This is a huge announcement. This will also have a huge geopolitical impact on the carbon tax and countries forcing Net Zero energy policies on other countries\’ manufacturing and oil companies. The EU may have signed a trade agreement, but we don\’t have the details, and are the United States oil and gas companies exempt […]
Continue ReadingIn an era where global leaders and environmental advocates push aggressively for Net Zero emissions by 2050, the reality on the ground tells a starkly different story. Oil and gas production are not just holding steady—they\’re booming. Major producers like the UAE, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Guyana, and even Norway are ramping up output, with […]
Continue ReadingWith 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, […]
Continue ReadingIn the high-stakes world of global energy, Saudi Aramco finds itself trapped in a precarious position under the oil price policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump\’s administration has long advocated for a tightly controlled oil price range that benefits American interests but squeezes the profitability of major producers like Aramco. As oil prices hover […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories UAE Says Oil Market Needs More Oil with Healthy Demand July 9, 2025 Clark Savage 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 […] DOE’s Grid […]
Continue ReadingOslo-listed jackup rig player Shelf Drilling has landed a five-year contract extension with Saudi Aramco for its High Island V unit. The total added contract value is about $133m, the UAE-based company said in a filing. Is Oil & Gas Right for Your Portfolio? The extension will take effect immediately following the current fixture, securing […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories What Would Happen to the Oil Market if Israel Targeted Iran’s Nuclear Sites or Oil Export Infrastructure? June 10, 2025 Clark Savage The escalating tensions between Israel and Iran have long been a geopolitical flashpoint, with implications that ripple across global energy markets. Recent speculation about Israel potentially targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities […]
Continue ReadingIn a significant setback for Nigeria’s fiscal ambitions, negotiations for a record-breaking $5 billion oil-backed loan from Saudi Aramco have hit a wall, with falling crude oil prices casting a shadow over the deal. This development, first broached during a November 2023 meeting between Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Aramco plans to join Woodside’s Louisiana LNG project May 14, 2025 Mariel Alumit ENB Pub Note: This is huge. The Woodside Louisiana LNG project has a total permitted export capacity of 27.6 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa). The foundational phase, approved with a final investment decision in April […] EU sanctions target nearly […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories U.S. Largest Grid Operator is warning of Summer Power Shortages May 11, 2025 Clark Savage Key Points Research suggests potential summer power shortages in the U.S. grid, especially in PJM’s region, due to high demand and retiring plants. It seems likely that extreme heat could strain the grid, potentially causing […] Newsom asks […]
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