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🚨Port Arthur Refinery explodes into flames An explosion rocked America's 9th largest refinery (cap.: 369k bbls/day) operated by Wilmar Pedraza late Monday afternoon, forcing employee evacuations and shelter-in-place orders for nearby neighborhoods. Here's what we know: ⚡️The explosion occurred in a 243-Diesel hydrotreater unit capable of producing about 47,000...

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MS Ingawa

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🚨 SITREP: Massive Explosion and Fire at Chevron's El Segundo Refinery Near LAX! • The incident began around 9 p.m. PDT on Thursday, October 2, 2025, producing towering flames and thick smoke visible for miles across the South Bay area. The refinery is the largest on the West Coast, supplying approximately 20% of Southern California's motor vehicle fuels and 40% of its jet fuel. • Early this morning, the fire has been contained with no reported injuries or immediate public health threats. Air quality monitoring is ongoing, and officials have advised residents to avoid the area while cleanup and assessments continue. No evacuations were ordered, and the blaze did not spread beyond the facility. • They say the fire originated in a jet fuel production unit, potentially linked to a pump failure or equipment malfunction, though investigations are preliminary. • There will be Potential short-term disruptions to fuel supplies could lead to higher gas prices in the region
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🚨 SITREP: Massive Explosion and Fire at Chevron's El Segundo Refinery Near LAX! • The incident began around 9 p.m. PDT on Thursday, October 2, 2025, producing towering flames and thick smoke visible for miles across the South Bay area. The refinery is the largest on the West Coast, supplying approximately 20% of Southern California's motor vehicle fuels and 40% of its jet fuel. • Early this morning, the fire has been contained with no reported injuries or immediate public health threats. Air quality monitoring is ongoing, and officials have advised residents to avoid the area while cleanup and assessments continue. No evacuations were ordered, and the blaze did not spread beyond the facility. • They say the fire originated in a jet fuel production unit, potentially linked to a pump failure or equipment malfunction, though investigations are preliminary. • There will be Potential short-term disruptions to fuel supplies could lead to higher gas prices in the region

MJTruthUltra

134,811 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

🇪🇺 Europe is down to less than a month of jet fuel, and airlines are already starting to cut flights Europe's jet fuel cover just fell below a month, the lowest of any major market, and airlines in some pockets are already trimming schedules. Jeff Snider watches the airlines as this war's canary, and the canary is coughing. His map of the damage runs through the refinery, which is why crude at $82 undersells the problem. Refineries starved of crude wind down slowly and restart slower, the profit for turning oil into fuel just hit record highs, US gasoline stocks sit at mid 2010s lows after America exported fuel to plug holes abroad, and China is importing 41% LESS crude than last June, cooling oil prices while starving the world of diesel and jet fuel. The real energy shock is still ahead. Turns out the forecast is grimmer for being calmer. No 1929 rerun, since 2008 already cleaned out the banks. Instead, the silent depression the world has lived in since 2008 finally gets its 1970s fuel lines, and a world "somewhat short of 1929 is not a good place to live in." His clock is the hard part. This cannot run five years; it ends, one way or another, by New Year. And food prices join the story in the back half regardless.
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🇪🇺 Europe is down to less than a month of jet fuel, and airlines are already starting to cut flights Europe's jet fuel cover just fell below a month, the lowest of any major market, and airlines in some pockets are already trimming schedules. Jeff Snider watches the airlines as this war's canary, and the canary is coughing. His map of the damage runs through the refinery, which is why crude at $82 undersells the problem. Refineries starved of crude wind down slowly and restart slower, the profit for turning oil into fuel just hit record highs, US gasoline stocks sit at mid 2010s lows after America exported fuel to plug holes abroad, and China is importing 41% LESS crude than last June, cooling oil prices while starving the world of diesel and jet fuel. The real energy shock is still ahead. Turns out the forecast is grimmer for being calmer. No 1929 rerun, since 2008 already cleaned out the banks. Instead, the silent depression the world has lived in since 2008 finally gets its 1970s fuel lines, and a world "somewhat short of 1929 is not a good place to live in." His clock is the hard part. This cannot run five years; it ends, one way or another, by New Year. And food prices join the story in the back half regardless.

