Topic: Oil Pipeline

U.S. energy companies, including Hunt Oil and SLB (formerly Schlumberger), have signed new deals with Venezuela to expand oil and gas production following a Houston energy conference. Simultaneously, President Trump has signaled a desire to revive the Keystone XL Pipeline, referring to it as a "zombie pipeline" that could provide economic leverage for Canada. These moves represent a broader effort to stabilize energy markets disrupted by the conflict in the Middle East.

The UAE is fast-tracking the expansion of the Habshan-Fujairah pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz entirely by 2027. This strategic shift by Gulf monarchies aims to secure oil exports to the Gulf of Oman, away from Iranian interference. The hosts suggest this "chess move" will stabilize global energy prices and create a lasting legacy for the current U.S. administration's foreign policy.