Category: Energy Regulations

Valero Charges Forward with California Refinery Shutdown: Newsom\’s Net Zero \”Victory\” Accelerates the Exodus of Oil and Gas from the Golden State

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In a move that underscores the relentless squeeze on California\’s fossil fuel industry, Valero Energy has confirmed it will proceed with shutting down its Benicia refinery by April 2026, despite last-ditch negotiations with state officials. The 145,000-barrel-per-day facility, a cornerstone of West Coast refining since 1968, falls victim to what Valero cites as an unforgiving […]

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Fossil Fuels to Dominate Global Energy Past 2050, and What Should Investors Look For?

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In a rapidly evolving energy landscape, the latest insights from McKinsey\’s Global Energy Perspective 2025 paint a sobering picture for those banking on a swift transition to renewables. Despite aggressive global efforts to curb emissions, fossil fuels are projected to retain a dominant role in the world\’s energy mix well beyond 2050, accounting for 41-55% […]

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China’s Critical Minerals Ban: A Win for the U.S.? – ENB Weekly Recap

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Weekly Daily Standup Top Stories The Current State of Critical Minerals in the US Market October 12, 2025 Clark Savage In an era defined by the push toward clean energy, electrification, and advanced technologies, critical minerals have emerged as the backbone of modern manufacturing and national security. These essential resources—ranging from lithium for batteries to […] China […]

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Why the Critical Mineral Ban from China Is Great for the United States

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Daily Standup Top Stories The Current State of Critical Minerals in the US Market October 12, 2025 Clark Savage In an era defined by the push toward clean energy, electrification, and advanced technologies, critical minerals have emerged as the backbone of modern manufacturing and national security. These essential resources—ranging from lithium for batteries to […] China and […]

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Texas Oil Driller Taps Trump\’s Team to Save California Crude Project

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In a bold move highlighting the clash between federal energy priorities and California\’s stringent regulations, Houston-based Sable Offshore Corp. is turning to the Trump administration\’s National Energy Dominance Council for help in reviving a stalled offshore oil project off the coast of Santa Barbara. The Santa Ynez Unit, a cluster of offshore fields holding hundreds […]

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EIA Projects Steady U.S. Crude Oil Production at 13.5 Million Barrels Per Day Through 2026: Key Basins and Regions in Focus

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The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has updated its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), forecasting that U.S. crude oil production will average 13.5 million barrels per day (b/d) in both 2025 and 2026. This projection comes on the heels of a record-breaking July 2025, when U.S. crude oil output hit an all-time high of 13.6 million […]

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Does OPEC+ Really Have Spare Capacity?

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Daily Standup Top Stories OPEC+ Has Come Close to Its Limit, Leaving Prices Open to Spike October 8, 2025 Clark Savage In the volatile world of global energy markets, OPEC+—the alliance of oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia—is pushing against its production boundaries. With spare capacity dwindling, the group finds itself in a precarious […] […]

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