War, Truce, and Oil – Impacts on Energy Markets The recent escalation of hostilities between Iran, Israel, and the United States, followed by a fragile truce, has sent shockwaves through the global oil and gas industry. This conflict, centered in one of the world’s most critical energy-producing regions, has raised significant concerns about supply disruptions, […]
Trump’s EU Tariff Threats & the Oil and Gas Industry In May 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions with the European Union (EU) by threatening a 50% tariff on EU imports starting June 1, citing stalled trade negotiations and a persistent trade deficit. This follows earlier threats in December 2024, where Trump demanded […]
Trump’s Energy Throwback – The Cost of Clean Coal Dreams President Donald Trump’s vision of bringing back coal isn’t just a policy—it’s a throwback to an era he holds dear, the 1950s, when America’s industrial engine roared on homegrown fuel. For him, coal’s resurgence isn’t just about energy; it’s about jobs, pride, and a rejection […]
Trump’s Tariff Announcement on Venezuelan Oil Buyers – Implications for Global Trade and American Consumers On March 24, 2025, President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to announce a bold new trade policy: a 25% tariff on all imports from any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela, effective April 2, 2025. In […]
U.S. Trade Actions and Their Ripple Effects The global oil and gas trade is entering a period of unprecedented flux, driven in large part by U.S. trade policies under the Trump administration as of March 18, 2025. With the reimposition of tariffs and a renewed emphasis on “America First” economic strategies, the U.S. energy sector—long […]
The AI Energy Boom: How Growing Demand is Reshaping the Energy Landscape The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, economies, and daily life at an unprecedented pace. From public-facing systems like chatbots and virtual assistants to proprietary corporate tools and classified military applications, AI’s computational appetite is driving a surge in energy demand […]
Mark Carney’s Carbon Tax Repeal is a Game Changer for Canada’s Oil and Gas Industry On March 14, 2025, Canada’s newly sworn-in Prime Minister, Mark Carney, made a bold move that sent shockwaves through the nation’s economic and environmental landscape: he signed an order to eliminate the federal consumer carbon tax, effective April 1, 2025. […]
Trump’s Push to Revive the Constitution Pipeline: A Game Changer for Northeast Energy Costs? On March 13, 2025, former President Donald Trump took to social media to spotlight a long-stalled energy infrastructure project that he believes could dramatically lower energy costs for families in New York, Connecticut, and New England. His post reignited a contentious […]
Trump’s Dual Push for Energy Independence and Steel Tariffs: A Complex Balancing Act As of March 12, 2025, President Donald Trump has reasserted his vision for American energy independence and dominance, emphasizing the expansion of oil and gas infrastructure to solidify the United States’ position as a global energy leader. Central to this agenda is […]
Can the U.S. Cut Ties with Canadian Crude? In recent months, President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to eliminate U.S. imports of crude oil from Canada, asserting that the United States no longer needs Canadian oil to meet its energy demands. This stance was underscored by his initial proposal in late 2024 to impose […]