Author: Stu

What Should Investors Look at After Secretary Chris Wright’s Trip to Venezuela?

In a landmark visit marking the highest-level U.S. energy-focused trip to Venezuela in nearly three decades, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright met with interim President Delcy Rodríguez and oil executives in Caracas. The February 2026 trip comes amid the Trump administration’s efforts to revitalize Venezuela’s beleaguered oil sector following the capture of former President Nicolás […]

Chevron Taps Into Venezuelan Oil as Crude is Being Processed in US. What does this mean for investors?

The recent geopolitical shift in Venezuela, following the U.S.-led capture and removal of former President Nicolás Maduro in early 2026, has opened new doors for American energy companies. Chevron, the only U.S. oil major still operating in the country, is ramping up its activities amid eased sanctions and a special Treasury Department license. This development […]

Russia Won’t Punish India For Reducing Its Oil Imports

ENB Pub Note: This is an interesting article from Andrew Korybko’s Substack newsletter. We recommend subscribing as he has an interesting look into geopolitical aspects. Stu Turley believes that when the Russia-Ukraine war is over, new trading blocs will form, and Russia will be at the forefront of them. India is very important to the […]

Germany’s Gas Refill Season Looks Tough, and Energy Crisis Looming

As Europe grapples with the aftermath of its coldest winter since the 2022 energy crisis, Germany’s natural gas storage situation is raising alarms. A recent post by energy analyst Tracy Shuchart (@chigrl) highlights the challenges ahead, noting that storage levels are critically low and operators are facing profitability issues. With refill season approaching in the […]

TVA Does Not Want to Close Two Coal-Fired Power Plants: A Shift in Energy Strategy Amid Rising Dema

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the nation’s largest public utility, has made a surprising pivot in its energy plans. Originally set to retire its remaining coal-fired power plants by 2035 as part of efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions, TVA now prefers to keep two of its largest coal facilities operational beyond their scheduled closure […]

China’s Clean Energy Machine is Based on Oil and Coal to Survive

In the global race toward a sustainable future, China stands out as a powerhouse in renewable energy deployment. With record-breaking installations of solar panels and wind turbines, the nation has positioned itself as a leader in the “clean energy” revolution. However, beneath this green facade lies a stark reality: China’s renewable sector is heavily reliant […]

Trump to Assign Pentagon to Buy Electricity from Coal to Keep Them Alive

In a bold move to resuscitate the struggling U.S. coal industry, President Donald Trump is set to issue an executive order directing the Pentagon to procure electricity from coal-fired power plants. This initiative aims to leverage federal purchasing power to sustain coal operations, framing it as a matter of national security and energy independence. The […]

California Leads the Nation As a National Security Risk

In a recent appearance on the Clay & Buck podcast, sponsored by PureTalk, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum laid bare the stark realities facing California’s energy landscape. Speaking from Washington, D.C., Burgum highlighted how the Golden State’s aggressive climate policies are not just driving up gas prices but posing a genuine threat to America’s […]

America First Demands We Work Together To Win The AI Race – Energy is at the core of the discussion.

Chet Love stopped by the Energy News Beat Podcast, and we had an absolute blast. Chet has a wild background and is working to solve problems in the AI/Data Center and business space. We had fun talking about wind, solar, and how Elon’s vision could hold the key. Chet was on his game; he even […]

The Oil Glut Narrative Dissipates When U.S. Naval Blockade is Implemented

In the volatile world of global energy markets, narratives can shift as quickly as oil prices. For months, headlines have painted a picture of an oil glut—abundant supplies keeping Brent crude hovering around $67 per barrel and WTI at $64. Yet, beneath this apparent surplus lies a fractured market, distorted by uncounted volumes of sanctioned […]