Sanctions relief and new laws may attract investors, but politics, infrastructure, and trust hinder a rapid oil revival.

Costs, timelines, and geopolitics matter more than reserves as companies weigh where to deploy capital.

Looking beyond next year, the global oil system faces a widening gap between rising demand and the slow pace of new supply additions.

Two recent deals announced in Washington have the potential of reshaping the global energy balance of power.

US support for hydrocarbons could accelerate energy projects if African governments can overcome old challenges.

OPEC+ production boost, China’s stockpiling, and anemic investment indicate that demand may be stronger than anticipated.

A 50% tariff threat isn’t enough for New Delhi to sacrifice energy, military, and diplomatic ties with Moscow.

The group’s message from its biennial gathering in Vienna is that the “energy transition” will lean on hydrocarbons for longer than previously expected.

In the AI battle between the US and China, Abu Dhabi wants to provide the power fueling the revolution.

The president’s focus on lower oil prices is making it harder for US shale producers to “drill, baby, drill.”

The group fast-tracks its production increase to reward compliant members with more output, despite global economic headwinds.

The oil producer alliance proceeds with a gradual output boost, signaling confidence in oil demand growth.