Mario Nawfal

355,894 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries have reduced gasoline production in Russia by approximately a quarter compared to June of last year, while emergency shutdowns at plants have also decreased exports of petroleum products. For the first time in many years, Moscow is preparing to import gasoline by sea, and the government has established a separate interagency task force to ensure fuel supplies to the regions. On June 28, Putin stated that the top priority for fuel distribution is the army and support for the agricultural sector ahead of the harvest. According to estimates from the Russian ministry of agriculture, the country requires about 4.7 million tons of diesel fuel and 630-690 thousand tons of gasoline annually to carry out all seasonal field work. The spring sowing campaign has already consumed nearly 2 million tons of diesel. Harvesting, autumn field work, and grain transportation require another approximately 2-3 million tons of diesel, with peak demand concentrated in July-September. Putin claims that current gasoline reserves stand at around 1.7 million tons. We know Putin constantly lies, but even these volumes are insufficient to simultaneously meet military needs, the agricultural sector, and civilian market demand without additional resource redistribution. Let’s see if Putin can get help from abroad. Belarus is the most accessible source of supply. Throughout 2025-2026, Minsk has increased deliveries of gasoline and diesel to Russia to several tens of thousands of tons per month. However, Belarus’s capabilities are limited by its two oil refineries and its own domestic demand. Even a significant increase in exports would cover only a small portion of Russia’s seasonal needs. Kazakhstan is considering supplying Russia with about 50 thousand tons of AI-92 gasoline. At the same time, the country is carrying out repairs at the Atyrau Refinery, entering its own high-demand harvest season, and maintains export restrictions on gasoline and diesel. Even if the delivery occurs, its volume will not have a significant impact on the overall balance of the Russian market. China theoretically has the greatest potential to help Russia. According to expert estimates, Chinese companies could supply up to 350 thousand tons of gasoline and about 100 thousand tons of diesel per month. However, the main obstacle remains financial settlements, particularly the risk of secondary sanctions. Sea imports from Asia can only be used as a temporary measure. They are more expensive than domestic production, require more complex logistics, and cannot quickly compensate for the losses from major Russian refineries. The geographical factor must also be taken into account. Supplies from China can primarily cover the Far East and parts of Eastern Siberia. Sea imports would arrive at western ports. Meanwhile, the greatest need for diesel fuel is in the agricultural regions of European Russia - the Central Black Earth region, the Volga region, Krasnodar region, Rostov region, and Stavropol region - where harvesting is underway and the main grain production is concentrated. However, Ukrainian strikes target not only refineries but also oil depots. This means that even with increased imports, there will be nowhere to store large volumes of fuel. ‼️ Thus, external assistance will not save Russia from a fuel shortage. What Russia can do - and is already doing - is to lower fuel quality requirements, allowing the production of gasoline and diesel to lower environmental standards. In parallel, the Russian government is already discussing the possibility of a complete ban on diesel exports. There will not be enough gasoline and diesel for everyone in Russia, but according to Putin, there will definitely be enough for the army. And therefore, Ukrainian drones still have a sufficiently long list of targets.
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Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries have reduced gasoline production in Russia by approximately a quarter compared to June of last year, while emergency shutdowns at plants have also decreased exports of petroleum products. For the first time in many years, Moscow is preparing to import gasoline by sea, and the government has established a separate interagency task force to ensure fuel supplies to the regions. On June 28, Putin stated that the top priority for fuel distribution is the army and support for the agricultural sector ahead of the harvest. According to estimates from the Russian ministry of agriculture, the country requires about 4.7 million tons of diesel fuel and 630-690 thousand tons of gasoline annually to carry out all seasonal field work. The spring sowing campaign has already consumed nearly 2 million tons of diesel. Harvesting, autumn field work, and grain transportation require another approximately 2-3 million tons of diesel, with peak demand concentrated in July-September. Putin claims that current gasoline reserves stand at around 1.7 million tons. We know Putin constantly lies, but even these volumes are insufficient to simultaneously meet military needs, the agricultural sector, and civilian market demand without additional resource redistribution. Let’s see if Putin can get help from abroad. Belarus is the most accessible source of supply. Throughout 2025-2026, Minsk has increased deliveries of gasoline and diesel to Russia to several tens of thousands of tons per month. However, Belarus’s capabilities are limited by its two oil refineries and its own domestic demand. Even a significant increase in exports would cover only a small portion of Russia’s seasonal needs. Kazakhstan is considering supplying Russia with about 50 thousand tons of AI-92 gasoline. At the same time, the country is carrying out repairs at the Atyrau Refinery, entering its own high-demand harvest season, and maintains export restrictions on gasoline and diesel. Even if the delivery occurs, its volume will not have a significant impact on the overall balance of the Russian market. China theoretically has the greatest potential to help Russia. According to expert estimates, Chinese companies could supply up to 350 thousand tons of gasoline and about 100 thousand tons of diesel per month. However, the main obstacle remains financial settlements, particularly the risk of secondary sanctions. Sea imports from Asia can only be used as a temporary measure. They are more expensive than domestic production, require more complex logistics, and cannot quickly compensate for the losses from major Russian refineries. The geographical factor must also be taken into account. Supplies from China can primarily cover the Far East and parts of Eastern Siberia. Sea imports would arrive at western ports. Meanwhile, the greatest need for diesel fuel is in the agricultural regions of European Russia - the Central Black Earth region, the Volga region, Krasnodar region, Rostov region, and Stavropol region - where harvesting is underway and the main grain production is concentrated. However, Ukrainian strikes target not only refineries but also oil depots. This means that even with increased imports, there will be nowhere to store large volumes of fuel. ‼️ Thus, external assistance will not save Russia from a fuel shortage. What Russia can do - and is already doing - is to lower fuel quality requirements, allowing the production of gasoline and diesel to lower environmental standards. In parallel, the Russian government is already discussing the possibility of a complete ban on diesel exports. There will not be enough gasoline and diesel for everyone in Russia, but according to Putin, there will definitely be enough for the army. And therefore, Ukrainian drones still have a sufficiently long list of targets.

