In a significant setback for Iraq’s efforts to address its ongoing energy crisis, the United States has blocked a proposed natural gas import deal that would have routed supplies from Turkmenistan through Iran. This decision, rooted in Washington’s stringent sanctions against Tehran, underscores the geopolitical tensions influencing global energy markets and leaves Iraq scrambling for […]
In the world of renewable energy, few voices carry as much weight as Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Buffett has long been candid about the economics of wind power, famously stating that his company invests in wind farms primarily because of the lucrative tax credits they provide. “We get a […]
Weekly 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 […]
ENB Pub Note: This article is from the Energy Bad Boys on Substack. Isaac Orr and Mitch Rolling are fantastic energy thought leaders and we highly recommend subcribing to their Substack. They make some great points, and yet I am still shocked at everyone’s thought processes, which suggest that wind and solar are cheaper. They […]
The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case regarding the Line 5 pipeline tunnel permit, challenged by Tribal Nations and environmental groups. The legal challenge centers on whether the state’s Public Service Commission properly approved the tunnel, considering treaty rights and alternative solutions. This case is one of two major legal battles for […]
The hundreds of events across the British capital that made up London International Shipping Week have served as a sounding board over the past few days for backers and opponents of the International Maritime Organization’s Net Zero Framework, due for a vote next month. The debate dominated headlines and dialogue in London, with adoption of […]
In a reversal that underscores California’s mounting fiscal pressures, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on September 19, 2025, that the state will not backfill the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicle (EV) buyers, which is slated to expire at the end of this month. This decision comes despite Newsom’s earlier pledge to restart California’s Clean […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
