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Global Warming To Exceed 2 Degrees Celsius Limit By 2050: Exxon
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Global-Warming-To-Exceed-2-Degrees-Celsius-Limit-By-2050-Exxon.html

ExxonMobil Global Outlook, the study cited: https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/publications/global-outlook/co2-emissions-projected-to-fall-by-2050

The energy crisis is coming to the boil
https://www.woodmac.com/blogs/the-edge/the-energy-crisis-is-coming-to-the-boil/

Europe Holds Emergency Diesel Talks
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/europe_holds_emergency_diesel_talks-01-oct-2026-184749-article/

Shell backs $23 billion LNG Canada expansion in boost to Carney’s ‘energy superpower’ push
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/29/shell-canada-lng-carney-oil-gas-energy.html

Aramco weighs standalone gas unit with potential $100 bln valuation
https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/aramco-weighs-standalone-gas-unit-161151992.html

McKinsey Global Energy Perspective 2026: shifting demand drives energy expansion as uncertainty reshapes the global outlook
https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/special-reports/01102026/mckinsey-global-energy-perspective-2026-shifting-demand-drives-energy-expansion-as-uncertainty-reshapes-the-global-outlook/

Canada backs C$44 billion Pacific Link oil export pipeline
https://ocean-energyresources.com/2026/10/05/canada-backs-c44-billion-pacific-link-oil-export-pipeline/

MRPL refinery fire at coker-adjacent plant kills one, injures another
https://www.ogj.com/refining-processing/news/55408956/mrpl-refinery-fire-at-coker-adjacent-plant-kills-one-injures-another

EIA: US exports of propane reached records
https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/petrochemicals/02102026/eia-us-exports-of-propane-records-in-1h26/

Dallas Fed survey: More than one in five firms plan to grow capex in 2027
https://www.ogj.com/general-interest/companies/news/55408837/dallas-fed-survey-more-than-one-in-five-firms-plan-to-grow-capex-in-2027

We’re Teaching Kids Scarcity in an Age of Abundance
https://www.realcleareducation.com/articles/2026/08/16/were_teaching_kids_scarcity_in_an_age_of_abundance_1200678.html

‘Wake up’ – Scottish shadow secretary in blistering attack on Labour and the SNP
https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/604574/wake-up-scottish-shadow-secretary-in-blistering-attack-on-labour-and-the-snp/

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Equinor Targets 15 Million Tons of LNG as Qatar Exports Stay Blocked
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Equinor-Targets-15-Million-Tons-of-LNG-as-Qatar-Exports-Stay-Blocked.html

Japanese Refiners Rush for Oman Crude After Saudi Pipeline Shutdown
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Japanese-Refiners-Rush-for-Oman-

Crude-After-Saudi-Pipeline-Shutdown.html

Libya Threatens Force Majeure as Oil Guards Shut Fields
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Libya-Threatens-Force-Majeure-as-Oil-Guards-Shut-Fields.html

How Refinery Upgrades At Marathon Petroleum Stock Have Changed Its Investment Story
https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/energy/nyse-mpc/marathon-petroleum/news/how-refinery-upgrades-at-marathon-petroleum-stock-have-chang

EIA Now Sees Bigger Oil Crunch in 2026, Glut in 2027
https://www.rigzone.com/news/eia_now_sees_bigger_oil_crunch_in_2026_glut_in_2027-16-sep-2026-184633-article/

Aker BP Makes New North Sea Gas Discovery
https://www.rigzone.com/news/aker_bp_makes_new_north_sea_gas_discovery-16-sep-2026-184626-article/

USCG, FBI Conduct Cyberattack Probes on Oil Tankers
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/uscg_fbi_conduct_cyberattack_probes_on_oil_tankers-16-sep-2026-184631-article/

Russia set to extend diesel export ban until end of October
https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/09/russia-set-to-extend-diesel-export-ban-until-end-of-october/

Dangote launches oil refinery ‘people’s IPO’, Africa’s biggest
https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/09/dangote-launches-oil-refinery-peoples-ipo-africas-biggest/

Global product trade disruptions lift refining margins to record highs
https://www.ogj.com/general-interest/economics-markets/news/55399870/global-product-trade-disruptions-lift-refining-margins-to-record-highs

Preparing the Next Generation of Pennsylvania’s Workforce to Power Our Future
https://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/2026/09/08/preparing_the_next_generation_of_pennsylvanias_workforce_to_power_our_future_1204954.html

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On behalf of the LaCour family, it with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mark’s bother, Michael James LaCour.

Michael’s obituary can be viewed here: https://charletfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/5741178/LaCour-Michael/index.php

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Gulf-to-China Supertanker Rates Hit $510,000 a Day
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Gulf-to-China-Supertanker-Rates-Hit-510000-a-Day.html

Tankers U-Turn at Hormuz as Iran Tightens Its Grip
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Tankers-U-Turn-at-Hormuz-as-Iran-Tightens-Its-Grip.html

Houthis Claim Third Attack on Saudi Aramco Refinery in Two Weeks
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Houthis-Claim-Third-Attack-on-Saudi-Aramco-Refinery-in-Two-Weeks.html

The Case for Britain Backing Its North Sea Oil and Gas Industry
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Case-for-Britain-Backing-Its-North-Sea-Oil-and-Gas-Industry.html

AFPM Applauds Senate Introduction of CRA Resolutions Challenging California Vehicle and Engine Mandates
https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/regulations/afpm-applauds-senate-introduction-of-cra/

EIA Sees Oil Crunch in 2026, Glut in 2027
https://www.rigzone.com/news/eia_sees_oil_crunch_in_2026_glut_in_2027-20-aug-2026-184419-article/

Monumental Closes in on New Exploration Block in New Zealand
https://www.rigzone.com/news/monumental_closes_in_on_new_exploration_block_in_new_zealand-20-aug-2026-184424-article/

Greek-Run Oil Tanker Comes Under Attack
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/greekrun_oil_tanker_comes_under_attack-18-aug-2026-184402-article/

Aker BP to Take Over Undeveloped Discoveries from Apache, ConocoPhillips
https://www.rigzone.com/news/aker_bp_to_take_over_undeveloped_discoveries_from_apache_conocophillips-19-aug-2026-184411-article/

Exxon and Chevron’s $26.5 Billion Quarter Draws Trump’s Ire
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Exxon-and-Chevrons-265-Billion-Quarter-Draws-Trumps-Ire.html

Diesel Prices Overtake Jet Fuel in Europe as Global Shortage Widens
https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/commodities/diesel-prices-overtake-jet-fuel-in-europe/

Oil Hovers Near Three-Week High on Uncertainty Over Hormuz
https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/commodities/oil-hovers-near-three-week-high/

TechnipFMC Empowering STEM Education in Mozambique
https://www.technipfmc.com/en/media/news/2026/03/empowering-stem-education-together-in-mozambique/

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U.S. Gulf lease sale draws $82.7 million in high bids from 16 companies
https://www.worldoil.com/news/2026/8/12/u-s-gulf-lease-sale-draws-82-7-million-in-high-bids-from-16-companies/

Crude Steady as Iran Risks Persist
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/crude_steady_as_iran_risks_persist-12-aug-2026-184362-article/

USA Oil, Gas Workforce Hits Lowest Level in Years
https://www.rigzone.com/news/usa_oil_gas_workforce_hits_lowest_level_in_years-12-aug-2026-184361-article/

Phillips 66, Partners Sanction Texas to Arizona Oil Pipeline Project
https://www.rigzone.com/news/phillips_66_partners_sanction_texas_to_arizona_oil_pipeline_project-12-aug-2026-184357-article/

Alpha Compute plans 1-GW Pennsylvania AI campus powered by Marcellus natural gas
https://www.bicmagazine.com/departments/AI-Infrastructure/alpha-compute-plans-pennsylvania-ai-campus/

Hormuz disruption to stall 2026 LNG trade, demand to rise by 2050, says Shell
https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/natgas-lng/hormuz-disruption-to-stall-2026-lng-trade-demand-to-rise-by-2050/

The Israeli oil pipeline that could solve the energy crisis
https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/israeli-oil-pipeline-could-solve-060000973.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGeQ3cqqERBqge4y6rp7g6GfZyL9M7TmERIZxWKsyCNMw0DjNCudV0ndQO7xQQNNCWNsNyjVNuWhl1EaZzo1Kl4wX3dOMaO8rbe7mF_SCGA_Ijp-_SGqHs7T6q8etlOTVantJsO0RLnAwuOompq_b9qigolFUUFEpev1GHVvZSx7

UK Plans 1,242-Mile Hydrogen Pipeline Network as Gas Reserves Decline
https://pgjonline.com/magazine/2026/july-2026-vol-253-no-7/features/uk-plans-1-242-mile-hydrogen-pipeline-network-as-gas-reserves-decline

MERA Oil enters final stage of site selection for planned US$5 billion refinery
https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/31072026/mera-oil-enters-final-stage-of-site-selection-for-planned-us5-billion-refinery/

EIA: China’s crude oil imports fell in 2Q26
https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/31072026/eia-chinas-crude-oil-imports-fell-in-2q26/

Texas Oil and Natural Gas: Caring for Our Communities
https://www.txoga100.org/caring-for-our-communities

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Oil prices slide as U.S. and Iran pause strikes to give ‘space’ for diplomacy
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/oil-prices-slide-us-iran-pause-strikes-trump-diplomacy-hormuz-red-sea-rcna589383

Baker Hughes flags lower spending by oil and gas producers in 2026
https://www.oilandgas360.com/baker-hughes-flags-lower-spending-by-oil-and-gas-producers-in-2026/

First jacket for BP’s $7 billion gas and CCUS project reaches its destination
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/first-jacket-for-bps-7-billion-gas-and-ccus-project-reaches-its-destination/

First condensate cargo from Australian project en route to South Korea
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/first-condensate-cargo-from-australian-project-en-route-to-south-korea/

Refiners seek court order forcing EPA to decide small refinery exemptions
https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/crude-oil/072726-refiners-seek-court-order-forcing-epa-to-decide-small-refinery-exemptions

Saudi Aramco Shuts 400,000-Bpd Refinery After Houthi Strike
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Saudi-Aramco-Shuts-400000-Bpd-Refinery-After-Houthi-Strike.html

Oil Prices Have Overshot To The Downside
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/ING-Oil-Prices-Have-Overshot-To-The-Downside.html

Japan Backs Overseas Oil Pipelines to Reduce Hormuz Dependence
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Japan-Backs-Overseas-Oil-Pipelines-to-Reduce-Hormuz-Dependence.html

Louisiana energy helps strengthen U.S. security
https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/louisiana-energy-helps-strengthen-us-security/

Energy Department announces up to $65.5 million to advance domestic oil and natural gas production and delivery
https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/powergen/energy-department-announces-up-to-65-5-million-to-advance-domestic-oil-and-natural-gas/

TotalEnergies initiates Pacific exports with first Mexican LNG cargo to Asia
https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/natgas-lng/totalenergies-initiates-pacific-exports-with-first-mexican-lng-cargo-to-asia/

Australia plans first domestic oil refinery in 60 years to boost fuel security
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/australia-considers-first-domestic-oil-refinery-60-years-2026-07-27/

TotalEnergies takes action to give access to clean cooking to 100 million people in Africa and India
https://totalenergies.com/newsroom/totalenergies-takes-action-give-access-clean-cooking-100-million-people-africa/?lang=eng

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Drone Strike Shuts Russia’s Largest Refinery as Fuel Shortages Worsen
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Drone-Strike-Shuts-Russias-Largest-Refinery-as-Fuel-Shortages-Worsen.html

US Cancels Oil Waiver and Strikes Iran Anew
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/us_cancels_oil_waiver_and_strikes_iran_anew-08-jul-2026-184083-article/

SpaceX Plans Texas Gas Pipeline to Fuel Starship Launches
https://pgjonline.com/news/2026/june/spacex-plans-texas-gas-pipeline-to-fuel-starship-launches

Oil Rockets Higher as Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over
https://www.rigzone.com/news/oil_rockets_higher_as_trump_declares_iran_ceasefire_over-08-jul-2026-184086-article/

Bahrain and Kuwait Restore Power After Iranian Attacks
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Bahrain-and-Kuwait-Restore-Power-After-Iranian-Attacks.html

Decade of Cheap Henry Hub Gas Coming to End, WoodMac Warns
https://www.rigzone.com/news/decade_of_cheap_henry_hub_gas_coming_to_end_woodmac_warns-08-jul-2026-184087-article/

BP Exits Bay du Nord Project offshore Canada
https://www.rigzone.com/news/bp_exits_bay_du_nord_project_offshore_canada-07-jul-2026-184081-article/

Ugandan Farmers Sue to Block $5 Billion East Africa Oil
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Ugandan-Farmers-Sue-to-Block-5-Billion-East-Africa-Oil-Pipeline.html

ABB Expands Non-Invasive Temperature Monitoring for Pipelines, Process Facilities
https://pgjonline.com/news/2026/june/abb-expands-non-invasive-temperature-monitoring-for-pipelines-process-facilities

XRG Deepens Rio Grande LNG Investment in Texas
https://pgjonline.com/news/2026/july/xrg-deepens-rio-grande-lng-investment-in-texas

BKV Brings Two Texas Carbon Capture Projects Online
https://pgjonline.com/news/2026/june/bkv-brings-two-texas-carbon-capture-projects-online

The Chevron Championship Generates $3 Million for Community Partners
https://www.thechevronchampionship.com/news/2026/the-chevron-championship-generates-3-million-for-community-partners-highlighting-2026-impact

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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Is Moving Its Legal Home To Texas In 2026
https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/exxon-mobil-xom-moving-legal-161236474.html

Oil prices ease after spiking over halt to Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/6/26/oil-prices-climb-after-attack-in-strait-of-hormuz-halts-evacuation-plan

Energy Prices Drive U.S. Inflation To Three-Year High
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Energy-Prices-Drive-US-Inflation-To-Three-Year-High.html

War Erases 1B Barrels of Cumulative Oil Supply from Market
https://www.rigzone.com/news/war_erases_1b_barrels_of_cumulative_oil_supply_from_market-10-jun-2026-183892-article/

BP CEO Shakes Up Structure
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/bp_ceo_shakes_up_structure-09-jun-2026-183886-article/

The Promise and Peril of Jamaica’s Offshore Oil Ambitions
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Promise-and-Peril-of-Jamaicas-Offshore-Oil-Ambitions.html

India Accuses West of Double Standards Over U.S. Russia Oil Sanctions
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/India-Accuses-West-of-Double-Standards-Over-US-Russia-Oil-Sanctions.html

UK Sets January 2027 Deadline for Ban on Fuel Made From Russian Crude
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/UK-Sets-January-2027-Deadline-for-Ban-on-Fuel-Made-From-Russian-Crude.html

Alaska’s Untapped Oil Wealth Is Still Struggling to Find Investors
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Alaskas-Untapped-Oil-Wealth-Is-Still-Struggling-to-Find-Investors.html

Exxon reportedly evaluates Woodside as LNG acquisition target
https://www.worldoil.com/news/2026/6/12/exxon-reportedly-evaluates-woodside-as-lng-acquisition-target/

Shell reportedly prepares $1 billion offshore wind asset sale
https://www.worldoil.com/news/2026/6/12/shell-reportedly-prepares-1-billion-offshore-wind-asset-sale/

Enverus sees Brent above $100 through 2027 after Hormuz disruption
https://www.worldoil.com/news/2026/6/11/enverus-sees-brent-above-100-through-2027-after-hormuz-disruption/

Chevron to fuel massive Microsoft data center in Texas using natural gas
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/22/chevron-cvx-microsoft-msft-natural-gas-data-center.html

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Mark and Paige record live from the 2026 Annual PIP Conference: The Wisdom Loop

Kuwait Says Oil Output Won’t Recover for 10-12 Weeks After Hormuz Reopens
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Kuwait-Says-Oil-Output-Wont-Recover-for-10-12-Weeks-After-Hormuz-Reopens.html

Russia’s China Energy Lifeline Is Becoming a Noose
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Natural-Gas/Russias-China-Energy-Lifeline-Is-Becoming-a-Noose.html