Anton Gerashchenko

83,908 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

HOW INTL OIL ‘SABOTAGED’ AFRICAN REFINERY Neo-colonialism, as defined by Kwame Nkrumah, is the practice of using economic, political and cultural tools to control a country without direct military occupation. The effective sabotage in 2024 of Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is a textbook example of neo-colonialism at play. It demonstrates how multinational corporations and foreign governments work together to maintain a system that benefits the West at Africa’s expense. When Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, announced his ambitious plan to build a $20-billion refinery in Nigeria, it sent shockwaves through the oil industry. Its goal is nothing short of revolutionary: to meet Nigeria’s domestic demand for refined petroleum products, eliminate the need for imports and even export to other African countries. But such a move was never going to be welcomed by those who benefit from the status quo. One of the most blatant acts of sabotage came from international oil companies, which essentially refused to sell Nigerian crude oil to the Dangote Refinery. Instead, they demanded a $6 premium above the market price, a move designed to make the refinery’s operations financially unviable. Forced to look elsewhere, the Dangote Refinery had to source crude oil from Brazil and the United States at higher costs, further straining its operations, even though the local market desperately needs petroleum products and the country wastes fortunes importing them. The sabotage of the Dangote Refinery is a stark reminder that the fight for African independence is far from over. While the days of formal colonialism may be behind us, the structures of exploitation remain firmly in place. Over the years, numerous attempts by African nations to build refining capacity and move up the value chain have been thwarted by the stranglehold of foreign corporations. For example, Angola, Africa’s second-largest oil producer, exports most of its crude oil - while importing over 80% of its refined petroleum products. Efforts to build local refineries have been repeatedly delayed or derailed, often due to pressure from foreign interests. The situation extends beyond oil. Africa’s vast reserves of minerals, timber, and agricultural products are similarly exported as raw materials, with the value-added processing taking place in Europe, North America, or China. Despite the interference, it’s hoped Dangote’s refinery will - eventually - boost pan-African integration and pave the way for a more self-reliant energy future across the continent.
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HOW INTL OIL ‘SABOTAGED’ AFRICAN REFINERY Neo-colonialism, as defined by Kwame Nkrumah, is the practice of using economic, political and cultural tools to control a country without direct military occupation. The effective sabotage in 2024 of Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is a textbook example of neo-colonialism at play. It demonstrates how multinational corporations and foreign governments work together to maintain a system that benefits the West at Africa’s expense. When Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, announced his ambitious plan to build a $20-billion refinery in Nigeria, it sent shockwaves through the oil industry. Its goal is nothing short of revolutionary: to meet Nigeria’s domestic demand for refined petroleum products, eliminate the need for imports and even export to other African countries. But such a move was never going to be welcomed by those who benefit from the status quo. One of the most blatant acts of sabotage came from international oil companies, which essentially refused to sell Nigerian crude oil to the Dangote Refinery. Instead, they demanded a $6 premium above the market price, a move designed to make the refinery’s operations financially unviable. Forced to look elsewhere, the Dangote Refinery had to source crude oil from Brazil and the United States at higher costs, further straining its operations, even though the local market desperately needs petroleum products and the country wastes fortunes importing them. The sabotage of the Dangote Refinery is a stark reminder that the fight for African independence is far from over. While the days of formal colonialism may be behind us, the structures of exploitation remain firmly in place. Over the years, numerous attempts by African nations to build refining capacity and move up the value chain have been thwarted by the stranglehold of foreign corporations. For example, Angola, Africa’s second-largest oil producer, exports most of its crude oil - while importing over 80% of its refined petroleum products. Efforts to build local refineries have been repeatedly delayed or derailed, often due to pressure from foreign interests. The situation extends beyond oil. Africa’s vast reserves of minerals, timber, and agricultural products are similarly exported as raw materials, with the value-added processing taking place in Europe, North America, or China. Despite the interference, it’s hoped Dangote’s refinery will - eventually - boost pan-African integration and pave the way for a more self-reliant energy future across the continent.

