Author: Stu

New England Ratepayers Would Save Up to $700 Billion Replacing Wind, Solar with Natural Gas, Nuclear

In a groundbreaking study released this week, energy experts are sounding the alarm on New England’s heavy reliance on offshore wind and solar projects. According to the analysis, ratepayers across the six-state region could save between $400 billion and $700 billion through 2050 by shifting toward more reliable and cost-effective alternatives: natural gas and nuclear […]

How President Trump Changed the Global Oil Market and Sold Venezuelan Oil

In a bold and unprecedented move, President Donald Trump has reshaped the global oil landscape by orchestrating the U.S. takeover of Venezuela’s oil sector following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro. This January 2026 intervention not only marked the end of Maduro’s regime but also positioned the United States as the direct manager of […]

Tesla Lithium Refinery Steps Up to the Plate and Hits a Home Run for Energy Dominance in North America

In a groundbreaking move that’s set to reshape the landscape of electric vehicle (EV) production and bolster North America’s energy independence, Tesla has officially ushered in operations at its state-of-the-art Lithium Refinery near Corpus Christi, Texas. Announced via X on January 14, 2026, this facility represents a pivotal step toward securing critical battery minerals domestically, […]

Norway Awards 57 Drilling Permits in Offshore Oil, Gas Exploration Round

In a significant move to bolster its offshore energy sector, Norway’s Energy Minister Terje Aasland announced on January 13, 2026, the award of 57 production licenses to 19 companies in the annual Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) licensing round. This allocation, up from 53 licenses in the previous year, focuses on mature areas of the […]

What If President Trump Uses NATO Membership as Leverage to Buy Greenland?

In a bold geopolitical maneuver, President Donald Trump has once again floated the idea of acquiring Greenland from Denmark, this time potentially tying it to U.S. participation in NATO. This hypothetical scenario raises intriguing questions about transatlantic alliances, defense spending, and the strategic value of the world’s largest island. As the host of the Energy […]

America Can’t Win The AI Race If China Wins The Power Race

ENB Pub Note: This article originally was posted on the Daily Wire by Nathan Lord, who was just on The Energy News Beat podcast.  We highly recommend reading the Daily Wire and also checking out the great insights on the podcast. And for those Blue states banning natural gas, you are going to be deindustrialized, […]

New report: Electrification – can the grid cope?

Electrification has become the default answer to almost every energy and climate question. Heat? Electrify it. Transport? Electrify it. Industry? Electrify it. In policy circles, electrification is often treated as a frictionless substitute for fossil fuels: cleaner, simpler, and largely inevitable. In this new report I take a look at what electrification would mean for […]

Oil, Gold and Silver Rolling Up: Geopolitical Tensions Fuel a Commodities Surge

As we kick off 2026, the commodities market is heating up with oil, gold, and silver all posting gains amid a cocktail of geopolitical risks, supply constraints, and economic uncertainties. I do not think this will end up being a new Christmas Carol, “Silver, Oil and Gold”, but rather the return to comedies is a […]

Copper Production Growth in 2026 is Flat to Modest: How Does This Impact Investors?

As we step into 2026, the copper market is at a pivotal juncture. Production growth is projected to be flat to modest, with refined output expanding by just 0.9% compared to 3.4% in 2025, largely due to constraints on concentrate availability and operational challenges. This slowdown is flipping the market from surplus to a projected […]

Energy wisdom is lacking among public officials

ENB Pub Note: This is an outstanding article from Ronald Stein, and was originally published on America Outloud. We highly recommend also signing up for his newsletter below. We need to talk around the kitchen table about the real affordability issues rather than what the mainstream media throws at us. Authors like Ronald are invaluable […]