Texas Grid Lessons: ERCOT\’s Future

Daily Standup Top Stories How will ERCOT and Texas learn from the past on the grid? April 23, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This is an essential update from Doug Sheridan, a LinkedIn Author and knowledgeable leader in the energy sector. Doug is raising some significant concerns about the Texas grid and potential issues on […] […]

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The Battle for LNG, Tariffs, and Data Power

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, host Stuart Turley interviews industry veterans Mark Stansberry, author of American Needs Energy and its Natural Resources, and Steve Reese, a key figure in the LNG and data center sectors. They discuss a wide range of energy issues, including the impact of tariffs on energy prices, […]

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Striking Fast Trade Deals

Daily Standup Top Stories The steep learning curve America faces if it wants to return to previous shipyard glory days April 15, 2025 Stu Turley ENB Pub Note: Interesting article from America’s Shipyards. While we retool the 19,000 manufacturing shops that the Democrats and Republicans shipped to China, we should also look at building our commercial […]

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Oil Price Slump, Tariffs Hit Oilfield Services Sector

Trump’s sweeping tariffs and China’s retaliation triggered a sharp drop in oil prices. The oilfield services sector is particularly vulnerable, facing reduced demand and profit margins due to falling oil prices, higher import costs, and tighter client budgets. With WTI hovering near breakeven levels and OPEC+ unexpectedly ramping up output, analysts foresee consolidation among oilfield […]

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Trump’s China Tariff

Daily Standup Top Stories Trump Threatens 50% More China Tariffs, Teases Talks With Others April 7, 2025 Clark Savage President Donald Trump threatened to slap additional 50% import taxes on China, while readying negotiations with Japan and Israel, leaving markets struggling to grasp his intentions for his sweeping tariff plans. Stocks swung wildly on Monday as […] Markets, Oil […]

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Powering Tomorrow: IBM’s Innovations in Energy and Grid Transformation

In Energy News Beat – Conversation in Energy, the host Stuart Turley and IBM’s energy leaders, Caroline Roche and Ken Saunders, explore how AI and hybrid cloud technologies are revolutionizing the energy industry. They discuss innovative grid modernization strategies—from microgrids and digital twin simulations to proactive maintenance and energy trading—highlighting how these technologies help utilities […]

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