TETRA Prices $100 Million Stock Offering to Fund Arkansas Bromine Project
https://oilprice.com/Company-News/TETRA-Prices-100-Million-Stock-Offering-to-Fund-Arkansas-Bromine-Project.html

Equinor Nominates Jarle Roth to Succeed Reinhardsen as Board Chair
https://oilprice.com/Company-News/Equinor-Nominates-Jarle-Roth-to-Succeed-Reinhardsen-as-Board-Chair.html

Energy Cos Team Up for New AI Powered Safety Initiative
https://www.rigzone.com/news/energy_cos_team_up_for_new_ai_powered_safety_initiative-03-jun-2026-183840-article/

NOAA Predicts 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Activity
https://www.rigzone.com/news/noaa_predicts_2026_atlantic_hurricane_activity-01-jun-2026-183821-article/

Eni Declares ‘Giant’ Gas Discovery Offshore Indonesia
https://www.rigzone.com/news/eni_declares_giant_gas_discovery_offshore_indonesia-20-apr-2026-183483-article/

Oil Trading Higher for Third Consecutive Session
https://www.rigzone.com/news/oil_trading_higher_for_third_consecutive_session-03-jun-2026-183838-article/

Chevron Applies for Argentina Tax Break Program with $13B Investment Plan
https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/drilling-exploration/chevron-applies-for-argentina-tax-break-program/

IEA Forecasts Chance of Critically Low Stockpiles Before Peak Summer Demand
https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/iea-forecasts-critically-low-stockpiles/

Renewable Fuel Credit Prices Hit Records on U.S. Biofuel Mandates, Oil Market Volatility
https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/06/renewable-fuel-credit-prices-hit-records-on-us-biofuel-mandates-oil-market-volatility/

Wild Well Controlled Community Outreach
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BP shares fall after board removes chairman Albert Manifold over ‘serious’ conduct concerns
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/26/bp-chair-albert-manifold-removed-conduct-governance-issues.html

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Mark and Paige,
I’m a long-time listener and occasional commenter. I’ve learned a great deal from you about how the industry actually operates as a business, rather than through politics.
I’m writing in response to Episode 400 and your discussion of the recent review. While I agree that the President is Commander-in-Chief, the founding fathers intentionally built checks and balances into our system so that no single person could unilaterally take the country to war. Iraq, Korea, and Vietnam all had various forms of Congressional approval or authorization.
Regarding President Trump, you mentioned The Art of the Deal and said there’s a strategy behind everything he does. I read the book years ago when I started my own entrepreneurial journey. While it has some entertaining stories, I didn’t find it particularly insightful from a business standpoint. Trump highlighted deals like the USFL (a league competing with the NFL) and his Atlantic City casinos—both of which ultimately failed and led to bankruptcy.
Americans elected President Trump for an “America First” agenda: no new wars, and addressing the affordability crisis at home. Unfortunately, the war in Iran appears to be a war of choice. It is proving very costly to Americans, and the administration has not secured any meaningful political concessions from Iran despite numerous declarations of victory. It feels uncomfortably similar to the Iraq situation and the WMD narrative all over again.
-Joseph Brody

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Dear Mark & Paige,

Well….where to start! I’ve been one of your early followers. In fairness while I may not always agree with what you say, I do respect the options you share. That said show #399 saw you stepping far outside what would be considered credible. It’s time that this behaviour was called out.

If you want true credibility & respect in countries where oil & gas is important (no somewhere like Hong Kong, really doesn’t count) then you need to be less of a fan boy for the current US administration. Please focus upon the oil & gas industry & take a balanced approach since some of the impressionable minds who listen to you may take away a flawed understanding.

I recognise your service (thank you for your service) but to go so far as to present the Trump administration as the following is misguided:-

Strategic – this is not a war since Congress has not approved of this military activity. What was stopping the President from seeking Congress approval – perhaps there are events domestically that he needs attention shifting from? This is nog strategic thinking.

Forward planning- Blind Freddie could have told you Iran would close the Straits of Hormuz. They have been preparing for this since 1979 & learned many lessons during the Iran-Iraq war. Where was the US strategic thinking here – did this leave the Pentagon with the experienced & knowledgeable senior staff that have been dismissed by this Administration? Where are the voices guiding the President or is it a case of too many “yes men” unable / unwilling to present counter perspectives?

Geniuses – to describe lifting sanctions on Iranian oil “just to help the world” in this manner is surely an over reach. This act is a reaction by a President that is remarkably bullish and yet still thin skinned when prices that his actions caused to rise unnecessarily begin to affect his popularity.

Militarily astute – frankly a frat boy approach from the Secretary of the ridiculously titled Department of War. “Negotiating with bombs” is juvenile at best and homicidal at worst. Is a former Fox presenter really qualified to lead this department even allowing for his previous limited military experience.

Acting in a measured & considered manner- to act unilaterally then to complain about lack of support while being unable to send his own navy into the Straits of Hormuz. To threaten to invade Greenland – part of a NATO nation & an ally that bled in the Middle East for US purposes. To plan to annex Canada which by the way is a sovereign nation, where King Charles III is STILL the head of state while still stating he considers His Highness a friend.

Disrespectful – US allies answered the call on Article 5 after 9/11 losing per capita more lives than even the US. These Allies were not consulted or advised on a conflict that is not even ratified by your own Congress.

To ridicule the support of US Allies in previous conflicts disrespects their lost warriors especially from a multiple draft dodger.

A President that spouts a profanity laden “Truth” (was this platform ever imaginatively titled!) threatening death & destruction, while professing to be Christian on the weekend when Jesus was to have risen is remarkable.

Your comment about allies speaking German is not only wrong but is disrespectful to the thousands of Allied AND US service personnel that laid down their lives for a better world. As a former Marine, come on Mark, you’re better than that.

Frankly all of the above embarrasses you – or should.

Military professionals whom I have spoken with from not only European nations but also the US have stated that not advising to NATO countries before taking military action is simply wrong and then being unwilling to police that same waterway with US resources is a novel approach. These former US & NATO military personnel confirm that NATO troops were far what Trump stated In Afghanistan … “They stayed a little back, a little off the front lines.” They consider this the ultimate insult.

So as a veteran of the oil & gas industry, I respectfully suggest you stay in your lane and comment on material relevant to the oil & gas industry and not on politics since you’re clearly misguided. Oil & gas will allow you to further your bromance with ExxonMobil which continues to amuse those of us that have worked internationally with both EM and other operators.

If you wish to discuss this further, I welcome a fact-based conversation rather than the opinion based & unsupported sound bites that you threw out on your podcast.

I look forward to you flaming me but as I said I enjoy your commentary but there is a line which you have crossed. To not speak up to correct this is morally wrong.

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https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-prices-steady-ebbing-iranian-protests-lower-chance-us-attack-2026-01-19

Venezuelan Crude Rerouting Favors U.S. Refiners Over China

https://pgjonline.com/news/2026/january/venezuelan-crude-rerouting-favors-us-refiners-over-china

EU Could Rely on U.S. for Up to 80% of LNG Imports by 2030, Report Warns

https://pgjonline.com/news/2026/january/eu-could-rely-on-us-for-up-to-80-of-lng-imports-by-2030-report-warns

ADNOC Gas Signs $3 Billion, 10-Year LNG Supply Deal with HPCL

https://pgjonline.com/news/2026/january/adnoc-gas-signs-3-billion-10-year-lng-supply-deal-with-hpcl

Vietnam’s EVN Secures $1.13 Billion Loan for LNG-Fired Power Plant

https://pgjonline.com/news/2026/january/vietnam-s-evn-secures-113-billion-loan-for-lng-fired-power-plant

TechnipFMC Wins Major Subsea Scope on Mozambique FLNG Project

https://pgjonline.com/news/2025/december/technipfmc-wins-major-subsea-scope-on-mozambique-flng-project

Chevron Houston Marathon’s has raised over $41 million for local Houston charities since its inception in 1995

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Mark and Paige record live from the Permian Basin to discuss AI in Oil and Gas with Vince Doczy, Sr., Wells Engineering for ConocoPhillips, Linda Addison, Vice President – Americas for Cognite, Brandon Cavallaro, Digital Commercial Manager – North America Land for SLB, Ronnie Arispe, Staff IO Analyst for ConocoPhillips and Ed Marotta, Director of Data Science for ChampionX.

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ExxonMobil warns EU law could force exit from Europe

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BP to sell stakes in US onshore pipeline assets for $1.5 billion

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Pirates Board Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Pirates-Board-Oil-Tanker-in-Indian-Ocean.html

Australia’s Woodside Bets Big on LNG Boom With 2032 Growth Plan

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Australias-Woodside-Bets-Big-on-LNG-Boom-With-2032-Growth-Plan.html

UAE Dismisses Fears of Oil Glut

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/UAE-Dismisses-Fears-of-Oil-Glut.html

Oil Rises as Sanctions Hit Russian Exports and Lukoil Declares Force Majeure

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Oil-Rises-as-US-Sanctions-Hit-Russian-Exports-and-Lukoil-Declares-Force-Majeur.html

Canadian Gov Signals Plans to Scrap Oil, Gas Emissions Cap

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/canadian_gov_signals_plans_to_scrap_oil_gas_emissions_cap-05-nov-2025-182248-article

BOEM Advances 1st Two OBBBA Offshore Lease Sales

https://www.rigzone.com/news/boem_advances_1st_two_obbba_offshore_lease_sales-10-nov-2025-182280-article

EIA Raises Oil Price Forecasts but Still Sees Drop in 2026

https://www.rigzone.com/news/eia_raises_oil_price_forecasts_but_still_sees_drop_in_2026-13-nov-2025-182311-article

World oil market faces even larger 2026 surplus, IEA says

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/iea-sees-global-oil-supply-growth-driving-larger-market-glut-2025-11-13

Iran Seizes Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Iran-Seizes-Oil-Tanker-in-Gulf-of-Oman.html

India’s Refiners Turn to the U.S. in Break from the Gulf

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Indias-Refiners-Turn-to-the-US-in-Break-from-the-Gulf.html

Trump Lifts More Arctic Drilling Curbs

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/trump_lifts_more_arctic_drilling_curbs-14-nov-2025-182324-article

The Giving Pump Returns at Shell Stations

https://www.convenience.org/Media/Daily/2025/September/12/5-The-Giving-Pump-Returns-Shell-Stations_Community

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Oil settles higher as US, China try to de-escalate trade tensions

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-rebounds-1-after-sharp-losses-us-china-tensions-2025-10-13

California oil workers face an uncertain future in the state’s energy transition

https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/california-oil-workers-face-uncertain-future-states-energy-126444978

Texas’ plastics industry sets pace with $61.5 billion in production, nation-leading wages

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/texas-plastics-industry-sets-pace-with-61-5-billion

Bechtel takes a deep dive into tragic incident with three fatalities at US LNG project

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/bechtel-takes-a-deep-dive-into-tragic-incident-with-three-fatalities-at-us-lng-project

All systems go for Equinor’s drilling ops with Transocean and COSL rigs

All systems go for Equinor’s drilling ops with Transocean and COSL rigs

OPEC Chief: The World Needs $18.2 Trillion in Oil and Gas Investment

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/OPEC-Chief-The-World-Needs-182-Trillion-in-Oil-and-Gas-Investment.html

Mexico Sends $3 Billion in Subsidized Fuel to Cuba in Just Four Months

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Mexico-Sends-3-Billion-in-Subsidized-Fuel-to-Cuba-in-Just-Four-Months.html

Beetaloo Partners Complete Drilling Program for Pilot Gas Project

https://www.rigzone.com/news/beetaloo_partners_complete_drilling_program_for_pilot_gas_project-15-oct-2025-182081-article

London-Listed Energy Firm Acquires Oil and Gas License in Ukraine

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/London-Listed-Energy-Firm-Acquires-Oil-and-Gas-License-in-Ukraine.html

BP Picks Valaris Rig to Drill Series of Wells in Med

https://www.rigzone.com/news/bp_picks_valaris_rig_to_drill_series_of_wells_in_med-14-oct-2025-182077-article

Marathon Petroleum awards $750,000 to nine Borderland nonprofits

Marathon Petroleum awards $75,000 to nine Borderland nonprofits

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California lawmakers listen to Oil and Gas This Week and pass bill to boost oil production

https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/california-lawmakers-pass-bill-boost-oil-production-2025-09-15

Regulator to Take Over Oil Contracts in Nigeria

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Regulator-to-Take-Over-Oil-Contracts-in-Nigeria.html

Iraq’s Gas Deal Through Iran Blocked by U.S.

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Oil Pipeline Lifeline for Canada Comes Under Siege in Michigan

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Colombia’s Ecopetrol to Drill More New Oil Wells

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Colombias-Ecopetrol-to-Drill-More-New-Oil-Wells.html

Turkey Plans Energy Deals With USA

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/turkey_plans_energy_deals_with_usa-19-sep-2025-181854-article

Exxon Says Demand Makes Case for Fossil Fuel Growth

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/exxon_says_demand_makes_case_for_fossil_fuel_growth-19-sep-2025-181855-article

Blackstone to Acquire Pennsylvania Gas Plant for $1B

https://www.rigzone.com/news/blackstone_to_acquire_pennsylvania_gas_plant_for_1b-18-sep-2025-181830-article

California legislature considers paying Valero millions to save refinery

https://www.bicmagazine.com/departments/operations/california-legislature-considers-paying-valero

Advanced recycling technologies offer new methods to tackle plastic waste

https://www.bicmagazine.com/departments/hse/advanced-recycling-tech-offer-new-methods

TotalEnergies and Cognite Expand Their Partnership to Scale Industrial AI

https://totalenergies.com/news/press-releases/digital-transformation-totalenergies-and-cognite-expand-their-partnership-scale

Say hi to Thomas from Burnley, UK

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Baker Hughes ASPIRE is a two-year rotational leadership program for recent graduates and early-career employees, designed to grow their functional and leadership skills through challenging assignments, learning plans and global cross-functional projects 

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Mark and Paige record live from the SPE Gulf Coast Section Electric Submersible Pumps Symposium in Galveston, Texas

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Equinor Strikes New Oil and Gas Discovery Near Norway’s Troll Field

https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/equinor-strikes-oil-gas-discovery-123000950.html

Crescent Energy to Acquire Vital Energy in $3.1 Billion Shale Deal

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Saudi, Argentina, and China Push to Tap Giant Shale Reserves

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Saudi-Argentina-and-China-Push-to-Tap-Giant-Shale-Reserves.html

ONEOK announces Permian-to-Gulf Coast Region Joint Venture Natural Gas Pipeline

https://www.worldpipelines.com/contracts-and-tenders/26082025/oneok-announces-permian-to-gulf-coast-region-joint-venture-natural-gas-pipeline

ExxonMobil makes Final Investment Decision for a Major Reconfiguration Project

https://www.bicmagazine.com/projects-expansions/downstream/exxonmobil-makes-final-investment-baytown-texas

Supreme Court Hands Legal Victory to 559-Mile B.C. Gas Pipeline Project

https://pgjonline.com/news/2025/august/supreme-court-hands-legal-victory-to-559-mile-bc-gas-pipeline-project

Sempra Infrastructure and EQT Announce Long-Term LNG Supply Agreement from Port Arthur LNG Phase 2

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/natgas-lng/sempra-and-eqt-announce-long-term-lng-agreement

BASF and Yara End Joint Project for Low-carbon Ammonia at U.S. Gulf Coast

https://www.bicmagazine.com/departments/operations/basf-and-yara-end-joint-project-for-low-carbon-ammonia

A Stronger, More Competitive America Requires More American Chemistry

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Pacifico Energy Announces GW Ranch Project, Bringing 5 Gigawatts of Reliable Off-grid Power for AI Innovation

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Building Tomorrow’s Energy Leaders: SPE ESP Scholarship-Driven Symposium Returns to Galveston

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Cenovus Energy to acquire MEG Energy to expand oil sands portfolio

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Chevron Phillips Chemical Co Cuts 130 Jobs

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BP layoffs expand by 32% as Energy Giant Shifts Focus to Traditional Oil

