California’s Energy Policies are a Problem: A Major National Risk?

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley dives into California\’s escalating energy crisis, scrutinizing the impact of Governor Newsom\’s policies on both the state\’s economy and national security. Experts Ronald Stein and Mike Umbro outline the dangers posed by California\’s growing reliance on imported fuel, the closure of in-state refineries, […]

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Japan\’s LNG Surge: Energy Crisis Ahead

Daily Standup Top Stories China dominates global trade of battery minerals – What will it take for the U.S. to get on it’s own production supply line? May 21, 2025 Stu Turley ENB Pub Note: The EIA released its report on selected battery trade volumes, which makes us wonder how the United States will compete for […]

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Trump Revives NY Wind Project

Daily Standup Top Stories Saudi Arabia poised to increase summer crude burn for power May 20, 2025 Clark Savage There are several ways to look at Saudi Arabia’s use of crude oil to burn for electrical generation. First, it is fiscally responsible, but it may not be the best long-term solution for their local […] QatarEnergy eyes […]

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IEA\’s Oil Demand Data: Trustworthy?

Daily Standup Top Stories How Republicans got roped into a deal that keeps the IRA—and why there’s still time to fix it May 19, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This article is from Alex Epstein’s Substack, and I highly recommend subscribing and supporting his work here: Energy Talking Points by Alex Epstein.  I have interviewed Alex […]

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Week Recap: Blackouts, $9 Gas & Shell’s Big Play!

Weekly Daily Standup Top Stories U.S. Largest Grid Operator is warning of Summer Power Shortages May 11, 2025 Clark Savage Key Points Research suggests potential summer power shortages in the U.S. grid, especially in PJM’s region, due to high demand and retiring plants. It seems likely that extreme heat could strain the grid, potentially causing […] Newsom […]

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Equinor Quits Wind?!

Daily Standup Top Stories Ukraine’s MHP delivers first bio-LNG supplies to EU May 13, 2025 Mariel Alumit ENB Pub Note: I added overall market context on the bio-LNG markets Bio-LNG (liquefied biomethane) is a renewable fuel derived from organic waste, such as agricultural residues, household waste, and industrial byproducts. Its production and […] Equinor could axe wind […]

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