Today’s Key Takeaways:  Saudis dominate in largest-ever carbon credit auction.  Economic case for lowering cap on Russian oil   TotalEnergies makes big investments in U.S. LNG.  Visualizing world’s largest lithium producers.   Fast pace for Biden administration on energy and climate rules.  NEWS OF THE DAY: Saudi Aramco Buys Carbon Credits At Largest-Ever AuctionTsvetana Paraskova, OilPrice.Com, June 15, 2023 Aramco and 15 … read more

Today’s Key Takeaways: Senate Republicans oppose Nuclear Regulatory Commission re-appointment for Baran. Competing views on peak oil demand. House votes to stop gas stove bans. Australian billionaire says, “Musk is a Muppet.”  An act of congress to elevate copper to critical mineral status. NEWS OF THE DAY: Ranking Member Capito: Five More Years of NRC Commissioner Baran Would Impede America’s … read more

Today’s Key Takeaways:  Romania makes large crude oil discovery.  Rate cut leads to rising oil prices.  Surge in natural gas and renewables this summer.   Killing another domestic mining project.  Climate policies make left sweat 2024.  NEWS OF THE DAY: OMV Petrom makes largest crude oil discovery in decadesReuters, June 13, 2023 Romanian oil and gas group OMV Petrom (ROSNP.BX), majority-controlled by … read more