The global order of the energy industry is shifting and where the Permian Basin will fit in is an intriguing question. It will of course be very important, but in what relation to Russia, Saudi Arabia and the other members of OPEC and OPEC-Plus? How will Europe and Asia factor in with their massive and […]
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Texas is facing explosive electricity demand growth from the Permian Basin’s oil and gas operations, data centers, manufacturing, and electrification. In response, ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) have fast-tracked the 765-kV Strategic Transmission Expansion Plan (STEP)—including the Permian Basin Reliability Plan (PBRP)—a massive build-out of high-voltage transmission lines designed to import […]
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We have 8 huge stories, and David Blackmon, Forbes, Daily Caller, and Substack Author stopped by. There are a lot of moving parts in the Energy Markets right now, and we bring the 8 biggest stories. We talk about the right way to do data centers, and the implications of the Iran War. […]
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In rural Texas, a quiet but transformative shift is underway. Developers are increasingly siting massive data centers in unincorporated areas—where county governments have far less regulatory authority than cities—bypassing the kind of local zoning, public hearings, and citizen pushback that could slow or stop projects in more populated zones. This strategy is playing out dramatically […]
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US refiners are operating plants at elevated run rates, with some delaying scheduled maintenance amid strong refining margins and steady-to-robust fuel demand. According to a Bloomberg report from June 1, 2026, the industry saw one of its lightest maintenance seasons in recent memory, with an average of only 470,000 barrels per day (bpd) of processing […]
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In an era of surging global energy demand driven by AI, manufacturing resurgence, and geopolitical realities, Texas stands as the undisputed leader in American energy production, infrastructure, and innovation. The Lone Star State isn’t just keeping pace—it’s defining the future of reliable, affordable, and dominant energy. From record-breaking oil and gas output to a massive […]
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Even the most optimistic reopening of the Strait of Hormuz won’t deliver a quick fix. Physical barrels tell a far harsher story than paper futures. Art Berman (@aeberman12) nailed it in his May 25, 2026, post: There is no clean, modelable “successful reopening” of the Strait of Hormuz. Even in the wildly optimistic scenario, the […]
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ENB Pub Note: This article was originally posted on the California Globe, and we highly recommend reading their site. We will be covering this opinion on the Jones Act on the next Energy News Beat Stand Up. California put itself in a dangerous position by relying heavily on expensive foreign oil rather than prioritizing American-made […]
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U.S. energy drillers added rigs at the fastest pace in years this week, with Baker Hughes reporting a solid +7 increase in the active rotary rig count to 558 for the week ending May 22, 2026. This marks the largest weekly gain in recent memory and extends a four-week streak of increases—the first such sustained […]
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Lars Schernikau, Author and prior guest on the Energy News Beat nails it. Europe’s electricity grid may be the most complex machine humanity has ever built. Yet energy debates too often reduce the conversation to installed capacity, solar additions, or wind megawatts. This narrow focus misses the real engineering and economic reality. Europe’s electricity grid […]
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