African Stream

13,900 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

🔥🔥🔥Today, I had the privilege of visiting the Port Harcourt refinery under the management of NNPC Limited and it was a deeply enlightening experience. The NNPC is paying the price for not telling its incredible story. The magnitude of what I saw deserves the loudest applause. For a moment, consider this: the 70% progress achieved so far at the refinery has involved laying over 300 kilometers of pipes and installing more than 800 kilometers of cables—an engineering feat of epic proportions that has gone largely unacknowledged. To walk through the facility is to witness the blood, sweat, and genius it has taken to breathe life into this 59-year-old 60,000 barrels per day refinery now producing at 70% capacity. Reviving such an aging structure is a challenge that defies imagination. Building afresh may sound simpler, but the financial implications would be staggering. For those who question Mele Kyari, OFR’s leadership, a visit to this refinery would undoubtedly change their tune. Instead of criticism, they would be singing his praises. I cannot overstate my admiration for the dedicated team that made this visit possible: Femi Soneye , Head of Corporate Communications; Bayo Adenrele , MD of Refineries; Mr. Ibrahim Onoja, MD of the Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd; and all the other unsung heroes working day and night at the refineries. Your sacrifices may go unnoticed by many, but they are seen and valued. To Mele Kyari, OFR only Allah can truly reward you. For all the times we doubted you, may Allah forgive us. The work done there is nothing short of extraordinary. No one who visits the refinery will ever doubt the magnitude of all they are committing to make the refineries work. As for blending, lifting etc , I will share more on that tomorrow, Insha Allah. After my visit, I’ve found myself becoming an unofficial ambassador for NNPC. I feel a deep sense of sorrow for the organization, seeing how little information is out there about the immense commitment and hard-work they’ve poured into this project. This story needs to be told, not just for recognition but to inspire trust and confidence in what NNPC is achieving. #KemKem
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🔥🔥🔥Today, I had the privilege of visiting the Port Harcourt refinery under the management of NNPC Limited and it was a deeply enlightening experience. The NNPC is paying the price for not telling its incredible story. The magnitude of what I saw deserves the loudest applause. For a moment, consider this: the 70% progress achieved so far at the refinery has involved laying over 300 kilometers of pipes and installing more than 800 kilometers of cables—an engineering feat of epic proportions that has gone largely unacknowledged. To walk through the facility is to witness the blood, sweat, and genius it has taken to breathe life into this 59-year-old 60,000 barrels per day refinery now producing at 70% capacity. Reviving such an aging structure is a challenge that defies imagination. Building afresh may sound simpler, but the financial implications would be staggering. For those who question Mele Kyari, OFR’s leadership, a visit to this refinery would undoubtedly change their tune. Instead of criticism, they would be singing his praises. I cannot overstate my admiration for the dedicated team that made this visit possible: Femi Soneye , Head of Corporate Communications; Bayo Adenrele , MD of Refineries; Mr. Ibrahim Onoja, MD of the Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd; and all the other unsung heroes working day and night at the refineries. Your sacrifices may go unnoticed by many, but they are seen and valued. To Mele Kyari, OFR only Allah can truly reward you. For all the times we doubted you, may Allah forgive us. The work done there is nothing short of extraordinary. No one who visits the refinery will ever doubt the magnitude of all they are committing to make the refineries work. As for blending, lifting etc , I will share more on that tomorrow, Insha Allah. After my visit, I’ve found myself becoming an unofficial ambassador for NNPC. I feel a deep sense of sorrow for the organization, seeing how little information is out there about the immense commitment and hard-work they’ve poured into this project. This story needs to be told, not just for recognition but to inspire trust and confidence in what NNPC is achieving. #KemKem