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Texas businessmen indicted for allegedly bribing officials at Mexico’s Pemex

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KRG, Baghdad Strike Another Oil Deal

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Petrobras Inches Closer to Amazon Oil Exploration License

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New Hope Emerges for Insolvent UK Refinery

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NOAA Updates 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast

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Trump to Tap Biden Appointee to Lead FERC

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Blackstone to Buy Enverus

https://www.rigzone.com/news/blackstone_to_buy_enverus-08-aug-2025-181414-article

Texas Leads Again: Oil & Gas Slash Methane Intensity by 50 Percent Amid Soaring Production

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/texas-leads-again-oil-gas-slash-methane

‘Erasure of years of work’: outcry as White House moves to open Arctic reserve to oil and gas drilling

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/09/national-petroleum-reserve-alaska-oil-gas-drilling

BLM announces November 2025 sale of oil and gas leases in New Mexico and Oklahoma

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bp names Albert Manifold as new chairman to replace Lund

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SLB Completes Acquisition of ChampionX

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Chevron completes Hess acquisition after defeating Exxon in dispute over Guyana oil assets

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Exclusive-In rare move, California steps in to find buyer for Valero refinery to avoid closure, sources say

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Fracking Giant Halliburton Warns of Softer Oilfield Services Market

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Russia Faces Coordinated U.S.-EU Crackdown as Oil Sanctions Escalate

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CNOOC Starts Heavy Crude Production at China’s Largest Shallow Oil Field

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Philippines Coal Power Set for Rare Decline as Gas Generation Rises

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$750B EU Energy Deal with Trump Looks Hard to Reach

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Oil Surges as Trump Pressures Russia on Ukraine

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/oil_surges_as_trump_pressures_russia_on_ukraine-28-jul-2025-181293-article

Trump Says He Will Cut Timeline for Putin to Reach Truce

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/trump_says_he_will_cut_timeline_for_putin_to_reach_truce-28-jul-2025-181290-article

Chevron is moving its headquarters from California to Texas

https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/chevron-moving-its-headquarters-from-california-to-texas

BP makes biggest oil and gas discovery in 25 years

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Houston Methodist receives $4 million donation from Occidental Petroleum to enhance patient care for the uninsured and underserved

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bp reports production boost, strong Q2 results from oil trading

https://worldoil.com/news/2025/7/11/bp-reports-production-boost-strong-q2-results-from-oil-trading

Saudi Arabia raises oil output above OPEC+ quota in rare breach

https://worldoil.com/news/2025/7/11/saudi-arabia-raises-oil-output-above-opec-quota-in-rare-breach

Chevron Reveals Plans to Build $5B Blue Hydrogen Plant in Port Arthur

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chevron-reveals-plans-build-5b-143600579.html

EnQuest widens its Southeast Asian horizons with more oil & gas assets

Dow will shut down three upstream assets in response to structural challenges

https://www.bicmagazine.com/projects-expansions/upstream/dow-will-shut-down-three-upstream-assets-in-response-to-structural-challenges

TCDC signs LOI for AI data center JV in the Permian Basin

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/powergen/tcdc-signs-loi-for-ai-data-center-jv-in-the-permian-basin

Imports made up 17% of U.S. energy supply in 2024, the lowest share in nearly 40 years

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/pipelines/imports-made-up-17-of-us-energy-supply-in-2024-the-lowest-share-in-nearly-40-years

Shell announces first cargo leaves LNG Canada

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/natgas-lng/shell-announces-first-cargo-leaves-lng-canada

Refinery closures present risk for higher gasoline prices on the West Coast

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/commodities/refinery-closures-present-risk-for-higher-gasoline-prices-on-west-coast

bp’s 440,000-bpd refinery in Whiting, Indiana (U.S.), reported flaring due to operational conditions

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/07/bps-440-000-bpd-refinery-in-whiting-indiana-us-reported-flaring-due-to-operational-conditions

ABB motor sets new world record by achieving 99.13% energy efficiency

https://new.abb.com/news/detail/126290/abb-motor-sets-new-world-record-by-achieving-9913-energy-efficiency

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Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/middle-east-tensions-put-investors-alert-weighing-worst-case-scenarios-2025-06-21

U.S. calls on China to prevent Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz and disrupting global oil flows

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/22/us-calls-on-china-to-prevent-iran-from-closing-strait-of-hormuz.html

Iran oil doomsday in Hormuz may be more fear than reality

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/iran-oil-doomsday-hormuz-may-be-more-fear-than-reality-bousso-2025-06-22

Oil tanker market signals more Middle East energy disruption ahead

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/oil-tanker-market-signals-more-middle-east-energy-disruption-ahead-2025-06-18

Middle East Oil Disruption Risk Plunges to 4%

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Middle-East-Oil-Disruption-Risk-Plunges-to-4.html

TotalEnergies acquires interest in 40 Chevron-operated exploration blocks

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/drilling-exploration/totalenergies-acquires-interest-in-40-chevron-operated-exploration-blocks

Venture Global CP2 LNG terminal progresses to construction start

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/natgas-lng/venture-global-cp2-lng-terminal-progresses-to-construction-start

Gulf of America oil and natural gas production expected to remain stable through 2026

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/offshore-marine/gulf-of-america-oil-and-natural-gas-production-expected-to-remain-stable-through-2026

Chevron enters domestic lithium sector to support U.S. energy security

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/investment-banking/chevron-enters-domestic-lithium-sector-to-support-us-energy-security

Yokogawa collaborates with Shell on robotics technology

https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/petrochemicals/20062025/yokogawa-collaborates-with-shell-on-robotics-technology

EU shifts on climate targets in the face of industry reality

https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/the-environment/20062025/eu-shifts-on-climate-targets-in-the-face-of-industry-reality

Mexican authorities discover clandestine mini-refinery in crackdown of illegal hydrocarbon trade

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Three total fatalities reported from Chevron Angola platform fire

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2025/5/28/three-total-fatalities-reported-from-chevron-angola-platform-fire

US drillers cut oil and gas rigs to lowest since November 2021, Baker Hughes says

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-drillers-cut-oil-gas-rigs-lowest-since-november-2021-baker-hughes-2025-05-30

OPEC+ Mulls Even Larger Oil Output Hike as It Seeks Market Share

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/opec_mulls_even_larger_oil_output_hike_as_it_seeks_market_share-30-may-2025-180695-article

bp appoints former U.S. shale boss to board as part of strategy shift

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2025/5/30/bp-appoints-former-u-s-shale-boss-to-board-as-part-of-strategy-shift

Multiple Oil Refinery Closures Deal Blow to Blue State

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/multiple-oil-refinery-closures-deal-blow-to-blue-state/ar-AA1FTuIH?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=d5acc6b4eae84b508da27d32ae8ea1a2&ei=17

Japan’s oil refiners scale back decarbonization efforts, refocus on fossil fuels

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/japans-oil-refiners-scale-back-decarbonization-efforts-refocus-on-fossil-fuels

U.S. energy security depends on domestic production and imports

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/us-energy-security-depends-domestic-production-imports

EOG Resources to acquire Encino Acquisition Partners for $5.6B

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/investment-banking/eog-resources-to-acquire-encino-acquisition-partners-for-5-6b

Terradepth awarded five-year offshore contract for autonomous surveys

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2025/5/28/terradepth-awarded-five-year-offshore-contract-for-autonomous-surveys

Asia jet fuel exports to U.S. West Coast to hit 1-year high in May

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/asia-jet-fuel-exports-to-us-west-coast-to-hit-1-year-high-in-may

Big Oil wants to help Big Tech power artificial intelligence data centers

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/14/big-oil-wants-to-help-big-tech-power-artificial-intelligence-data-centers.html

Chevron donates $1M to Los Angeles County wildfire relief efforts

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/philanthropy-community/chevron-donates-1m-to-los-angeles-county-wildfire-relief-efforts

Positive Energy Campaign Puts a Newsroom On the Energy Conversation

https://wgntv.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/801371157/positive-energy-campaign-puts-a-newsroom-on-the-energy-conversation

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Aramco signs pacts worth up to $90 billion with U.S. companies

https://worldoil.com/news/2025/5/14/aramco-signs-pacts-worth-up-to-90-billion-with-u-s-companies

U.S. Energy Department launches ‘largest deregulatory effort in history’

https://worldoil.com/news/2025/5/14/u-s-energy-department-launches-largest-deregulatory-effort-in-history

U.S. crude production may decline in 2026 amid slowing global demand, S&P Global says

https://worldoil.com/news/2025/5/12/u-s-crude-production-may-decline-in-2026-amid-slowing-global-demand-s-p-global-says

Jobs held steady in April amid broad economic shifts, says Energy Workforce

https://worldoil.com/news/2025/5/8/jobs-held-steady-in-april-amid-broad-economic-shifts-says-energy-workforce

ExxonMobil gets one step closer for new $10 billion Gulf Coast facility

https://www.bicmagazine.com/projects-expansions/downstream/exxonmobil-gets-one-step-closer-for-new-facilty

Marathon outlines 2025 capital spending plans across refining and midstream segments

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/investment-banking/marathon-outlines-2025-capital-spending-plans-across-refining-midstream-segments

Phillips 66 announces agreement to divest majority interest in Germany and Austria retail marketing business

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250515040102/en/Phillips-66-announces-agreement-to-divest-majority-interest-in-Germany-and-Austria-retail-marketing-business

Oil drops 2% on expectations for US-Iran nuclear deal

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-oil-prices-drop-more-than-1-inventory-build-raises-oversupply-fear-2025-05-14

EU’s plan to phase out Russian gas by end-2027

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/eus-plan-phase-out-russian-gas-by-end-2027-2025-05-06

Orsted cancels major UK wind project as economics worsen

https://www.constructionbriefing.com/news/orsted-cancels-major-uk-wind-project-as-economics-worsen/8056497.article?zephr_sso_ott=xqfCpY

BP reports 48% profit drop as strategy chief exits

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/bp-reports-48-profit-drop-as-strategy-chief-exits/ar-AA1DQ0pd

OTC 2025 Announces Emerging Leaders Class

https://jpt.spe.org/otc-2025-announces-emerging-leaders-class

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Indian Refiners Scoop Up Russian ESPO Crude as China Steps Back

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Indian-Refiners-Scoop-Up-Russian-ESPO-Crude-As-China-Steps-Back.html

Germany Slams Idea of Splitting Europe’s Power Market into Zones

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Germany-Slams-Idea-of-Splitting-Europes-Power-Market-Into-Zones.html

Libya is Too Risky for Big Oil

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Libya-is-Too-Risky-for-Big-Oil.html

Brazil’s Oil Ambitions Challenge Climate Goals

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Brazils-Oil-Ambitions-Challenge-Climate-Goals.html

Crude Dips to Two-Week Low Amid Trade War Fears

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/crude_dips_to_twoweek_low_amid_trade_war_fears-28-apr-2025-180362-article

AccuWeather Looks at Wildfire Risk for USA Oil, Gas in 2025

https://www.rigzone.com/news/accuweather_looks_at_wildfire_risk_for_usa_oil_gas_in_2025-25-apr-2025-180340-article

Chevron, TotalEnergies Start Up Ballymore offshore Louisiana

https://www.rigzone.com/news/chevron_totalenergies_start_up_ballymore_offshore_louisiana-22-apr-2025-180305-article

Equinor Halts Construction of NY Wind Project

https://www.rigzone.com/news/equinor_halts_construction_of_ny_wind_project-21-apr-2025-180278-article

Westinghouse, Bechtel Sign Contract To Design Nuclear Power Plant

https://www.bicmagazine.com/projects-expansions/renewable-sustainability-h2-esg/westinghouse-bechtel-sign-contract-to-design-nuclear-power-plant

U.S. Aims to Boost Offshore Oil Drilling by Easing Pressure Rules

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/drilling-exploration/us-aims-to-boost-offshore-oil-drilling-by-easing-pressure-rules

EPA Addresses E10 Standards, Allows for Nationwide Year-Round E15 Sales

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/regulations/epa-addresses-e10-standards-allows-for-nationwide-year-round-e15-sales

Phillips Resigns from U.S. Energy Regulatory Panel

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/regulations/phillips-resigns-from-us-energy-regulatory-panel

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OGGN’s Industry Mixer – Thursday, May 29, 2025

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Exxon suing the California Attorney-General and several environmental groups 

https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/andrew-forrest-named-exxon-defamation-101551328.html

Keystone oil pipeline shutdown could quickly lead to higher gasoline prices

https://apnews.com/article/keystone-oil-pipeline-north-dakota-spill-36e86142566763a5464e1dd132eede56

Company says thousands of gallons of oil have been recovered from a pipeline spill in North Dakota

https://apnews.com/article/north-dakota-keystone-oil-pipeline-spill-3688a2d7b0f26f57eef88ffa049cd3d4

Energy Secretary Wright: U.S. Can Bring Iran’s Oil Exports to Zero

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Energy-Secretary-Wright-US-Can-Bring-Irans-Oil-Exports-to-Zero.html

PDVSA Revokes Authorization for Chevron to Export Venezuelan Oil

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/PDVSA-Revokes-Authorization-for-Chevron-to-Export-Venezuelan-Oil.html

Natural Gas Searching for ‘Near Term Equilibrium’

https://www.rigzone.com/news/natural_gas_searching_for_near_term_equilibrium-11-apr-2025-180216-article

Texas Is Ground Zero for the USA Battery Boom

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/texas_is_ground_zero_for_the_usa_battery_boom-11-apr-2025-180214-article

Google, PJM launch AI-powered partnership to accelerate grid interconnections

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/powergen/google-pjm-launch-ai-powered-partnership-to-accelerate-grid-interconnections

APTIM, BWX Technologies awarded $1.4B contract for SPR

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/tank-term-storage/aptim-bwx-technologies-awarded-1-4b-contract-for-spr

Brookfield to buy Colonial Pipeline for about $9 billion, including debt

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/investment-banking/brookfield-to-buy-colonial-pipeline-for-about-9-billion-including-debt

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OGGN’s April 24th Mixer

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Petroleum Student Captures Award For Research To Reduce Fracking Expenses

https://www.egr.uh.edu/news/202503/petroleum-student-captures-award-groundbreaking-research

Penn State, Shell collaboration funds environmental research project

https://www.psu.edu/news/altoona/story/penn-state-shell-collaboration-funds-environmental-research-project

Chevron and New Orleans score big at the big game

https://www.chevron.com/newsroom/2025/q1/chevron-and-new-orleans-score-big-at-the-big-game

ExxonMobil-Rattanakosin Bicentennial Scholarships given to university students for 42 consecutive years

https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/locations/thailand/thailand-news-and-views/news-releases/2025/20250110-em-supports-rattanakosin-bicentennial-scholarships

International Women’s Day: Noora Musa

https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/locations/qatar/celebrating-inspiring-women

TAMUQ AND HBKU STUDENT TEAM WINS SAFETY AWARD AT SHELL ECO-MARATHON 2025

https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/news-and-events/news/2025/03/02/tamuq-and-hbku-student-team-wins-safety-award-at-shell-eco-marathon-2025

BP Future talent scholarships

https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/careers/students-and-graduates/locations/united-states/early-engagement-programs.html#accordion_future

HALLIBURTON ENGINEERING GLOBAL PROGRAMS TRAVEL AWARD

https://engineering.tamu.edu/academics/global/about/hegp-scholarship.html

LSU College of Engineering, in collaboration with Halliburton and ExxonMobil, will begin drilling a third research well at its PERTT Lab on LSU’s campus.

https://www.facebook.com/lsuengineering/posts/today-were-announcing-that-in-early-2025-the-lsu-college-of-engineering-in-colla/1092732166188771

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US oil producers face new challenges as top oilfield flags

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-oil-producers-face-new-challenges-top-oilfield-flags-2025-03-27

What to know about Greenpeace after the Dakota Access protest case decision

https://apnews.com/article/what-is-greenpeace-cf48a5ba427fb214713bee842c6c3029

Oil major Shell vows to boost shareholder returns, doubles down on LNG push

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/25/oil-major-shell-bolsters-shareholder-distributions-cuts-spend.html

