Global Energy Alert

Oct 15, 2021 at 13:03 | Editorial Dept

Geopolitics, Politics & Conflict Turkey is one of the biggest natural gas importers in Europe and now finds itself in a difficult position where it has to buy more gas…

Oct 15, 2021 at 13:03 | Editorial Dept

The last year or so has been a very satisfying time for me in investing terms. As you may know if you have been reading my scribblings here for a…

Oct 15, 2021 at 13:03 | Editorial Dept

Libya’s election problem is still all about oil money.  The fear among those who could lose power in Libya as a result of elections planned for…

Oct 01, 2021 at 13:07 | Editorial Dept

The natural gas market has undergone profound changes in the last year, with prices rising from under $2.00 to over $5.00. Inventories have been drawn down due to…

Oct 01, 2021 at 13:05 | Editorial Dept

U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures are trading nearly flat on Friday, edging lower shortly after the New York opening as investors attempt to close out a choppy week…

Oct 01, 2021 at 13:04 | Editorial Dept

1. China Power Crunch Indicate Underlying Weakness- Whilst power curbs are not a novelty to…

Oct 01, 2021 at 13:03 | Editorial Dept

Geopolitics This week has seen major clashes between Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces over control of Marib city, the last significant stronghold of the government in the oil-rich province…

Oct 01, 2021 at 13:01 | Editorial Dept

The outlook for interest rates in the U.S. changed significantly this week with even Jay Powell, now famous for insisting that inflation would be “transitory”, admitting that pandemic-related supply chain…

Oct 01, 2021 at 13:00 | Editorial Dept

It’s Not Easy Being Green It's not just the sad mantra of Kermit the Frog. The Biden Administration has found itself stuck between its ambitious green agenda and…

Sep 24, 2021 at 11:30 | Editorial Dept

U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures are edging lower on Friday, but still holding on to their weekly gains. The price action suggests profit-taking is taking place ahead of…

Sep 24, 2021 at 11:28 | Editorial Dept

1. Oil Supply Disruptions Set To Ease- With September seeing crude supply disruptions across continents,…

Sep 24, 2021 at 11:24 | Editorial Dept

Geopolitics & Conflict Lebanon, in full crisis mode, has rejected Israeli gas exploration in a disputed area in the Levant Basin. Israel has already signed a contract for exploration with…

Sep 24, 2021 at 11:21 | Editorial Dept

The U.S. might have a trade deficit overall, but when it comes to energy, trade is in surplus land for the first time - ever.  A…

Sep 17, 2021 at 11:13 | Editorial Dept

Natural gas supply concerns continue to feed fears and push futures higher. As of Wednesday, the October Nymex contract was trading up over 17 cents, and Europe is…

Sep 17, 2021 at 11:11 | Editorial Dept

Last week, I suggested a trade that bracketed crude, going long on a break above $70 or short should CL drop below $67. That worked out well as a break…

Sep 17, 2021 at 11:08 | Editorial Dept

In the latest edition of the Numbers Report, we will take a look at some of the most interesting figures put out this week in the energy and metals sectors.…

Sep 17, 2021 at 11:01 | Editorial Dept

Geopolitics & Conflict - Norway—the world’s North Sea offshore oil giant—has voted in critical parliamentary elections that will largely decide the fate of oil exploration. The left-wing opposition led by…

Sep 17, 2021 at 10:58 | Editorial Dept

U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures are edging lower on Friday, giving back some of this week’s earlier gains. The market is being pressured by the strengthening U.S. Dollar,…

Sep 10, 2021 at 11:14 | Editorial Dept

1. Global Supply Bound to Overtake Demand Next Year- The US Energy Information Administration revised…

Sep 10, 2021 at 11:10 | Editorial Dept

When trading, it is easy to get caught up in the feeling that you must always have a view. There are stories told and movies made about traders who see…