ENB Pub Note: This article is from the California Globe. Gov. Newsom is presiding over perhaps the largest collapse of the oil industry, refinery operations and gasoline production in U.S. history By Katy Grimes, March 10, 2026 4:34 am With Marathon Petroleum sending a blistering warning to Governor Gavin Newsom and top state officials in a […]
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In the heart of America\’s energy landscape, California stands as a cautionary tale of ideological overreach. Under Governor Gavin Newsom\’s aggressive push toward net zero emissions, the state has waged an unrelenting war on its own oil and gas industry. This crusade, framed as a bold step against climate change, has instead crippled domestic production, […]
Continue ReadingThe Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, remains one of the world\’s most vital energy arteries. In 2024, approximately 20 million barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil, condensate, and petroleum products transited this chokepoint, representing about 20% of global petroleum liquids consumption. Additionally, around one-fifth […]
Continue ReadingThe escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, particularly affecting refined oil products like diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel. As of March 2, 2026, the war—now in its third day—has led to sharp price surges, disruptions in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and heightened […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This is a huge story. I just interviewed Katy Grimes last Thursday. It seems like California is intentionally trying to undermine energy security. This is a National Security issue and needs attention from the Trump Administration. California\’s Energy Crisis A Rogue State Threatening National Security By Katy Grimes, California Globe, An energy […]
Continue ReadingThe European Commission confirmed it is in contact with Ukraine over repairs to the Druzhba pipeline, while assuring no immediate supply risks for Hungary and Slovakia. Slovakia accused Ukraine of delaying oil flows for political leverage, as Hungary sought to import Russian crude via Croatia’s Adria pipeline. A Bulgarian think tank argued that Hungary no […]
Continue ReadingThe recent geopolitical shift in Venezuela, following the U.S.-led capture and removal of former President Nicolás Maduro in early 2026, has opened new doors for American energy companies. Chevron, the only U.S. oil major still operating in the country, is ramping up its activities amid eased sanctions and a special Treasury Department license. This development […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article was first run on America Outloud News, and Ronald Stein has some outstanding points. We will cover this and other articles on the next Energy News Beat Stand-Up. The Net Zero emission goals of California government leaders, including Governor Gavin Newsom, cannot ignore the fundamental reality that wind turbines and […]
Continue ReadingIn the heart of California\’s oil country, a critical artery for the state\’s energy supply has been severed. The San Pablo Bay Pipeline, the largest inland crude oil pipeline in the Golden State, has shut down, forcing thousands of barrels of oil to be transported by truck instead. What was once a seamless underground flow […]
Continue ReadingIn the latest Weekly Petroleum Status Report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) for the week ending January 9, 2026, U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) saw a notable increase of 3.4 million barrels, reaching a total of 422.4 million barrels. This build defied market expectations of a drawdown and […]
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