You can’t change the spots on a leopard, and the IRGC will not change. The world is adding plans for a long-term problem in the Strait of Hormuz, and we cover the next steps to ensure Energy Security. Countries are not holding their breath and realize that energy security is taking center stage amid so […]
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The U.S. power grid faces a deepening equipment crisis, with power transformer lead times reaching record highs and constraining everything from routine repairs to major new infrastructure projects. According to recent industry data, standard power transformer delivery times now average 128 weeks (nearly 2.5 years), while generator step-up (GSU) transformers average 144 weeks, with some […]
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In an era of geopolitical uncertainty, maturing conventional fields, and rising global energy demand, the oil and gas industry stands at the threshold of a profound renaissance in energy security. The key? Enhanced recovery techniques—often called tertiary or enhanced oil recovery (EOR)—that unlock vast volumes of oil already discovered but left behind in existing reservoirs. […]
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ENB Pub Note: This is an article from America Out Loud by two Great energy leaders, Ronald Stein and Dr. Lars Schernikau. Both have been on the Energy News Beat Podcast and are highly recommended to follow. Electricity demands are growing worldwide, and the unpopular questions around what it truly takes to power our modern […]
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This was a good interview on the Sable offshore platform with Secretary Doug Burgum and Secretary Chris Wright on the importance and impact of the implementation of the Defense Production Act on California Oil. Make no mistake. There is still work to be done as the new legislation that Gov Newsom is putting in will […]
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its latest Weekly Petroleum Status Report on June 3, 2026, covering data for the week ending May 29, 2026. The report reveals a significant tightening in U.S. petroleum inventories, with a massive combined draw in commercial crude oil and Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) stocks. Analyst Ole S. Hansen […]
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The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is being drained at a record pace under the current administration, with projections showing it could hit operational minimum levels as early as August 2026—faster than the Biden-era releases of 2022. At the same time, California is staring down a severe refined-product crunch, with jet fuel and diesel inventories […]
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In an era of surging global energy demand driven by AI, manufacturing resurgence, and geopolitical realities, Texas stands as the undisputed leader in American energy production, infrastructure, and innovation. The Lone Star State isn’t just keeping pace—it’s defining the future of reliable, affordable, and dominant energy. From record-breaking oil and gas output to a massive […]
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In the shadow of ongoing tensions with Iran, threats to the Strait of Hormuz, and high-stakes negotiations, President Donald Trump’s administration is actively pushing to expand the Abraham Accords. Recent statements tie potential deals with Tehran directly to broader normalization between Israel and additional Arab and Muslim-majority countries — including key Gulf states. The strategy […]
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$6 gas and refinery fears collide with California’s climate ambitions By Alejandro Lazo, CalMatters The Chevron refinery in Richmond is located behind a nearby neighborhood on Feb. 21, 2024. Photo by Loren Elliott for CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California is considering handing oil refineries and other […]
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