The silver market’s dramatic plunge on January 30, 2026, has left investors reeling, wiping out trillions in market value and sparking widespread debate about manipulation, market fundamentals, and broader economic implications. Spot silver prices collapsed 37% in a single session, marking the worst day on record, while futures plummeted 31.4% to settle at $78.53—an unprecedented […]
In a move that echoes the historical tenets of the Monroe Doctrine—asserting U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere—the Danish shipping giant A.P. Møller-Maersk A/S has stepped in to temporarily operate two key ports at the entrances to the Panama Canal. This development follows a Panamanian Supreme Court ruling that annulled the long-standing concession held by […]
In a landmark development for the U.S. energy sector, Pacifico Energy has secured approval for its GW Ranch project in Pecos County, West Texas. This 7.65 gigawatt (GW) gas-fired power campus, combined with 1.8 GW of battery storage and 750 MW of solar capacity, has been hailed as the largest permitted power project in the […]
Given the impact of AI and Data Center demand on a previously flat growth market, we need to examine the overallocation of resources to integrate wind, solar, and storage into a grid system not designed for intermittent power sources. Consumers in Blue states pay an average of 38% more for energy, and it is not […]
By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat January 31, 2026 The latest Baker Hughes rig count report, released on January 30, 2026, shows a modest uptick in U.S. drilling activity with the total rig count climbing by 2 to 546. This marks a slight rebound from the previous week’s 544 rigs. However, the figure remains significantly […]
In a resilient performance amid volatile energy markets, ExxonMobil (XOM) reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings that surpassed Wall Street estimates, driven by unprecedented production levels that mitigated the impact of declining oil prices. The company’s focus on high-margin assets in the Permian Basin and Guyana underscored its operational strength, even as broader industry headwinds persisted. This […]
In the heart of California’s oil country, a critical artery for the state’s energy supply has been severed. The San Pablo Bay Pipeline, the largest inland crude oil pipeline in the Golden State, has shut down, forcing thousands of barrels of oil to be transported by truck instead. What was once a seamless underground flow […]
In a year marked by fluctuating oil prices and geopolitical uncertainties, Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) has delivered a strong finish to 2025, surpassing Wall Street’s profit expectations for the fourth quarter. The energy giant’s performance, bolstered by record production levels and strategic positioning in key markets like Venezuela, underscores its resilience amid industry challenges. As […]
Robert Bryce is an author and movie producer, and he has a great Substack at Robertbryce.substack.com. We consider him a national treasure, and he holds nothing back in this great interview. We explore the world to see how energy, oil, and geopolitics collide. As we release this podcast, US Ships are approaching Iran, and oil […]
Just in time for the potentially crippling storm hitting the Southern Half of the United States, this podcast interview with Dr. Brett Bennett of the Texas Public Policy Foundation highlights the money spent on wind and solar, but not on resilience. While significant improvements have been made to the ERCOT Grid system, a fundamental issue […]
