The wind energy industry loves to portray itself as the ultimate green savior—clean, renewable, and kind to the planet. But a closer look at its supply chain reveals a dirty secret hidden in the Amazon rainforest. Balsa wood, prized for its lightweight strength, forms the core of many wind turbine blades. The boom in wind […]
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In a significant geopolitical and energy-sector shift, the United States has directed the removal of Chinese contractors from maintenance and rehabilitation work at Venezuela’s El Guri Hydroelectric Dam—the third-largest in the world after China’s Three Gorges and the Itaipu Dam on the Brazil-Paraguay border. American engineering giants Siemens and General Electric (GE) have now been […]
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As energy security concerns mount amid ongoing disruptions in the Middle East, several nations are reversing course on coal phase-outs and ramping up existing coal-fired power plants. Japan is the latest example, with the government preparing emergency measures to lift restrictions on older coal facilities for the fiscal year starting April 2026. This move comes […]
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Energy News Beat Exclusive March 23, 2026, In a notable pivot amid the escalating U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, President Donald Trump has directed Israel to cease attacks on key Iranian energy infrastructure, specifically targeting the world’s largest natural gas field. This move comes as tit-for-tat strikes on energy assets have already sent global oil and […]
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened bids yesterday for the first competitive oil and gas lease sale in the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska (NPR-A) since 2019 — and the results are stunning. Industry submitted 430 bids on 187 tracts covering approximately 1.335 million acres out of the 5.5 million acres offered across more than 600 […]
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In a stunning intervention that exposes the deepening cracks in Britain’s net-zero dogma, Tara Singh, CEO of RenewableUK – the peak body for the UK wind industry – has publicly urged Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to ramp up North Sea oil and gas production. Writing in The Telegraph on March 16, 2026, Singh called on […]
Continue ReadingWhat a wild discussion with Katy Grimes, Editor in Chief of the California Globe. We had a great discussion about the corruption, incompetence, and the future of California. We need more leaders like Katy to take a stance and try to save California and stop the madness. “ This shows you, not only does this […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This is from the Department of Energy, and Stu Turley will be writing a follow up Article for the Energy News Beat Substack tonight. As Stu Turley often says, \”Energy Security Starts at Home, but your Energy Dominance comes through your exports\”. UNLEASHING THE GOLDEN ERA OF ENERGY DOMINANCE AND LOWERING PRICES […]
Continue ReadingIn the global race toward a sustainable future, China stands out as a powerhouse in renewable energy deployment. With record-breaking installations of solar panels and wind turbines, the nation has positioned itself as a leader in the \”clean energy\” revolution. However, beneath this green facade lies a stark reality: China\’s renewable sector is heavily reliant […]
Continue ReadingRobert Bryce is an author and movie producer, and he has a great Substack at Robertbryce.substack.com. We consider him a national treasure, and he holds nothing back in this great interview. We explore the world to see how energy, oil, and geopolitics collide. As we release this podcast, US Ships are approaching Iran, and oil […]
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