Author: Stu

Will the Fed Cut Rates on Wednesday?

As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) convenes for its two-day meeting starting today, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve’s potential decision to lower interest rates for the first time in 2025. The announcement, scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, at 2 p.m. ET, comes amid a complex economic landscape marked by persistent inflation, a […]

90% Tax Deductions and Strong Returns? The Shalehaven Investment Model

In this episode of Energy News Beat – Conversations in Energy, I sat down with Graham Patterson and Nathan Myers, founders of Shalehaven Partners. It is refreshing to find oil and gas investments that offer investors attractive benefits by design. One interesting note is the makeup of their investor base. Generally, oil and gas industry […]

We’re Sleepwalking into a Net Zero Disaster. Starmer Must Sack Miliband Now – Karthryn Porter

As the UK hurtles toward its self-imposed Net Zero targets under the misguided leadership of Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, the nation stands on the brink of economic catastrophe. The policies championed by Miliband—ruthlessly prioritizing intermittent renewables like wind and solar while demonizing reliable natural gas and oil—are not just failing; they are actively dismantling Britain’s […]

Global Oil and Gas Field Decline Rates Are Increasing, IEA Says – Trillions of dollars needed just to meet decline curves.

In a stark admission that underscores the fragility of global energy supply, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed that decline rates in mature oil and gas fields are accelerating, putting unprecedented pressure on the industry to ramp up investments just to keep production steady. This report comes amid growing scrutiny of the IEA’s forecasting […]

Norway’s Uneasy Energy Stalemate is a Threat to Britain

In an era where energy security is paramount, the United Kingdom’s growing dependence on imported power from neighbors like Norway underscores a harsh reality: true sovereignty over your energy future cannot be outsourced. Interconnectors—those undersea cables linking grids across borders—promise stability but deliver vulnerability. As Norway grapples with domestic unrest over skyrocketing electricity prices fueled […]

NY May Need to Decouple to Avoid Federal Tax Law Hit

New York State’s revenue could feel the impact of the new federal tax law as soon as next year unless it decouples its tax code from federal law, according to a report from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” President Donald Trump signed earlier this year extends the tax cuts implemented in his first term and […]

American Oil Majors Expand as Smaller Producers Retreat Amid Price Pressures

U.S. oil hit a record in June (13.58 mb/d), but momentum is fading. Smaller operators are pulling back, and only the majors are still adding barrels. The EIA sees output easing from about 13.6 mb/d late-2025 to roughly 13.2 mb/d by end-2026 as low prices slow drilling and completions. Previously, we reported that U.S. oil production has […]

Exxon CEO Says New Form of Graphite Boosts EV Battery Life, Extends Range

In a bold move signaling the oil giant’s pivot toward the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, Exxon Mobil Corp. CEO Darren Woods revealed a groundbreaking invention: a new form of synthetic graphite designed to supercharge EV battery performance. Speaking at the University of Texas at Austin’s Energy Symposium on September 12, Woods declared, “We’ve invented a […]

The Truth about Wind Farms – With Meghan Lapp

The Truth about Wind Farms – With Meghan Lapp Meghan Lapp has been at the forefront of the Wind Farm Turbulence and issues on the East Coast, and she was just on the Ingram Angle discussing the problems with the offshore wind farms. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to ask David Blackmon, Tammy Nemeth, Irina […]

EU nations postpone agreement on new climate objective.

ENB Pub Note: This article is from the Energy Market Place, and is a good sign that countries are realizing they are in deep trouble with their energy plans. Net Zero and climate crisis policies have severely impacted the industrial capabilities of many countries, prompting them to realize that they risk being replaced or voted […]