Vedanta Oil and Gas
Vedanta's $5 Billion Oil Bet Targets a Fivefold Production Leap
Vedanta Oil and Gas is targeting 500,000 boepd with a $5 billion investment, but reversing mature-field declines will determine whether the plan succeeds.
Jeff Gaston
Oil Prices
Hormuz Supply Risks Send Oil to One-Month High: What It Means for U.S. Investors and Mineral Owners
Oil reached a one-month high as renewed conflict raised Strait of Hormuz supply risks. This sourced analysis examines shipping exposure, insurance pressure, U.S. shale hedges, and the implications for mineral and royalty owners.
Oil Prices
Oil Prices Today: Strait of Hormuz Standoff Triggers Market Volatility
A renewed military standoff between the U.S. and Iran at the Strait of Hormuz has sparked volatility in energy markets. Here is what investors need to know about today's price spikes and the shifting economic landscape.
Strategic Petroleum Reserve
USA Strategic Petroleum Reserve Hits 1983 Lows: What 56 Percent Empty Means for Investors
Inventory levels in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve have dropped to 319 million barrels. We examine the security risks and investment implications of a 56 percent empty stockpile.
Pikka Project
Pikka Oil Project in Alaska Reaches Continuous Production
Santos and Repsol have officially reached continuous production at the Pikka project, signaling a massive turnaround for Alaska's oil production and a win for energy investors.
Venture Global
Venture Global Bags New LNG Supply Contract from EnBW: Analyzing the Mid-Term Shift
Venture Global has secured a new 0.82 MTPA supply contract with Germany's EnBW, marking a significant shift toward 'mid-term' agreements in the LNG space.
Oil and Gas
Arctic Refuge Auction: A High-Stakes Test for U.S. Oil Industry Appetite
The upcoming June 2026 auction in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the oil industry's biggest 'stress test' yet, balancing massive reserves against legal and financial volatility.
Natural Gas
California Natural Gas Prices Reach Historic Lows in Early 2026
California’s natural gas market is experiencing a historic shift as spot prices plummet to record lows. While wholesale costs are down, infrastructure expenses keep consumer bills high.
LNG
A Scorching Asian Summer: Why LNG Markets Are Bracing for a Massive Price Spike
The 'shoulder season' is over. With the Strait of Hormuz restricted and record heat hitting Asia, the global LNG market is bracing for a 50% price surge.
Oil Prices
Brent Jumps on Renewed Iran Clash: Markets Brace for $100+ Crude
Renewed military strikes in Bandar Abbas have sent oil markets into a tailspin, erasing recent gains from diplomatic rumors and pushing Brent crude back toward triple digits.
bp
BP Fires Chair Albert Manifold Over "Unacceptable" Conduct: Is the Supermajor Unmanageable?
BP's board has ousted Chairman Albert Manifold after just eight months, citing 'unacceptable' conduct. This latest leadership collapse raises serious questions about the supermajor's stability and its strategic pivot back to fossil fuels.
Oil Prices
Oil Prices Today: Benchmarks Dive 5% on Peace Deal Rumors and UAE Exit
Global oil markets are experiencing a sharp downward correction today as traders react to rumors of a U.S.-Iran peace deal and the fallout of the UAE's exit from OPEC+.