Author: Stu

Energy Under Siege

  A wild day on the Energy News Beat Stand Up. – We even play a short from Former Prime Minister Lizz Truss as I just finished recording her podcasts with Rey Trevinio on a joint podcast with the Crude Truth and Energy News Beat. That episode airs tomorrow, and PM Truss is a class […]

Saudi Arabia’s Pipeline Investment Pays Off

In the midst of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia’s long-term investments in pipeline infrastructure are proving to be a critical lifeline for global energy markets. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut down due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, the Kingdom’s East-West Pipeline—often referred to as Petroline—has emerged as a […]

Wheatfield, Indiana Solar Farm Devastated by Severe Storm: Assessing the Aftermath

In the quiet town of Wheatfield, Indiana, a powerful storm system unleashed chaos on March 10, 2026, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. While initial reports suggested hail as the primary culprit, investigations point to a suspected tornado as the main force behind the widespread damage. The Dunns Bridge I and II solar […]

Trump Opens SPR for Emergency Release: A Bold Move Amid Global Oil Turmoil

In a decisive response to skyrocketing oil prices triggered by the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, President Donald Trump has authorized the release of 172 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). This marks the largest drawdown under his administration and is part of a historic international effort coordinated by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to […]

China Halts Fuel Exports Due to Supply Crunch in Strait of Hormuz

By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat Channel In a dramatic response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, China has ordered its major oil refiners to suspend exports of key refined fuels, including diesel and gasoline. This move comes amid severe disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transit that […]

Two Tankers Struck in the Middle East: Escalating Tensions in the Persian Gulf

  By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat Channel In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing US-Iran conflict, two oil tankers were struck in Iraqi territorial waters in the northern Persian Gulf earlier tonight, adding to a series of maritime attacks that have disrupted global energy supplies. The incidents occurred approximately 5 nautical miles south of […]

Offshore Lease Bidding Lower Than Expected in the Second “Big Beautiful” Gulf of America Sale

By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat The second offshore oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of America under President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) has wrapped up with significantly lower participation and bid volumes than anticipated. Dubbed “Big Beautiful Gulf 2” (BBG2), the auction held by the Bureau of Ocean Energy […]

Why California Has an Oil and Gas Crisis… and China’s Involvement

ENB Pub Note: This article was originally posted on the California Globe, and Katy Grimes was on the Energy News Beat Podcast talking about this crisis.  We highly recommend following and reading the California Globe.   The California Air Resources Board has been using Chinese research to bolster their corrupt and dishonest climate policies California […]

EU and California Struggle to Deal with Price Fallout from the Iran Conflict

In the wake of escalating tensions in the Middle East, triggered by the U.S.-led military operation against Iran under President Trump, global energy markets are reeling from sharp price increases. European governments are scrambling to mitigate the inflationary pressures on energy and food, with measures like price caps and restrictions on fuel price fluctuations. The […]

Navigating the Energy Crisis: Insights from the U.S. Oil and Gas Association President

Tim Stewart stops by the Energy News Beat and Energy Impacts Podcasts David Blackmon kicks off this joint podcast with Tim Stewart, President of the US Oil & Gas Association, and we have a wild discussion. 1. Oil and Gas Industry Volatility The speakers examine the current unstable state of the oil and gas sector, focusing […]