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Iran Launches Bitcoin-Backed “Hormuz Safe” Shipping Insurance for the Strait of Hormuz

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 Clark Savage339

Iran has launched a new state-backed digital maritime insurance platform called “Hormuz Safe” for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. The platform accepts Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency payments, allowing instant blockchain-verified coverage in a clear attempt to bypass Western financial systems and sanctions. According to reports from […]

Oil Shortage Scenario is Starting to Surface

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 Clark Savage291

The warning signs are flashing brighter than ever. What began as a major supply disruption in the Middle East has rapidly evolved into a tightening global oil market where inventories are being drawn down at a record pace — and critically, not all of those barrels are actually accessible. A new analysis from Oilprice.com highlights […]

How does Energy Security Fit with Democratic Socialism?

May 18, 2026 Clark Savage117

9 Big stories on the ENB Standup We had 9 big stories today on the Energy News Beat Channel. We have new trading blocs forming around the world, and where will your country end up? Well, the US will be at the center, and I should ask, where will your state end up? Will it […]

CNN Reports Gas System Hacked: Suspected Iranian Cyber Intrusions Target U.S. Gas Station Fuel Tank Monitors

May 16, 2026 Clark Savage596

In a developing story that underscores the growing cyber vulnerabilities in America’s energy infrastructure, CNN reported on May 15, 2026, that hackers have breached systems monitoring underground fuel storage tanks at gas stations across multiple U.S. states. U.S. officials suspect Iranian actors are responsible, though definitive attribution remains elusive due to a lack of forensic […]

Declaratory and Injunctive Relief Sought for New York Shale Gas Rights

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 Clark Savage242

ENB Pub Note: This article was run on RealClear Energy by Dan Doyal, who was a guest on the Energy News Beat podcast. This is a great update on New York. We highly recommend Dan and RealClear Energy. Finally, there’s been a counterpunch in New York’s climate politics. A father and son with mineral rights […]

AI Buildout Drives 76% Power Bill Jump on Largest US Grid – But Is AI the only Reason for Higher Prices?

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 Clark Savage735

Power prices on the largest electric grid in the United States — PJM Interconnection, which serves 13 states and the District of Columbia — jumped a staggering 76% in the first quarter of 2026. Wholesale power averaged $136.53 per megawatt-hour (MWh), up from $77.78/MWh in the same period of 2025, according to the grid’s independent […]

The UAE is Doubling Down On Exports Around the Strait of Hormuz

May 15, 2026 Clark Savage474

In a decisive move that underscores its strategic pivot amid ongoing regional tensions and its recent departure from OPEC, the United Arab Emirates is accelerating infrastructure to dramatically expand its oil export capacity, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. On May 15, 2026, Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan directed […]

South Korea Will Remain A Key Part Of The US’ Chinese Containment Plans

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 Clark Savage175

ENB Pub Note: Interesting Article from Andrew Korybko’s Newsletter on Substack. We recommend following him. The Sino-Russo Entente might evolve into a de facto alliance if South Korea and Japan join AUKUS+, the US’ de facto “Asian NATO”, but that risks spooking India into a de facto alliance with the US to counterbalance perceived Chinese […]

Honda posts first annual loss on $9 billion EV writedown

May 14, 2026 Clark Savage534

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reported its first annual net loss as a publicly listed company in nearly 70 years, driven by a massive restructuring of its electric-vehicle (EV) business that included more than $9 billion in writedowns, impairments, and related charges. The Japanese automaker posted an operating loss of ¥414.3 billion ($2.63 billion) for the […]

Demand Destruction for Oil and Oil Products Has Kicked In

May 13, 2026 Clark Savage872

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has delivered a stark warning: global oil demand is now on track to contract sharply in 2026 amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz supply shock triggered by the Iran war. What began as a geopolitical disruption has morphed into a full-blown demand destruction event, with high prices, scarce supplies, and […]

Category: ENB Pub Note

Iran Launches Bitcoin-Backed “Hormuz Safe” Shipping Insurance for the Strait of Hormuz

Oil Shortage Scenario is Starting to Surface

How does Energy Security Fit with Democratic Socialism?

CNN Reports Gas System Hacked: Suspected Iranian Cyber Intrusions Target U.S. Gas Station Fuel Tank Monitors

Declaratory and Injunctive Relief Sought for New York Shale Gas Rights

AI Buildout Drives 76% Power Bill Jump on Largest US Grid – But Is AI the only Reason for Higher Prices?

The UAE is Doubling Down On Exports Around the Strait of Hormuz

South Korea Will Remain A Key Part Of The US’ Chinese Containment Plans

Honda posts first annual loss on $9 billion EV writedown

Demand Destruction for Oil and Oil Products Has Kicked In

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