As the world watches the evolving dynamics of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, the energy sector remains on high alert. With the current date being November 28, 2025, recent developments suggest a potential path toward peace, including a proposed 19-point plan from the Trump administration that favors Ukraine by avoiding territorial concessions in Donbas and offering U.S.-style […]
Continue ReadingIn a striking display of resilience amid tightening global sanctions, a Russian \”dark fleet\” tanker recently conducted a ship-to-ship oil transfer off the coast of Mumbai, ultimately delivering its cargo to Indian shores. This maneuver, highlighted in a recent Bloomberg report, underscores the ongoing challenges in enforcing Western sanctions on Russian energy exports. As trade […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Secretary Chris Wright has a plan for Rare Earth and Critical Minerals – What is the timeline? October 25, 2025 Clark Savage In an outstanding interview with Larry Kudlow on Fox Business, Secretary Chris Wright covers some key points on the upcoming China meetings with President Trump and President Xi. • […]
Continue ReadingIn the escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding Russia\’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States under President Donald Trump has intensified its economic pressure on Moscow through a new round of sanctions targeting the heart of Russia\’s economy: its oil sector. Announced in October 2025, these measures focus on Russia\’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Secretary Chris Wright has a plan for Rare Earth and Critical Minerals – What is the timeline? October 25, 2025 Clark Savage In an outstanding interview with Larry Kudlow on Fox Business, Secretary Chris Wright covers some key points on the upcoming China meetings with President Trump and President Xi. • The […]
Continue ReadingAs the Ukraine conflict grinds into its fourth year, Western powers are once again turning to the familiar playbook of economic sanctions. This week, the United States slapped sweeping restrictions on Russia\’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, while the European Union rolled out its 19th sanctions package, targeting over 100 shadow fleet tankers […]
Continue ReadingThe global oil markets are entering a period of heightened uncertainty following the European Union\’s decision to trigger \”snapback\” sanctions on Iran. On September 27, 2025, France, Britain, and Germany activated this mechanism under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), reimposing sweeping United Nations sanctions that had been lifted as part of the […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: And for those Californians, the shadow fleet rust buckets that are prone to leak are the ones delivering 70% of your oil, thanks to Gavin Newsom. Russia’s shadow fleet now accounts for around 17% of all global oil tankers, with hundreds of ageing ships transporting crude to countries like China, India, and […]
Continue ReadingNorwegian authorities will require foreign-flagged tankers operating within the country’s economic zone to disclose their insurance arrangements starting August 11. The new rule, announced by Norway’s coastal administration, is part of a broader push to enhance maritime safety and environmental protection amid mounting concerns over the growing presence of shadow tankers in northern European waters. […]
Continue ReadingThe United States has imposed a fresh wave of sanctions targeting Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors, escalating its \”maximum pressure\” campaign to curb Tehran’s oil exports and nuclear ambitions. These measures, announced in recent months under the Trump administration, not only tighten the screws on Iran but also place significant pressure on neighboring Iraq, which […]
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