We are seeing more and more stories of key indicators of the shift back to energy normalcy. A small increase in Rigs this week in the U.S., but globally up 27; however, that is still not enough to increase production and lower prices. We are going to see another swing away from renewables in successful […]
Continue ReadingIn a significant policy reversal, the Trump administration\’s Department of the Interior (DOI) announced new measures to eliminate what it calls \”regulatory favoritism\” toward wind and solar energy projects. This initiative includes an enhanced oversight process for approvals and the termination of fee discounts, signaling a broader effort to level the playing field for traditional […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Wind and Solar\’s Day of Reckoning is Approaching. Oil and Gas are booming making the Net Zero energy transition impossible Stu Turley Energy Secretary Chris Wright Says Withdrawal from IEA Is Now on the Table July 16, 2025 Clark Savage In a bold move that underscores the Trump administration’s pro-fossil fuel stance, […]
Continue ReadingIn an era where global leaders and environmental advocates push aggressively for Net Zero emissions by 2050, the reality on the ground tells a starkly different story. Oil and gas production are not just holding steady—they\’re booming. Major producers like the UAE, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Guyana, and even Norway are ramping up output, with […]
Continue ReadingSanctions don’t work as intended – Irina Slav – and boy is she right as usual. President Trump is about to step into a pile of Tariff-poo, and that is a technical term. His advisors are ill-informed on the Russia solutions, while his domestic team is on target and running smoothly. We have the greatest […]
Continue ReadingIn an era where headlines often trumpet the impending demise of fossil fuels, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Global oil consumption shattered records in 2024, climbing to 101.8 million barrels per day (bpd), a 0.7% increase from the previous year and marking an all-time high. This surge, primarily driven by non-OECD […]
Continue ReadingWith President Trump giving President Putin 50 days to come to the negotiation table, there are some real problems with his 100% tariff threats on countries buying Russian oil. And that is, Sanctions don\’t work as intended, as stated by Irina Slav, an International energy writer and friend of the Energy News Beat Podcast. Secondly, […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories The OBBBA Resets the Energy Policy Playing Field: A New Era for Oil, Gas, and Nuclear July 6, 2025 Clark Savage On July 3, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, marking a pivotal shift in U.S. energy policy. This landmark legislation, passed with […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories UAE Says Oil Market Needs More Oil with Healthy Demand July 9, 2025 Clark Savage The global oil market is showing signs of robust demand, according to United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei, who recently stated that the market is “thirsty” for additional OPEC+ barrels. Speaking at a biennial […] DOE’s Grid […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Ghost Factories Are a Warning Sign for Green Manufacturing’s Future July 7, 2025 Clark Savage The promise of a green manufacturing boom, fueled by generous subsidies and ambitious climate policies, is unraveling across the United States and beyond. So-called “ghost factories”—abandoned or stalled clean-energy projects—are becoming a stark symbol of […] Iraq Lifts […]
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