In this episode of the Energy News Beat Podcast, host Stu Turley sits down with two prominent analysts—Charlie Garcia of MarketWatch and Capital Mischief, and Doomberg, the influential energy and finance commentator—to dissect the seismic shifts reshaping American politics, energy policy, and geopolitics. The conversation kicks off with a candid analysis of the recent election […]
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Her RealClearWorld essay names AOC, El-Sayed and Texas’s Railroad Commissioner-elect. We checked the quotes, the 86% fossil figure, the UK–Germany bill comparison — and the consumer traps already forming in Virginia, New York, Texas and California. By Energy News Beat | As of November 9, 2026 CST Sources opened Nov. 9, 2026 CST | Not […]
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Texas’ governor-elect pledged a moratorium until the Legislature writes protections. Abbott’s pauses already sit on the grid. Here is what a governor can do alone — and what still needs Austin. By Energy News Beat | As of November 9, 2026 CST Nov. 9, 2026 CST | Sources opened Nov. 9, 2026 CST | Not […]
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U.S. drilling activity remains firmly elevated on a year-over-year basis even as weekly moves stay modest. Baker Hughes’ traditional rotary count printed 604 active U.S. rigs for the week ending November 6, 2026 (up 1 week-over-week and up 56 from a year earlier). Oil-directed rigs reached 463 (+1) and gas-directed rigs 131 (+1). WellDatabase’s operator-level […]
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The 75,000-barrel rule is real—but it is not an expansion ban. Here is where America should look for practical refinery gains. By Energy News Beat | November 7, 2026 A refinery headline meets the family fuel budget For families watching the gas pump and small businesses paying diesel bills, “expand the refinery” sounds […]
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For years, “energy security starts at home” served as a catchy talking point in policy debates. The Iran war and the resulting disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, combined with the 2026 midterm “blue wave,” have turned it into a practical requirement for businesses, investors, grid operators, and voters. Reliability, affordability, and deliverable supply now […]
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The Nasdaq 100 fell more than 6 percent on Thursday morning. Wall Street is pointing to both Democratic wins and chipmaker earnings. Here is what moved on the election and what did not, what Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa can actually do, whether public pensions are really dumping AI stocks, and who ends up paying for […]
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Democrats won both chambers, but the White House still holds the veto pen. We ran the override math, checked how past split governments got deals done, and lined up the energy fights that matter for prices: tax credits, permitting and LNG. By Energy News Beat | Nov. 4, 2026 | Results as of mid-morning Central […]
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The AP called the governor and U.S. Senate races for Democrats Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico. Here is what each office actually controls, what their records say about oil, gas and power, and where consumers should watch their wallets. By Energy News Beat | Nov. 4, 2026 | Results as of 6:30 a.m. Central Texans […]
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Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) has agreed to acquire LyondellBasell’s former Houston Refinery site for $320.5 million and plans to restart 165,000 barrels per day (bpd) of light sweet crude processing capacity by the end of 2027. The deal, announced October 30, 2026, expands Valero’s Gulf Coast refining footprint adjacent to its existing Houston plant […]
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