In the midst of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia\’s long-term investments in pipeline infrastructure are proving to be a critical lifeline for global energy markets. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut down due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, the Kingdom\’s East-West Pipeline—often referred to as Petroline—has emerged as a […]
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In a decisive response to skyrocketing oil prices triggered by the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, President Donald Trump has authorized the release of 172 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). This marks the largest drawdown under his administration and is part of a historic international effort coordinated by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to […]
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By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat Channel In a dramatic response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, China has ordered its major oil refiners to suspend exports of key refined fuels, including diesel and gasoline. This move comes amid severe disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transit that […]
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By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat Channel In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing US-Iran conflict, two oil tankers were struck in Iraqi territorial waters in the northern Persian Gulf earlier tonight, adding to a series of maritime attacks that have disrupted global energy supplies. The incidents occurred approximately 5 nautical miles south of […]
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ENB Pub Note: Unless the Fed steps in as discussed in the article Trump to Invoke Emergency Law for Offshore Oil Producer Sable – Can the Feds Intervene to Save the Refineries? how high will gas and diesel go up in California is a legitimate question Energy experts and industry groups warned elected officials and regulators […]
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By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat In a bold move to stabilize global energy flows amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the U.S. government has selected insurance giant Chubb Limited to spearhead a $20 billion maritime reinsurance program aimed at protecting shipping through the volatile Strait of Hormuz. This initiative, announced by the U.S. […]
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In a bold move amid escalating global oil tensions, President Donald Trump is set to invoke the Defense Production Act—a Cold War-era authority—to override California state regulations and fast-track operations for Sable Offshore Corp. This decision targets the reactivation of idle offshore oil platforms off the southern California coast, aiming to bolster domestic crude […]
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In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing 2026 Iran war, Iranian drones targeted Oman\’s Port of Salalah today, striking what is considered the sultanate\’s largest oil storage facility. The attack, part of Iran\’s broader retaliation against U.S. and Israeli strikes, has set ablaze multiple storage tanks, sending plumes of black smoke into the sky and […]
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By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat The second offshore oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of America under President Trump\’s \”One Big Beautiful Bill Act\” (OBBBA) has wrapped up with significantly lower participation and bid volumes than anticipated. Dubbed \”Big Beautiful Gulf 2\” (BBG2), the auction held by the Bureau of Ocean Energy […]
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ENB Pub Note: This article was originally posted on the California Globe, and Katy Grimes was on the Energy News Beat Podcast talking about this crisis. We highly recommend following and reading the California Globe. The California Air Resources Board has been using Chinese research to bolster their corrupt and dishonest climate policies California […]
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