Rubio Warns Venezuela Against Attacking Guyana, Exxon

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/rubio_warns_venezuela_against_attacking_guyana_exxon-28-mar-2025-180071-article

Aramco Looks to Invest in Indian Refineries

https://ognnews.com/ArticleMG/32145#

Jet fuel made up a record share of U.S. refinery output in 2024

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/jet-fuel-made-up-a-record-share-of-us-refinery-output-in-2024

U.S. manufacturing energy consumption has continued to increase since 2010 low

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/us-manufacturing-energy-consumption-has-continued-to-increase-2010-low

UAE commits to $1.4 trillion U.S. energy investment and manufacturing

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/natgas-lng/uae-commits-to-1-4-trillion-us-energy-investment-and-manufac

Tax incentives fueling Louisiana’s LNG growth

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/regulations/tax-incentives-fueling-louisiana-lng-growth

ExxonMobil donates $10M to fund MD Anderson-led health initiative

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/philanthropy-community/exxonmobil-donates-10m-to-fund-md-anderson-led-health-initiative

UK climate protest group Just Stop Oil says it will stop 

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-climate-protest-group-just-stop-oil-says-it-will-stop-direct-action-2025-03-27

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Greenpeace ordered to pay $660M to oil company by judge, prompting bankruptcy fears

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/greenpeace-ordered-to-pay-660m-to-oil-company-by-judge-prompting-bankruptcy-fears/ar-AA1BiqeH?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=e73e3c1b4b1a43d2fc1e2c62a134fa3f&ei=18

Oil rises as Trump says Iran will be held responsible for any future Houthi attacks

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/17/oil-rises-as-trump-says-iran-will-be-held-responsible-for-any-future-houthi-attacks.html

Drone usage becoming more incorporated into terminal facilities

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/tank-term-storage/drone-usage-becoming-incorporated-terminal-facilities

OPEC+ issues new plan for oil cuts to compensate for overproduction

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/opec-issues-new-plan-oil-cuts-compensate-overproduction-2025-03-20

Planned turnaround ongoing at Phillips 66’s Wood River refinery, IIR says

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/planned-turnaround-ongoing-phillips-66s-wood-river-refinery-iir-says-2025-03-20

North American biofuels sector contracts amid trade and policy uncertainty

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/north-american-biofuels-sector-contracts-amid-trade-policy-uncertainty-2025-03-20

LyondellBasell to begin closure of Houston refinery

https://www.bicmagazine.com/departments/operations/lyondellbasell-to-begin-closure-of-houston-refinery

ExxonMobil secures largest CO2 offshore storage site in the U.S.

https://www.bicmagazine.com/projects-expansions/renewable-sustainability-h2-esg/exxonmobil-secures-largest-co2-offshore-storage-site-in-the-us

bp’s CEO explains the renewed oil and gas focus at CERAWeek 2025

https://www.bp.com/en_us/united-states/home/news/features-and-highlights/bp-ceo-explains-renewed-oil-and-gas-focus-at-ceraweek-2025.html

Japan and South Korea Look to Partner Up with US for Alaska Pipeline

https://aogdigital.com/news/523110-japan-and-south-korea-look-to-partner-up-with-us-for-alaska-pipeline

Improved efficiency is enabling record U.S. crude oil production from fewer rigs

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/drilling-exploration/improved-efficiency-is-enabling-record-us-crude-oil-production-from-fewer-rigs

Trump administration sends a clear message to the oil and gas industry: ‘You’re the customer’

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EPA Launches Biggest Deregulatory Action in U.S. History

https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-launches-biggest-deregulatory-action-us-history

Trade Wars Begin as U.S. Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Come Into Effect

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Trade-Wars-Begin-as-US-Tariffs-on-Canada-and-Mexico-Come-Into-Effect.html

Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals after Ontario suspends electricity price hikes

https://apnews.com/article/trump-economy-tariffs-stock-musk-business-8a5f28d9bb16e0b8a924d99ead0907fa

European Leaders Pressure EU To Resume Ukraine Gas Deal

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/European-Leaders-Pressure-EU-To-Resume-Ukraine-Gas-Deal.html

BlackRock Buys Key Panama Ports Amid U.S.-China Tensions

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/BlackRock-Buys-Key-Panama-Ports-Amid-US-China-Tensions.html

Trump Pulls the Plug on Chevron’s Venezuela Play

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Trump-Pulls-the-Plug-on-Chevrons-Venezuela-Play.html

“Drill, Baby, Drill”: Natural Gas Producers Eye a Boom

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Drill-Baby-Drill-Natural-Gas-Producers-Eye-a-Boom.html

Congress kills Biden era methane fee on oil, gas producers

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/regulations/congress-kills-biden-era-methane-fee-on-oil-gas-producers

Cosmo to launch Japan’s first sustainable aviation fuel production

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/03/cosmo-to-launch-japans-first-sustainable-aviation-fuel-production

US estimates it will take $20 billion and years to refill oil reserve

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-energy-chief-seek-20-billion-refill-oil-reserve-bloomberg-news-reports-2025-03-07

Saudi Arabia cuts oil prices to Asia for first time in three months

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/saudi-arabia-cuts-oil-prices-asia-first-time-three-months-2025-03-07

U.S. will collapse Iran’s economy by shutting down its oil industry, Treasury secretary says

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/06/us-will-collapse-irans-economy-by-shutting-down-its-oil-industry-treasury-secretary-says.html

Repsol to slash North Sea jobs

Repsol to slash North Sea jobs

Government confirms end to windfall tax in 2030 as consultation kicks off

Government confirms end to windfall tax in 2030 as consultation kicks off

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Petrobras Gears Up for Offshore Boom

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Petrobras-Gears-Up-for-Offshore-Boom.html

Alberta Budgets for Deficit This Year

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Alberta-Budgets-for-Deficit-This-Year.html

OPEC+ Rethinking Oil Production Rampup After Trump Complications

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/OPEC-Rethinking-Oil-Production-Rampup-After-Trump-Complications.html

RRC Announces ‘Significant Milestone in Texas’ Energy Sector’

https://www.rigzone.com/news/rrc_announces_significant_milestone_in_texas_energy_sector-28-feb-2025-179782-article

Crude Suffers Worst Month Since September

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/crude_suffers_worst_month_since_september-28-feb-2025-179783-article

Trump Says Canada, Mexico Tariffs to Take Effect, Adds New China Duty

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/trump_says_canada_mexico_tariffs_to_take_effect_adds_new_china_duty-27-feb-2025-179765-article

ERCOT Board approves moving ahead to finalize CenterPoint Energy’s emergency generation proposal

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/powergen/ercot-board-approves-moving-ahead-to-finalize-centerpoint-proposal

Trump says he wants Keystone XL Pipeline to be built

https://www.bicmagazine.com/projects-expansions/midstream/trump-says-he-wants-keystone-xl-pipeline-to-be-built

We Were Wrong on Net Zero, BP Boss Admits

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/we-were-wrong-on-net-zero-bp-boss-admits/ar-AA1zP6SR?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=bc1af9635f974564fedca7e43d7dc089&ei=11

Trump signs executive order on plastic drinking straws

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/regulations/trump-signs-executive-order-on-plastic-drinking-straws

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Chevron to lay off up to 20% of global workforce

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/chevron-announces-15-20-layoff-global-workforce-source-says-2025-02-12/#:~:text=HOUSTON%2C%20Feb%2012%20(Reuters),and%20complete%20a%20major%20acquisition.

Deepwater Drilling’s Delayed Rebound and the Future of Offshore Energy

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Deepwater-Drillings-Delayed-Rebound-and-the-Future-of-Offshore-Energy.html

Iran Threatens Direct Attack on Israel

https://oilprice.com/Geopolitics/Middle-East/Iran-Threatens-Direct-Attack-on-Israel.html

UK Power Grid Requires $60 Billion Investment by 2050

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/UK-Power-Grid-Requires-60-Billion-Investment-by-2050.html

Pemex Reports Illegal Boarding

https://www.rigzone.com/news/pemex_reports_illegal_boarding-21-feb-2025-179699-article

USA EIA Forecasts WTI Oil Price Drop in 2025 and 2026

https://www.rigzone.com/news/usa_eia_forecasts_wti_oil_price_drop_in_2025_and_2026-19-feb-2025-179677-article

Nigeria’s 650,000 bpd Dangote Refinery to operate at full capacity in 30 days

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/nigerias-650-000-bpd-dangote-refinery-to-operate-at-full-capacity-30-days

Howard Energy Partners acquires interest in Midship pipeline

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/pipelines/howard-energy-partners-acquires-interest-in-midship-pipeline

ConocoPhillips to sell interest in Gulf of Mexico assets to Shell for $735 million

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2025/2/21/conocophillips-to-sell-interest-in-gulf-of-mexico-assets-to-shell-for-735-million

Russia’s idle oil refining capacity estimated 82% up in February

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/02/russias-idle-oil-refining-capacity-estimated-82-up-in-february

ExxonMobil’s gas project in Guyana to include fertilizer plant

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/02/exxonmobils-gas-project-in-guyana-to-include-fertilizer-plant

U.S. oil, biofuel groups unite to urge new Trump EPA to boost biofuel mandates

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/02/us-oil-biofuel-groups-unite-to-urge-new-trump-epa-to-boost-biofuel-mandates

Petroleum demand will rise despite global push for renewables

https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/22/743302/OPEC-chief-forecast-global-petroleum-demand

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Recorded live from NAPE, Mark and Paige answer your questions!

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PRESIDENT TRUMP ANNOUNCES CABINET AND CABINET – LEVEL APPOINTMENTS 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/cabinet-and-cabinet-level-appointments

PRESIDENT TRUMP ANNOUNCES SUB-CABINET APPOINTMENTS 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/sub-cabinet-appointments

PRESIDENT TRUMP ANNOUNCES ACTING CABINET AND CABINET-LEVEL POSITIONS 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/designation-of-acting-leaders

PRESIDENT TRUMP DESIGNATES CHAIRMEN AND ACTING CHAIRMEN 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/designation-of-chairmen-and-acting-chairmen

DELIVERING EMERGENCY PRICE RELIEF FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES AND DEFEATING THE COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/delivering-emergency-price-relief-for-american-families-and-defeating-the-cost-of-living-crisis

PUTTING AMERICA FIRST IN INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/putting-america-first-in-international-environmental-agreements

UNLEASHING AMERICAN ENERGY 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/unleashing-american-energy

DECLARING A NATIONAL ENERGY EMERGENCY 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/declaring-a-national-energy-emergency

TEMPORARY WITHDRAWAL OF ALL AREAS ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF FROM OFFSHORE WIND LEASING AND REVIEW OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S LEASING AND PERMITTING PRACTICES FOR WIND PROJECTS 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/temporary-withdrawal-of-all-areas-on-the-outer-continental-shelf-from-offshore-wind-leasing-and-review-of-the-federal-governments-leasing-and-permitting-practices-for-wind-projects

UNLEASHING ALASKA’S EXTRAORDINARY RESOURCE POTENTIAL 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/unleashing-alaskas-extraordinary-resource-potential

The Dust Has Not Settled on Trump’s Canadian Oil Threat 

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/The-Dust-Has-Not-Settled-on-Trumps-Canadian-Oil-Threat.html

Ukraine Drones Hit Second Russian Oil Refinery in Less Than a Week 

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Ukraine-Drones-Hit-Second-Russian-Oil-Refinery-in-Less-Than-a-Week.html

Soaring Tanker Costs Stall Russian Oil Trade in Asia After US Sanctions 

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Soaring-Tanker-Costs-Stall-Russian-Oil-Trade-in-Asia-After-US-Sanctions.html

Protests Shut Two Oil Terminals in Libya 

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Protests-Shut-Two-Oil-Terminals-in-Libya.html

US FERC Affirms Approval for Transco Pipeline Expansion in Remanded Case 

https://www.rigzone.com/news/us_ferc_affirms_approval_for_transco_pipeline_expansion_in_remanded_case-29-jan-2025-179463-article

EnQuest to Acquire Harbour’s Vietnam Assets 

https://www.rigzone.com/news/enquest_to_acquire_harbours_vietnam_assets-29-jan-2025-179429-article

Argentina Logs Biggest Energy Trade Surplus since 2006 

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/argentina_logs_biggest_energy_trade_surplus_since_2006-24-jan-2025-179413-article

RECONAFRICA ANNOUNCES THE RESULTS OF THE FIRST DAMARA FOLD BELT EXPLORATION WELL AT NAINGOPO 

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/reconafrica-announces-the-results-of-the-first-damara-fold-belt-exploration-well-at-naingopo-811103916.html

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Cognite Recognized as a Leader in Industrial Data Management Solutions

https://www.cognite.com/en/press-release/cognite-recognized-as-a-leader-in-industrial-data-management-solutions

Petrobras Refinery Output Hit Record High In 2024

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Petrobras-Refinery-Output-Hit-Record-High-In-2024.html

Fire at Huge California Battery Storage Plant Forces Evacuations

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Fire-at-Huge-California-Battery-Storage-Plant-Forces-Evacuations.html

BP Slashes Jobs, Bolsters Oil & Gas Operations

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/BP-Slashes-Jobs-Bolsters-Oil-Gas-Operations.html

Republican-led states sue Biden administration over offshore drilling ban

https://www.reuters.com/legal/republican-led-states-sue-biden-administration-over-offshore-drilling-ban-2025-01-18

US FTC finalizes consent order for $53 bln Chevron-Hess merger

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/us-ftc-finalizes-consent-order-53-bln-chevron-hess-merger-2025-01-17

Shell Reaches First Oil at Whale in Deepwater GOM

https://jpt.spe.org/shell-reaches-first-oil-at-whale-in-deepwater-gom

EIA extends five key energy forecasts through December 2026

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/eia-extends-five-key-energy-forecasts-through-december-2026

Colonial Pipeline’s main U.S. gasoline artery likely shut until Friday

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/pipelines/colonial-pipelines-main-us-gasoline-artery-likely-shut-until-friday

The eighth U.S. liquefied natural gas export terminal, Plaquemines LNG, ships first cargo

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/natgas-lng/the-eighth-us-liquefied-natural-gas-export-terminal-plaquemines-lng-ships-first-cargo

Trump’s likely first moves on U.S. energy policy

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/regulations/trumps-likely-first-moves-on-us-energy-policy

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Trump says he will revoke Biden offshore drilling ban on first day in office

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/07/trump-says-he-will-revoke-biden-offshore-drilling-ban-on-first-day-in-office.html

Elected officials, business leaders collectively oppose Biden’s new offshore restrictions

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2025/1/9/elected-officials-business-leaders-collectively-oppose-biden-s-new-offshore-restrictions

Oil companies decline to bid for Arctic Refuge drilling rights

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2025/1/8/oil-companies-decline-to-bid-for-arctic-refuge-drilling-rights

Energy Transfer announces pipeline project connecting Permian Basin production to multiple markets

https://www.bicmagazine.com/projects-expansions/midstream/energy-transfer-announces-pipeline-project-connecting-permian-basin-production-multiple-markets

Opportunities in data center power challenges

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/powergen/opportunities-in-data-center-power-challenges

USA Ramps Up Pressure on Russia With Fresh Energy Sanctions

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/usa_ramps_up_pressure_on_russia_with_fresh_energy_sanctions-10-jan-2025-179279-article

Phillips 66 Closely Monitoring California Fires

https://www.rigzone.com/news/phillips_66_closely_monitoring_california_fires-10-jan-2025-179273-article

Kinder Morgan shuts two Los Angeles fuel pipelines due to power outages

https://www.bicmagazine.com/departments/fire-rescue/kinder-morgan-shuts-two-los-angeles-fuel-pipelines

Chevron bolsters U.S. Gulf of Mexico production with Whale facility startup

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/offshore-marine/chevron-bolsters-us-gulf-of-mexico-production-with-whale-facility-startup

SLB awarded multi-region deepwater contracts by Shell

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/offshore-marine/slb-awarded-multi-region-deepwater-contracts-by-shell

GP jailed for role in Just Stop Oil protest

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg525d9jlvlo

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Sanctioned Russian LNG Cargo Stranded at Sea

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Sanctioned-Russian-LNG-Cargo-Stranded-at-Sea.html

Trump: “Tariffs All the Way” if EU Fails to Buy More U.S. Oil and Gas

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Trump-Tariffs-All-The-Way-if-EU-Fails-to-Buy-More-US-Oil-and-Gas.html

Eni Launches Europe’s Most Powerful Supercomputer

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Eni-Launches-Europes-Most-Powerful-Supercomputer.html

Trump Calls on the UK to Open Up the North Sea and Get Rid of Wind Farms

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Trump-Calls-on-the-UK-to-Open-Up-the-North-Sea-and-Get-Rid-of-Wind-Farms.html

US Natural Gas and Heating Oil Prices Jump on Cold Snap Forecast

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Natural-Gas-and-Heating-Oil-Prices-Jump-on-Cold-Snap-Forecast.html

Iran’s Crude Oil Exports Rebounded in Late December

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Irans-Crude-Oil-Exports-Rebounded-in-Late-December.html

Biden to Ban More Offshore Oil Drilling Before Trump Arrives

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/biden_to_ban_more_offshore_oil_drilling_before_trump_arrives-03-jan-2025-179204-article

Martin Midstream Partners, Martin Resource Management Bin Merger Plan

https://www.rigzone.com/news/martin_midstream_partners_martin_resource_management_bin_merger_plan-02-jan-2025-179167-article

BPCL plans $11B refinery project

https://www.bicmagazine.com/projects-expansions/downstream/bpcl-plans-11b-refinery-project

European Gas Depleting at Fastest Pace in Seven Years

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/European-Gas-Depleting-At-Fastest-Pace-In-Seven-Years.html

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Houston Industry Mixer Jan 30th

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In this festive OGGN Christmas Special, the hosts and co-hosts engage in a fun-filled quiz that tests their holiday knowledge. The conversation flows from introductions to a series of light-hearted trivia questions, with plenty of laughter and banter along the way. The episode wraps up with warm holiday wishes and a humorous note about one particular listener.

