As the U.S.-imposed blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz enters its critical phase, global oil and LNG supply chains are in chaos. Tankers are idled, LNG prices have spiked, and energy-short nations in Asia and Europe are scrambling for alternatives. The result? Coal—reliable, abundant, and easy to stockpile—is surging back into favor […]
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The 2026 Iran conflict, which escalated in late February with U.S.-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation—including the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on energy infrastructure—has triggered the largest supply disruption in global oil market history. Nearly 20% of the world’s oil and significant LNG volumes have been taken offline, sending Brent crude […]
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In a world already stretched thin on refined fuels, diesel has emerged as the undisputed king of commodities—and refineries are proving to be the fragile link in the global supply chain. As of early April 2026, the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz—triggered by the Iran conflict—has created the largest supply shock in diesel […]
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A powerful Tropical Cyclone Narelle has forced Chevron to shut down production at its Wheatstone LNG facility in Western Australia, adding fresh pressure to an already strained global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market. The outage, which began on March 26-27, 2026, stems from storm damage to the offshore platform and onshore processing plant near Onslow. […]
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As energy security concerns mount amid ongoing disruptions in the Middle East, several nations are reversing course on coal phase-outs and ramping up existing coal-fired power plants. Japan is the latest example, with the government preparing emergency measures to lift restrictions on older coal facilities for the fiscal year starting April 2026. This move comes […]
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The global energy domino is falling fast — and it is carving the world into two stark categories: nations with enough fuel buffers, refining muscle, and diplomatic leverage to ride out the storm, and those staring down fuel rationing, failed harvests, and economic free-fall. One month into the Iran war, the closure of the Strait […]
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While California’s leaders double down on aggressive decarbonization mandates and refinery-hostile regulations, Australia is delivering a live-action preview of exactly where those policies lead: shuttered refineries, chronic import dependence, and a full-blown fuel crisis that is now hammering farmers, truckers, and everyday consumers. The timing could not be more urgent. As of March 2026, Australia’s […]
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As the world grapples with escalating tensions in the Middle East, diesel and fertilizer markets are buckling under unprecedented pressure. A fresh crisis is unfolding in real time, with farmers on the front lines and consumers set to feel the ripple effects at the pump and the grocery store. Australia’s unfolding fuel emergency offers a […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Which Energy Markets are Moving July 20, 2025 Clark Savage As we navigate through July 2025, the global energy landscape continues to evolve amid economic uncertainties, policy shifts, and fluctuating demand. From traditional fossil fuels to emerging renewables, various sectors are experiencing notable movements—some upward, […] EQT Calls on Congress to Slash Gas […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Britain’s Plan to Retrain Oil and Gas Workers for Clean Energy Jobs May 18, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: The following is an interesting article from Felicity Bradstock on Oilprice.com. Britain’s plan to create thousands of clean energy jobs for the oil and gas workers is an example of what […]
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