Oil is flowing again off the Santa Barbara coast for the first time in over a decade. On Monday, Sable Offshore Corp. restarted the Santa Ynez Pipeline System, sending “black gold” from its Dos Cuadras Field platforms through the onshore network that ends at Pentland Station in Kern County. The move follows President Donald Trump’s […]
In a major boost for U.S. energy independence and domestic manufacturing, the U.S. Department of the Interior has officially confirmed that Tesla and LG Energy Solution have signed an agreement to establish a $4.3 billion LFP (lithium iron phosphate) prismatic battery cell manufacturing facility in Lansing, Michigan. Production is slated to begin in 2027. The […]
ENB Pub Note: This article was originally posted on America Out Loud, and we recommend following and subscribing to them. Both Ronald Stein and Mike Umbro are fantastic guests on the Energy News Beat Podcast. California’s high regulatory burden and taxes have been the basis of corporate business decisions to leave California for more pro-business […]
In the vast landscape of American energy, few contrasts are as stark as that between Texas and California. One state embodies self-reliance and global leadership, producing far more energy than it consumes while bolstering the nation’s security and economy. The other grapples with policy-driven shortages, relying heavily on imports to meet basic needs—often from unstable […]
ENB Pub Note: This is an interesting article from Andrew Korybko’s Newsletter about President Trump, China, and Iran. We live in interesting times. Trump wants to throw Xi into a dilemma before his upcoming trip, which he threatened to delay if China doesn’t join the US’ coalition, but it’s still possible that Xi flips the […]
In a major move to secure stable energy supplies amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Japan has inked deals worth up to $56 billion with the United States for oil, natural gas, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) purchases and investments. This agreement, finalized at the Asia-Pacific Energy Security Forum in Tokyo on March 14, 2026, underscores Japan’s […]
In the midst of escalating tensions in the Middle East, the ongoing Iran War—marked by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets—presents a pivotal moment for global energy markets. As of March 2026, the conflict has already disrupted regional oil flows, with Iran’s key export hub, Kharg Island, targeted in U.S. operations. This island, […]
As of March 15, 2026, global oil markets are buzzing with Brent crude prices climbing to $103.82 per barrel, marking a significant milestone above the $100 threshold amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions in key regions like the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude is hovering just below at $99.30, reflecting […]
In the midst of escalating tensions in the Middle East, with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions disrupting global energy flows, the question looms large: Are we truly in the throes of an oil crisis? As of March 15, 2026, the Strait of Hormuz—a vital chokepoint carrying roughly 20% of the world’s […]
ENB Pub Note: This article was from the New York Post, and it highlights the pain at the pump in California. California is the weak link in the Energy Dominance push from the Trump administration, and is now a full-on National Security issue with 6 of the 7 remaining refineries set to close. The United […]
