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What if 9 Substations were Targeted on the US Grid? Would Jon Wellinghoff’s Prediction of an 18-Month US Grid Blackout Happen?

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The U.S. power grid faces a long-standing vulnerability that has resurfaced in recent discussions: a coordinated attack on a small number of critical substations could trigger a cascading nationwide blackout lasting months—or longer. This warning, originally highlighted by former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Jon Wellinghoff, stems from analysis following the 2013 Metcalf substation […]

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Iranian Supertanker Slips Out of Chabahar, Crossing US Blockade as Tehran Moves Oil Ahead of Friday Deal Approvals

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An Iranian supertanker loaded with crude oil has left the port of Chabahar and crossed the longstanding U.S. naval blockade line, marking the first such successful transit with its location tracker (AIS) active since the blockade was imposed in April 2026. The move comes amid a new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) that provides immediate […]

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WSJ Writes – If the Road to Economic Hell is paved with Good Intentions, don’t expect to see German Cars driving on it

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The Wall Street Journal recently captured Germany’s predicament with brutal clarity in pieces like “Germany’s Slow Industrial Suicide.” A LinkedIn post by Doug Sheridan amplified the editorial, highlighting how green mandates, Net Zero zeal, and the Energiewende have delivered deindustrialization instead of the promised green nirvana. The ironic title nails it: Good intentions around climate […]

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Has Helped U-Haul by Driving Companies and People to Texas

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s policies are giving the moving industry a major boost—especially U-Haul. While Texas surges as the top destination for people and businesses, Illinois continues to bleed residents, jobs, and tax revenue. A recent Wall Street Journal opinion piece highlights how high taxes, heavy regulation, and aggressive climate mandates like the Climate and […]

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Oil and Gas Demand Could Grow Until 2050, Says the IEA – In the Words of Monty Python \”Oil\’s not quite Dead Yet\”

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its World Energy Outlook 2025, painting a nuanced picture of global energy trends that challenges earlier narratives of a swift transition away from fossil fuels. In a revived scenario based solely on current policies and regulations—known as the Current Policies Scenario (CPS)—demand for oil and natural gas is […]

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Another Death Blow to Clean Energy

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Daily Standup Top Stories Which Energy Markets are Moving July 20, 2025 Clark Savage As we navigate through July 2025, the global energy landscape continues to evolve amid economic uncertainties, policy shifts, and fluctuating demand. From traditional fossil fuels to emerging renewables, various sectors are experiencing notable movements—some upward, […] EQT Calls on Congress to Slash Gas […]

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