Shale Is Not Quite Dead Yet

I have always loved the Monty Python skits, and my favorite is Monty Python and the Holly Grail. The line \”I\’m not dead yet\” is still applicable to the United States shale and dare say \”Peak Oil Demand\”. There is a huge question of how much technology and U.S. grit can overcome the lower rig […]

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Oil Prices Dip as Market Awaits EIA Report

Oil prices experienced a modest decline on Tuesday, reflecting trader caution ahead of the U.S. Energy Information Administration\’s (EIA) latest Short-Term Energy Outlook report. Brent crude futures fell 20 cents, or 0.3%, to $66.43 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude dipped similarly amid a backdrop of mixed signals from global demand forecasts and […]

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Why a Mega Merger in the Railroad Industry Is Pertinent to Energy Investors

Daily Standup Top Stories How The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Deal Would Boost Petrochemicals August 6, 2025 Clark Savage In a landmark move poised to reshape America’s freight rail landscape, Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) announced a proposed $85 billion merger on July 29, 2025. This deal, if approved by regulators, would […] Pakistan Strikes U.S. […]

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EIA Reports Surprise Draw in US Crude Oil Inventories: A Bullish Signal Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Welcome back to the Energy News Beat Channel, where we break down the latest developments shaking up the global oil markets. Today, we\’re diving into the U.S. Energy Information Administration\’s (EIA) Weekly Petroleum Status Report, released on August 6, 2025, for the week ending August 1. The headline? U.S. crude oil inventories shrank by a […]

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Filling the U.S. Oil Reserve Pushed Back Seven Months

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has delayed plans to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) by seven months, pushing back significant repurchasing efforts to mid-2025. This setback, driven by rising oil prices and budgetary constraints, raises concerns about the nation’s energy security at a time of global market volatility. Below, we explore the reasons […]

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BP Spurned at the Altar

Daily Standup Top Stories Alberta Spends $5 Million to Support World’s First Direct Air Carbon Capture Centre Would Trees Be Cheaper? China’s EV Market is in turmoil June 25, 2025 Clark Savage China’s EV market is quite fascinating, and some of their products are equipped with cool features; however, their predatory practices, which contribute to trade […]

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US Crude Inventories Hit 11-Year Seasonal Low, Yet Stocks Fall Amid Strong Summer Driving Demand

U.S. crude oil inventories have dropped to an 11-year seasonal low, driven by robust summer driving demand, yet oil stocks are paradoxically declining. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported an 11.5 million barrel drawdown to 420.9 million barrels for the week ending June 13, 2025, the most significant weekly decline in a year.web:1 High […]

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