As the Iran war enters its fifth week and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, Goldman Sachs has issued a stark warning in its April 2026 report titled “Are We Running Out of Oil?” The bank’s analysts, led by Yulia Zhestkova Grigsby, conclude that the world is indeed facing acute physical shortages of crude […]
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The ongoing conflict involving Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, marking what experts describe as the largest oil supply disruption in history. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed to most commercial shipping since late February 2026, approximately 20 million barrels per day (mb/d) of oil and petroleum products—representing about 20% of global […]
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In the midst of escalating tensions in the Middle East, hedge funds have ramped up their bullish positions on oil to levels not seen since early 2020, betting on sustained supply disruptions from the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. As of late February 2026, just before the strikes intensified, money managers boosted their net-long stance […]
Continue ReadingThis is an outstanding interview from Neil Mehta with Secretary Chris Wright at the Goldman Sachs Energy Conference. The main topics discussed in this transcript are: 1. The situation in Venezuela and the U.S. government\’s plans to restore oil production and exports from the country. This includes details on the U.S. government\’s actions to arrest […]
Continue ReadingIn a significant shift for global energy markets, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its long-standing predictions on oil and gas demand, prompting major financial institutions like Goldman Sachs to adjust their forecasts accordingly. This \”U-Turn\” by the IEA, as it\’s being dubbed in industry circles, moves away from earlier projections of an imminent […]
Continue ReadingThis is a National Security issue for the United States Gavin Newsom should be proud. Has absolutely devastated the oil and gas industry in California, and single-handedly wiped out the future development of oil and gas. Even with studies showing that the formations in California need to be drilled to reduce methane due to their […]
Continue ReadingIn the world of energy markets, where headlines often scream about impending gluts and oversupply, OPEC\’s latest outlook is turning heads for all the wrong reasons—at least from the perspective of those expecting a flood of cheap oil. Much like the iconic 1984 Wendy\’s commercial that famously asked, \”Where\’s the Beef?\”, we\’re left pondering: Where\’s […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article from Irina Slav\’s Substack is on point on the oil glut in the news. We recommend following her on her Substack. As we say in Texas, the math ain\’t mathing. First, looking at OPEC+\’s additional increases, if they can actually produce them as well as the simple fact we are […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. oil industry has been a powerhouse of global energy production for over a decade, largely fueled by the shale revolution and the explosive growth in the Permian Basin. However, a recent analysis from Goldman Sachs has cast a shadow over this narrative. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Daan Struyven, head of oil […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Why Hasn’t Trump Hit Russia with More Sanctions? – Because it would hand the Mid-term elections to the Democrats June 1, 2025 Clark Savage I have been discussing this for months on the Energy News Beat Podcast, and the secondary sanctions on China and India’s refineries would undoubtedly cause havoc in […]
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