In a rare show of bipartisan cooperation on energy policy, two major coal-fired power plants in western Pennsylvania that were slated for retirement in 2028 will now remain online for several more years. The decision, sealed through a state consent decree and highlighted by President Donald Trump on Truth Social, underscores Pennsylvania’s pragmatic “all-of-the-above” energy […]
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ENB Pub Note: This article is from America Outloud, and Ronald Stein, P.E., and Dr. Lars Schernikau have been on the Energy News Beat podcast! They are fantastic, and we recommend reading America Outloud. An extensive economic review of South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan 2025 (IRP 2025), approved by Cabinet in October 2025 has been conducted by the authors, and the report concludes […]
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As the U.S.-imposed blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz enters its critical phase, global oil and LNG supply chains are in chaos. Tankers are idled, LNG prices have spiked, and energy-short nations in Asia and Europe are scrambling for alternatives. The result? Coal—reliable, abundant, and easy to stockpile—is surging back into favor […]
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The 2026 Iran conflict, which escalated in late February with U.S.-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation—including the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on energy infrastructure—has triggered the largest supply disruption in global oil market history. Nearly 20% of the world’s oil and significant LNG volumes have been taken offline, sending Brent crude […]
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The Net Zero movement, long heralded as the inevitable path to a fossil-free future, has encountered a profound reality check. The 2026 Iran war—marked by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz—has triggered one of the most severe global energy crises in decades, disrupting roughly 20% of the world’s oil and significant liquefied natural […]
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As energy security concerns mount amid ongoing disruptions in the Middle East, several nations are reversing course on coal phase-outs and ramping up existing coal-fired power plants. Japan is the latest example, with the government preparing emergency measures to lift restrictions on older coal facilities for the fiscal year starting April 2026. This move comes […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This is from the Department of Energy, and Stu Turley will be writing a follow up Article for the Energy News Beat Substack tonight. As Stu Turley often says, \”Energy Security Starts at Home, but your Energy Dominance comes through your exports\”. UNLEASHING THE GOLDEN ERA OF ENERGY DOMINANCE AND LOWERING PRICES […]
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What a day on the Energy News Beat News Desk! In this Energy News Beat Stand-Up, we had a wild day on the News Desk! We cover some huge stories, and any one of them would be a great single podcast, but we have 8 stories and stocks that Stu reviews on VectorVest software. The […]
Continue ReadingIn the global race toward a sustainable future, China stands out as a powerhouse in renewable energy deployment. With record-breaking installations of solar panels and wind turbines, the nation has positioned itself as a leader in the \”clean energy\” revolution. However, beneath this green facade lies a stark reality: China\’s renewable sector is heavily reliant […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, host Stu Turley sits down with Tyler Lindholm, Wyoming State Director of Americans for Prosperity, to break down the truth about America’s energy future, federal overreach, the wind farm subsidy scams, coal’s comeback, and why Wyoming is becoming the last line of defense for U.S. energy security. Lindholm exposes how […]
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