Jerry James, President of Artex Oil Company and an Executive Committee Member of Shale Crescent USA, stops by the Energy News Beat Podcast to share insights on the reindustrialization of the United States. With new electricity demands from AI, Data Centers, and the reindustrial movement from the Trump Adminstration, backed by huge investments from other […]
Continue ReadingAs 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 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 ReadingIn the latest Baker Hughes weekly report, the US oil and gas rig count declined, reflecting ongoing challenges in the energy sector amid fluctuating prices and market pressures. The total active drilling rigs fell by 6 to 542 for the week ending December 19, 2025. This drop continues a trend of reduced activity, with the […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This was originally published on the Hot Take of the Day Substack by David Ramsden-Wood, or as I call him, \”DRW\”. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of my podcasts with DRW, and he has been a great friend to the Energy News Beat Channel. We highly recommend subscribing to his Substack. I […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This is a fantastic article from the Merchant\’s News Substack by Giacomo Prandelli. We highly recommend subscribing to and reading his Substack. Stu Turley just had an interview with Giacomo, and the podcast is in production for release soon. We will keep you posted. Everyone’s celebrating gold breaking $4,200 and silver doubling […]
Continue ReadingOil had a weak and volatile year, while natural gas outperformed on the back of LNG approvals, higher breakevens, and emerging data-center demand. Despite price pressure, U.S. E&Ps outperformed expectations, and production is unlikely to decline unless oil approaches the $50 per barrel threshold. Looking ahead to 2026, U.S. shale operators may expand international exposure […]
Continue ReadingThe Monroe Doctrine, first articulated in 1823, has long served as a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy, asserting American influence over the Western Hemisphere and warning against external interference. Today, Venezuela stands at the heart of this doctrine\’s modern application, embodying a high-stakes battle over resources, sovereignty, and global power dynamics. With the United States\’ […]
Continue ReadingDavid Blackmon stops by to talk about his Forbes Article and the Geopolitical Issues we face. Today on the Energy News Beat, Stand up Stu Turley and David Blackmon talk about the critical issues around Data Centers, Venezuela, Chevron, and how investors would react. With an oil platform in the Caspian Sea hit by Ukrainian […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This is a fantastic article from Giacomo Prandelli, and Stu Turley will be interviewing him next week on the Energy News Beat podcast. This is going to be a great interview, as The Merchant News Substack is packed with fantastic insights from the global energy markets. On a quiet morning off the […]
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