Category: Top News

Strathcona Resources to Acquire Greenfire Resources in C$2.7–2.9 Billion Deal, Creating a Long-Life Pure-Play Oil Sands Producer

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Energy News Beat | November 9, 2026 Strathcona Resources Ltd. (TSX: SCR) has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Greenfire Resources Ltd. (TSX: GFR; NYSE: GFR) in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately C$2.7 billion to C$2.9 billion, including Greenfire’s roughly C$550 million in net debt as of September 30, 2026.⁠Strathconaresources The deal, announced […]

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Democratic Win Set to Reshuffle U.S. Energy Policy: Capacity Ambitions, Manufacturing Realities, Cyber Risks, and Consumer Limits

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Blue states and Democratic-led policies continue to drive aggressive targets for wind, solar, and battery storage as part of broader clean-energy mandates. California aims for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2045, New York for a zero-emissions grid by 2040, and similar Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) or Clean Electricity Standards (CES) in other Democratic-leaning states push high […]

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Anthropic’s Reported $3.4 Billion Power Move: Read the Equipment Order Before the Electric Bill

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A reported gas-generator transaction brings AI’s physical costs into focus. It is not a disclosed electricity tariff—or proof that households will pay. By Energy News Beat | As of November 8, 2026 CST The important word is generators When an AI company makes a multibillion-dollar power move, families have a reasonable question: does this help […]

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ENB Weekly Energy Policy Watch

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Sunday Nov 8, 2026. We are watching the political landscape of energy – so you don’t have to. The week at a glance BOTTOM LINE Ratepayer protection is moving from campaign language into regulatory decisions. The investment question is not simply whether infrastructure gets built, but which costs regulators allow customers to bear. These are […]

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Energy News Beat Weekly Rig Report – Comparing Baker Hughes, Enverus and WellDatabase for the Overall Market View

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U.S. drilling activity remains firmly elevated on a year-over-year basis even as weekly moves stay modest. Baker Hughes’ traditional rotary count printed 604 active U.S. rigs for the week ending November 6, 2026 (up 1 week-over-week and up 56 from a year earlier). Oil-directed rigs reached 463 (+1) and gas-directed rigs 131 (+1). WellDatabase’s operator-level […]

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Energy Security Starts at Home: More Than a Slogan – Now Critical for Business and Political Decisions

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For years, “energy security starts at home” served as a catchy talking point in policy debates. The Iran war and the resulting disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, combined with the 2026 midterm “blue wave,” have turned it into a practical requirement for businesses, investors, grid operators, and voters. Reliability, affordability, and deliverable supply now […]

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