In a virtual meeting held on January 4, 2026, eight key OPEC+ nations—Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman—reaffirmed their dedication to maintaining stability in the global oil markets. This announcement comes amid a backdrop of steady global economic outlooks and healthy market fundamentals, including low inventory levels, as […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article is from the Bison Insights with Josh Young. Stu Turley, David Blacmon, Josh Young, and Wasif Latif will be live next week, and this article will be one of the key talking points. We highly recommend subscribing to the Bison Interests Substack. Here is the live link to watch the […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Mike Wirth, Chevron CEO, Believes in the Future of Oil, Gas, and Chevron November 15, 2025 Clark Savage In a landscape where energy markets are grappling with uncertainties around oversupply and the push toward renewables, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth stands firm in his optimism for the oil and gas sector. Speaking […]
Continue ReadingThe Loan is a great thing for consumers and the United States It is interesting to see the backlash on the people not supporting the loan to get a nuclear reactor back online, when it is a great business loan. The US Government will make money, while the consumers will be insulated from prices at […]
Continue ReadingIn the intricate dance of global energy markets, China has emerged as a pivotal player, effectively establishing both a floor and a ceiling for crude oil prices through its strategic imports and stockpiling activities. As the world\’s largest oil importer, China\’s decisions ripple across international markets, absorbing surpluses when prices dip and scaling back when […]
Continue ReadingIn a move that has reignited concerns over maritime security in one of the world\’s most critical energy chokepoints, Iran\’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed on Saturday that it had seized the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Talara in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident, which occurred on Friday, November 14, 2025, marks the first […]
Continue ReadingAs global oil markets navigate a complex landscape of supply increases, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainties, a notable shift has emerged in the futures curve for 2026. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude timespreads for several months in 2026 have slipped into contango, reflecting growing concerns over potential oversupply. This development comes amid OPEC+\’s efforts to […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Update on the Chevron Refinery in California – A national security disaster just got worse as a possible drone strike October 4, 2025 Clark Savage The Chevron El Segundo Refinery, located just outside Los Angeles, experienced a significant fire on October 2, 2025, drawing widespread attention due to its role in […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories OPEC+ Has Come Close to Its Limit, Leaving Prices Open to Spike October 8, 2025 Clark Savage In the volatile world of global energy markets, OPEC+—the alliance of oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia—is pushing against its production boundaries. With spare capacity dwindling, the group finds itself in a precarious […] […]
Continue ReadingIn the volatile world of global energy markets, OPEC+—the alliance of oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia—is pushing against its production boundaries. With spare capacity dwindling, the group finds itself in a precarious position where any major disruption could send crude prices soaring. As of October 2025, recent decisions to modestly increase output […]
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