Charting U.S. Oil Future

Daily Standup Top Stories Redrawing of global energy markets map set to heap benefits on US February 23, 2025 Clark Savage The prospects of peace and the return of Russian gas looks likely to serve the interests of Donald Trump The Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine three years ago has reverberated through the global energy industry; unravelling Europe’s […] […]

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Russia Sanctions Shift

Daily Standup Top Stories Iranian Oil Exports to China are rolling February 19, 2025 Clark Savage Iranian crude oil flows to China have rebounded this month after a U.S. crackdown on shipments launched in late 2024 decimated them in January. In a last-minute push to sanction Iran, the Biden admin blacklisted […] West will have to reconsider […]

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BRICS Dollar Warning

Daily Standup Top Stories The End of Coal Is Nowhere In Sight February 17, 2025 Clark Savage Retirement of coal-fired power plants in the West has done nothing to reverse global coal demand. Global coal consumption is set to remain at these high levels—or even hit new all-time highs—for a few more […] Coal Consumption Remains High […]

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Rethinking American Energy

In the Energy News Beat – Conversation in Energy with Stuart Turley is joined by author and energy consultant Ronald Stein for a thought-provoking discussion on the complexities of energy policy, sustainability, and the transition to renewable energy. They explore the indispensable role of oil in manufacturing and energy production, highlighting its connection to over […]

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Big Oil Earnings Drop

Daily Standup Top Stories Big Oil Earnings Slump Puts Payouts to Investors Under Pressure January 29, 2025 Clark Savage Fourth-quarter profit to be lowest in more than three years Oil markets weigh uncertain outlook driven by Trump’s return The flow of dividends and buybacks from the world’s largest oil companies is under pressure, with […] Planet Earth’s […]

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Trump Revives Coal Industry

Daily Standup Top Stories Trump Reignites Coal Industry at Davos – Make Coal Great Again MCGA January 26, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: While President Trump’s remarks are around coal, he says, “Nothing can destroy coal. Not the weather, not a bomb. It’s a great backup.” The topic around the President’s policies and comments sheds […] […]

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Trump\’s $500B Stargate

Daily Standup Top Stories U.S. Sanctions Trigger Russian Oil Exodus January 22, 2025 Mariel Alumit New US sanctions have led to a significant reduction in Russian oil exports as traders halt offers. Indian refiners, including Bharat Petroleum, are struggling to secure Russian oil for March delivery. Standard Chartered predicts that […] Trump unveils $500 billion AI ‘Stargate’ […]

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The Renewable Energy Reckoning: Challenges, Failures, and 2025 Policy Shifts

In the Energy News Beat – Conversation in Energy with Stuart Turley talks with Steve Goreham about the key energy challenges for 2025, including rising electricity demand driven by AI, EV slowdowns, and grid capacity struggles, alongside potential policy shifts under the Trump administration. It critiques the environmental and economic viability of renewables like wind, […]

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Newsom’s $1.4B EV Spending

Daily Standup Top Stories Trump expected to annihilate California’s ‘green mandates’ – the most radical in the world. December 17, 2024 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: I have enjoyed reading Ronald Stine’s books and having several great interviews and conversations about energy. I highly recommend signing up for his newsletter and reading his books. He is […]

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