Author: Stu

California Supreme Court Clears Path for Wyoming Coal Exports through Oakland Port – What do Investors think?

In a landmark decision that could revitalize the struggling U.S. coal industry, the California Supreme Court has effectively greenlit the development of a bulk terminal in Oakland, paving the way for Wyoming coal to reach international markets via the West Coast. On September 18, 2025, the court denied the city of Oakland’s petition for review, […]

U.S. Oil Rig Count Rises for Third Consecutive Week

The U.S. oil and gas drilling sector showed continued signs of modest recovery this week, with the total active rig count climbing to its highest level since July. According to the latest data from Baker Hughes, released on September 19, 2025, the total number of active drilling rigs in the United States rose by 3 […]

EU Set to Ban Russian LNG Imports Earlier than Planned

The European Union is accelerating its efforts to sever ties with Russian energy supplies amid ongoing geopolitical tensions stemming from the Ukraine conflict. In a significant policy shift, the European Commission has proposed banning imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) starting January 1, 2027—a full year ahead of the originally planned end-of-2027 deadline. This […]

The California Crisis No One Wants to Talk About — Until Now

This was an emotional podcast to film as we filmed the day after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Steve was Charlie’s friend, and he had helped him out tremendously. In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley is joined by George Harmer (Californians for Energy Science) and special guest Steve Hilton, who shares […]

UK to debut an electric shipping route

BunkeringEurope NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group are set to commence installation of shore power at Heysham port this month, with the first plug live in the initial phase and expansion to four across all berths, by 2026. This will enable all Heysham routes within the Irish Sea to operate with zero emissions while at […]

Secretary Burgum Sees Greece as Hub to Boost American Natural Gas Exports

In a strategic push to solidify America’s role as the world’s leading energy exporter, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has spotlighted Greece as a pivotal gateway for ramping up liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments to Europe. During a high-profile visit to Athens this week, Burgum, a key energy advisor to President Donald Trump, toured a […]

UK and US Agree $42 Billion Tech Pact to Mark Trump’s Visit

In a significant boost to transatlantic relations, the United Kingdom and the United States announced a landmark “Tech Prosperity Deal” worth 31 billion pounds ($42 billion) during U.S. President Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK on September 16, 2025. The agreement, unveiled amid ceremonial pomp at Windsor Castle hosted by King Charles and […]

Russia’s Oil and Gas Revenue Decline in September

Russia’s oil and gas sector, a cornerstone of its economy and a key funding source for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, is facing a sharp downturn this month. According to estimates, revenues from these exports are projected to plummet by 23% year-on-year to approximately $7.11 billion (592 billion rubles) in September 2025. This decline, driven […]

Hanwha Ocean bags $1.39 billion order for Yang Ming’s LNG-powered vessels

Hanwha Ocean said on Wednesday the order worth 1.9336 trillion won ($1.39 billion) is for seven 15,880-teu LNG dual-fuel container ships. These vessels will be constructed at Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje yard and are scheduled for delivery in 2028 and by the first half of 2029. Earlier this year, LNG Prime reported, citing sources, that Taiwan’s Yang […]

India’s LNG imports down in August

The country imported 2.88 billion cubic meters, or about 2.2 million metric tonnes of LNG in August, via long-term contracts and spot purchases. August LNG imports were similar to those of the previous month, when they reached 2.95 bcm. Are you Paying High Taxes in New Jersey, New York, or California? India imported 14.17 bcm of LNG during […]