The Net Zero movement, long heralded as the inevitable path to a fossil-free future, has encountered a profound reality check. The 2026 Iran war—marked by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz—has triggered one of the most severe global energy crises in decades, disrupting roughly 20% of the world’s oil and significant liquefied natural […]
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President Donald Trump’s recent comments on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures have sparked intense debate in energy circles. In the April 12, 2026 interview, Trump acknowledged that U.S. gasoline prices “could be the same or maybe a little bit higher” by the November midterm elections, despite earlier hopes for a quick resolution. This marks a […]
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When a promising filmmaking career fizzled after a splash at the 1995 Sundance Film Festival, Dan Doyle didn’t head back to the editing bay or chase another producer. He sold his film gear rental house, grabbed his geology degree, and dove headfirst into the oil patch—eventually landing in the wide-open spaces of Wyoming as a […]
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The United States continues to assert its position as a global energy powerhouse, with Gulf Coast refineries driving record exports of refined petroleum products. Demand for downstream fuels — particularly diesel (distillate fuel oil), jet fuel, and gasoline — has surged internationally, fueled by economic recovery in Latin America, Europe’s energy security needs, and rising […]
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ENB Pub Note: David Blackmon, Professor Mische, and Mike Ariza are on a podcast on Wednesday to cover these critical Executive Orders from President Trump to save California and the United States. This article was originally published on the California Globe, and we recommend reading it there and supporting them. Katy Grimes, the Editor in […]
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The AI-fueled data center boom is slamming into a hard reality: there simply aren’t enough transformers, switchgear, and other critical electrical equipment to bring the projects online. According to Bloomberg’s April 1, 2026 newsletter, more than half of the U.S. data centers planned for this year are now expected to be delayed or canceled — […]
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In a striking display of America’s emergence as the world’s premier energy supplier, at least 121 empty oil tankers are currently steaming toward U.S. waters — with 68 of them Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), each capable of hauling up to 2 million barrels of oil. This surge, captured in real-time MarineTraffic data and highlighted […]
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This was a great episode with Dr. Tammy Nemeth leading the discussion with our special guest Rupert Darwall. The link to his book is below, and he has a new one coming out soon. We could have used several other titles as well: Who’s Paying for the Green Transition? or Energy Security or Green Dreams? […]
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As Europe enters the critical summer refill season in April 2026, its natural gas market faces significant headwinds. Underground storage levels are starting from an unusually low base after a harsh winter, compounded by geopolitical disruptions to LNG supply chains—particularly from the Middle East. With refill operations already underway but volumes constrained, the continent is […]
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With this wild group of 7 stories, and one from CENCOM, I needed to also have a subtitle of “these three key points: “Paper vs. Physical: The Fractured Oil Market” “When Energy Meets Geopolitics: A Perfect Storm” “The Hidden Risks in America’s Power Infrastructure” No deal – The negotiation team could not agree on […]
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