Notes and opinions from the Energy News Beat team.
In a dramatic turnaround amid California’s escalating energy crunch, state legislators are reportedly negotiating to hand over hundreds of millions of dollars to Valero Energy Corp. to prevent the shutdown of its Benicia refinery in […]
In a bold escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian forces have targeted key Russian energy infrastructure, striking multiple oil and gas pipelines in a 24-hour blitz. These attacks, confirmed by Ukrainian military intelligence, have crippled […]
In a rapidly evolving energy landscape, natural gas companies are facing an era of heightened price swings, according to Expand Energy CEO Nick Dell’Osso. Speaking on the challenges ahead, Dell’Osso emphasized the need for agile […]
China’s SCO Meeting and the Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline You won’t want to miss this wild discussion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, and the natural gas pipeline deal between China and Russia, […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of global energy, one trend stands out: the sharp decline in exploration capital expenditures (capex) by oil majors since the peak years around 2013. This pullback raises critical questions about future […]
As global energy dynamics shift amid geopolitical tensions and fluctuating supply chains, China remains a pivotal player in the crude oil market. In 2025, the world’s largest oil importer will continue its aggressive stockpiling strategy, […]
ENB Pub Note: This article from Irina Slav’s Substack is on point on the oil glut in the news. We recommend following her on her Substack. As we say in Texas, the math ain’t mathing. […]
Daily Standup Top Stories Oklo Commences First Phase Construction on Nuclear Fuel Recycling Facility September 5, 2025 Clark Savage In a significant step toward advancing the U.S. nuclear energy sector, Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) has announced […]
The significant and growing energy demands of artificial intelligence are prompting a rapid expansion of energy production, often involving fossil fuel plants. This rush to increase energy capacity, including the reactivation of old coal plants, […]
In a bold op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has issued a scathing critique of the Federal Reserve, calling for a sweeping overhaul of the central bank’s operations. Bessent, […]
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