The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, remains one of the world’s most critical and volatile energy chokepoints. Recent reports of widespread GPS jamming, six supertankers executing abrupt U-turns, and escalating tensions between Israel and Iran have reignited concerns about the stability […]
Continue ReadingOn June 21, 2025, the U.S. military, under President Donald Trump’s directive, struck three key Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz—escalating an already volatile conflict between Israel and Iran. These strikes, aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear ambitions, have raised global concerns about Tehran’s next move and the potential fallout for energy markets. The big questions […]
Continue ReadingThe Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, is the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, handling roughly 20 million barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil, condensate, and refined products—about 20% of global oil supply and 25% of liquefied natural gas (LNG). With tensions in the Middle East simmering, particularly between Israel […]
Continue ReadingDaily 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Gulf of Oman is burning—literally. Reports surfaced early this morning that three tankers are engulfed in flames near the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint. This fiery incident, shrouded in conflicting accounts and geopolitical tension, has sent shockwaves through energy markets, insurance firms, and global trade networks. As speculation swirls about […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Trump reveals Iran would ‘like to talk’ about a nuclear deal since they’re ‘not winning’ war against Israel June 16, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This update from The New York Post highlights several key issues. First, there is a willingness from Iran to talk, and President Trump wants them to […]
Continue ReadingThe Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, has experienced a minor dip in cargo traffic, according to recent reports from naval forces patrolling the region. Despite heightened geopolitical tensions and electronic interference affecting maritime navigation, oil flows through this vital artery remain largely stable, offering a cautiously optimistic outlook for energy investors. […]
Continue ReadingThe Middle East is once again a powder keg, with tensions between Israel and Iran threatening to ignite a crisis in global oil markets. Following Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iranian targets, fears are mounting that Tehran’s oil infrastructure—producing roughly 3.3 million barrels per day (bpd)—could be crippled. Iran accounts for about 3% of global crude […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Electrifying Everything Means Higher Energy Costs For Consumers. These DOE Numbers Prove It (Again) October 20, 2024 Stu Turley ENB Pub Note: Robert Bryce has been on the ENB podcast and the Energy Realities and we highly recommend you subscribe to his Substack Here: https://robertbryce.substack.com/ Last year, Stacey Abrams, a prominent Democrat […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Politicians Backing Net Zero Working Hard To Make Gas Prices Much Higher August 10, 2024 Stu Turley The only way for ‘net zero’ politicians like Kamala Harris to eliminate gasoline is to make it unaffordable or illegal. Any politician who supports the “net zero” agenda is working to make […]
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