Does the UK Need More North Sea Gas Licenses?
The video examines whether issuing additional North Sea oil and gas licences would benefit the United Kingdom, a claim championed by the Conservatives, Reform UK and parts of the press since the Iran‑Ukraine war. It argues that production is run by private firms that sell on global markets at market prices, with no requirement to prioritise UK supply or offer cheaper rates. The UK accounts for less than 0.7 % of worldwide output, and North Sea reserves are dwindling – forecasts show a 95‑97 % decline by 2050. Even a massive release of barrels would barely dent global prices, and new licences would take a decade to come online. The presenter cites Reform UK’s promise that more domestic production would cut household bills, and points to the 400 million‑barrel emergency release that only briefly pushed crude below $100 a barrel. An independent UK Climate Change Committee analysis is also referenced, finding that the cost of building renewables and reaching net‑zero is lower than the expense of a single oil price shock. Consequently, the video concludes that expanding North Sea fossil extraction is economically and environmentally unjustified, while rapid renewable deployment offers a cheaper, secure and climate‑friendly alternative, shaping future energy policy and investment decisions.
My Deaf Child Can’t Hear Putin’s Missiles - but He Can Feel Them | Firsthand
The video follows Aliona, a flower‑shop owner in Odessa, and her family as they grapple with Russia’s systematic strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid. With power outages sweeping the city, the couple’s small business and home have been forced to run...
Vietnam’s Response to Oil Problem | Việt Nam Đảm Bảo Nguồn Cung Xăng Dầu Trước Biến Động ởTrung Đông
The video outlines Vietnam’s strategic response to recent oil market turbulence sparked by geopolitical unrest in the Middle East. Officials emphasize that safeguarding fuel supplies is essential for maintaining economic stability and avoiding costly disruptions to industry and transport. Key measures...
Marcos on Cutting Excise Tax on Fuel: ‘We’ll See, Depends on Trends’ | INQToday
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. signaled that he could invoke emergency powers to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products, a move aimed at tempering the surge in fuel costs triggered by the Middle East war. The proposal has...
Transmission 2026: Durable Infrastructure and Regulations for a New Digital Age
At the Atlantic Council’s Transmission 2026 forum, industry and policy leaders warned that the U.S. power grid faces urgent pressure from aging infrastructure, long procurement lead times, inefficient permitting, and surging demand from data centers and electrification. Panels focused on...
Oil Prices Could ‘Lead to Something Close to a Recession,’ Says Expert
The video features an energy market expert warning that a $30‑per‑barrel jump in crude prices could push the global economy toward a recession‑like slowdown. The analyst frames the current oil shock as a “balanced probability” between a prolonged period of...
Mark Dorin Has Had Enough of Deadbeat Oil Company, Brian Jean, Alberta Regulator
The interview revisits Mark Dorin’s blockade of Mega Energy’s wells on his Alberta property after the company failed to make lease payments for three years, drawing attention to a broader conflict between private landowners and the province’s energy regulator. Dorin invoked...
How Stantec Are Powering Sustainable Change with APM
The video showcases how Stantec, a global sustainable‑engineering firm, is integrating the Association for Project Management (APM) framework to drive its water‑power and dam projects, including ambitious pump‑storage hydro schemes that could supply electricity to more than a million households. Key...
Traveling Through a Closed Strait of Hormuz with Graeme Wood
Graeme Wood reports from the quiet waters of the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has announced it will shut the narrow passage that funnels roughly one‑fifth of the world’s seaborne oil. The strait, a 40‑mile gap between Iran and the...
Allies Refuse Trump, Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly clashed with NATO allies over the coalition’s response to escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway, a chokepoint for global oil shipments, has seen heightened military posturing that threatens to disrupt flow....
Sweden Grabs Its First Shadow Fleet Vessel || Peter Zeihan
Peter Zeihan reported that Sweden has seized a Russian‑operated shadow‑fleet bulk carrier in a Baltic port, detaining its crew. The capture marks Sweden’s first action against the clandestine fleet that Russia uses to evade sanctions. Unlike previous seizures—mostly tankers—this bulker expands...
