Author: Stu

Russian Airstrike Damages Kyiv’s Energy Grid and Disrupts Water Supply

Russian drones and missiles struck Kyiv overnight, setting a high-rise on fire and injuring at least 12 people. The attack caused widespread power outages and water supply disruptions across eastern Kyiv. In Zaporizhzhya, a drone strike killed a 7-year-old boy and damaged multiple residential buildings. A Russian air attack early on October 10 triggered a […]

Rig Count Drops as Oil Prices in Free Fall

The energy sector is facing headwinds as crude oil prices continue their downward spiral, influenced by factors such as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats on China, a ceasefire in Gaza, and forecasts of global oversupply. As of October 11, 2025, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is trading at $58.90 per barrel, marking a […]

China Vows to Protect Its Firms amid Fresh US Oil Sanctions Barrage

In a significant escalation of economic pressure on Iran, the United States imposed a new round of sanctions on October 9, 2025, targeting over 50 entities, individuals, and vessels involved in the trade of Iranian oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This action, described by the U.S. Treasury as dismantling key elements of Iran’s energy […]

Baytex Considers $3B Eagle Ford Asset Sale

In a move that could reshape its portfolio and bolster its financial position, Canadian oil producer Baytex Energy Corp. is reportedly exploring the sale of its U.S. Eagle Ford shale assets for up to $3 billion. The news, first reported by Bloomberg on October 9, 2025, sent Baytex shares up about 4% in trading, reflecting […]

China Running Amok on Critical Mineral Export Controls

In a bold escalation of the ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions, Beijing has dramatically tightened its grip on the global supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs). On October 9, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced sweeping new export controls, expanding restrictions to include five additional rare earth elements and imposing extra scrutiny on […]

After Years of Protests, Environmentalists Are Fighting to Save Nuclear Plants

In a striking reversal of fortunes, environmental activists who once rallied against nuclear energy are now campaigning to preserve it. This shift is emblematic of a broader global reevaluation of nuclear power amid escalating energy demands, climate imperatives, and geopolitical tensions. A prime example unfolded recently in Belgium, where protesters gathered outside nuclear facilities not […]

Texas Takes the Lead: School Choice, Energy Reform and Tax Relief

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley is joined by Kristi Antonick from Americans for Prosperity to discuss Texas’s major policy wins—from the passing of SB2 on school choice to the fight for property tax reform. Kristi shares grassroots success stories, like rallying over 1,000 citizens to the state capitol, […]

Greece Nears Landmark Offshore Gas Deal with Chevron

In a significant development for Europe’s energy landscape, Greece is on the cusp of sealing a major offshore natural gas exploration agreement with U.S. energy giant Chevron and its local partner, Helleniq Energy. This deal, expected to be finalized by the end of 2025, underscores Greece’s push to tap into its untapped hydrocarbon reserves amid […]

Texas Oil Driller Taps Trump’s Team to Save California Crude Project

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 […]

Spread of rooftop solar among Pakistan’s citizens is testing the country’s ability to pay its energy debts – Doug Sheridan

Bloomberg writes, the spread of rooftop solar among Pakistan’s citizens is testing the country’s ability to pay its energy debts. The gov’t buys power from generators and sells it to consumers, using revenues to pay back creditors such as China. But it’s doing so at a loss, and collections are now starting to decline as […]