California’s Energy Crisis: Why Oil Refineries Are Still Essential

Ronald Stein, Author and friend of the Energy News Beat Podcast, stops by! Gavin Newsom has created one of the largest National Security Risks the United States has ever seen. 1. California’s Declining Oil Refining Capacity The transcript focuses heavily on California’s shrinking refining industry. It discusses how Chevron has warned that additional refinery closures […]

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Marathon, Chevron, PBF Warn Governor Newsom of Widespread Refinery Shutdowns, Fuel shortages, Economic Collapse

ENB Pub Note: This article is from the California Globe.  Gov. Newsom is presiding over perhaps the largest collapse of the oil industry, refinery operations and gasoline production in U.S. history By Katy Grimes, March 10, 2026 4:34 am With Marathon Petroleum sending a blistering warning to Governor Gavin Newsom and top state officials in a […]

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Why US Oil and Gas Exploration Companies Make the US Insulated from Energy Volatility

In an era of geopolitical tensions, fluctuating global demand, and supply disruptions, the United States has emerged as a beacon of energy stability. This resilience stems largely from the robust domestic oil and gas sector, particularly exploration and production (E&P) companies. Over the past decade, these firms—along with oilfield service providers—have demonstrated disciplined capital management, […]

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