Investing in Oil - What Now? #investing #oil #exxonmobil #nyse
The video argues for selling Exxon Mobil, emphasizing that the firm does not meet the analyst’s strict quality standards despite being one of the better‑run oil companies. The presenter stresses that their investment philosophy targets firms with consistent earnings compounding,...
Aspen Ideas: Climate Launch Event - "The Heartland’s Power Play"
The Aspen Institute launched its second Aspen Ideas Climate gathering in Chicago, framing the Midwest as the next American century’s engine for energy, agriculture, water and transportation innovation. Speakers highlighted the region’s unique blend of clean‑energy research, food systems,...
Statement by IEA Executive Director on IEA Oil Stock Release
The International Energy Agency’s Executive Director Dr. Fatih Bir addressed the unprecedented oil market shock triggered by the Middle‑East conflict, outlining the agency’s emergency response and its implications for global energy security. Bir warned that the war has taken offline more oil...
Why Is the 1973 Oil Embargo Still Relevant Today | DW News
DW News examines why the 1973 oil embargo remains pertinent, recounting how Arab OPEC members halted exports to nations backing Israel during the Yom Kippur war, plunging West Germany into fuel scarcity and even banning Sunday driving. The video highlights that...
Diesel Price Surge Continues, to Rise by up to P23.90/liter | INQToday
The Philippines’ diesel price is set to climb by as much as P23.90 per liter, marking the latest surge in fuel costs. The hike reflects rising global crude oil prices and domestic tax adjustments. Analysts warn that higher diesel rates...
India Faces Dilemma as Energy Crisis Bites Amid US Trade Deal Negotiations • FRANCE 24 English
India is grappling with a domestic energy crisis as shortages of cooking gas spark public anger, while Washington pressures New Delhi to support U.S. actions against Iran’s oil exports. The demand for Indian cooperation comes amid ongoing trade negotiations that...
Strait Of Hormuz Crisis: India to Relay on Its Own Efforts to Secure Oil Through Hormuz | WION
Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, India is bolstering its own naval presence to safeguard oil shipments, even as roughly 22 Indian‑flagged tankers sit stranded near the waterway. New Delhi has signaled it will not join any multinational...
Kharg Island: US Plans Ground Ops To Capture Iranian Island | WION
U.S. President Donald Trump warned of further strikes on Iran’s strategic Kharg Island oil hub. He called on regional allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid Tehran’s threats of retaliation and possible closure of the waterway. Kharg Island handles...
Senate to Discuss Passage of Biofuels Act Amendments | Afternoon Delight
The Philippine Senate will convene to fast‑track amendments to the Biofuels Act of 2006 after President Bongbong Marcos certified the changes as urgent. The proposed revisions seek to streamline approval processes and incentivize domestic biofuel production. Lawmakers aim to align...
Oil Prices Set to Rise Again | Afternoon Delight
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin announced that Philippine gasoline prices will rise again starting Tuesday, March 17. The increase will be implemented through three successive adjustment rounds at fuel stations. The announcement follows recent global oil price pressures and the country's...
Houthis Threaten Bab El-Mandeb Blockade As Hormuz Crisis Raises Fears Of Global Oil Shock
Yemen’s Houthi movement warned it may close the Bab el‑Mandeb Strait, a vital Red Sea chokepoint linking to the Indian Ocean. The strait carries a significant share of global oil and container traffic, and a closure would compound pressure already...
Imports Of Key Raw Materials Disrupted Amid War In West Asia: Energy Supply Crisis To Add More Pain?
Industry groups warn that war-driven disruptions to West Asian energy and raw-material imports have caused intermittent shortages of LPG, LNG, propane and natural gas, as well as scarcity of chemicals, aluminum scrap and packaging materials. Auto-component and specialty-chemicals makers report...
