I’m thrilled to sit down with Christopher Hailstone, a renowned expert in energy management and utilities, whose deep knowledge of global energy markets and grid reliability offers a unique perspective on the complexities of oil production. With years of experience in navigating the intricacies of
What happens when a nation’s energy lifeline is suddenly squeezed by global politics? For India, one of the world’s largest importers of crude oil, the answer is unfolding in real time as Western sanctions on Russian oil tighten their grip. Once a cornerstone of affordable energy amid volatile
In the early hours of December 3, Havana’s bustling streets fell eerily silent as a massive power outage swept across the capital and several western provinces of Cuba. Millions awoke to a city without light, where even the iconic ocean-front skyline stood dark against the predawn sky. This wasn’t
In the heart of North America’s energy landscape, a pressing challenge looms large: Canadian crude oil production is surging, yet the pipelines meant to carry this vital resource to eager U.S. markets are running dangerously close to capacity. This bottleneck threatens to stifle growth and disrupt
A four-day countdown begins Four days to idle Serbia’s only refinery—what happens when financing stops before fuel does, when wires go silent while tanks still hold product and workers keep gauges steady yet crude cannot cross a pipeline that yesterday flowed without fuss. The clock started when
In a world where energy drives economies and geopolitical tensions ripple through markets, the global oil landscape stands at a precarious edge, with volatility casting long shadows over stability. The recent decision by OPEC+—the powerful coalition of oil-producing nations—to keep production
