FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 5 - Caught on Camera

The art of the drill: Trump considers subsidies to push oil companies to drill in Venezuela

Two of the three major US oil companies pulled business out of Venezuela nearly two decades ago after assets were seized

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Energy stocks rip as JP Morgan estimates the U.S. could hold 30% of all the world’s oil

U.S. control of the Venezuelan energy industry could “reshape the balance of power in international energy markets,” analysts with JP Morgan wrote Monday.

Fortune · Jan 5

Trump’s focus on Venezuelan oil reinforces claim action was never about ‘war on drugs’

US president claims US will take back ‘stolen’ oil, but experts say no legal claim to natural reserves exists

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4

Push made to sell Mossmorran site but no ‘viable offer’ received, say bosses

ExxonMobil has has had both ‘formal and informal’ discussions with potential buyers.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

Alexander highlights ‘stark contrast’ in talks on Grangemouth and Mossmorran

The Scottish Secretary said Mossmorran bosses had, unlike Grangemouth management, been unable to demonstrate a ‘pathway to profitability’.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

Oil Prices May Fall to $55 by 2026—Bad News for This Energy ETF

After another lackluster year for the energy sector, 2026’s oil outlook spells trouble for the Big Oil stocks that constitute the XLE.

MarketBeat · Dec 9, 2025

Swinney sparks confusion over Mossmorran jobs comment

The First Minister appeared to confirm workers made redundant will be guaranteed job interviews, but it was later confirmed that is not the case.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025

Kate Forbes: I have no interest in spat with the UK Government over Mossmorran

The Deputy First Minister said reports of a conflict with Labour are a ‘dis-service’ to at-risk workers.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025

Defence firm could look at employing some Mossmorran workers, Alexander says

The Scottish Secretary hailed a meeting with the Scottish Government and employers as ‘constructive’.

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025

Scottish Government to work with UK ministers in bid to help Mossmorran workers

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said the Scottish Government would be involved in talks today with Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander.

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025