KP Group’s Big Renewable Plan: 10GW Capacity Target by 2030 | Faruk Patel | Business News | ET Now
KP Group reiterated its target to reach 10 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, saying it remains on track after recently energizing about 69 MW and taking its operational portfolio to roughly 589 MW today. Management expects IP capacity to...
Trump Says Iran 'Essentially Defeated'
President Donald Trump declared that recent American strikes have effectively crippled Iran’s air force, navy and air‑defence capabilities, calling the nation ‘essentially defeated.’ He warned that the United States could quickly target Iran’s key oil export hub on Kharg Island,...
How Geopolitics Is Reshaping Markets and What Lies Ahead for Investors
Investors are turning their attention to a potential war on Iran as the International Energy Agency’s record oil release begins to flow into the market, keeping Brent near US$100 a barrel. DBS’s second‑quarter 2026 report underscores that Middle‑East conflicts historically...
Why Michael Thinks These Energy Stocks Have More Upside | Trade
Rising Middle East tensions have driven oil above $100 and pushed inflation expectations higher, prompting forecasts for more central-bank tightening and elevated bond yields. Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities argues the energy sector—long underweighted by investors—is the year’s top opportunity,...
Oil Expats Desperately Needed in Venezuela Don't Want to Go Home
The video highlights Venezuela’s desperate need for seasoned oil‑field engineers who left during the Chávez‑era political turmoil. With the country’s hydrocarbon sector accounting for roughly 30% of GDP, the exodus of talent threatens any attempt to revive production. Former insiders like...
From Missiles Strikes to Rocketing Oil Price: Guy Laron Speaks to France 24 • FRANCE 24 English
Guy Laron, senior lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, explained how the ongoing war in Iran is reshaping global energy markets. Missile strikes and heightened tensions have pushed Brent crude above $90 a barrel, while the threat of closing...
Iran’s FM: U.S. Attacks Make Countries Worried About Passing Hormuz | WSJ News
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CBS News that several countries have approached Tehran seeking assurances for safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He linked these inquiries to recent U.S. attacks, which have heightened regional security concerns. The Hormuz...
Trump Urges Allies to Send Warships to Strait of Hormuz • FRANCE 24 English
President Donald Trump warned that the Strait of Hormuz will be opened "one way or another" and appealed to allies—including France, the United Kingdom and China—to dispatch warships to counter Iran’s blockade. Iran has been restricting traffic through the narrow...
Prospex’s Energy Portfolio
Prospex outlined its current energy portfolio, highlighting three core assets: the wholly‑owned Spanish operator Tarba, the Italian‑based Viraa project, and a non‑operated interest in the Silva Mouetsi field. The company emphasized an outstanding drilling permit application for five wells at...
Will Putin Benefit From the Iran War? | BBC Newscast
The BBC’s Newscast examines the ripple effects of the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, highlighted by a recent U.S. strike on a small island that hosts a critical Iranian oil terminal. It also explores how both nations...
Trump Calls for Joint International Action on Strait of Hormuz | The Wrap with Gillian Joseph
The Wrap’s segment focused on President Donald Trump’s abrupt reversal, pleading for Britain, France and even China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after a week of insisting the United States could handle the Iranian blockade alone. Trump’s...
Why a U.S. Energy Export Ban Is a Last Resort Amid Oil Volatility
The interview examines a possible U.S. ban on crude oil exports as a last‑ditch tool to tame domestic fuel prices amid the Middle‑East conflict and volatile global markets. Analyst Michelle Brohard notes the United States ships roughly 4‑5 million barrels of crude...
Gas Prices & Airfare Spike as Iran War Drags On
The segment focuses on the sharp rise in gasoline and airfare as the Iran‑Israel conflict drags on, highlighting how geopolitical tension in the Strait of Hormuz is feeding into U.S. fuel markets. The host and analyst discuss the speed at...
