No New North Sea Oil Wells for First Time Since 1960s: Labour’s Crackdown on Oil and Gas Industry Blamed for Collapse of Exploration in UK Waters

In a stunning blow to the UK\’s energy sector, 2025 is set to mark the first year since 1964 without any new exploratory oil wells being drilled in the British North Sea. This is yet another example of bad management and energy policies. According to a Westwood Global Energy survey, no offshore exploration wells have […]

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The Oil and Gas Markets Financial Update – And on Monday we have Doomberg

Josh Young, founder and CEO of Bison Interests, joins David Blackmon and Stu Turley to unpack the major developments shaping today’s energy markets. From new sanctions and shifting trade policies to rare earth supply issues and OPEC capacity, the conversation explores how political and geopolitical factors continue to influence oil, gas, and investment trends. Josh […]

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Inside California’s Wildfire Fund: Who Really Pays the Price? – ENB Weekly Recap

Weekly Daily Standup Top Stories Citi Says Russia-Ukraine De-escalation Could Impact Oil to $50, and Oil’s Surplus Is Here—But What’s the Real Story? October 19, 2025 Clark Savage In the volatile world of energy markets, headlines from major financial institutions like Citigroup often grab attention. Recently, Citi analysts suggested that a potential de-escalation in the Russia-Ukraine […]

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Valero Charges Forward with California Refinery Shutdown: Newsom\’s Net Zero \”Victory\” Accelerates the Exodus of Oil and Gas from the Golden State

In a move that underscores the relentless squeeze on California\’s fossil fuel industry, Valero Energy has confirmed it will proceed with shutting down its Benicia refinery by April 2026, despite last-ditch negotiations with state officials. The 145,000-barrel-per-day facility, a cornerstone of West Coast refining since 1968, falls victim to what Valero cites as an unforgiving […]

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Banks Predict $50 Oil on Ukraine Peace — But Can We Believe Them?

Daily Standup Top Stories Citi Says Russia-Ukraine De-escalation Could Impact Oil to $50, and Oil’s Surplus Is Here—But What’s the Real Story? October 19, 2025 Clark Savage In the volatile world of energy markets, headlines from major financial institutions like Citigroup often grab attention. Recently, Citi analysts suggested that a potential de-escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict […]

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