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Mark and Paige discuss Mark’s predictions for this upcoming year.

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Oil and Gas Predictions for 2025

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Mark and Paige record from Reuter’s Energy Live Conference with Bill Hendricks, President of Americas at Cognite.

News Stories

Chris Wright’s Nomination: A Challenge to Conventional Climate Wisdom

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Chris-Wrights-Nomination-A-Challenge-to-Conventional-Climate-Wisdom.html

US Treasury Tightens Focus on Iran’s Oil Networks

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Treasury-Tightens-Focus-on-Irans-Oil-Networks.html

U.S. Enters Winter with Highest Natural Gas Stocks in Eight Years

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Enters-Winter-with-Highest-Natural-Gas-Stocks-in-Eight-Years.html

Gazprom Hits Maximum Capacity of Pipeline Gas Flows to China

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Gazprom-Hits-Maximum-Capacity-of-Pipeline-Gas-Flows-to-China.html

North Sea Oil Market Sees Biggest Trading Frenzy in 16 Years

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/north_sea_oil_market_sees_biggest_trading_frenzy_in_16_years-03-dec-2024-178928-article

ReconAfrica Completes Drilling of First Well in Namibia

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/reconafrica_completes_drilling_of_first_well_in_namibia-03-dec-2024-178902-article

Total Pauses New York Offshore Wind Project After Trump Win

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/total_pauses_new_york_offshore_wind_project_after_trump_win-27-nov-2024-178871-article

Oil Glut Set to Thwart Trump’s Call to ‘Frack, Frack, Frack’

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/oil_glut_set_to_thwart_trumps_call_to_frack_frack_frack-19-nov-2024-178790-article

Meta Seeks Nuclear Power Developers for Reactors to Start in Early 2030s

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/meta-seeks-nuclear-power-developers-reactors-start-early-2030s-2024-12-03

Exxon Talks Continue on Shallow-Water Block In Guyana Auction, Company Says

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/exxon-talks-continue-shallow-water-block-guyana-auction-company-says-2024-12-03

Enron has Been Resurrected in What Appears to Be an Elaborate Joke

https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/02/business/enron-resurrected-joke-nightcap/index.html

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Mark and Paige record live at the opening of W Energy’s new office in Houston, Texas.

Equinor Meets Gas Supply Commitment Despite Platform Shutdown

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Equinor-Meets-Gas-Supply-Commitment-Despite-Platform-Shutdown.html

Harbour Energy Joins North Sea Oil Exodus Ahead Of Tax Hikes

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Harbour-Energy-Joins-North-Sea-Oil-Exodus-Ahead-Of-Tax-Hikes.html

Shell Buys US Power Plant for Foothold in New England Market

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Shell-Buys-US-Power-Plant-for-Foothold-in-New-England-Market.html

U.S. Tightens Grip on Russia’s LNG Exports

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Tightens-Grip-on-Russias-LNG-Exports.html

API Says It Welcomes Court Decision Averting Gulf of Mexico Shutdown

https://www.rigzone.com/news/api_says_it_welcomes_court_decision_averting_gulf_of_mexico_shutdown-23-oct-2024-178519-article

Taiwan Military Warns on LNG Vulnerability After PLA Drills

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/taiwan_military_warns_on_lng_vulnerability_after_pla_drills-23-oct-2024-178516-article

Equinor Switches Off Sleipner Production Platform after Detecting Smoke

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/equinor_switches_off_sleipner_production_platform_after_detecting_smoke-23-oct-2024-178512-article

Nabors Announces Deal to Acquire Parker Wellbore

https://www.rigzone.com/news/nabors_announces_deal_to_acquire_parker_wellbore-17-oct-2024-178460-article

Four new petroleum liquids pipelines have been completed in the U.S. since 2023

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/pipelines/four-new-petroleum-liquids-pipelines-have-been-completed-since-2023

Siemens files lawsuit in Texas against Citgo Petroleum parent

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/regulations/siemens-files-lawsuit-in-texas-against-citgo-petroleum-parent

Phillips 66 provides notice of its plan to cease operations at Los Angeles-area refinery

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/phillips-66-provides-notice-of-its-plan-to-cease-operations-los-angeles-refinery

Full-Blown Scandal’: Biden-Harris Admin Hid Documents To Justify Fossil Fuel Crackdown, Oversight Committee Says

https://freebeacon.com/biden-harris-administration/full-blown-scandal-biden-harris-admin-hid-documents-to-justify-fossil-fuel-crackdown-oversight-committee-says/

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OGTW Live

Hours-long toxic gas leak at Pemex oil refinery near Houston far exceeded legal limit

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/pemexs-deer-park-oil-refinery-scales-back-operations-after-fatal-accident-2024-10-12

U.S. crude oil falls below $71 per barrel, continuing sell-off

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/16/crude-oil-prices-today.html

Kinaxis Announces Deal to Transform Energy Sector Supply Chains

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241014131696/en/Kinaxis-Announces-Deal-to-Transform-Energy-Sector-Supply-Chains

Harris Energy Policies Under Fire in Crucial Swing State

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Natural-Gas/Harris-Energy-Policies-Under-Fire-in-Crucial-Swing-State.html

Tensions Rise as Ukraine Ends Russian Gas Transit Agreement

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Natural-Gas/Tensions-Rise-as-Ukraine-Ends-Russian-Gas-Transit-Agreement.html

CO2 pipeline plan axed by ExxonMobil

https://www.aol.com/news/co2-pipeline-plan-axed-exxonmobil-183900757.html

Microsoft deal signals booming demand from data centers to power AI 

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-utilities-signal-booming-demand-data-centers-ai-takes-root-2024-08-12

Exxon Granted Largest USA Offshore Carbon Storage Site in Texas

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/exxon_granted_largest_usa_offshore_carbon_storage_site_in_texas-10-oct-2024-178381-article

Leadership Transition at Murphy Oil as Hambly Takes Over

https://www.rigzone.com/news/leadership_transition_at_murphy_oil_as_hambly_takes_over-06-oct-2024-178310-article

Enbridge, Microsoft to Use AI for Enhanced Safety, Emissions Reduction and Asset Optimization

https://www.bicmagazine.com/departments/hse/enbridge-microsoft-to-use-ai-for-enhanced-safety-emissions-reduction-asset-optimization

Vertex Energy Announces Successful Startup of Mobile Refinery Hydrocracker

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/vertex-energy-announces-successful-startup-of-mobile-refinery-hydrocracker

U.S. natural Gas-Fired Electricity Generation Set New Daily Records in Summer 2024

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/powergen/us-natural-gas-fired-electricity-generation-set-new-daily-records-summer-2024

Energy Transfer’s #300M Lawsuit Could Bankrupt Greenpeace USA

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/energy-transfer-s-300m-lawsuit-could-bankrupt-greenpeace-usa/ar-AA1qxyG4

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U.S. dockworkers strike, halting half the nation’s ocean shipping

https://www.bicmagazine.com/departments/lift-transport/us-dockworkers-strike-halting-half-the-nations-ocean-shipping

SLB, ADNOC Drilling Form JV for UAE Unconventional O&G

https://www.rigzone.com/news/slb_adnoc_drilling_form_jv_for_uae_unconventional_og-01-oct-2024-178269-article

Big US oil companies reveal massive payments to foreign governments

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/big-us-oil-companies-reveal-massive-payments-foreign-governments-2024-09-30

Explosive-Packed Drone Boat Slams Into Oil Tanker in Red Sea

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/explosivepacked_drone_boat_slams_into_oil_tanker_in_red_sea-01-oct-2024-178268-article

Crude oil spikes 4% on fears Iran preparing to directly attack Israel

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/01/crude-oil-prices-today.html

ConocoPhillips CEO Calls for U.S. to End ‘Crazy’ LNG Permit Pause

https://pgjonline.com/news/2024/september/conocophillips-ceo-calls-for-us-to-end-crazy-lng-permit-pause

Spotlight on Permian: Pipeline Activity Still Pushing Toward Texas-Louisiana Border

https://pgjonline.com/magazine/2024/august-2024-vol-251-no-8/features/spotlight-on-permian-pipeline-activity-still-pushing-toward-texas-louisiana-border

Chevron, SLB: Competitors become collaborators as innovation accelerates

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/chevron-slb-competitors-become-collaborators-innovation-accelerates

ExxonMobil’s hydrogen project addresses impact of scale

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/exxonmobils-hydrogen-project-addresses-impact-scale

The chemical industry’s game-changing contributions to athletics

https://www.bicmagazine.com/departments/hse/chemical-industrys-game-changing-contributions-athletics

Nurturing psychological safety while upholding accountability

https://www.bicmagazine.com/departments/hse/nurturing-psychological-safety-upholding-accountability

Soup thrown at Vincent van Gogh paintings hours after Just Stop Oil protesters jailed

https://news.sky.com/story/just-stop-oil-activists-jailed-for-throwing-tomato-soup-over-van-goghs-sunflowers-13223010

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We recorded this episode live from an active drill site, which is the first time it’s ever been done in the history of podcasting! Mark and Paige answer your questions live in the field from Prairie Operating’s Shelduck South Facility in Weld County, Colorado. 

Episode Links

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Recorded live at the National Association of Land and Title Analysts Conference in Houston, Texas.

Marathon Oil Shareholders Approve Megadeal Conoco Acquisition

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Marathon-Oil-Shareholders-Approve-Megadeal-Conoco-Acquisition.html

Qatar Reportedly Eyeing Stake in Germany’s Trapped Russian Refinery

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Qatar-Reportedly-Eyeing-Stake-in-Germanys-Trapped-Russian-Refinery.html

UK Plans New Environmental Guidance for North Sea Oil and Gas Firms

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/UK-Plans-New-Environmental-Guidance-for-North-Sea-Oil-and-Gas-Firms.html

Shutdowns at Libya’s Oilfields Continue

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Shutdowns-at-Libyas-Oilfields-Continue.html

Attacked Oil Tanker Represents Significant Environmental Threat

https://www.rigzone.com/news/attacked_oil_tanker_represents_significant_environmental_threat-28-aug-2024-177912-article

Inpex Says Won New Exploration Block Offshore Australia

https://www.rigzone.com/news/inpex_says_won_new_exploration_block_offshore_australia-22-aug-2024-177846-article

United Oil Shoots Down Rumors of Oil Discovery in Jamaica

https://www.rigzone.com/news/united_oil_shoots_down_rumors_of_oil_discovery_in_jamaica-27-aug-2024-177901-article

Halliburton Aware of Issue Affecting Certain Company Systems

https://www.rigzone.com/news/halliburton_aware_of_issue_affecting_certain_company_systems-26-aug-2024-177888-article

Chevron to pay $550 million settlement to Richmond, California

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/regulations/chevron-to-pay-550-million-settlement-to-richmond-california

Shell to sell Sinco pipeline system and Colex terminal to Edgewater Midstream

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/investment-banking/shell-to-sell-sinco-pipeline-system-and-colex-terminal-to-edgewater-midstream

Phillips 66 Seeks to Raise $1.8 Billion in Debt Instrument Sale

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/phillips_66_seeks_to_raise_18_billion_in_debt_instrument_sale-12-sep-2024-178084-article

Scotland’s Only Oil Refinery Set to Close in 2025

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Scotlands-Only-Oil-Refinery-Set-to-Close-in-2025.html

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Ukrainian Suspected of Nord Stream Involvement Flees Poland

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/2024/08/14/ukrainian-suspected-of-nord-stream-involvement-flees-poland

US drillers cut oil and gas rigs for second time in three weeks

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-drillers-cut-oil-gas-rigs-second-time-three-weeks-baker-hughes–2024-08-16

China’s gasoline exports fall 35.7% in July as profit margins weaken

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/chinas-gasoline-exports-fall-357-july-profit-margins-weaken-2024-08-18

Autry Stephens, Endeavor Energy founder and richest U.S. oilman, dies at 86

https://worldoil.com/news/2024/8/16/breaking-news-autry-stephens-endeavor-energy-founder-and-richest-u-s-oilman-dies-at-86

U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ fracing flip-flop haunts her in oil-rich Pennsylvania

https://worldoil.com/news/2024/8/14/u-s-presidential-candidate-kamala-harris-fracing-flip-flop-haunts-her-in-oil-rich-pennsylvania

Subsea sector spending to exceed $42 billion by 2027, Rystad Energy reports

https://worldoil.com/news/2024/8/13/subsea-sector-spending-to-exceed-42-billion-by-2027-rystad-energy-reports

EIA: initial cargo of LNG ships from Mexico

https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/gas-processing/16082024/eia-initial-cargo-of-lng-ships-from-mexico

8 Rivers and Siemens Energy partner on development programme of carbon capture power generation

https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/the-environment/13082024/8-rivers-and-siemens-energy-partner-on-development-programme-of-carbon-capture-power-generation

First significant U.S refinery in 50 years to be built in Texas

https://www.bicmagazine.com/projects-expansions/downstream/texas-to-have-newest-refinery-build-in-50-years

Canada’s crude oil has an increasingly significant role in U.S. refineries

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/canadas-crude-oil-has-an-increasingly-significant-role-in-us-refineries

Industry partnership advances methane reductions through collaboration and innovation

https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/15082024/industry-partnership-advances-methane-reductions-through-collaboration-and-innovation

Just Stop Oil protests rack up huge bill – and it’s Taxpayers being forced to pay

https://www.gbnews.com/news/just-stop-oil-extinction-rebellion-protests-cost-taxpayers

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Chevron moving headquarters to Texas

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/chevron-reshuffles-top-ranks-moving-headquarters-texas-2024-08-02

PSP announces $10 million donation toward new CTE center

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Israel, Mideast Markets Fall on Iran Threat, Global Stock Plunge

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/israel_mideast_markets_fall_on_iran_threat_global_stock_plunge-05-aug-2024-177644-article

Oil Prices Continue to Climb as Wall Street Braces for Showdown with Iran

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oil-Prices-Continue-to-Climb-as-Wall-Street-Braces-for-Showdown-with-Iran.html

EPA Audits Potential Fraud in U.S. Biofuels Supply Chain

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/EPA-Audits-Potential-Fraud-in-US-Biofuels-Supply-Chain.html

U.S. Appeals Court Vacates FERC Authorization for Rio Grande LNG

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Appeals-Court-Vacates-FERC-Authorization-for-Rio-Grande-LNG.html

U.S. To Purchase More Oil for SPR While Prices Are Low

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-To-Purchase-More-Oil-for-SPR-While-Prices-Are-Low.html

Maersk Ship Order Shows Change in View on LNG as Marine Fuel

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/maersk_ship_order_shows_change_in_view_on_lng_as_marine_fuel-07-aug-2024-177669-article

World’s Deepest Offshore Oil Well Planned for Colombia This Year

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/worlds_deepest_offshore_oil_well_planned_for_colombia_this_year-01-aug-2024-177601-article

Just Stop Oil protesters jailed

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c880xjx54mpo

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Jason Duff fills in for Paige.