Lady K

84,125 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

The Russian petrol market continues to break price records amid a growing fuel shortage that has engulfed southern regions. On Monday, September 4th, at the St. Petersburg International Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange, the price of "Premium-95" petrol surpassed 75,000 (about $770) rubles per tonne for the first time in history. Setting records for 10 consecutive trading days, AI-95 petrol has risen by 21% since the beginning of summer and 74% since the start of the year. The price increase for "Regular-92" was 21% and 76%, respectively, with quotes reaching 64,814 rubles per tonne. Summer diesel fuel was traded at 68,278 (about $700) rubles per tonne on Monday, a 58% increase compared to the beginning of the year. Such a sharp rise in the petrol futures market in Russia has not been seen in at least the last seven years. According to oil traders surveyed by Reuters, some Russian regions are experiencing a shortage of fuel, with deliveries not being made from oil depots, and the shortage has reached retail gas stations. "Krasnodar Krai, Adygea, Astrakhan – there are no volumes of 92 (gasoline) in retail, almost no 95, and diesel," according to source quoted by the agency. According to another trader, in the entire Samara region, diesel is not being sold from depots or at retail, and in the Rostov region, Krasnodar region, and Stavropol region, only a few private depots "occasionally supply small quantities." "The prices are insane," the owner of one of the oil depots said to Reuters. According to him, market participants are afraid to buy anything and are waiting for prices to drop, but that's not happening. The government blames "grey" exporters for the problems, as they purchase gasoline at subsidized prices from the budget and then sell it abroad at global prices.
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The Russian petrol market continues to break price records amid a growing fuel shortage that has engulfed southern regions. On Monday, September 4th, at the St. Petersburg International Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange, the price of "Premium-95" petrol surpassed 75,000 (about $770) rubles per tonne for the first time in history. Setting records for 10 consecutive trading days, AI-95 petrol has risen by 21% since the beginning of summer and 74% since the start of the year. The price increase for "Regular-92" was 21% and 76%, respectively, with quotes reaching 64,814 rubles per tonne. Summer diesel fuel was traded at 68,278 (about $700) rubles per tonne on Monday, a 58% increase compared to the beginning of the year. Such a sharp rise in the petrol futures market in Russia has not been seen in at least the last seven years. According to oil traders surveyed by Reuters, some Russian regions are experiencing a shortage of fuel, with deliveries not being made from oil depots, and the shortage has reached retail gas stations. "Krasnodar Krai, Adygea, Astrakhan – there are no volumes of 92 (gasoline) in retail, almost no 95, and diesel," according to source quoted by the agency. According to another trader, in the entire Samara region, diesel is not being sold from depots or at retail, and in the Rostov region, Krasnodar region, and Stavropol region, only a few private depots "occasionally supply small quantities." "The prices are insane," the owner of one of the oil depots said to Reuters. According to him, market participants are afraid to buy anything and are waiting for prices to drop, but that's not happening. The government blames "grey" exporters for the problems, as they purchase gasoline at subsidized prices from the budget and then sell it abroad at global prices.

