About this episode
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Mark and Paige record live from the Western States Petroleum Association’s Annual Conference Reception in Dana Point, California. Thanks to Ryan and all the WSPA staff for having us there!
Oil settles higher as US, China try to de-escalate trade tensions
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-rebounds-1-after-sharp-losses-us-china-tensions-2025-10-13
California oil workers face an uncertain future in the state’s energy transition
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/california-oil-workers-face-uncertain-future-states-energy-126444978
Texas’ plastics industry sets pace with $61.5 billion in production, nation-leading wages
https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/texas-plastics-industry-sets-pace-with-61-5-billion
Bechtel takes a deep dive into tragic incident with three fatalities at US LNG project
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/bechtel-takes-a-deep-dive-into-tragic-incident-with-three-fatalities-at-us-lng-project
All systems go for Equinor’s drilling ops with Transocean and COSL rigs
All systems go for Equinor’s drilling ops with Transocean and COSL rigs
OPEC Chief: The World Needs $18.2 Trillion in Oil and Gas Investment
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/OPEC-Chief-The-World-Needs-182-Trillion-in-Oil-and-Gas-Investment.html
Mexico Sends $3 Billion in Subsidized Fuel to Cuba in Just Four Months