Russia is extending its gasoline export restrictions through the end of 2026 while signaling that its temporary diesel export ban will be lifted once domestic markets stabilize, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. Speaking in Omsk on July 25, 2026, Novak said the diesel restrictions—imposed amid severe domestic fuel shortages—will be removed “in due […]
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In the shadow of the ongoing Iran conflict that has repeatedly disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline (also known as the Petroline) has proven a critical lifeline. Built roughly 40 years ago and restored to a maximum capacity of about 7 million barrels per day (bpd) earlier in 2026, this conduit moves […]
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Wind and solar are key, but not in existing grid deployments. This article was first run on the Energy News Beat Substack. Global electricity generation is set for a massive expansion. According to OPEC’s World Oil Outlook (matching the chart data for 2025–2050), total generation rises from about 32,017 TWh in 2025 to roughly 59,500 […]
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When Rwandan President Paul Kagame stood up at the Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris earlier this year, he didn’t talk like a leader hedging his bets on energy policy. He talked like a determined man in a hurry. Kagame told the assembled audience that nuclear-generated electricity technology “is evolving in ways that benefit countries with small […]
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OPEC released its 20th edition of the World Oil Outlook (WOO 2026) on June 18, 2026, delivering a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of global energy trends through 2050. The report projects continued strong growth in global oil demand, reaching 124.1 million barrels per day (mb/d) by mid-century — an increase of approximately 19 mb/d from 2025 […]
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ENB Pub Note: Interesting article from Andrew Korybko’s Newsletter on SubStack. China could replace the US’ subsidization of Zambia’s healthcare industry to preempt it from obtaining influence over Zambia’s critical minerals one, but failing to act soon could lead to Zambia capitulating to the US’ demanded quid pro quo, thus threatening China’s access to its […]
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ENB Pub Note: Just a friendly reminder that we have been tracking a national security issue in California. The following is from Ronald Stein on America Outloud, and we recommend following and subscribing! California is the 4th largest economy in the world and an “ENERGY ISLAND that is isolated from the other 49 States by […]
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The world is facing its most severe oil and gas supply crunch in history, triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict and prolonged disruptions to flows through the Strait of Hormuz—the chokepoint carrying roughly 20% of global oil. What began in late February as a short-term geopolitical flashpoint has evolved into a structural crisis, with […]
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In a striking parallel amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, two distant regions—sub-Saharan Africa’s Mozambique and the U.S. West Coast’s California—are facing acute fuel supply pressures. Both heavily rely on petroleum products whose supply chains trace back to the Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint through which roughly 20-25% of global seaborne oil and […]
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In an era of geopolitical turmoil—from conflicts in the Middle East to supply chain disruptions—energy security is no longer a luxury but a strategic imperative. Countries worldwide are shifting from reliance on imported refined products to building domestic refining capacity and ramping up drilling programs. This “energy starts at home” approach not only insulates economies […]
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