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tortoise

[tawr-tuhs] / ˈtɔr təs /


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U.A.E. accounts for about 10% of OPEC’s production, but around 20% of its spare capacity, notes Rob Thummel of Tortoise Capital Management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Rystad Energy estimates prices could jump $10 to $15 per barrel in a wider conflict; analysts at Tortoise Capital put the Hormuz scenario above $100.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Higher oil prices have been a major tailwind for the energy sector, said Rob Thummel, senior portfolio manager at Tortoise Capital.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

Five women first accused the 65-year-old British author of sexual misconduct in the summer of 2024, appearing in the Tortoise Media podcast “Master: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

“What else could hold the Black Tortoise? It’s the only thing! The Iron Rod!”

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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