Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Go Public On a Blank Check? It Can Work If You’re an Energy Star

From Bloomberg For the past two years, the hottest way to start a new oil company in the U.S. has been asking investors to write a blank check. Just launch a publicly traded corporation called a special purpose acquisition company—or SPAC—which has no other business than to raise money and then find another venture to acquire or merge with. Why would

Aramco Edges Toward Investment in U.S. LNG

From The Wall Street Journal Saudi Arabia is nearing a deal to invest in U.S. liquefied natural gas, a landmark decision for the kingdom, which in the past had been a huge supplier of energy to America. Saudi Arabian Oil Co., known as Aramco, has narrowed its focus to a shortlist of at least four U.S. LNG projects and intends to