BSEE Reveals Hurricane Beryl’s Production Platform Impact

https://www.rigzone.com/news/bsee_reveals_hurricane_beryls_production_platform_impact-10-jul-2024-177353-article

UK Energy Dept Confirms Oil and Gas Licensing Stance to Rigzone

https://www.rigzone.com/news/uk_energy_dept_confirms_oil_and_gas_licensing_stance_to_rigzone-15-jul-2024-177397-article

Energy Transfer Closes Acquisition of WTG Midstream

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/energy-transfer-closes-acquisition-wtg-220000609.html

Four Unexplored Indian Basins May Hold More Oil Than The Permian

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Four-Unexplored-Indian-Basins-May-Hold-More-Oil-Than-The-Permian.html

India Increases Windfall Tax on Crude Oil

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/India-Increases-Windfall-Tax-on-Crude-Oil.html

$15B Claim for Keystone XL Rejected

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/15B-Claim-for-Keystone-XL-Rejected.html

Biden administration considers expanding Alaskan oil and gas drilling ban

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2024/7/16/biden-administration-considers-expanding-alaskan-oil-and-gas-drilling-ban

$22.5 billion ConocoPhillps-Marathon Oil merger potentially delayed following second FTC request

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2024/7/15/22-5-billion-conocophillps-marathon-oil-merger-potentially-delayed-following-second-ftc-request

DOE awards contracts for sale of Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/commodities/doe-awards-contracts-for-sale-of-northeast-gasoline-supply-reserve

The Dramatic Fall of Mexico’s Oil Giant

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/The-Dramatic-Fall-of-Mexicos-Oil-Giant.html

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Mark and Paige record live from the 2nd Annual Empower Alberta Energy Pre Stampede Industry Mixer in Calgary, Alberta, Canada .

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/The-Top-7-Oil-Companies-by-Proved-Reserves.html

Canada Is Considering Imposing Tariffs on Chinese EVs

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Canada-Is-Considering-Imposing-Tariffs-on-Chinese-EVs.html

Oil Climbed on Geopolitical Risks and Weaker Dollar

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/oil_climbed_on_geopolitical_risks_and_weaker_dollar-24-jun-2024-177194-article

Pipeline Giant Enbridge Partners with First Nations for Wind Project in Canada

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Pipeline-Giant-Enbridge-Partners-With-First-Nations-for-Wind-Project-in-Canada.html

DOJ Hits PetroChina with Fine for U.S. Export Law Violation

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/DoJ-Hits-PetroChina-With-Fine-for-US-Export-Law-Violation.html

Finland’s Energy Firm Gasum to Halt Russian LNG Imports amid EU Sanctions

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Finlands-Energy-Firm-Gasum-to-Halt-Russian-LNG-Imports-amid-EU-Sanctions.html

U.S. crude imports touch two-year high despite lukewarm demand

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-crude-imports-touch-two-year-high-despite-lukewarm-demand-2024-06-26

Lufthansa to raise fares as environmental costs increase

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/06/lufthansa-to-raise-fares-as-environmental-costs-increase

A mountain of asset sales loom after oil megamerger era

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/mountain-asset-sales-loom-after-oil-megamerger-era-2024-06-26

We Need to Speak Up to Support Industry

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The World Will Be Swimming in Excess Oil by End of This Decade, IEA Says

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API, Ethanol Lobby Group File Suit Against EPA’s Vehicle Emissions Standard

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Who Dat East in GOM Shows Positive Potential: Karoon Energy

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UK Banks No Longer Finance Nation’s Small Oil and Gas Producers

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New Zealand Set to Scrap Oil, Gas Exploration Ban in H2

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California Senator Revives $15 Billion Oil Divestment Battle

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/California-Senator-Revives-15-Billion-Oil-Divestment-Battle.html

India Seeks Tighter Regulatory Control Over LNG Import Terminals

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/India-Seeks-Tighter-Regulatory-Control-Over-LNG-Import-Terminals.html

Canada Oil Group Removes Energy Transition Content Amid Greenwashing Push

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Canada-Oil-Group-Removes-Energy-Transition-Content-Amid-Greenwashing-Push.html

Forecast Strong Hurricane Season Presents Risk for U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Industry

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/forecast-strong-hurricane-season-presents-risk-for-us-oil-natural-gas-industry

New Mountain Valley Pipeline to Begin Operations

https://www.bicmagazine.com/projects-expansions/midstream/new-mountain-valley-pipeline-to-begin-operations

Exxon-Hess Arbitration Panel Incomplete, Hess Sale to Chevron Stalled

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/investment-banking/exxon-hess-arbitration-panel-incomplete

U.S. unveils rules for subsidies to boost clean energy wages

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/regulations/us-unveils-rules-for-subsidies-to-boost-clean-energy-wages

Taylor Swift: Environmentalists Target Her Jet …But End Up Missing It

https://www.tmz.com/2024/06/20/taylor-swift-private-jet-targeted-just-stop-oil-protesters-not-hit

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BMI Analysts Examine the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of OPEC+ Policy

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Congressman Issues Act to Cancel Biden Admin Lizard Ruling

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Brent Bounces Back Above $80 Per Barrel

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EU to Endorse German Plan to Subsidize 10 GW New Gas Power Capacity

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Oil Exploration Firm: South Korea’s Offshore Prospects Hold Great Potential

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Australia Urged to Boost Renewable Investment to Meet Clean Energy Target

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News and Tech Media Mostly Quiet After UN Chief Calls for Ban On Ads for Oil and Gas

https://www.theguardian.com/media/article/2024/jun/07/united-nations-fossil-fuel-ads-news-tech-media

Confounding the Case for Oil and Gas Collusion

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Borealis to Establish Recyclate-Based Polyolefins Compounding Line in Belgium

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/06/borealis-to-establish-recyclate-based-polyolefins-compounding-line-in-belgium

EIA: Congo Brazzaville Becomes An LNG-Exporting Country

https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/gas-processing/30052024/eia-congo-brazzaville-becomes-a-lng-exporting-country

Our Chemical Facilities Are Vulnerable to Attack, ACC President Says

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TC Energy to Spinoff South Bow Pipeline Business

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/pipelines/tc-energy-to-spinoff-south-bow-pipeline-business

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Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets green light to open for May 1

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US oil and gas production rebounds after winter storm

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-oil-gas-production-rebounds-after-winter-storm-2024-05-01/

Gov. Polis announces major oil and gas truce in exchange for transit funding

https://www.cpr.org/2024/04/29/major-oil-gas-truce-in-exchange-for-transit-funding/

Chevron CEO Sees Exxon Arbitration Resolved in Coming Months

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/chevron_ceo_sees_exxon_arbitration_resolved_in_coming_months-30-apr-2024-176583-article/

Shell exits China power market businesses

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/shell-exits-china-power-market-businesses-2024-05-01/

US FTC set to rule on \$60 bln Exxon-Pioneer deal, Bloomberg reports

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/us-ftc-set-rule-60-bln-exxon-pioneer-deal-bloomberg-reports-2024-05-01/

LYB, Olin, Dow, ExxonMobil, Chevron roll out Q1 reports for 2024

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/super-majors-roll-out-q1-reports-for-2024/

US appeals court upholds FERC approvals for gas pipeline expansion

https://www.worldpipelines.com/business-news/01052024/us-appeals-court-upholds-ferc-approvals-for-gas-pipeline-expansion/

Australian researchers testing SAF production from landfill gases

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/05/australian-researchers-testing-saf-production-from-landfill-gases/

Government to scrap windfall tax if energy prices drop

https://www.independent.co.uk/business/windfall-tax-oil-gas-energy-prices-b2354657.html

U.S. proposes offshore wind sales off coasts of Oregon and Maine

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Iran, Allies Respond to Israel’s ‘Attack’

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/iran-allies-respond-to-israel-s-attack/ar-AA1niToD?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=c1fd890af8be4e91a44dcfde091a38d0&ei=15

Washington Preparing to Reimpose Venezuela Oil Sanctions Thursday

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Washington-Preparing-to-Reimpose-Venezuela-Oil-Sanctions-Thursday.html

Oil Plummets over 3% as Stockpiles Override Iran-Israel Conflict

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oil-Plummets-over-3-as-Stockpiles-Override-Iran-Israel-Conflict.html

The EU and U.S. Are Considering New Iran Sanctions

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/The-EU-and-US-Are-Considering-New-Iran-Sanctions.html

Galveston LNG Files for Construction Permit in Texas

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/galveston_lng_files_for_construction_permit_in_texas-17-apr-2024-176439-article/

DOI Announces New Decommissioning Rule

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/doi_announces_new_decommissioning_rule-17-apr-2024-176442-article/

U.S. Natural Gas Trade Will Continue to Grow With The Startup Of New LNG Export Projects

https://www.bicmagazine.com/topics/natural-gas-lng/

AFPM: U.S. Senators Have the Power To Stop EPA’s Car Ban

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/regulations/afpm-us-senators-have-the-power-to-stop-epas-car-ban/

Contact Your Senator Through AFPM

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Meridian Energy Group’s Davis Refinery Project in North Dakota (U.S.) Will Be the World’s First Net-Zero Carbon Refinery

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/04/meridian-energy-group-s-davis-refinery-project-in-north-dakota-us-will-be-the-world-s-first-net-zero-carbon-refinery/

Niger Plans to Build Diesel Refinery and Increase Supplies To Mali

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/04/niger-plans-to-build-diesel-refinery-and-increase-supplies-to-mali/

Russia Cuts Railway Gasoline Exports By 26.5% In April So Far

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/04/russia-cuts-railway-gasoline-exports-by-265-in-april-so-far/

Lummus And Braskem to Partner On Electrified Cracking Heater For Decarbonization

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/04/lummus-and-braskem-to-partner-on-electrified-cracking-heater-for-decarbonization/

Kinder Morgan Meets Profit Estimates on Strength In Natural Gas Pipeline Segment

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/kinder-morgan-meets-profit-estimates-strength-natural-gas-pipeline-segment-2024-04-17/

President Biden Has Canceled Plans to Refill America\’s Emergency Oil Reserve

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/president-biden-has-canceled-plans-to-refill-america-s-emergency-oil-reserve-here-s-why-and-what-it-means-for-you/ar-AA1ng3xX?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=4f884fac25cd490aadebfb636b625955&ei=14

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SLB Announces ChampionX Deal

https://www.rigzone.com/news/slb_announces_championx_deal-03-apr-2024-176288-article/

Pemex Oil Platform Fire Claims At Least One Life

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Pemex-Oil-Platform-Fire-Claims-At-Least-One-Life.html

Biden Administration\’s (U.S.) Initial SAF Subsidy Model to Raise Climate Hurdle For Ethanol

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/04/biden-administrations-us-initial-saf-subsidy-model-to-raise-climate-hurdle-for-ethanol/

Biggest North Sea Oil Find in Decades To Be Drilled For First Time

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/biggest-north-sea-oil-decades-185701000.html

ESG Watch: New satellites mean oil and gas companies will have no place to hide on methane emissions

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/esg-watch-new-satellites-mean-oil-gas-companies-will-have-no-place-hide-methane-2024-03-21/

US Interior Department Finalizes Rule to Reduce Oil and Gas Waste on Public and Tribal Lands

https://jpt.spe.org/us-interior-department-finalizes-rule-to-reduce-oil-and-gas-waste-on-public-and-tribal-lands

U.S. Petroleum Product Exports Set Another Record High In 2023

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/commodities/us-petroleum-product-exports-set-another-record-high-in-2023/

Chevron Leaves Myanmar

https://www.oilandgas360.com/chevron-leaves-myanmar/

TCC Responds to EPA Ruling

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/regulations/epa-sets-final-rule-on-cutting-chemical-plant-pollution/

Russia Destroys Largest Power Plant in Ukraine\’s Kyiv Region

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/russia_destroys_largest_power_plant_in_ukraines_kyiv_region-11-apr-2024-176376-article/

China Exports Gasoline Using Blockchain in Unprecedented Move

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/China-Exports-Gasoline-Using-Blockchain-In-Unprecedented-Move.html

Investors Dump Renewable Energy Funds Amid U.S. Policy Uncertainty

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Investors-Dump-Renewable-Energy-Funds-Amid-US-Policy-Uncertainty.html

North Sea Countries Team Up for Infrastructure Protection

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House Passes Protecting American Energy Production Act

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California Bill Seeks Closure of Depleting Wells Near Communities

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Libya Oil Minister Oun Suspended Pending Investigation

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OPEC and China Conduct High Level Energy Meeting

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Iraq and Iran Will Expedite Development of Sanctions-Busting Shared Oil Fields

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Russia’s Offline Oil Refining Capacity Reaches 14%

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Texas Fund Manager: BlackRock \”Misusing Funds\” to Push ESG Agenda

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OPEC: Oil Industry Needs \$11 Trillion in Upstream Investment by 2045

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Shell, Aramco, Pioneer Natural Resources Among Top Ranking Oil and Gas Companies, Brand Finance Reports

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Court Upholds 2022 Onshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales Following Biden’s “Unlawful” Leasing Ban

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2024/3/25/court-upholds-2022-onshore-oil-and-gas-lease-sales-following-biden-s-unlawful-leasing-ban/

Dow Announces Intent to Invest In New World-Scale Carbonate Solvents Facility In The U.S.

