Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces have intensified their campaign against Russia’s “shadow fleet” of tankers, claiming strikes on approximately 15 additional vessels in a recent operation focused on the Sea of Azov. This follows a multi-day drone offensive from July 6–9, 2026, that reportedly hit 35–36 ships total (with later updates to 36 vessels, including 32 […]
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This was a fun joint podcast and will go out on both channels! In an era of unprecedented geopolitical tension and energy market volatility, Stu Turley of the Energy Newsbeat podcast sits down with Trisha Curtis, CEO of the Petro Nerds podcast, to dissect the forces reshaping global energy markets and international power dynamics. From […]
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Energy markets are flashing warning signs as U.S. petroleum product exports remain near record highs while domestic inventories tighten amid escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Veteran energy analyst Anas Alhajji (@anasalhajji) highlighted these concerns in his July 9, 2026, Daily Energy Report on X and Substack, posing a series of pointed questions that […]
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ENB Pub Note: This article was first run on America Outloud by Ronald Stein and Mike Ariza. We highly recommend reading and following them. California, the 4th-largest economy in the world, is increasing its dependence on transportation fuels produced from refined crude oil at foreign refineries, a trend that is becoming a national security risk […]
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The fragile ceasefire and sanctions relief framework between the United States and Iran has collapsed. President Donald Trump’s blunt assessment at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8, 2026, made that clear: the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is “over,” the ceasefire is finished, and he has no interest in further dealings with the […]
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ENB Pub Note: This article was originally published on LinkedIn by Kirk Edwards, and he will be on the Energy News Beat podcast soon. That old Texas oilfield saying may not be elegant, but it feels pretty accurate right now. The situation involving Iran appears to be getting worse by the day, and we do […]
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The global oil market is experiencing sharp volatility, shifting rapidly from fears of an impending glut to renewed geopolitical risks centered on the Strait of Hormuz. This comes amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, highlighted by Washington’s revocation of a key license allowing Iranian oil sales and Tehran’s persistent efforts to impose fees or tolls on shipping […]
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In a major overnight operation, Ukrainian drone forces struck eight Russian “shadow fleet” tankers in the Sea of Azov that were delivering fuel to occupied Crimea. The attack, described by Ukrainian commanders as achieving “industrial-scale results,” marks the latest and most concentrated blow in Kyiv’s sustained campaign to disrupt Russia’s energy exports and logistics supporting […]
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A fresh Iranian missile strike on a Qatari LNG tanker in the Strait of Hormuz has dealt a significant setback to UK and French plans to begin limited de-mining operations in the waterway’s southern route. The incident, reported on July 7, 2026, comes just days after Oman granted permission for European forces to assist in […]
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The UK is staring down a £500 billion ($667 billion) price tag to hit its net-zero and clean power targets. This eye-watering sum, mostly front-loaded capital expenditure on renewables, grid upgrades, and transmission infrastructure, is set to hammer businesses and household bills for at least the next decade. According to the Energy Industries Council (EIC), […]
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