In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discuss key energy and political headlines, including oil majors vying for Shell's South African assets, Trump's pledge to reduce sanctions, and Chinese investments in Norway. They touch on the challenges facing the UK car industry due to EV sales regulations and rising fines. The podcast also covers Venezuelan gangs causing disruptions in America's top oilfields and declining oil prices, with a sharp focus on rig counts and Crescent Energy's recent private placement for funding acquisitions. The conversation concludes with thoughts on the political landscape and energy policy debates.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 - Intro

01:17 - Oil Majors and Traders Vye for Shell’s South African Assets

04:03 - Trump pledges to scale back use of sanctions

06:38 - A Fight Is Brewing Over Chinese Money in Norway

08:27 - UK Carmakers Face ‘Gargantuan’ Fines For Not Selling Enough EVs

10:18 - It’s Spreading: America’s Top Oil Field Terrorized By Armed Venezuelan Gangs

16:28 - Market Updates

18:5 7 - Rig Count Update

19:38 - Crescent Energy Prices $250M Notes

20:18 - Outro

Please see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.

Oil Majors and Traders Vye for Shell’s South African Assets

Trump pledges to scale back use of sanctions

A Fight Is Brewing Over Chinese Money in Norway

UK Carmakers Face ‘Gargantuan’ Fines For Not Selling Enough EVs

It’s Spreading: America’s Top Oil Field Terrorized By Armed Venezuelan Gangs

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