In the midst of escalating tensions in the Middle East, hedge funds have ramped up their bullish positions on oil to levels not seen since early 2020, betting on sustained supply disruptions from the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. As of late February 2026, just before the strikes intensified, money managers boosted their net-long stance […]
Continue ReadingBy Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat January 31, 2026 The latest Baker Hughes rig count report, released on January 30, 2026, shows a modest uptick in U.S. drilling activity with the total rig count climbing by 2 to 546. This marks a slight rebound from the previous week\’s 544 rigs. However, the figure remains significantly […]
Continue ReadingIn the latest Baker Hughes weekly report, the US oil and gas rig count declined, reflecting ongoing challenges in the energy sector amid fluctuating prices and market pressures. The total active drilling rigs fell by 6 to 542 for the week ending December 19, 2025. This drop continues a trend of reduced activity, with the […]
Continue ReadingIn the ever-volatile world of energy markets, the U.S. oil and gas sector continues to defy simple narratives. As of late October 2025, the U.S. rig count has dipped to 550 active rigs, marking a decline of 35 rigs compared to the same period last year. This drop comes even as domestic crude production hovers […]
Continue ReadingIn the dynamic world of energy production, the United States continues to defy expectations. Despite a stagnant rig count, U.S. crude oil output has reached unprecedented heights, showcasing remarkable efficiency gains and technological advancements in the industry. This trend highlights how operators are squeezing more production from fewer rigs, a testament to improved drilling techniques […]
Continue ReadingIn a move highlighting the vulnerabilities in the U.S. oil supply chain, ExxonMobil has secured a loan of up to 1 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to address quality issues with Mars crude, a key Gulf of America oil grade. This borrowing aims to prevent potential disruptions at the company\’s […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories UAE Says Oil Market Needs More Oil with Healthy Demand July 9, 2025 Clark Savage The global oil market is showing signs of robust demand, according to United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei, who recently stated that the market is “thirsty” for additional OPEC+ barrels. Speaking at a biennial […] DOE’s Grid […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories How will ERCOT and Texas learn from the past on the grid? April 23, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This is an essential update from Doug Sheridan, a LinkedIn Author and knowledgeable leader in the energy sector. Doug is raising some significant concerns about the Texas grid and potential issues on […] […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories New Natural Gas Pipes and LNG Terminals Shake Up Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast – RBN Energy April 1, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: Excellent Article from RBN Energy – I recommend following them and checking out their articles: In Texas and Louisian Gulf Coast, we need the six new pipelines for LNG […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Trump threatens BRICS December 1, 2024 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: If the Biden-Harris administration had not weaponized the US Dollar in such a criminal pattern, BRICS would not have gained the traction that has been able to achieve. Anyone looking to replace […] The Secretive Oil Shipping Hub Funneling Iranian Crude […]
Continue Reading