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. […]
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 move that has sparked widespread criticism, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a historic package of bipartisan legislation on September 19, 2025, aimed at addressing California’s escalating energy challenges. Among the provisions is the replenishment […]
In a recent opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal, former Democratic operative Rahm Emanuel blames rising U.S. electricity prices on President Trump and his “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” claiming it slashed green-energy subsidies […]
Daily Standup Top Stories The Current State of Critical Minerals in the US Market October 12, 2025 Clark Savage In an era defined by the push toward clean energy, electrification, and advanced technologies, critical minerals have […]
In a surprising twist that blends celebrity influence with hard science, golf legend Phil Mickelson is championing the restart of oil drilling off the Santa Barbara coast, arguing it could lead to cleaner beaches and […]
Weekly Daily Standup Top Stories Update on the Chevron Refinery in California – A national security disaster just got worse as a possible drone strike October 4, 2025 Clark Savage The Chevron El Segundo Refinery, located […]
Daily Standup Top Stories OPEC+ Has Come Close to Its Limit, Leaving Prices Open to Spike October 8, 2025 Clark Savage In the volatile world of global energy markets, OPEC+—the alliance of oil-producing nations led by […]
Podcast with Mike Umbro, and David Blackmon This was a fun podcast featuring Mike Umbro of Californians for Energy and Science, along with David Blackmon of the Energy Impacts podcast. We covered some critical points about the total […]
In the volatile world of global energy markets, OPEC+—the alliance of oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia—is pushing against its production boundaries. With spare capacity dwindling, the group finds itself in a precarious […]
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