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U.S. Strategic Oil Reserves Hit Decade Low, Iran Blockade Could Cement $80 Floor

The United States reinstated a naval blockade on Iran in mid‑July, reviving a chokepoint that channels roughly 20% of the world’s oil through the Strait of Hormuz. The decision follows a fragile cease‑fire that unraveled after weeks of intermittent fighting that began in late …

Vinay Lochav | 20 July 2026

Flotek Industries (NYSE: FTK) Extends Loan Maturity Under Revolving Credit Facility

Flotek Industries has adjusted the terms of its revolving loan agreement, pushing back the maturity date to provide its subsidiaries with enhanced financial flexibility. This latest amendment represents the third modification to the facility since its establishment, demonstrating the company’s ongoing efforts to refine …

Vinay Lochav | 20 July 2026

Higher Gulf Crude Outflows Lift Brent Over $90, Boost Energy Traders

The surge lifted Brent crude above the $90 threshold, while U.S. At the same time, tanker crossings through the Strait of Hormuz plunged, hinting at a fragile foundation for the recovery.

Vinay Lochav | 20 July 2026

Incident Near Strait of Hormuz Pushes Up Marine Insurance Costs

A Dynacom‑owned tanker erupted in flames after being struck by an unidentified projectile in maritime waters adjacent to Oman. The incident unfolded close to the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that channels a sizable share of the world’s petroleum flow. Immediate reports indicated that …

Vinay Lochav | 20 July 2026

China Fuel Oil Exports Surge 18% to 577,000 Bbl/d in July

China’s fuel oil shipments accelerated in July, with daily exports climbing to 577,000 barrels, an 18% increase compared with the same month a year earlier. This level marks the strongest export flow recorded since the start of the calendar year and aligns with a …

Vinay Lochav | 20 July 2026

CO2 Energy Transition Corp. (NASDAQ: NOEM) Signs Lithium Deal to Repurpose Texas Oilfields

Has secured a strategic partnership to extract lithium and strontium from Texas oilfield brines, positioning itself at the intersection of energy transition and national security. This approach creates a three-pronged revenue model: natural gas production, lithium extraction, and strontium processing. By tapping into existing …

Vinay Lochav | 20 July 2026

Commodity Markets Brace as Extreme Weather Disrupts Global Supply Chains

Commodity markets are facing unprecedented volatility as extreme weather patterns reshape supply dynamics across agricultural and energy sectors. A "Super El Niño" and Europe’s relentless heatwave are disrupting production, transportation, and storage, forcing traders to recalibrate risk models that have long underestimated climate‑related shocks. …

Vinay Lochav | 20 July 2026

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) to Acquire 42% Stake in BP’s Kirkuk Venture

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) disclosed that it has entered into an agreement to purchase a 42% ownership position in the venture operated by BP in the Kirkuk region of Iraq. The agreement gives ConocoPhillips a joint‑venture interest in a group of fields that have historically …

Vinay Lochav | 20 July 2026

Deep Fission (NASDAQ: FISN) Expands Stock Incentive Plan by 5 Million Shares

Deep Fission has secured shareholder approval to expand its 2025 Equity Incentive Plan by 5 million shares, a move designed to retain talent and align leadership incentives as the company navigates a volatile market. The amendment, passed at the 2026 annual meeting, raises the …

Vinay Lochav | 20 July 2026

Energy Vault (NYSE: NRGV) Appoints BlackRock Veteran as CFO Amid 37% YTD Slide

Energy Vault has brought in a seasoned capital markets executive to steer its financial strategy as the energy storage company grapples with a steep share decline and a crowded leadership transition record. The company announced on 16 July 2026 that Nitin Dahiya, a senior …

Vinay Lochav | 20 July 2026
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