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As we look back from the vantage point of early 2026, the landscape of the global energy sector has been fundamentally altered by a historic $250 billion wave of consolidation that crested in 2024. In a whirlwind 12-month span, the industry witnessed ten "megadeals" valued at over $5 billion each,

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As the first month of 2026 draws to a close, the U.S. financial landscape is being reshaped by an aggressive, new era of shareholder activism. No longer content with minor board adjustments or modest cost-cutting, major activist funds are successfully pressuring corporate titans to dismantle their portfolios, sparking a

In a decision that has sent ripples through the global energy markets, an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration tribunal has ruled decisively in favor of Venture Global (NYSE: VG). The ruling, handed down on January 21, 2026, concludes that the American liquefied natural gas (LNG) giant acted as a

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The global oil market was jolted this week as a major operational crisis unfolded at Kazakhstan’s premier oilfield, the Tengiz. Following a devastating fire at the GTES-4 power station on January 18, 2026, the Chevron-led consortium, Tengizchevroil (TCO), has officially declared force majeure on its Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC)

The global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) market has officially hit a historic inflection point in early 2026, transitioning from years of structural tightness and "energy crisis" pricing to an era of relative abundance. A massive wave of new production capacity, spearheaded by multi-billion dollar projects in the United States and

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As the winter of 2026 reaches its midpoint, the global natural gas market has fractured into two starkly different realities. In the United States, Henry Hub futures have witnessed a dramatic 12.1% surge over the last two weeks, driven by a combination of unyielding Arctic weather and critical infrastructure

The global oil market has entered 2026 in a state of high-stakes volatility, as a precarious tug-of-war between persistent oversupply concerns and escalating geopolitical risks keeps traders on edge. While the broader narrative for much of the previous year focused on a looming structural surplus, recent aggressive U.S. foreign

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The European energy market experienced a period of intense volatility in late May and early June 2024, as the benchmark Dutch TTF natural gas price surged to its highest levels of the year. Driven by a "perfect storm" of unplanned maintenance at critical Norwegian infrastructure and a looming legal showdown

As the global energy landscape navigates the complexities of 2026, market analysts and historians frequently point back to the pivotal June 2, 2024, OPEC+ meeting as a watershed moment for the industry. At that time, the global oil market was balanced on a knife's edge, with Dated Brent crude hovering

The global energy sector has entered 2026 facing a dual crisis of structural oversupply and sudden geopolitical upheaval. Despite a dramatic start to the year marked by the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces on January 3, crude oil prices have struggled to maintain any upward

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Date: January 13, 2026 Introduction As of early 2026, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) finds itself in an extraordinary position: a financial titan at the peak of its operational powers, yet locked in a high-stakes geopolitical game of chicken with the United States executive branch. While the company’s balance sheet has never looked stronger following [...]

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In a transformative move for the Southern Cone’s energy landscape, Chile’s state-owned oil company, Empresa Nacional del Petróleo (ENAP), announced on January 12, 2026, that it has officially adopted Argus Media’s price assessments for its crude oil imports from Argentina. This strategic pivot marks the largest commercial

The global energy market experienced a sharp recalibration on January 12, 2026, as crude oil prices retreated from one-month highs. The pivot followed official statements from the Iranian government claiming that widespread civil unrest, which had gripped the nation for over two weeks, was now "under total control." This cooling

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