Anton Gerashchenko

624,583 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

THE WEST FEARS AFRICA’S FUEL LIBERATION For over a century, Africa has been trapped in a colonial "extraction loop": exporting raw crude for pennies and buying back refined fuel from the West at a massive premium. But the era of dependence could be coming to an end. Following Nigeria’s shift into a net exporter of refined fuel, driven by the success of the Dangote Refinery, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled plans to replicate his success in Nigeria by building a 650,000-barrel-per-day mega-refinery in East Africa — a move that could signal the export of a model aimed at breaking dependence on imported fuel. The cost of Africa’s fuel dependency is staggering. For example, while Angola holds nearly 8 billion barrels of oil, it still spent $854 million on fuel imports at the end of 2025 alone. This “trap” drains foreign reserves while enriching overseas refineries. However, in Nigeria, the Dangote Refinery is beginning to disrupt this cycle, processing around 565,000 barrels per day as of March 2026 and supplying the vast majority of the domestic market. As a result, the chronic fuel queues that once defined daily life in Africa’s second-largest economy have largely disappeared. But Africans refining for Africans is a nightmare for European oil giants. Consequently, the World Bank - where the US is the largest shareholder - has launched a counter-offensive. In April 2026, the Bank advised Nigeria to resume fuel imports, claiming they are "cheaper." Critics suggest that this "advice" is an attempt to force Nigeria to reopen import licenses for Western giants whose market share has evaporated. The West only advocates for "competition" when it means African industries competing against subsidised European giants. By refining at home, Africa saves billions in foreign exchange and creates thousands of local jobs. True sovereignty is not found in World Bank loans with colonial conditions. It is found in the power to fuel your own future.
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THE WEST FEARS AFRICA’S FUEL LIBERATION For over a century, Africa has been trapped in a colonial "extraction loop": exporting raw crude for pennies and buying back refined fuel from the West at a massive premium. But the era of dependence could be coming to an end. Following Nigeria’s shift into a net exporter of refined fuel, driven by the success of the Dangote Refinery, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled plans to replicate his success in Nigeria by building a 650,000-barrel-per-day mega-refinery in East Africa — a move that could signal the export of a model aimed at breaking dependence on imported fuel. The cost of Africa’s fuel dependency is staggering. For example, while Angola holds nearly 8 billion barrels of oil, it still spent $854 million on fuel imports at the end of 2025 alone. This “trap” drains foreign reserves while enriching overseas refineries. However, in Nigeria, the Dangote Refinery is beginning to disrupt this cycle, processing around 565,000 barrels per day as of March 2026 and supplying the vast majority of the domestic market. As a result, the chronic fuel queues that once defined daily life in Africa’s second-largest economy have largely disappeared. But Africans refining for Africans is a nightmare for European oil giants. Consequently, the World Bank - where the US is the largest shareholder - has launched a counter-offensive. In April 2026, the Bank advised Nigeria to resume fuel imports, claiming they are "cheaper." Critics suggest that this "advice" is an attempt to force Nigeria to reopen import licenses for Western giants whose market share has evaporated. The West only advocates for "competition" when it means African industries competing against subsidised European giants. By refining at home, Africa saves billions in foreign exchange and creates thousands of local jobs. True sovereignty is not found in World Bank loans with colonial conditions. It is found in the power to fuel your own future.

