oil and gas
Black Gold, Red Lines: How High Finance is Fueling a Geopolitical Showdown in South America
A century-old border dispute is reignited by big oil and high finance, creating a high-stakes geopolitical game with trillion-dollar consequences.
Clash of Titans: Trump, Exxon, and the High-Stakes Gamble for Venezuelan Oil
A clash between Donald Trump and Exxon’s CEO over investing in Venezuela highlights the growing political risks facing multinational corporations in a volatile world.
Beyond the Barrel: Why ExxonMobil Told Trump Venezuela is ‘Uninvestable’ and What It Means for Global Finance
ExxonMobil’s CEO called Venezuela ‘uninvestable’ to Trump. We dissect the history, risks, and what this means for global finance and investing.
The Trillion-Dollar Question: Trump, Big Oil, and the High-Stakes Gamble on Venezuela’s Black Gold
A meeting between Trump and oil execs highlights the paradox of Venezuela’s oil: a trillion-dollar prize locked behind a wall of risk and sanctions.
The BP Dilemma: Why Splitting the Energy Giant Could Unlock Billions
BP’s integrated structure may be destroying value. This analysis explores the compelling financial and strategic arguments for splitting BP into two companies.
Beyond the Barrel: Why BP’s $6 Billion Castrol Deal Signals a Seismic Shift in Energy Investing
BP’s $6bn sale of a Castrol stake to Stonepeak isn’t just a deal; it’s a sign of a seismic shift in energy, finance, and private capital investment.
The $750 Billion Paradox: Why a Landmark US-EU Trade Deal Saw Energy Spending Fall
A landmark $750bn US-EU trade deal was meant to boost US energy sales, but spending fell 7%. We analyze why market forces defied political ambition.
Seismic Shift at BP: Meg O’Neill Takes the Helm in a Bold Move for the Energy Giant
BP has replaced CEO Murray Auchincloss with Woodside’s Meg O’Neill, signaling a major strategic pivot back towards core oil and gas operations.
Seismic Shift at BP: The Sudden Exit of a CEO and the High-Stakes Future of Energy Investing
BP’s CEO Bernard Looney’s shocking resignation over personal conduct issues has rattled the stock market and cast a shadow over the company’s green transition.
Seismic Shift at BP: Why the Sudden CEO Shake-up Signals a New Era for Energy Investing
BP’s stunning CEO change, with Meg O’Neill replacing Murray Auchincloss, signals a major strategic pivot back to oil and gas. What does this mean for investors?
Shifting Gears: The Economic Fallout of Trump’s Proposed Fuel Efficiency Rollback
A proposed rollback of fuel efficiency standards creates a major economic event, impacting investors, the stock market, and the broader U.S. economy.
The New Power Play: Why Wall Street’s Giants Are Betting Billions on Big Oil’s Infrastructure
A seismic shift is underway as financial titans like BlackRock and Apollo pour billions into Big Oil’s infrastructure, reshaping the future of energy investing.