US Targets Kharg Island and Iran Threatens US-Linked Oil Facilities | BBC News
US President Donald Trump announced that American forces have completely destroyed military targets on Iran’s key oil hub, Kharg Island, and called on the United Kingdom and other partners to dispatch naval vessels to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran...
Today on NYSE Live | As ICE Brent Crude Oil Hits $100 a Barrel, Market Experts Explain What It Means
The NYSE Live broadcast opened with a focus on ICE Brent crude breaching the $100‑a‑barrel threshold, a development that has already nudged the S&P 500 lower and set the tone for the day’s market conversation. Anchoring the discussion was...
China Leads, Canada Lags on Electrification
Rising oil and LNG prices amid Middle East tensions are accelerating a global shift from fossil fuels to electrification, as countries large and small seek cheaper, more secure alternatives. Energy economists say this price shock—compounded by post-Ukraine supply disruptions—has pushed...
Why US Consumers Will Pay Higher Prices on More than Just Gas
The video warns that rising oil prices, spurred by the ongoing Middle East conflict, will push consumer costs higher not only at the gas pump but across a range of everyday purchases. Airlines such as Air India, parcel carriers UPS and...
Iran War Week 2: Strikes on Strait of Hormuz Mine-Laying Ships, Bombings in Beirut, Tehran and More
In the second week of the Iran war, military action intensified with strikes targeting ships accused of mine-laying in the Strait of Hormuz and bombings reported in Beirut and Tehran. Israeli air raids continued across multiple neighborhoods, contributing to rising...
'WE'RE LASER-FOCUSED': Pentagon Signals Relentless Push in Iran Conflict
The Pentagon’s latest briefing underscored a “laser‑focused” campaign to cripple Iran’s ability to launch missiles and drones from the Persian Gulf, while simultaneously working to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the administration...
Max Fawcett on the Alberta NDP's Refusal to Take Energy Seriously
Max Fawcett argues the Alberta NDP has deliberately refused to engage seriously with the global energy transition, missing a political and economic opportunity to build credibility on the economy. He says the party (and much of Alberta’s government, industry and...
How Big Is the Energy Shock From the Iran War?
The video examines the magnitude of the energy supply shock triggered by the Iran‑Israel conflict, focusing on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Qatar’s decision to halt liquefied natural gas production. Analysts note that the strait blockage eliminates roughly...
How the Iran War Is Driving up Oil Prices
Fighting around the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s near-total shutdown of the waterway have pushed oil and LNG prices higher by threatening a route that carries roughly 20% of global oil and LNG shipments. Markets began tightening in early March...
Crude Oil Jump, USO vs XLE & Energy Names to Watch
Oil surged sharply last week—USO jumped 12.9% in one session and recorded a record 36.4% six-day gain—prompting analysis that historically links large USO spikes to substantial outperformance in the energy ETF XLE (three-month and 12-month win rates around 80%, with...
Oil Shocks May Actually Accelerate Electrification
The speaker uses Pakistan to illustrate how fossil-fuel shocks can speed electrification: after China-financed gas and coal plants were built, Pakistan found LNG unaffordable and scarce as Europe absorbed global supplies following the Russia-Ukraine war. Lacking domestic coal like neighboring...
Alberta Landowner Blocks Oil Well Over Unpaid Lease Fees
Edmonton landowner Mark Dorne physically blocked access to an oil well site after terminating surface-rights agreements with operators he says defaulted on three years of lease payments. Dorne notified MAGA Energy and Tidewater to cease operations and decommission wells and...
Mizuho Securities Analyst on Latest with Oil and Gas Amid Middle East Conflict
Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar said the Middle East conflict has pushed Brent to around $100 a barrel by threatening flows through the Strait of Hormuz—which handles about 20% of global oil—and could create a 6–8 million barrel-per-day outage that erodes...
Why Oil Shocks Hit The U.S. Economy Differently Than 20 Years Ago
The video examines how the current U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran is creating the largest oil supply disruption in recent memory and why its economic fallout will differ from the 2003 Iraq war. Analysts note that the United States is now the...