In a move that underscores the relentless squeeze on California’s fossil fuel industry, Valero Energy has confirmed it will proceed with shutting down its Benicia refinery by April 2026, despite last-ditch negotiations with state officials. […]
Spain has long been hailed as a pioneer in renewable energy, aggressively pursuing wind and solar installations to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and meet ambitious climate goals. However, this rapid transition has exposed […]
Oil prices surged nearly 5% on Thursday, October 23, 2025, following the imposition of new U.S. sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies and amid escalating Ukrainian drone strikes on energy infrastructure. Benchmark U.S. crude […]
Daily Standup Top Stories EU’s Climate Rules Have Caused a Response from the US and Qatar, Issuing Trade Threats October 22, 2025 Clark Savage In an escalating tension over global energy trade, the European Union’s push […]
In a significant blow to the U.S. offshore wind sector, JERA Nex BP—a joint venture between Japan’s largest power generator JERA and British energy giant BP—has announced plans to halt development of the Beacon Wind […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of global energy geopolitics, one truth remains steadfast: Russian oil continues to flow unabated, defying the best efforts of Western sanctions to choke off Moscow’s revenues. Despite intensified pressure from the […]
ENB Pub Note: Check out my article this morning EU’s Climate Rules Have Caused a Response from the US and Qatar, Issuing Trade Threats. Hat tip to the Nemeth Report for sending this announcement below. […]
On October 20, 2025, two major explosions occurred at oil refineries in Hungary and Romania, halting operations and raising widespread suspicions of coordinated sabotage. These incidents targeted facilities heavily reliant on Russian oil supplies, amid […]
Germany, once hailed as Europe’s economic powerhouse, is grappling with a profound crisis driven by deindustrialization and aggressive net zero energy policies. High energy costs, regulatory burdens, and the abrupt shift away from reliable energy […]
ENB Pub Note: We recommend following and subscribing to David Blackmon’s Substack. Doomberg, David, and I will be talking on Monday about China and critical issues rolling through there. But in this article, David highlights […]
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