Author: Stu

A Venezuelan-Like Oil Blockade Against Iran Could Enable The US To Divide-And-Rule RIC

ENB Pub Note: This is another interesting article from Andrew Korybko’s Substack newsletter. The cascading consequences of such a blockade, which might not ultimately be imposed due it entailing a high risk of war with Iran, could simultaneously weaken Russia, India, and China. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump 2.0 is considering imposing a Venezuelan-like oil […]

India Might Soon Replace Russian Oil With Venezuelan At Scale After All

This article is from Andrew Korybko’s Substack and Stu Turley will cover this on the next Energy News Beat Stand Up. The more pressure from the US military on the Dark Fleet appears to be an interesting way to end the Ukraine War. We will all be glad when that is done. A new US […]

Ford and GM Follow Tesla’s Lead in the Energy Storage Race

In the rapidly evolving landscape of energy and automotive innovation, traditional automakers Ford and General Motors (GM) are pivoting toward energy storage solutions, mirroring Tesla’s established dominance in the sector. This strategic shift comes as electric vehicle (EV) adoption slows in the U.S., partly due to reduced government incentives under the Trump administration, prompting these […]

Recycling Nuclear Fuel Has Two Benefits, and One of Those Helps Energy Security

In an era where energy demands are skyrocketing—driven by AI data centers, electric vehicles, and the global push for decarbonization—nuclear power is experiencing a renaissance. But as nations ramp up their nuclear ambitions, supply chain vulnerabilities loom large, particularly in uranium sourcing. Enter nuclear fuel recycling: a process that not only extracts untapped energy from […]

Albertans Want their Independence, but what does that mean for the Energy Markets?

In the heart of Canada’s oil country, a simmering discontent is boiling over. Albertans, often affectionately dubbed “Snow Texans” by their southern counterparts due to shared rugged individualism, cowboy culture, and deep roots in the oil and gas industry, are increasingly vocal about charting their own path. This isn’t just barroom talk—recent developments, including a […]

Ed Miliband and Vladimir Putin are the same, in terms of your electricity bill

ENB Pub Note: This article was written by Kathryn Porter for The Telegraph, and we will be covering this on the Energy Realities Podcast on Monday. Stu Turley will also be reaching out to Kathryn to have her on the Energy News Beat Podcast later. The UK has the highest electricity prices in the West […]

British Gas Boss Warns UK Electricity Bills Will Soar by 2030

ENB Pub Note: This article was originally posted on City A.M., and we will be covering this on the Energy Realities Podcast on Monday Morning.  Also, we found the problem with the high cost of energy and deindustrialization in the UK. Stu Turley, on the Energy News Beat podcast, has said before that Ed has […]

Europe’s Pending Energy Implosion

Europe stands at a crossroads in its energy landscape, grappling with soaring electricity costs, ambitious net-zero targets, and the harsh realities of deindustrialization. Once the cradle of the Industrial Revolution, the continent now faces an energy crisis that threatens to undermine its economic foundations. High energy prices, driven by volatile fossil fuel markets, the war […]

Oil and Gas Rig Count is Steady with Oil Rigs Down Three, Gas Rigs Up Three

In the latest weekly update from Baker Hughes, the U.S. oil and gas rig count remained unchanged at 551 for the week ending February 13, 2026. This stability comes after three consecutive weeks of increases, with the total now sitting 37 rigs—or about 6%—below the level from the same period last year. Specifically, oil rigs […]

The EPA Repeal of the Obama-Era Endangerment Finding Will Save U.S. Consumers Over $2,400 per Car

In a landmark move that promises to reshape the American automotive landscape, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Donald Trump’s administration repealed the Obama-era 2009 endangerment finding on February 12, 2026. This decision, hailed as the single largest deregulatory action in U.S. history, eliminates federal regulations on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for vehicles and […]