In a bold move highlighting the clash between federal energy priorities and California\’s stringent regulations, Houston-based Sable Offshore Corp. is turning to the Trump administration\’s National Energy Dominance Council for help in reviving a stalled offshore oil project off the coast of Santa Barbara. The Santa Ynez Unit, a cluster of offshore fields holding hundreds […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley dives deep with Trisha Curtis, CEO of PetroNerds, in a no-holds-barred conversation on the myths of peak Permian, U.S. shale resilience, OPEC’s bluff, China’s global energy influence, rising electricity costs, the EU’s energy collapse, and the urgent need for pragmatic U.S. energy policy. From […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Is China’s Debt Bomb About to Explode, and What Is the Impact on Global Markets? September 23, 2025 Clark Savage In a stark admission during a September 2025 press conference, China’s Finance Minister revealed that “every penny we spend is borrowed,” highlighting the precarious state of the nation’s finances. This confession has […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories America’s Grid is Nearing Its Breaking Point September 14, 2025 Clark Savage The United States’ power grid, once a marvel of 20th-century engineering, is now teetering on the edge of collapse. As demand surges from emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, data centers, and electric vehicles, an aging […] $14 Trillion Stock Rally […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Fed cuts rates by 0.25% after flagging risks from softening labor market September 17, 2025 Clark Savage The Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a modest 0.1% increase, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.5%, reflecting optimism about lower rates fueling innovation and spending. The U.S. dollar, which had been battered in recent […] […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories America’s Grid is Nearing Its Breaking Point September 14, 2025 Clark Savage The United States’ power grid, once a marvel of 20th-century engineering, is now teetering on the edge of collapse. As demand surges from emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, data centers, and electric vehicles, an aging […] $14 Trillion Stock Rally Expects […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley sits down with Bill Mazzetti of Rosendin to break down the explosive growth of AI-driven data centers, behind-the-meter power strategies, and the future of energy infrastructure in the U.S. From Abilene’s gas-turbine projects to modular nuclear, battery mandates, and California’s near-blackout save, this […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories What Does Powell’s Comments in Jackson Hole Mean to the Oil and Gas Markets and Investors? August 23, 2025 Clark Savage Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s annual address at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium is always a pivotal moment for global markets, and his 2025 speech, delivered on August 22, was no […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. rig count continues its downward trend, reflecting a cautious approach by drillers amid fluctuating oil prices, economic uncertainties, and a focus on capital discipline rather than aggressive expansion. According to the latest data from Baker Hughes, the total number of active drilling rigs in the United States dropped by one to 538 for […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley sits down with Adam Hirschfeld, SVP of Workrise, to discuss the evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry. They dive into the impact of AI on energy demand, the challenges of permitting reforms, and the future of natural gas, microgrids, and decentralized […]
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