Has California’s Oil and Gas Industry Hit the Point of No Return? – Major Pipelines Could Be Closing Within Weeks.

Katy Grimes, Editor in Chief of the California Globe, and Mike Umbro stop by the ENB Podcast. This podcast rolled around because Katy Grimes, the Editor in Chief of the California Globe, wrote a brilliant story, “Has California’s Oil and Gas Industry Hit the Point of No Return?” and in that story, she is pointing out […]

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ExxonMobil Looks Over Lukoil\’s Iraqi Oilfield as U.S. Sanctions Finally Hit Home – What does this mean for Investors?

In a significant development for the global energy sector, U.S. oil giant ExxonMobil has expressed interest in acquiring Russian firm Lukoil\’s majority stake in one of Iraq\’s premier oilfields. This move comes amid escalating U.S. sanctions on Russian entities, which have forced Lukoil to declare force majeure and seek an exit from its Iraqi operations. […]

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BP’s New $25 Billion Investment in Iraq’s Kirkuk Fields Is Far More Than an Oil Project—It’s a Geopolitical Pivot

In a bold move that underscores the intertwining of energy ambitions and regional politics, British Petroleum (BP) has activated a massive $25 billion redevelopment project in Iraq\’s northern Kirkuk region. This investment, formalized earlier in 2025 and kicked into gear on October 2, isn\’t just about extracting crude—it\’s a strategic play that could reshape power […]

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Oil Contango Grips 2026 as Trade Friction Fans Glut Worries – Or Not as OPEC+ may not be able to produce new quotas

As 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 […]

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