Author: Stu

RTD’s $539M Diesel Comeback: Because Electric Buses Were Just Too Shocking – David Blackmon

In a stark admission that the electric vehicle revolution is more mirage than reality, Colorado’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) is set to borrow a whopping $539 million to replenish its bus fleet, effectively shelving its longheld EV bus dreams. This move, detailed in RTD’s latest financial forecast, underscores the harsh lessons learned from pushing unripe green tech […]

Has Net Zero Cost Germany Its Top Spot in Manufacturing?

Germany has long been hailed as Europe’s industrial powerhouse, renowned for its engineering prowess and export-driven economy. However, in recent years, the country’s ambitious push toward net zero emissions—embodied in its Energiewende policy and amplified by EU-wide regulations—has sparked debate. Critics argue that soaring energy costs, regulatory burdens, and a rapid shift away from reliable […]

Critical Metals Shares Surge After Reuters Report Says Washington Eyeing Stake

In a dramatic turn of events that underscores the growing geopolitical importance of rare earth elements, shares of Critical Metals (NASDAQ: CRML) skyrocketed nearly 77% to $14.21 in premarket trading following a Reuters exclusive report. The article revealed that officials in the Trump administration have been in discussions about acquiring an equity stake in the […]

Russia’s Support For Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Isn’t Surprising

ENB Pub Note: This article is from Andrew Korybko’s Newsletter on Substack. Andrew has some great points about Putin, Russia, and how people interrupt Russian political support. We recommend following and subscribing to his Substack.   Top “Non-Russian Pro-Russian” influencers from the Alt-Media Community are responsible for misleading the public about its policy towards this […]

Don’t Rule Out The Return Of US Troops To Bagram Airbase

ENB Pub Note: This article is from the Andrew Korybko’s Newsletter. He has some outstanding points, and the Biden Administration should have never given the assets up as they exited under complete and utter incompetence.  The convergence of interests between the US, Pakistan, and the Taliban means that a compromise between them to this end can’t […]

BlackRock’s GIP Wins Approval of $6 Billion Allete Deal – How investors look at the deal

In a significant development for the energy sector, BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has secured regulatory approval for its over $6 billion acquisition of Allete Inc., a key utility provider based in Duluth, Minnesota. The deal, which will take Allete private, underscores the growing investor interest in utilities amid surging electricity demand from data centers, […]

Wall Street Found Big Oil. Who Would Have Thought? – ENB Weekly Recap

Weekly Daily Standup Top Stories Dallas Fed Survey Reveals Unrest in America’s Shale Patch September 27, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This article is from David Blackmon’s Substack, and we recommend subscribing. This brings up a huge discrepancy between “Drill Baby Drill” and what is actually happening in the oil and gas industry […] U.S. Shale […]

Update on the Chevron Refinery in California – A national security disaster just got worse as a possible drone strike

The Chevron El Segundo Refinery, located just outside Los Angeles, experienced a significant fire on October 2, 2025, drawing widespread attention due to its role in supplying critical fuels to Southern California. As one of the state’s key energy facilities, any disruption here can ripple through regional fuel markets. This update covers the latest on […]

AI Computing Demand: An Additional 55 GW of Power Capacity Required Globally by 2030

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping global energy landscapes, with data centers at the epicenter of this transformation. According to recent estimates from Citi, the surge in AI computing demand will necessitate an additional 55 gigawatts (GW) of power capacity worldwide by 2030. This projection aligns with broader industry analyses, such as […]

AI Demand and Grid Upgrades Drive Fresh Copper Boom – What companies are potential good investments?

Copper futures have risen above $10,500 a ton, reaching their highest point since May 2024, driven by investment trends, macroeconomic factors, and a worsening supply outlook. Recent supply disruptions, including a force majeure declaration at Indonesia’s Grasberg mine and operational shutdowns at Peru’s Constancia mine, are significantly tightening the copper market. Growing demand from AI […]