Daily Standup Top Stories President Trump Announces Three New Trade Deals July 23, 2025 Clark Savage In a bold move to strengthen America’s economic position and promote fair trade practices, President Donald Trump announced three new trade agreements on July 22, 2025. These deals, involving Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan, aim […] Brazil Bets Against Net Zero. […]
Continue ReadingIn a world racing toward net zero emissions—or at least claiming to—Brazil is charting a boldly contrarian course. As the host of the upcoming COP30 climate summit, the South American giant is ramping up its oil production at a pace that could torpedo global climate goals. Meanwhile, California, the self-proclaimed leader in green energy transitions, […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Stargate Advances with 4.5 GW Partnership with Oracle July 22, 2025 Clark Savage In a landmark move that underscores the escalating energy demands of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has announced a partnership with Oracle to develop an additional 4.5 gigawatts (GW) of data center capacity for its Stargate AI […] California Oversteps Its Borders: […]
Continue ReadingIn the heart of Canada\’s oil country, a provocative idea is simmering: What if Alberta, the powerhouse of North American energy production, held a referendum to secede from Canada and join the United States as the 51st state? Recent developments, including Alberta\’s new referendum rules that lower the threshold for citizen-initiated votes, have fueled speculation […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Which Energy Markets are Moving July 20, 2025 Clark Savage As we navigate through July 2025, the global energy landscape continues to evolve amid economic uncertainties, policy shifts, and fluctuating demand. From traditional fossil fuels to emerging renewables, various sectors are experiencing notable movements—some upward, […] EQT Calls on Congress to Slash Gas […]
Continue ReadingIn a world where oil prices are currently languishing below $70 per barrel, with analysts predicting they could average in the mid-$60s for the remainder of 2025, it\’s easy to assume a bearish outlook dominates the energy markets. Yet, beneath this apparent oversupply narrative lies a confluence of factors poised to drive a significant upside […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Wind and Solar\’s Day of Reckoning is Approaching. Oil and Gas are booming making the Net Zero energy transition impossible Stu Turley Energy Secretary Chris Wright Says Withdrawal from IEA Is Now on the Table July 16, 2025 Clark Savage In a bold move that underscores the Trump administration’s pro-fossil fuel stance, […]
Continue ReadingSanctions don’t work as intended – Irina Slav – and boy is she right as usual. President Trump is about to step into a pile of Tariff-poo, and that is a technical term. His advisors are ill-informed on the Russia solutions, while his domestic team is on target and running smoothly. We have the greatest […]
Continue ReadingIn an era where headlines often trumpet the impending demise of fossil fuels, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Global oil consumption shattered records in 2024, climbing to 101.8 million barrels per day (bpd), a 0.7% increase from the previous year and marking an all-time high. This surge, primarily driven by non-OECD […]
Continue ReadingWith President Trump giving President Putin 50 days to come to the negotiation table, there are some real problems with his 100% tariff threats on countries buying Russian oil. And that is, Sanctions don\’t work as intended, as stated by Irina Slav, an International energy writer and friend of the Energy News Beat Podcast. Secondly, […]
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