In a move that underscores the relentless squeeze on California’s fossil fuel industry, Valero Energy has confirmed it will proceed with shutting down its Benicia refinery by April 2026, despite last-ditch negotiations with state officials. […]
Daily Standup Top Stories EU’s Climate Rules Have Caused a Response from the US and Qatar, Issuing Trade Threats October 22, 2025 Clark Savage In an escalating tension over global energy trade, the European Union’s push […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of global energy geopolitics, one truth remains steadfast: Russian oil continues to flow unabated, defying the best efforts of Western sanctions to choke off Moscow’s revenues. Despite intensified pressure from the […]
In a move aimed at bolstering national energy security, the United States needs to push forward with plans to replenish its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), which has been significantly depleted in recent years. President Donald […]
Germany, once hailed as Europe’s economic powerhouse, is grappling with a profound crisis driven by deindustrialization and aggressive net zero energy policies. High energy costs, regulatory burdens, and the abrupt shift away from reliable energy […]
ENB Pub Note: We recommend following and subscribing to David Blackmon’s Substack. Doomberg, David, and I will be talking on Monday about China and critical issues rolling through there. But in this article, David highlights […]
In the early afternoon of April 28, 2025, a cascading voltage surge plunged much of the Iberian Peninsula into darkness, marking one of Europe’s most severe power outages in recent history. The blackout affected mainland […]
In a move that has sparked widespread criticism, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a historic package of bipartisan legislation on September 19, 2025, aimed at addressing California’s escalating energy challenges. Among the provisions is the replenishment […]
ENB Pub Note: This article is from Joanna Friebele on Substack, and we recommend subscribing! This is an important story from Texas and the Permian Basin. We will cover this on the podcast later in […]
Daily Standup Top Stories Citi Says Russia-Ukraine De-escalation Could Impact Oil to $50, and Oil’s Surplus Is Here—But What’s the Real Story? October 19, 2025 Clark Savage In the volatile world of energy markets, headlines from […]
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