A wild day on the Energy News Beat Stand Up, and we have a little fun at the expense of a dog and his rumba. Wind and Solar should have to have land reclamation and storage as part of their original projects. They are getting preferential treatment and pricing on the grid, yet they are […]
Continue ReadingAs the energy landscape evolves, Canada\’s oil sands sector is buzzing with anticipation. Following a whirlwind 2025 marked by record production, infrastructure expansions, and shifting global demands, industry analysts predict a wave of mega-mergers in 2026. With smaller acquisition targets dwindling after a busy year of deals, larger players are eyeing consolidations to boost efficiency, […]
Continue ReadingIn a stunning revelation that underscores the resilience of Russia\’s energy sector amid Western sanctions, the Financial Times has exposed a sprawling smuggling network responsible for moving at least $90 billion worth of Russian crude oil. Dubbed the \”Dark Fleet,\” this shadowy armada of aging tankers and opaque trading entities has been operating for years, […]
Continue ReadingBy Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, oil prices surged nearly 3% on February 18, 2026, following the abrupt collapse of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva. Brent crude futures climbed 2.7% to $69.15 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate […]
Continue ReadingJack Prandelli of The Merchants News Substack stopped by, and we had a blast visiting about huge changes in the oil and gas markets. At the end of the podcast, we also discuss how we should restructure electricity prices for consumers. 1. China’s efforts to reduce its reliance on the US dollar: – China is […]
Continue ReadingIn a move that has heightened tensions in the Middle East, Iran announced the temporary partial closure of sections of the Strait of Hormuz on February 17, 2026, to conduct naval exercises by its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The drills, dubbed \”Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz,\” involved live-fire exercises and were described […]
Continue ReadingDoomberg stops by the Energy News Beat and Energy Impacts podcast with Stu Turley and David Blackmon. We are going to cover some of Doomberg’s current articles, including the Energy Crisis in California, and the Global Oil and Gas market update. We were live on X, YouTube, and LinkedIn The main topics and themes […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This is another interesting article from Andrew Korybko\’s Substack newsletter. The cascading consequences of such a blockade, which might not ultimately be imposed due it entailing a high risk of war with Iran, could simultaneously weaken Russia, India, and China. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump 2.0 is considering imposing a Venezuelan-like oil […]
Continue ReadingThis article is from Andrew Korybko\’s Substack and Stu Turley will cover this on the next Energy News Beat Stand Up. The more pressure from the US military on the Dark Fleet appears to be an interesting way to end the Ukraine War. We will all be glad when that is done. A new US […]
Continue ReadingIn the heart of Canada\’s oil country, a simmering discontent is boiling over. Albertans, often affectionately dubbed \”Snow Texans\” by their southern counterparts due to shared rugged individualism, cowboy culture, and deep roots in the oil and gas industry, are increasingly vocal about charting their own path. This isn\’t just barroom talk—recent developments, including a […]
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