In the wake of escalating geopolitical tensions and a rapidly evolving global energy landscape, Russia is decisively pivoting its gas and oil exports eastward. This strategic shift, driven by lucrative opportunities in Asia amid disruptions from the ongoing Iran conflict, is reshaping international energy dynamics. As Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak recently confirmed, negotiations are […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This is an outstanding article from Andrew Korybko\’s Newsletter on Substack. What he does not mention in the article is that if you tie the Venezuelan pricing controls that Stu Turley expects to be dropped onto Iran, and possibly Iraq, it really starts to show the refining of the global oil markets. […]
Continue Reading\”Energy Security Starts at home, and Energy Dominance comes through your exports, But your energy dependence is defined by who you import from\”. – Stu Turley. The European Union is once again grappling with an escalating energy crisis in early 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions that have disrupted key supply routes. With Ukraine halting Russian […]
Continue ReadingIn an increasingly volatile global energy landscape, China—the world\’s largest oil importer—relies heavily on discounted crude from sanctioned or geopolitically unstable suppliers to fuel its economy. Venezuela and Iraq together provide a significant portion of these imports, often at below-market prices due to sanctions on Venezuelan oil and competitive pricing from Iraqi heavy crudes. But […]
Continue ReadingIn a dramatic escalation of the energy war tied to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukrainian drones struck a critical Russian pumping station feeding the Druzhba oil pipeline on the night of February 22-23, 2026. The attack on the Kaleykino facility in Tatarstan — more than 1,200 km (750 miles) inside Russia — has further disrupted supplies […]
Continue ReadingAs the world’s two largest oil importers grapple with geopolitical risks, supply disruptions, and the imperative of energy security, both China and India are pouring billions into boosting domestic oil and gas output. While progress varies sharply between the two Asian giants, the shared strategy underscores a long-term bet on self-reliance — even as new […]
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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 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 ReadingThe European Commission confirmed it is in contact with Ukraine over repairs to the Druzhba pipeline, while assuring no immediate supply risks for Hungary and Slovakia. Slovakia accused Ukraine of delaying oil flows for political leverage, as Hungary sought to import Russian crude via Croatia’s Adria pipeline. A Bulgarian think tank argued that Hungary no […]
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 […]
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