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Mexico’s Oil Giant Delays Platform Repairs Despite Methane Leaks

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16 States Sue Federal Government Over LNG Permitting Pause

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Fourth Russian Lukoil Exec Found Dead by Apparent Suicide

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India Halts Russia Oil Supplies from Sanctioned Tanker Giant

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Five Dead, One Missing After Fire Breaks Out on Perenco-Operated Platform Offshore Gabon

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Oxy Deploys “Industry First” Fully Electric Well Service Rig from Axis on Permian Production Wells

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U.S. Senator Joe Manchin Vows Infrastructure Permitting Reform Will Pass

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EIA Boosts USA Crude Oil Production Forecasts

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ConocoPhillips’ Willow Project to Reach First Production In “Four More Winters;” Expects Modest Permian Growth

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2024/3/19/conocophillps-willow-project-to-reach-first-production-in-four-more-winters-expects-modest-permian-growth/

Department Of the Interior Proposes Second Offshore Wind Auction In Gulf Of Mexico

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2024/3/21/department-of-the-interior-proposes-second-offshore-wind-auction-in-gulf-of-mexico/

Oil executives talk down rapid shift to green energy as profits boom

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UK Extends Windfall Tax on Oil Profits by a Year To 2029

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/UK-Extends-Windfall-Tax-on-Oil-Profits-by-a-Year-To-2029.html

Iran to Unload \$50 Million Worth of Crude Oil from Tanker Seized in 2023

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Iran-to-Unload-50-Million-Worth-of-Crude-Oil-From-Tanker-Seized-in-2023.html

India Shies Away from Contracted Russian Oil Supply Amid Stricter U.S. Sanctions

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/India-Shies-Away-From-Contracted-Russian-Oil-Supply-Amid-Stricter-US-Sanctions.html

Vessel Sinks in Red Sea After Missile Strike

https://www.rigzone.com/news/vessel_sinks_in_red_sea_after_missile_strike-06-mar-2024-175985-article/

TC Energy Sells PNGTS to BlackRock for \$1.14 Billion

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/tc_energy_sells_pngts_to_blackrock_for_114_billion-06-mar-2024-175976-article/

China Barred from Buying USA Oil Reserves in Funding Bill

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/china_barred_from_buying_usa_oil_reserves_in_funding_bill-04-mar-2024-175952-article/

Chevron Invests in Quantum Computing Development for Oil and Gas Market

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2024/3/5/chevron-invests-in-quantum-computing-development-for-oil-and-gas-market/

Enbridge To Invest \$500 Million In Pipeline Assets

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/investment-banking/enbridge-to-invest-500-million-in-pipeline-assets/

More productive wells spur U.S. crude oil production higher

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Unnamed Reuters Sources Say Aramco, ADNOC in US LNG Talks

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Unnamed-Reuters-Sources-Say-Aramco-ADNOC-in-US-LNG-Talks.html

Saudis Complete Transfer of 8% in Aramco to the Sovereign Wealth Fund

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Saudis-Complete-Transfer-of-8-in-Aramco-to-the-Sovereign-Wealth-Fund.html

Germany Extends Rosneft Trusteeship, Avoiding Nationalization

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Germany-Extends-Rosneft-Trusteeship-Avoiding-Nationalization.html

BP Prepares to Drill in Brazil Where Other Majors Have Failed to Find Oil

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Just Stop Oil protester convicted after climbing on M25 gantry

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/just-stop-oil-protester-convicted-after-climbing-on-m25-gantry/ar-BB1iwmqd?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=11f44d1846504c99ad140c06442c6bb3&ei=11

Shell Backs Out Of Yet Another Floating Offshore Wind Project

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Shell-Backs-Out-Of-Yet-Another-Floating-Offshore-Wind-Project.html

UK Quits Treaty Allowing Oil Firms to Sue Governments Over Climate Policy

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/UK-Quits-Treaty-Allowing-Oil-Firms-to-Sue-Governments-Over-Climate-Policy.html

Armed Group Shuts Down Libya’s Zawiya Refinery

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Armed-Group-Shuts-Down-Libyas-Zawiya-Refinery.html

ConocoPhillips EVP Macklon Retires after 33 Years with the Company

https://www.rigzone.com/news/conocophillips_evp_macklon_retires_after_33_years_with_the_company-19-feb-2024-175785-article/

US EPA Grants Fuel Policy Change Promoting Blend with Higher Ethanol

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/us_epa_grants_fuel_policy_change_promoting_blend_with_higher_ethanol-23-feb-2024-175845-article/

Texas Blockchain Council takes legal action against the DOE\’s Energy Information Administration overreach

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/regulations/texas-blockchain-council-takes-legal-action-against-the-doe-/

Shell begins production from subsea tie-back in U.S. Gulf of Mexico

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2024/2/22/shell-begins-production-from-subsea-tie-back-in-u-s-gulf-of-mexico/

Guyana won’t approve oil exploration near Venezuela until United Nations rules in Venezuelan border dispute

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2024/2/21/guyana-won-t-approve-oil-exploration-near-venezuela-until-united-nations-rules-in-venezuelan-border-dispute/

TotalEnergies’ Texas refinery running at minimal rates

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Enterprise acquires JV interests from Western Midstream

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Enbridge says Canada oil pipeline congestion may continue even once TMX starts

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Apache Corporation Remedies Pollution Concerns with Multi-Million Dollar Settlement

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Exxon pursues lawsuit despite activist investor climb-down

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Red Sea Crisis Is Tightening Oil Markets

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Red-Sea-Crisis-Is-Tightening-Oil-Markets.html

Kazakhstan Vows to Comply With OPEC+ Cuts Despite January Overproduction

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Kazakhstan-Vows-to-Comply-With-OPEC-Cuts-Despite-January-Overproduction.html

Novatek Resumes Fuel Processing After Ukrainian Drone Attack

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Novatek-Resumes-Fuel-Processing-After-Ukrainian-Drone-Attack.html

India Will Begin Discussions to Join IEA

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/india_will_begin_discussions_to_join_iea-14-feb-2024-175742-article/

Murphy Oil Names Eric Hambly President and COO

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Diamondback to Buy Endeavor for $26B in Oil Megadeal

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/diamondback_to_buy_endeavor_for_26b_in_oil_megadeal-12-feb-2024-175710-article/

SEB Commodity Chief Gives Rocket and Drone Warning in New Report

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Midwest refinery outage is affecting petroleum product markets

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ExxonMobil expands chemical production in Baytown, Texas

https://www.bicmagazine.com/projects-expansions/downstream/exxonmobil-expands-chemical-production-baytown-texas/

Devon Energy in talks to acquire oil driller Enerplus

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Earnings for Big Oil backpedal as natgas prices tumble

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/earnings-big-oil-backpaddle-natgas-prices-tumble-2024-04-26/

Equinor: A case study on the trouble with greening oil and gas companies

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Mountain Valley Pipeline Requests In-Service Approval as Completion Nears

https://pgjonline.com/news/2024/april/mountain-valley-pipeline-requests-in-service-approval-as-completion-nears

Stranded cargo shows credit challenges at Nigeria\’s Dangote refinery

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/04/stranded-cargo-shows-credit-challenges-at-nigerias-dangote-refinery/

Exxon is working on tech to remove CO2 from atmosphere but a breakthrough is needed to slash costs

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/26/climate-exxon-working-on-direct-air-capture-but-costs-need-to-fall.html

Middle East escalation could trigger oil price shock that fuels inflation, World Bank warns

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/25/middle-east-escalation-could-trigger-energy-shock-that-fuels-inflation-world-bank-warns.html

Mexico Seizes Air Liquide\’s Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery

https://pgjonline.com/news/2024/april/mexico-seizes-air-liquides-hydrogen-plant-at-pemex-refinery

Five key takeaways from the AFPM Annual Meeting

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BP trims down executive team, picks new head of its gas and low carbon energy business

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/18/bp-cuts-executive-team-size-picks-new-head-of-gas-and-low-carbon-energy.html

As demand for US LNG booms, one plant struggles to stay online

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/demand-us-lng-booms-one-plant-struggles-stay-online-2024-04-25/

AI boom to fuel natural gas demand in coming years, report says

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/ai-boom-fuel-natural-gas-demand-coming-years-report-says-2024-04-23/

Climate Activists Glue Themselves to a Tanker Full of Cooking Oil Mistaking It For Crude Oil

https://www.ebaumsworld.com/articles/climate-activists-glue-themselves-to-a-tanker-full-of-cooking-oil-mistaking-it-for-crude-oil/87367127/

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U.S. oil giant Exxon Mobil sues activist investors

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/22/oil-exxon-mobil-sues-activist-investors-to-stop-shareholder-proposals.html

Biden pauses LNG export approvals after pressure from climate activists

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/biden-pauses-approval-new-lng-export-projects-win-climate-activists-2024-01-26/

US oil and gas dealmaking reaches fever-pitch in 2023, Enverus says

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/us-oil-gas-dealmaking-reaches-fever-pitch-2023-enverus-says-2024-01-23/

Texas Upstream Oil Employment Keeps Growing

https://www.rigzone.com/news/texas_upstream_oil_employment_keeps_growing-24-jan-2024-175502-article/

BP appoints Murray Auchincloss as permanent CEO

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/17/bp-appoints-murray-auchincloss-as-permanent-ceo.html

Sunoco LP to acquire NuStar Energy in \$7.3-billion deal

https://www.ogj.com/general-interest/companies/article/14303912/sunoco-lp-to-acquire-nustar-energy-in-73-billion-deal

Sinopec discovers Project Deep Earth gas field

https://www.ogj.com/exploration-development/discoveries/article/14304033/sinopec-discovers-project-deep-earth-gas-field

ExxonMobil’s Baton Rouge refinery wraps 3-year modernization program

https://www.ogj.com/home/article/14304029/exxonmobils-baton-rouge-refinery-wraps-3-year-modernization-program

New pipelines will bring significant volumes of natural gas to new LNG
export terminals

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/natgas-lng/new-pipelines-will-bring-significant-volumes-of-natural-gas/

Port NOLA announces $226 million landmark grant award for the Louisiana
International Terminal project

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/investment-banking/port-nola-announces-226-million-landmark-grant-award-for-louisiana-international-terminal-project/

Asian LNG demand expected to increase in 2024

https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/gas-processing/18012024/asian-lng-demand-expected-to-increase-in-2024/

Jane Fonda joins activists, fishermen in protesting New Orleans gas
conference

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Proposed Rule to Reduce Wasteful
Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Sector to Drive Innovation and
Protect Communities

https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-proposed-rule-reduce-wasteful-methane-emissions

Shell to exit Nigeria\’s troubled onshore oil after nearly a century

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/shell-agrees-sell-its-nigeria-onshore-oil-gas-business-2024-01-16/

Cape of Good Hope Becomes New Route for LNG Carriers

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Natural-Gas/Cape-of-Good-Hope-Becomes-New-Route-for-LNG-Carriers.html

Norway To Boost Oil and Gas Exploration

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Norway-To-Boost-Oil-and-Gas-Exploration.html

OPEC Chief Says Oil Demand Will Defy Predictions of a Peak

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/opec_chief_says_oil_demand_will_defy_predictions_of_a_peak-17-jan-2024-175416-article/

Talos to Acquire QuarterNorth for \$1.3B, Add GOM Production

https://www.rigzone.com/news/talos_to_acquire_quarternorth_for_13b_add_gom_production-16-jan-2024-175389-article/

Plaquemines Port and APM Terminals unveil strategic partnership to
develop a major container terminal

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/tank-term-storage/plaquemines-port-and-apm-terminals-unveil-strategic-partnership/

Thailand orders traders to suspend diesel exports

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/01/thailand-orders-traders-to-suspend-diesel-exports/

Greek shipowner seeks U.S. government help with tanker seized by Iran

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Protesters in Libya threaten to shut down oil and gas facilities

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Prairie to Acquire DJ Basin Assets of \$94.5MM

https://www.rigzone.com/news/prairie_to_acquire_dj_basin_assets_of_945mm-15-jan-2024-175382-article/

TC Energy’s Ontario Pumped Storage Project Moves Forward

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Chevron Exec: California policy would deter energy production

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API Reports Unexpected Decrease in U.S. Crude Supplies

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/API-Reports-Unexpected-Decrease-in-US-Crude-Supplies.html

Red Sea Oil Transport Uninterrupted Despite Regional Unrest

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Red-Sea-Oil-Transport-Uninterrupted-Despite-Regional-Unrest.html

Biden Admin Reviews LNG Approval Process

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Biden-Admin-Reviews-LNG-Approval-Process.html

Phillips 66 in talks for non-core assets sale

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/phillips-66-in-talks-for-non-core-assets-sale/

IPAA: EPA’s “overbearing\” methane regulations to harm U.S. oil, natural
gas producers

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2024/1/9/ipaa-epa-s-overbearing-methane-regulations-to-harm-u-s-oil-natural-gas-producers/

Trans Mountain oil pipeline request heads to Friday regulatory hearing

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/canada-energy-regulator-hold-hearing-friday-trans-mountain-pipeline-request-2024-01-09/

UAE bans tankers flying Cameroon flag on safety concern

https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/545106/uae-bans-tankers-flying-cameroon-flag-on-safety-concern/

Dolphin Drilling receives \$2 million in outstanding payments from GHL
over Nigeria contract

https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/north-sea/545048/dolphin-drilling-receives-2-million-from-ghl/

Bureau of Land Management announces oil and gas lease sale in North
Dakota

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Former Tory energy minister quits as MP over Sunak’s ‘harmful’ push for
new oil and gas

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Surging American Exports Keep Oil and Gas Prices in Check

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Surging-American-Exports-Keep-Oil-and-Gas-Prices-in-Check.html

Oil prices fall as traders monitor rising tensions in Red Sea

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/02/oil-prices-rise-as-iranian-warship-enters-red-sea-.html

Chevron Recognizes Up To $4B in Impairments, Losses

https://www.rigzone.com/news/chevron_recognizes_up_to_4b_in_impairments_losses-03-jan-2024-175247-article/

ExxonMobil Posts $2.5B Impairment for California Assets

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/exxonmobil_posts_25b_impairment_for_california_assets-05-jan-2024-175270-article/

TechnipFMC Scores $1B Carbon Capture Build Job from Petrobras

https://www.rigzone.com/news/technipfmc_scores_1b_carbon_capture_build_job_from_petrobras-05-jan-2024-175275-article/

New CEO Takes Charge at Pioneer Natural Resources

https://www.rigzone.com/news/new_ceo_takes_charge_at_pioneer_natural_resources-04-jan-2024-175267-article/

Southwestern, Chesapeake Energy close to merger, creating $17 billion U.S. natural gas company

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2024/1/6/southwestern-chesapeake-energy-close-to-merger-creating-17-billion-u-s-natural-gas-company/

Angola quit OPEC to sustain oil production above 1MMbpd, top official states

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2024/1/5/angola-quit-opec-to-sustain-oil-production-above-1mmbpd-top-official-states/

German prosecutors launch probe into suspected sabotage of LNG pipeline

https://www.politico.eu/article/investigation-suspected-sabotage-lng-pipeline-germany-gasunie/

Trans Mountain pipeline plans line fill for March or May

https://www.worldpipelines.com/business-news/05012024/trans-mountain-pipeline-plans-line-fill-for-march-or-may/

Motiva to shut CDU, coker next week at largest US refinery

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/motiva-shut-cdu-coker-next-week-largest-us-refinery-sources-2024-01-05/

Texas oil and natural gas industry continues dominance by setting new production records and milestones

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/texas-oil-and-natural-gas-industry-continues-dominance-by-setting-new-production-records-milestones/

ACC, ExxonMobil, Shell: Louisiana’s 2024 production outlook strong

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/acc-exxonmobil-shell-louisianas-2024-production-outlook-strong/

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Will Oil, Gas Companies Ramp Up Their Use of Generative AI in 2024?
https://www.rigzone.com/news/will_oil_gas_companies_ramp_up_their_use_of_generative_ai_in_2024-05-dec-2023-174946-article/

Putin to Visit Saudi Arabia, UAE in Rare Trip Outside Russia
https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/putin_to_visit_saudi_arabia_uae_in_rare_trip_outside_russia-05-dec-2023-174944-article/

Venezuela’s Maduro Holds Referendum Whether To Invade Oil-Rich Neighbor Guyana
https://oilprice.com/Geopolitics/South-America/Venezuelas-Maduro-Holds-Referendum-Whether-To-Invade-Oil-Rich-Neighbor-Guyana.html

Venezuelans Vote to Claim Sovereignty Over Oil-Rich Region of Guyana
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Venezuelans-Vote-to-Claim-Sovereignty-Over-Oil-Rich-Region-of-Guyana.html

Sri Lanka approves Sinopec’s $4.5 billion refinery proposal
https://www.bicmag azine.com/projects-expansions/downstream/sri-lanka-approves-sinopecs-4-5-billion-refinery-proposal/

Plethora of natural gas discoveries offshore Norway could go untapped, petroleum authority warns
https://www.worldoil.com/news/2023/12/5/plethora-of-natural-gas-discoveries-offshore-norway-could-go-untapped-petroleum-authority-warns/

Biden administration’s new methane rule to hamper U.S. oil, gas production, trade associations warn
https://www.worldoil.com/news/2023/12/3/biden-administration-s-new-methane-rule-to-hamper-u-s-oil-gas-production-trade-associations-warn/

TotalEnergies Is Sharing In-House Drone Tech To Help NOCs Hunt Emissions
https://jpt.spe.org/totalenergies-is-sharing-in-house-drone-tech-to-help-nocs-hunt-emissions

‘Fragile Equilibrium’: Balancing LNG Trade and Market Risks
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More Students Going Into Petroleum Engineering Programs as Research Work Tilts to Alternative Energy
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Two new petrochemical plants are coming online in India
https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2023/12/two-new-petrochemical-plants-are-coming-online-in-india/

Red Sea Attacks Highlight Significant Escalation in Maritime Conflicts
https://www.rigzone.com/news/red_sea_attacks_highlight_significant_escalation_in_maritime_conflicts-05-dec-2023-174943-article/

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1. See you in court. It will become socially acceptable for the oil and gas companies affected to sue environmental activists that interfere with her operations in court. This will change the financial model of activist organizations.

