Oil Ground Up – Details, episodes & analysis

Mark Rossano, founder and CEO of C6 Capital Holdings, shares his extensive background in the energy sector and provides insights into the current state of oil and gas markets. Mark and Tony discuss the dynamics of supply and demand, geopolitical influences, and the future of LNG and natural gas. Mark also shares some thoughts on where he is allocating capital within the energy space. He touches on the impact of political changes on the oil industry, the role of renewable energy, and investment strategies in the energy market. He concludes with thoughts on the resurgence of nuclear energy and the implications of AI on power demand.

Tony Greer and Mark LaCour of OGGN discuss their new partnership in the oil and gas podcasting space. They explore the growth of oil and gas podcasts, the impact of political changes on oil prices, and the future demand for energy, particularly in relation to technology and emerging industries like marijuana cultivation. The discussion highlights the importance of collaboration and sharing insights within the industry to provide valuable content to listeners.

Tony Greer connect with Judd Arnold of Lake Cornelia Research Management, a firm which manages in excess of $100 million of outside capital. Judd talks about his unique approach to the energy, oil and natural gas trade, one which is quite different from that of Tony. The discussion first focuses on upside potential of oil/gas equities weighted to the S&P currently and where the upside potential of that ratio can go when/if value becomes a norm. Judd talks about off shore energy production in-depth and why he sees refiners more of a trade opportunity than an investment.

Tony's guest today is Josh Young, Chief Investment Officer and Founder of Bison Interests. Josh has over 15 years of experience in investment management, 10 of which were focused on publicly-traded oil and gas securities. The two spend quite a bit of time in this conversation talking about the early stages of what, they believe, is a bull market in fossil fuel energy. Josh highlights a number of demand-side data and also shares his thoughts on why he is of little concern regarding oil trade settlements in Chinese Yuan.

In our second episode of Oil Ground Up, host Tony Greer joins a life-long friend in Dave Williams. Dave's career has spanned the energy sector, including a previous career in environmental services which then turned into a career in a smaller, independent oil company. Dave and Tony talk about the current price in oil and what it means for all sorts of companies. Dave also discusses why the major oil producers need smaller, independent firms and why often times a smaller nimble producers are in a much better position than the majors. 

The two also tackle the energy transition and the physics behind energy outputs, and demand, between traditional fossil fuels and the new sustainable energy options 

Welcome to the first full episode of Oil Ground Up with Tony Greer. In this episode, TG welcomes in Rory Johnston of Commodity Context for a deep dive into a new year of oil markets and trading. Rory and TG discuss the crazy volatility in the 2022 market and why 2023 might see similar volatility but for different reasons. The narrative moves from the refiners to production. 

TG and Rory also spend a lot of time discussing the politicized SPR depletion and the circumstances of which the administration will look to increase the stockpile. 

Rory is a data-first, visualization-forward commodity market researcher specializing in the oil & gas industry. His newsletter can be found at https://www.commoditycontext.com/

Today Clear Commodity Network launches a new podcast series on the global oil and gas markets. "The Oil Ground Up" is hosted by TG Macro Founder and The Morning Navigator financial newsletter author, Tony Greer. Tony founded TG Macro in August of 2016 to create an independent research firm where he could combine 25 years in trading and 15 years writing a daily newsletter into one analytical platform.

The Oil Ground Up podcast is Tony's way of expanding his insights into the global energy markets. Listeners will take a glimpse into the ecosystem of oil and gas, one which expands beyond the price movements of the resource, and into the everyday lives of the consumer.

Today, we begin the journey.

Joseph Schachter, publisher of the Schachter Energy Report, discusses the launch of the report and the Catch the Energy Conference. He explains that the report provides in-depth analysis of energy companies, including quarterly reviews, issues of concern, and insider selling. The report also covers macro trends in the energy sector. Schachter highlights the importance of individual company analysis and the potential for high returns in the energy sector. He predicts a multi-year bull market in energy stocks and recommends specific companies to consider. He also discusses the upcoming webinar and encourages listeners to visit the Schachter Energy Report website for more information.

Oil Ground Up is now produced by both Clear Commodity Network and OGGN. We are thrilled to bring OGGN into the fold and look forward to working with the leading group of oil and energy content providers.

RJ Burr, president and CEO of Panex (Panther Exploration Company), discusses his family's history in the oil business and the divisions of Panex. He shares how his family got involved in the oil industry and the decision to start the company. He also talks about the challenges and opportunities in the oil industry, the importance of oil in our lives, and the future of the industry. Panex has made 23 property acquisitions since the market crash in 2020 and currently controls over 100 million barrels of oil reserves. Panex is an oil and gas company that focuses on drilling and extracting oil from existing wells using a unique drilling process. They have successfully drilled and placed several wells into production, with a focus on acquiring reserves and expanding their operations. The company aims to become a major player in the American oil industry and is confident in the long-term value and demand for oil. They prioritize their partners and strive to provide a good return on investment while maintaining transparency and accountability.

Dr. Anas Alhajji, Managing Partner at Energy Outlook Advisors, discusses various topics related to the oil market and energy industry. He provides insights into the driving forces and prognosis for the oil market, highlighting factors such as geopolitical tensions and the impact of voluntary cuts by OPEC Plus. Dr. Alhajji also discusses the Houthi rebels and their impact on the Gulf of Aden, as well as the significance of the Red Sea for oil trade. He shares his views on the equities market, non-fossil fuel energy, and the trading of commodities in non-dollar currencies. The conversation concludes with a review of the European energy situation and the importance of understanding the macroeconomic factors influencing the industry.

You can follow Dr. Alhajji on X at @anasalhajji

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