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Geothermal Breakthrough Looks to Break Open 150 Gigawatt Energy Revolution – If State and Federal Regulators Can Get Out of the Way

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026 Clark Savage690

America stands on the cusp of a geothermal energy revolution that could deliver up to 150 gigawatts (GW) of clean, constant, 24/7 baseload power—enough to power tens of millions of homes and slash reliance on intermittent renewables or fossil fuels. The breakthrough? Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), which use advanced drilling techniques borrowed from the oil […]

Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan Announce Moving Forward on the Western Gateway Pipeline Project

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 Clark Savage528

A Major Win for U.S. Consumers in California and the West Coast April 20, 2026 — In a significant boost for energy reliability and supply security across the Western United States, Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) and Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) today announced they are advancing the Western Gateway Pipeline Project. The move follows a […]

U.S. Weekly Rig Count: April 10, 2026 – Slight Decline Continues as Oil Rigs Hold Steady While Gas Activity Dips

April 16, 2026 Clark Savage701

Houston, TX – April 16, 2026 – The latest U.S. rotary rig count data shows a modest pullback in drilling activity. According to Baker Hughes, the total U.S. rig count for the week of April 10, 2026, stands at 545 rigs, down 3 rigs week-over-week (WoW) from 548 the prior week. Year-over-year (YoY), activity is […]

Net Zero Energy Policies Equate to Higher Energy Costs

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 Clark Savage262

A compelling chart shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Dr. Matthew M. Wielicki (@MatthewWielicki) cuts through the rhetoric on renewable energy. It ranks U.S. states by electricity affordability and overlays whether they enforce Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and participate in cap-and-trade programs like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). The top 10 most affordable states […]

US Oil Rig Count UP as WTI Moves UP to $92.21

March 6, 2026March 28, 2026 Clark Savage247

In the latest weekly update from Baker Hughes, the US rig count has ticked higher, reaching 551 active rigs as of March 6, 2026. This marks a modest increase of 1 rig from the previous week\’s count of 550, signaling a potential rebound amid surging West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices. The rise comes against […]

US Oil Drilling Adds 2 Rigs This Week, But Down 36 Over Last Year

January 31, 2026 Clark Savage71

By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat January 31, 2026 The latest Baker Hughes rig count report, released on January 30, 2026, shows a modest uptick in U.S. drilling activity with the total rig count climbing by 2 to 546. This marks a slight rebound from the previous week\’s 544 rigs. However, the figure remains significantly […]

US Oil Drillers Drop 6 Rigs This Week According to Baker Hughes: What Is the Impact to Consumers and Investors?

December 20, 2025 Clark Savage58

In the latest Baker Hughes weekly report, the US oil and gas rig count declined, reflecting ongoing challenges in the energy sector amid fluctuating prices and market pressures. The total active drilling rigs fell by 6 to 542 for the week ending December 19, 2025. This drop continues a trend of reduced activity, with the […]

US Rig Count Up Amid Continued Glut Warnings

December 12, 2025 Clark Savage76

The US oil and gas sector is showing signs of resilience with a recent uptick in drilling activity, even as analysts sound alarms over an impending global oil surplus. According to the latest Baker Hughes data, the US rig count rose by five to 549 in the week ending December 5, 2025, marking the fourth […]

ENB Weekly Rig Count and Oil and Gas Update

November 27, 2025 Clark Savage43

As we approach the end of November 2025, the energy sector continues to show dynamic shifts in drilling activity, storage levels, and production metrics. This week\’s update draws on the latest data from Baker Hughes and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), highlighting trends in rig counts across the globe and within the U.S., as […]

U.S. Rig Count Up this Week by One

November 14, 2025 Clark Savage74

The latest weekly rig count report from Baker Hughes, released on November 14, 2025, shows a modest increase in U.S. drilling activity. The total number of active rigs in the United States rose by one to 549, marking a slight uptick amid ongoing fluctuations in the energy sector. This comes as the industry navigates volatile […]

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Geothermal Breakthrough Looks to Break Open 150 Gigawatt Energy Revolution – If State and Federal Regulators Can Get Out of the Way

Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan Announce Moving Forward on the Western Gateway Pipeline Project

U.S. Weekly Rig Count: April 10, 2026 – Slight Decline Continues as Oil Rigs Hold Steady While Gas Activity Dips

Net Zero Energy Policies Equate to Higher Energy Costs

US Oil Rig Count UP as WTI Moves UP to $92.21

US Oil Drilling Adds 2 Rigs This Week, But Down 36 Over Last Year

US Oil Drillers Drop 6 Rigs This Week According to Baker Hughes: What Is the Impact to Consumers and Investors?

US Rig Count Up Amid Continued Glut Warnings

ENB Weekly Rig Count and Oil and Gas Update

U.S. Rig Count Up this Week by One

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