2. NatGas Infrastructure boom. This will accelerate for the next couple decades, as the promise of renewables has disappointed consumers and politicians.

3. XOM goes private. This frees management from having to deal with activist shareholders that do not understand the oil and gas in history. This will also allow them to make operational changes without triggering government investigations or having to answer to the board. This will make ExxonMobil much more than nimble and competitive than it is now, especially for talent.

4. Interest rates will get worse. Interest rates will start going back up after election, affecting large longer term projects.

5. Peak electric car sales.

6. OFS bonanza. The beginning of a multi-year oil field services and equipment boom. DUC inventories are near zero, capital is finally available for OFS, supply chain issues are still here and hydrocarbon demand will increase. This will also move the negotiation leverage away from the operators and back to the service companies.

7. Molecular business. The industry is becoming a molecule industry

8. ESG is toast.

9. Shale Growth

10. Oilfield pride baby. The rebirth of the importance of all oil and gas workers and companies will lead back to being proud to work in this industry, like it was in the past.

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ExxonMobil drilling first lithium well in Arkansas, aims to be a leading supplier for electric vehicles by 2030
https://corpo rate.exxonmobil.com/news/news-releases/2023/1113_e xxonmobil-drilling-first-lithium-well-in-arkansas

Pipeline opponents urge farmers to request corn checkoff refunds
https://i owacapitaldispatch.com/2023/11/15/pipeline-opponen ts-urge-farmers-to-request-corn-checkoff-refunds/

Oil could soar to record high of $150 if Israel-Hamas war escalates further, World Bank says
https://www .cnbc.com/2023/10/31/oil-could-hit-record-high-of- 157-if-israel-hamas-war-escalates-world-bank.html

Rural Texas (U.S.) chemical plant fire extinguished
https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2023/11 /rural-texas-us-chemical-plant-fire-extinguished/

USA EIA Cuts Gasoline Price Forecast
https://www.rigzone.com/news/usa_eia_cuts_ga soline_price_forecast-17-nov-2023-174750-article/

BOEM Schedules Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 261
https://www.rigzone.com/news/boem_schedules_gulf_of_ mexico_lease_sale_261-17-nov-2023-174747-article/

Trans Mountain resumes work on pipeline in British Columbia
https://www.wo rldpipelines.com/project-news/17112023/trans-mount ain-resumes-work-on-pipeline-in-british-columbia/

Exxon Mobil to construct a green petchem refinery in Indonesia with $15 B budget
https://www.hydrocarbonprocessin g.com/news/2023/11/exxon-mobil-to-construct-a-gree n-petchem-refinery-in-indonesia-with-15-b-budget/

LNG export capacity from North America is likely to more than double through 2027
https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing. com/news/2023/11/lng-export-capacity-from-north-am erica-is-likely-to-more-than-double-through-2027/

Ecopetrol CEO says oil industry’s future not threatened by energy transition
https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2023/10/ecopetrol-ceo-says-oil-indu strys-future-not-threatened-by-energy-transition/

Shell Sues Greenpeace for $2.1 Million after Activists Boarded Oil Vessel
https://energynow.ca/2023/11/shell-sues-greenpeace-for-2-1-million-after-activists-boarded-oil-vessel/?utm_content=271312177&utm_medium=s ocial&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-3588046

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Schumer and other Senate Democrats call for a federal probe of huge oil deals by Exxon and Chevron

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BP’s Interim CEO Defends Strategy Amid USA Flurry of Megadeals

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/bps_interim_ceo_defends_strategy_amid_usa_flurry_of_megadeals-31-oct-2023-174535-article/

First Licenses Offered in Latest UK Oil and Gas Licensing Round

https://www.rigzone.com/news/first_licenses_offered_in_latest_uk_oil_and_gas_licensing_round-31-oct-2023-174533-article/

U.S. imposes sanctions against Myanmar’s state-owned oil enterprise

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2023/11/1/u-s-imposes-sanctions-against-myanmar-s-state-owned-oil-enterprise/

Ukraine special-forces colonel played a key role in sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines, a report says

https://www.businessinsider.com/ukrainian-military-key-role-sabotaging-the-nord-stream-pipelines2023-11

Anti-Oil Protesters Smash Glass Covering Famous Painting in London

https://www.tmz.com/2023/11/06/anti-oil-protesters-smash-glass-diego-velazquez-painting-london/

What Do The Exxon Mobil And Chevron Deals Say About The Oil Industry’s Future?

USA Energy Dept Looking to Buy More Oil for Petroleum Reserve

https://www.rigzone.com/news/usa_energy_dept_looking_to_buy_more_oil_for_petroleum_reserve-07-nov-2023-174618-article/

House Passage of DOI Appropriations Act Dubbed Resounding Win

https://www.rigzone.com/news/house_passage_of_doi_appropriations_act_dubbed_resounding_win-07-nov-2023-174614-article/

China To Tighten Regulation Of Oil, Natural Gas, And Power Monopolies

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/China-To-Tighten-Regulation-Of-Oil-Natural-Gas-And-Power-Monopolies.amp.html

Saudi Aramco Q3 net income plummets 23% on lower oil prices

https://www.offshore-technology.com/news/saudi-aramco-q3-net-income/

Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Lease Sale Postponed Amid Legal Battles Over Endangered Whale Protections

https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southcentral/2023/11/07/747380.htm

Mountain Valley Pipeline sues protesters for obstructing construction

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/mountain-valley-pipeline-sues-protesters-obstructing-construction-2023-11-10/#:~:text=Mountain%20Valley%20Pipeline%20sues%20protesters%20for%20obstructing%20construction,-By%20Clark%20Mindock&text=Nov%2010%20(Reuters)%20%2D%20The,from%20interfering%20in%20the%20future.

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Israel just shut a gas field near Gaza. Here’s why that matters

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Exxon to Buy Pioneer for $60B

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/exxon_to_buy_pioneer_for_60b-11-oct-2023-174312-article/

NATO Chief Warns Of Potential ‘Response’ To Sabotage Of Finland Pipeline

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Natural-Gas/NATO-Chief-Warns-Of-Potential-Response-To-Sabotage-Of-Finland-Pipeline.html

Iran’s Call For Oil Embargo On Israel Falls On Deaf Ears In OPEC+

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/OPEC-Wont-React-Immediately-To-Irans-Call-For-An-Oil-Embargo-On-Israel.html

Allianz Trade Says Oil Could Hit $140

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Allianz-Trade-Says-Oil-Could-Hit-140.html

U.S. Lifts Venezuela Oil Sanctions For Six Months

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Lifts-Venezuela-Oil-Sanctions-For-Six-Months.html

Trinidad gets ‘full green light’ for joint gas project with Venezuela

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/trinidad-gets-full-green-light-for-joint-gas-project-with-venezuela/

Storm Babet: North Sea oil rig east of Aberdeen loses anchors amid turbulent waves

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6229471/storm-babet-north-sea-oil-rig-loses-anchors/

SLB Announces Third-Quarter 2023 Results

https://investorcenter.slb.com/news-releases/news-release-details/slb-announces-third-quarter-2023-results

U.S. refining sector stays resilient amid volatile global oil markets

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/us-refining-sector-stays-resilient-amid-volatile-global-oil-markets/

Chevron LNG Workers Drop Plans For New Strike

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Chevron-LNG-Workers-Drop-Plans-For-New-Strike.html

Devon Energy considering U.S. shale M&A options with Marathon Oil, CrownRock

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2023/10/19/devon-energy-considering-u-s-shale-m-a-options-with-marathon-oil-crownrock/

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Biden Administration Plans Zero Offshore Oil And Gas Lease Sales For 2024

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Biden-Administration-Plans-Zero-Offshore-Oil-And-Gas-Lease-Sales-For-2024.html

Texas regulator opposes Biden’s plan for offshore wind farms in Gulf of Mexico

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2023/9/29/texas-regulator-opposes-biden-s-plan-for-offshore-wind-farms-in-gulf-of-mexico/

U.S. oil production approaches record as Permian output reaches “all-time” high

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2023/10/1/u-s-oil-production-approaches-record-as-permian-output-reaches-all-time-high/

LSU research team pursues orphaned wells to reduce methane leaks in Louisiana

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2023/9/21/lsu-research-team-pursues-orphaned-wells-to-reduce-methane-leaks-in-louisiana/

High Times and Tight Markets for Jackup Industry

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How Petroleum Engineering Can Help Explain the Mysteries of Mars Fractures

https://jpt.spe.org/how-petroleum-engineering-can-help-explain-the-mysteries-of-mars-fractures

India increases windfall tax on petroleum crude, reduces tax on aviation turbine fuel and diesel

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2023/09/india-increases-windfall-tax-on-petroleum-crude-reduces-tax-on-aviation-turbine-fuel-and-diesel/

Bulgarian Energy Workers Escalate Protest Over Green Transition

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Bulgarian-Energy-Workers-Escalate-Protest-Over-Green-Transition.html

OPEC’s Oil Production Grows For A Second Month Despite Saudi Cut

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/OPECs-Oil-Production-Grows-For-A-Second-Month-Despite-Saudi-Cut.html

Russia Plans Near Zero Diesel Exports Next Month After Ban

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/russia_plans_near_zero_diesel_exports_next_month_after_ban-30-sep-2023-174182-article/

South Africa Allows TotalEnergies To Drill For Offshore Oil And Gas

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Oil giant Schlumberger rebrands itself as SLB for low-carbon future 

https://www.bicmagazine.com/departments/operations/oil-giant-schlumberger-rebrands-itself-as-slb-for-low-carbon-future/?em=bWFyay5sYWNvdXJAbW9kYWxwb2ludC5jb20-&utm_campaign=IR+10.27.22&fref=3be92696-5646-4731-b010-339062944217 

The USA Did Not Run Out of Diesel Last Monday 

https://www.rigzone.com/news/the_usa_did_not_run_out_of_diesel_last_monday-25-nov-2022-171169-article/ 

Oil Freight Boom Makes $1MM Waiting Bills More Common 

https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/oil_freight_boom_makes_1mm_waiting_bills_more_common-25-nov-2022-171170-article/ 

Deepwater Oil And Gas Production To Grow 60% By 2030 

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Deepwater-Oil-And-Gas-Production-To-Grow-60-By-2030.html 

‘A twisted joke’: UN’s flagship climate summit sees sharp jump in fossil fuel industry delegates 

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/10/cop27-sharp-jump-in-fossil-fuel-delegates-at-un-climate-talks.html 

Biden administration quietly approves huge Texas oil export project 

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2022/11/25/biden-administration-quietly-approves-huge-texas-oil-export-project/ 

UK hits power firms with windfall tax, hikes oil company levy 

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-hunt-increases-energy-windfall-tax-2022-11-17/ 

Germany Sets Windfall Tax at 90% for Clean Power Generators 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-11-24/germany-sets-windfall-tax-at-90-for-clean-power-generators#.Y4CzjQ8-xmM.twitter 

Cenovus CEO takes aim at oil and gas critics; says sector pays billions in taxes 

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/cenovus-ceo-takes-aim-oil-172403590.html 

Pipeline CEO Likens Biden’s Energy Policy to ‘Saturday Night Live’ Skit 

https://energynow.com/2022/11/pipeline-ceo-likens-bidens-energy-policy-to-saturday-night-live-skit/?utm_content=226918203&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-11366997 

Enbridge green-lights $3.6 billion gas pipeline expansion in Canada 

https://www.bicmagazine.com/projects-expansions/midstream/enbridge-green-lights-3-6-billion-gas-pipeline-expansion-in-canada/ 

U.S. oil refiners to keep running at breakneck speeds in fourth quarter 

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2022/11/us-oil-refiners-to-keep-running-at-breakneck-speeds-in-fourth-quarter 

Freeport LNG gets extension on liquefaction train 

https://www.bicmagazine.com/projects-expansions/midstream/freeport-lng-gets-extension-on-liquefaction-train/ 

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Exxon’s Exodus: Employees Have Finally Had Enough of Its Toxic Culture

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2022-10-13/exxon-xom-jobs-exodus-brings-scrutiny-to-corporate-culture

Shell Warns Weak Earnings From Gas Trading Could Impact Profits

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Shell-Warns-Weak-Earnings-From-Gas-Trading-Could-Impact-Profits.html

White House claims Saudis ‘coerced’ OPEC+ to cut, escalating feud

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2022/10/13/white-house-claims-saudis-coerced-opec-to-cut-escalating-feud/

Diamondback Energy to buy Permian driller FireBird for $1.6 billion

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2022/10/12/diamondback-energy-to-buy-permian-driller-firebird-for-1-6-billion/

Exxon Mobil considers takeover of oil recovery specialist Denbury

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2022/10/11/exxon-mobil-considers-takeover-of-oil-recovery-specialist-denbury/

Oil protesters arrested after throwing tomato soup at Van Gogh painting

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/14/oil-protesters-arrested-after-throwing-tomato-soup-at-van-gogh-painting.html

Israel and Lebanon reach historic agreement to resolve a long-running maritime border dispute

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/11/historic-agreement-between-israel-and-lebanon-brokered.html

Majors Donate to Hurricane Relief Efforts

https://www.rigzone.com/news/majors_donate_to_hurricane_relief_efforts-14-oct-2022-170720-article/

CGT union votes to continue strike at TotalEnergies’ French refineries

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/cgt-union-votes-continue-strike-totalenergies-french-refineries-2022-10-15/

Schlumberger faces employee backlash in Russia over draft cooperation

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/exclusive-schlumberger-faces-employee-backlash-russia-over-cooperation-draft-2022-10-14/

Sweden shuns formal joint investigation of Nord Stream leak, citing national security

https://www.reuters.com/article/ukraine-crisis-nordstream-germany-sweden/update-1-sweden-shuns-formal-joint-investigation-of-nord-stream-leak-citing-national-security-idUSL8N31F4Y7

Diesel’s gloomy message for the global economy

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2022/10/diesel-s-gloomy-message-for-the-global-economy

Fertilizer supply tightness and weather events seen challenging food security in 2022-2023

https://www.reutersevents.com/downstream/operations-maintenance/fertilizer-supply-tightness-and-weather-events-seen-challenging-food-security

Shale oil pioneer Harold Hamm to take Continental Resources private

https://www.ft.com/content/519686d6-8145-4711-a2e1-43d87167dc45

TechnipFMC’s SucSeed Garden

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/candace-axel-288a8119_project-garden-foodequity-activity-6985609216531075072-BxA_?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

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News articles

Sweden seizes evidence at Baltic Sea pipeline leak site

https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-business-crime-denmark-security-services-500536a756145a82a13925bb73ad5583

Norway inspects subsea gas pipeline after Nord Stream blasts

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/norway-inspects-europipe-ii-subsea-gas-link-germany-2022-10-07/

OPEC+ to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day to shore up prices, defying U.S. pressure

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/05/oil-opec-imposes-deep-production-cuts-in-a-bid-to-shore-up-prices.html

Putin orders seizure of Exxon-led Sakhalin 1 oil and gas project

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russias-putin-signs-decree-setting-up-new-operator-sakhalin-1-tass-2022-10-07/

Shale drillers struggle to find workers as unemployment dropped last month

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2022/10/7/shale-drillers-struggle-to-find-workers-as-unemployment-dropped-last-month/

France struggles with refinery strikes, but not planning petrol rationing

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/france-has-no-plans-yet-rationing-petrol-stations-minister-2022-10-08/

Gas Prices in U.S. Rise for a Second Week After Refineries Shut Down

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/07/business/gas-prices-rising.html

Oil industry implores Granholm to ‘disavow’ export limits after bitter meeting

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-environment/oil-industry-implores-granholm-to-disavow-export-limits-after-bitter-meeting

SPE ATCE: ExxonMobil manager says faster CCS development requires hub projects

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2022/10/5/spe-atce-exxonmobil-manager-says-faster-ccs-development-requires-hub-projects/

Brent Likely to Hit $100 Per Barrel by Year End

https://www.rigzone.com/news/brent_likely_to_hit_100_per_barrel_by_year_end-07-oct-2022-170632-article/

North Sea oil and gas exploration ‘good for the environment’

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-63184412

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