Daily Standup Top Stories OPEC+ Has Come Close to Its Limit, Leaving Prices Open to Spike October 8, 2025 Clark Savage In the volatile world of global energy markets, OPEC+—the alliance of oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia—is pushing against its production boundaries. With spare capacity dwindling, the group finds itself in a precarious […] […]
Continue ReadingIn a strategic move to bolster its energy security amid global market volatility, China is accelerating the construction of 11 new oil storage facilities over the next two years. State-owned oil giants such as Sinopec and CNOOC are leading the effort, aiming to add a combined capacity of approximately 169 million barrels by the end […]
Continue ReadingChina, the world\’s largest importer of crude oil, has been on a buying spree in 2025, amassing stockpiles that are raising eyebrows across global energy markets. With crude prices hovering at levels reminiscent of two decades ago when adjusted for inflation, Beijing appears to be capitalizing on bargain-basement deals to bolster its strategic reserves. But […]
Continue ReadingMalaysia has introduced new regulations to combat illegal ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers in its territorial waters, a move that could disrupt operations of the so-called shadow tanker fleet moving sanctioned oil to China. Under the new rules, vessels caught conducting unauthorised STS operations will face immediate detention, with the release process expected to take weeks. […]
Continue ReadingThis was a wild week in the energy space. The geopolitical tensions around the world are driving oil prices to $77, and if Iran\’s oil export capacity is diminished, we may see some short-term spikes to $100. For our oil and gas investors who follow Energy News Beat, this is what Stu has been predicting. […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Trump reveals Iran would ‘like to talk’ about a nuclear deal since they’re ‘not winning’ war against Israel June 16, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This update from The New York Post highlights several key issues. First, there is a willingness from Iran to talk, and President Trump wants them to […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories U.S. LNG will be the United States’ largest export product – Secretary Chris Wright On the Crude Truth Substack, Rey Trevino writes: Secretary Chris Wright provided a comprehensive summary of the first 100 days of the Trump administration’s energy initiatives during the cabinet meeting today. As an oil and gas exploration […]
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