Tag: Shadow Fleet

Enforcement of the Latest Sanctions from the US on Russian Oil will be the Key – Stu Turley says it is a mistake to Sanction India

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In 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, […]

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How the Newest Snapback Sanctions on Iran from the EU Will Impact the Global Oil Markets

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The 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 […]

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Norway to demand insurance disclosure from foreign tankers

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Norwegian 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. […]

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New US Sanctions on Iran Increase Pressure on Iraq

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The 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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Strait of Hormuz on Fire: Will China Move on Taiwan Next?

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Daily Standup Top Stories How the Israel-Iran Crisis Is Swiftly Becoming Taiwan’s National Security Crisis June 17, 2025 Clark Savage The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, marked by Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure, has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, with far-reaching implications for Taiwan’s national security. The Strait of Hormuz, […] Tankers […]

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President Trump\’s dilemma is now a huge political problem – Secondary sanctions to get Putin to stop the war will drive prices to $90 or $100 and is a win for Democrats.

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President Trump has had people advising him on the Russia/Ukraine war who do not have all of the critical information. I have covered this in many podcasts with George McMillan, and you can check out his information here as an Energy News Beat contributor.  But today, as President Trump has a huge dilemma facing him. Does he […]

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