs More Oil with Healthy Demand

The global oil market is showing signs of robust demand, according to United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei, who recently stated that the market is \”thirsty\” for additional OPEC+ barrels. Speaking at a biennial OPEC seminar, Mazrouei highlighted that despite recent production increases by OPEC+, global oil inventories have not significantly built up, signaling […]

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Oil Prices Up… Off Bad Tariff News!

Daily Standup Top Stories Ghost Factories Are a Warning Sign for Green Manufacturing’s Future July 7, 2025 Clark Savage The promise of a green manufacturing boom, fueled by generous subsidies and ambitious climate policies, is unraveling across the United States and beyond. So-called “ghost factories”—abandoned or stalled clean-energy projects—are becoming a stark symbol of […] Iraq Lifts […]

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Wind and Solar LOVE The Big Beautiful Bill

Daily Standup Top Stories California is a National Security Risk, Funding the Ukrainian/Russian War, and Closing Refineries in California June 30, 2025 Clark Savage California, often seen as a leader in environmental policy, is facing a paradox that could have far-reaching implications for national security, economic stability, and international relations. The state’s energy policies, driven by […]

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BP Spurned at the Altar

Daily Standup Top Stories Alberta Spends $5 Million to Support World’s First Direct Air Carbon Capture Centre Would Trees Be Cheaper? China’s EV Market is in turmoil June 25, 2025 Clark Savage China’s EV market is quite fascinating, and some of their products are equipped with cool features; however, their predatory practices, which contribute to trade […]

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US Crude Inventories Hit 11-Year Seasonal Low, Yet Stocks Fall Amid Strong Summer Driving Demand

U.S. crude oil inventories have dropped to an 11-year seasonal low, driven by robust summer driving demand, yet oil stocks are paradoxically declining. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported an 11.5 million barrel drawdown to 420.9 million barrels for the week ending June 13, 2025, the most significant weekly decline in a year.web:1 High […]

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