Shell weighs up takeover of BP

ENB Pub Note: As Michael has brought this up in the podcast, this is a timely note from EuropeOffshore. Here are some of the details that were left out of the article. There are two big questions. Will they merge, then move to the U.S.? Or will BP just get listed on the NYSE so […]

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Why is U.S. LNG Dominating Global Markets?

Daily Standup Top Stories U.S. LNG will be the United States’ largest export product – Secretary Chris Wright On the Crude Truth Substack, Rey Trevino writes: Secretary Chris Wright provided a comprehensive summary of the first 100 days of the Trump administration’s energy initiatives during the cabinet meeting today. As an oil and gas exploration […]

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What Caused the MASSIVE Spain Blackout?!

Daily Standup Top Stories Spain and Portugal Hit by Widespread Blackout April 28, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: The grid interconnects between countries are not beneficial for a country’s grid security. If you cannot control it within your own borders, you can not control it outside of your borders, and […] US Urges Eastern Europe to […]

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Big Oil Could Trim Buybacks After Price Rout – But Oil and Gas is still a good investment

ENB Pub Note: This article by Charles Kennedy for Oilprice.com makes some excellent points. I still feel that energy, Utility, critical minerals, oil, and gas are still good investments. There are some great deals available, and I have conducted several insightful interviews with CEOs discussing the benefits of investing in energy commodities. Wind, solar, and […]

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Oil and Gas Industry Bets on Low-Cost Quick-Pay Exploration

Oil and gas firms are focusing on infrastructure-led exploration (ILX) near existing fields to reduce costs and shorten development timelines. Spending on exploration remains subdued, holding steady at $50–60 billion annually since 2016. Companies prioritize smaller, quicker-return projects over high-risk frontier plays. Oil and gas companies are looking to get the most bang for their […]

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BP, Shell, Exxon: Oil\’s Future

Daily Standup Top Stories Why the Rubio Ceasefire Plan is DOA Part 8: The BLUF and the Overview of the Next Tranche of Papers March 30, 2025 George McMillian ENB Pub Note: George McMillan, an ENB news contributor on energy and geopolitical topics, wrote this article. You can find my interviews with George on his landing […]

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Shell chooses McDermott for engineering and procurement services

Houston-based offshore contractor McDermott has been selected by UK supermajor Shell for an enterprise framework agreement for engineering and procurement services and integrated project management team services. McDermott said that the agreement has a duration of three years with two one-year optional extensions. The scope of the agreement encompasses the full suite of McDermott’s offerings […]

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British Oil Sector Hinges on Shell\’s Future

Shell is considering a potential delisting from the London Stock Exchange, which could have significant implications for BP\’s future. BP is facing investor pressure for strategic changes and may be open to a merger, with Shell being a potential acquirer due to its financial strength and market capitalization. BP\’s successful oil trading desk is a […]

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