Sovereign Media

12,304 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

🟥 Mossad Strikes America from Within... and Ignites Texas Fires to Dragging Washington into a Wider War 🔥 A Massive Explosion at Texas' Largest Oil Refinery... and a Fire at a Historic Georgia Courthouse... How did this coincide with Trump's Backing Down from Threats Against Iran? The Answer: The Mossad's Fingerprint is Clear 🎯 What Happened: - An explosion at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas (the largest oil refinery in America) - A fire at the historic courthouse in Georgia - Timing: Hours after Trump announced the postponement of strikes on Iranian energy facilities and the start of sham "talks" to calm markets and assess the war Who Benefits? Only Israel... Why? 1. Dragging America into a wider war: Israel wants the war to continue, and Trump is backing down. Striking American facilities = accusing Iran = pressuring Trump to continue fighting. 2. Derailing any negotiation process: If Iran is accused of attacking American soil, any talk of negotiations will collapse. 3. Creating a pretext for escalation: After Israel failed to convince Trump to strike Iran more forcefully, it creates an event that will force Washington into escalation and the use of tactical nuclear weapons. The expected scenario within hours: 1. American media outlets will begin publishing intelligence reports indicating Iranian involvement. 2. The White House will issue statements condemning the Iranian attacks on American soil. 3. Trump will renege on his "truce" and return to threatening escalation. And that's exactly what Netanyahu wants. In short: Israel doesn't want to end the war; it wants to expand it. And if it can't convince Trump to bomb, it will do whatever it takes to force him to bomb. American facilities will burn, and the blame will be placed on Iran. The question is: Who believes that Iran would target America the moment Trump backed down from his threats? The fingerprints are Israeli, and everyone will pay the price!
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🟥 Mossad Strikes America from Within... and Ignites Texas Fires to Dragging Washington into a Wider War 🔥 A Massive Explosion at Texas' Largest Oil Refinery... and a Fire at a Historic Georgia Courthouse... How did this coincide with Trump's Backing Down from Threats Against Iran? The Answer: The Mossad's Fingerprint is Clear 🎯 What Happened: - An explosion at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas (the largest oil refinery in America) - A fire at the historic courthouse in Georgia - Timing: Hours after Trump announced the postponement of strikes on Iranian energy facilities and the start of sham "talks" to calm markets and assess the war Who Benefits? Only Israel... Why? 1. Dragging America into a wider war: Israel wants the war to continue, and Trump is backing down. Striking American facilities = accusing Iran = pressuring Trump to continue fighting. 2. Derailing any negotiation process: If Iran is accused of attacking American soil, any talk of negotiations will collapse. 3. Creating a pretext for escalation: After Israel failed to convince Trump to strike Iran more forcefully, it creates an event that will force Washington into escalation and the use of tactical nuclear weapons. The expected scenario within hours: 1. American media outlets will begin publishing intelligence reports indicating Iranian involvement. 2. The White House will issue statements condemning the Iranian attacks on American soil. 3. Trump will renege on his "truce" and return to threatening escalation. And that's exactly what Netanyahu wants. In short: Israel doesn't want to end the war; it wants to expand it. And if it can't convince Trump to bomb, it will do whatever it takes to force him to bomb. American facilities will burn, and the blame will be placed on Iran. The question is: Who believes that Iran would target America the moment Trump backed down from his threats? The fingerprints are Israeli, and everyone will pay the price!

Ava Brooks

197,472 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten