Month: June 2025

California is a National Security Risk, Funding the Ukrainian/Russian War, and Closing Refineries in California

Clark Savage8

California, often seen as a leader in environmental policy, is facing a paradox that could have far-reaching implications for national security, economic stability, and international relations. The state\’s energy policies, driven by a push for lower carbon emissions, have inadvertently positioned California as a funder of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia and a […]

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California to Examine Amazon Oil Ties Following Pleas from Ecuador’s Indigenous Leaders: A Closer Look at Newsom’s Energy Choices

Clark Savage8

In a move that has sparked both environmental and energy security debates, California’s state Senate recently introduced a landmark resolution to scrutinize the state’s reliance on crude oil imports from the Amazon, particularly from Ecuador. This decision follows a visit from Indigenous leaders from Ecuador’s Amazon, including Juan Bay, president of the Waorani Nation, Jhajayra […]

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Oil and Gas-Rich Alberta Forecasts Unexpected Budget Surplus – Should Albertans get to keep the money?

Clark Savage6

Alberta, Canada’s oil and gas powerhouse, has delivered a stunning fiscal surprise, posting an $8.3 billion (CAD) budget surplus for the 2024-25 fiscal year, far exceeding the modest $355 million projection in its February budget. This windfall, driven by soaring resource royalties, robust oil prices, and record production, underscores Alberta’s pivotal role in Canada’s energy […]

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All trade with Canada on notice for tariffs. What does this mean for oil, electricity and agriculture?

Clark Savage7

On June 27, 2025, President Donald J. Trump took to Truth Social to announce a new chapter in the ongoing saga of U.S.-Canada trade relations, signaling a hardline stance on tariffs. “Canada’s been ripping us off for decades on trade. Their steel, aluminum, and energy exports are killing American jobs. We’re negotiating HARD—25% tariffs stay, […]

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Energy News Beat: Geopolitical Insights for Oil and LNG Investors Amid a Surprising Price Stability

Clark Savage6

In a recent opinion piece for The Daily Caller, energy expert David Blackmon highlighted a curious phenomenon: despite Israel’s military actions against Iran starting June 12, 2025, the anticipated oil price spike failed to materialize. Instead, the U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude price dropped from $68.04 per barrel on June 12 to $64.50 by […]

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