As we kick off 2026, it\’s time to reflect on the whirlwind year that was 2025 in the energy sector. From record-breaking production to geopolitical shrugs and the relentless march of technology, 2025 taught us invaluable lessons about balancing ambition with reality. At the heart of it all is a timeless truth: \”The grid requires […]
Continue ReadingAs we step into 2026, the energy landscape is poised for significant shifts driven by geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and policy changes. For consumers, rising costs in electricity, gasoline, and diesel remain a pressing concern, often varying starkly along political lines in the U.S. Investors, meanwhile, can find opportunities in resilient sectors like shale oil, […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, host Stu Turley sits down with Dr. Gene Nelson of Californians for Green Nuclear Power and the “Green Nuke” Substack to unpack how anti-nuclear ideology and California’s Public Utilities Commission are ignoring basic physics and economics. Dr. Nelson explains why overreliance on solar, wind, and batteries […]
Continue ReadingThe Golden State\’s Fading Oil Legacy California, once a powerhouse in U.S. oil production, is watching its storied industry fade into history. From a peak of 760,000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2000, output has plummeted to just 250,000 b/d in 2025. This decline isn\’t just a matter of exhausted wells; it\’s the result of […]
Continue ReadingMichael Tanner and Stu Turley cover several significant developments in the energy industry. First, they discuss New York’s new “Cap and Invest” program, which will ration and tax fossil fuels. We do not see this as being ineffective and costly for consumers. This will do nothing but drive more people out of New York and […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, host Stu Turley sits down with Nathan Lord, President of Shale Crescent USA, to unpack why Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania may be the world’s most overlooked manufacturing and energy powerhouse. Nathan explains how the region’s abundant, low-cost natural gas creates a world-class advantage for petrochemicals, […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article was originally published on the California Globe and has some outstanding points that Michael Tanner and Stu Turley have been covering on the Energy News Beat Podcast for years. We have been asking whether Gavin has gone too far and how the economy will recover when all the oil companies […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingIn the high-stakes world of energy production, a bold Texas oil executive is squaring off against California\’s entrenched environmental policies in a bid to tap into a lucrative offshore oil reserve. James Flores, the Houston-based CEO of Sable Offshore, is pushing to revive dormant oil platforms off the Santa Barbara coast—assets acquired from Exxon Mobil […]
Continue ReadingHappy Thanksgiving, and we have a wild Energy News Beat Stand Up for You! Michael and I are very grateful to all the listeners, readers, and patrons of the Energy News Beat Channel and Substack, and to the guests who have to suffer through my horrible jokes. Take a moment today, take a deep breath, […]
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