In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Podcast, host Stu Turley sits down with Thomas Land, CEO of Myriad Uranium and J2 Metals, to explore the geopolitical battle reshaping global energy. While China aggressively builds dozens of nuclear reactors to power its AI dominance, the United States remains frozen in time with just 94 reactors—a […]
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has delivered his clearest admission yet that Canada’s near-term climate targets are out of reach. In a June 30, 2026, video statement, Carney stated that “Canada’s emissions will be higher in the coming years than previously projected,” directly conceding that the country will overshoot earlier forecasts while refusing to curb oil […]
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In a world rocked by geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies — and an explosive surge in electricity demand from AI data centers, nuclear power is experiencing a powerful resurgence. Reliable, low-carbon baseload energy is no longer a niche option; it is becoming central to energy […]
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U.S. drilling activity remains resilient with modest gains reported in the latest industry-standard data, while Canada shows stronger momentum. Sources differ in methodology and absolute counts, highlighting the value of cross-referencing multiple providers. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown drawing from Baker Hughes (the longstanding industry benchmark), Enverus (daily GPS-based tracking), and the detailed WellDatabase report you […]
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In a landmark development for global energy markets, the United States has officially become the world’s number one exporter of oil (crude + refined products) and maintains its long-standing position as the top producer of both oil and natural gas. This shift, reported in early June 2026, marks a dramatic reversal from decades when the […]
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New York’s electricity grid is facing growing reliability risks, according to the state’s grid operator. In its latest assessments and the 2025 Power Trends Report, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) warns that electricity reserves have shrunk significantly over the past five years. A net decline of 1.5 gigawatts (GW) in available supplies since […]
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In a striking confirmation of the enduring role of fossil fuels in global finance, the world’s 65 largest banks committed a record $906 billion to oil, natural gas, and coal companies in 2025 — an 8% jump from $869 billion the year before. This marks the second straight year of rising fossil fuel financing after […]
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New Yorkers woke up to a major milestone in the state’s green energy transition on June 1, 2026: the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) transmission line began flowing hydroelectric power from Quebec, Canada, directly into Queens. This $6 billion underground and underwater project, developed in partnership with Hydro-Québec, delivers up to 1,250 MW of carbon-free […]
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As the world grapples with the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis—triggered by the 2026 Iran conflict and resulting in the near-closure of a chokepoint carrying roughly 20% of global oil trade—energy security has never been more critical. North Dakota is positioning itself for a dramatic encore: a second Bakken boom powered by enhanced oil recovery […]
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We had a great discussion, and the global oil and gas markets have been changed permanently. “ Iran will have permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz. As though that necessarily, in and of itself, is bullish for oil prices. I would argue that, in fact, it isn’t. “ Doomberg, Substack Author, Energy Analyst This […]
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