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Wyoming Coal Shortage Could Hit by 2030, Congress Told
ENB Pub Note: This article was originally run on the Cowboy State Daily, and we recommend you support and subscribe there. A House subcommittee heard testimony Wednesday that 14 years without new federal coal leasing has put the nation’s energy supply of coal at risk. “Doing nothing on this important issue is simply not an […]
Finance
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Finance and Investing
Saudi Arabia Boosts Oil Outputs Through Yanbu Port and East-West Pipeline, Bypassing Strait of Hormuz
In a significant demonstration of energy resilience and strategic foresight, Saudi Arabia has dramatically increased crude oil exports via its Red Sea port of Yanbu and the East-West Pipeline (also known as Petroline). This move effectively circumvents the Strait of Hormuz amid regional disruptions, ensuring continued supply to global markets. The development is excellent news […]
220 Vessels Transited the Strait of Hormuz in March: A Deep Dive into Vessel Types, Cargo Destinations, Pipeline Bypass Volumes, and Global Fuel Export Ban
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, saw dramatically reduced maritime traffic in March 2026 amid ongoing regional tensions following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian restrictions on shipping. According to data shared by MarineTraffic and analytics firm Kpler, a total of just 220 vessels transited the strait during […]
Diesel Is the Hot Commodity in the World, and Refineries Are the Weak Point
In a world already stretched thin on refined fuels, diesel has emerged as the undisputed king of commodities—and refineries are proving to be the fragile link in the global supply chain. As of early April 2026, the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz—triggered by the Iran conflict—has created the largest supply shock in diesel […]






























