Unraveling the Geopolitical Impact on Energy Markets In a world where geopolitical tensions continue to ripple through global markets, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine—now spanning several years—has placed sanctions on Russia at the epicenter of economic strategy. With oil and gas constituting a
What happens when the world's largest oil exporter decides to slash prices in a key market like Asia, sending a ripple effect through global economies and impacting everything from fuel costs at local gas stations to the balance sheets of multinational corporations? Saudi Arabia, the heavyweight of
Introduction Imagine a world where the massive cargo ships crisscrossing the oceans, carrying over 80% of global trade, no longer contribute to the planet's greenhouse gas emissions, and this vision is becoming a tangible goal as the maritime industry faces immense pressure to decarbonize amid
Setting the Stage for a Contentious Debate Imagine a region rich in natural beauty, where rugged mountains and pristine rivers define the landscape, now standing at the heart of a bitter clash between economic ambition and environmental preservation. In Alberta, the coal mining industry has
What happens when a global oil giant finds itself under siege, not just by sanctions but by precision drone strikes crippling its very infrastructure? Russia, a titan in the energy market, faces this exact predicament as Ukrainian attacks have slashed its refining capacity, forcing a dramatic pivot
What happens when the oil market flashes a deceptive grin while storm clouds of oversupply loom large on the horizon? In 2025, Brent crude prices paint an odd "smile" on the forward curve, suggesting confidence even as forecasts predict a glut of millions of barrels per day. This perplexing
