Author: Stu

US Nat Gas Demand and Matching Output to Blow Out Production Records in 2025

In a landmark forecast that underscores the evolving landscape of American energy, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicts that natural gas production and demand will shatter previous records in 2025. Driven by surging liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and unprecedented power needs from AI-driven data centers, this boom signals a transformative shift in the […]

Oil Down Amid Geopolitical Turmoil: Are We Poised for a Price Spike?

In the volatile world of energy markets, oil prices have taken a surprising dip in recent weeks, even as a confluence of bullish factors and escalating geopolitical tensions suggests the potential for a sharp reversal. As of December 2025, Brent crude hovers around $61 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) sits near $57, marking […]

Data Centers and Venezuela on the Front Lines

David Blackmon stops by to talk about his Forbes Article and the Geopolitical Issues we face. Today on the Energy News Beat, Stand up Stu Turley and David Blackmon talk about the critical issues around Data Centers, Venezuela, Chevron, and how investors would react. With an oil platform in the Caspian Sea hit by Ukrainian […]

Chevron on the Front Lines of the Venezuelan Conflict, and in Talks with the Trump Administration

In the volatile landscape of global energy geopolitics, Chevron Corporation stands as a pivotal player in Venezuela’s ongoing crisis. As the only U.S. oil major still operating in the sanctioned nation, Chevron is navigating a complex web of political tensions, economic sanctions, and potential regime change under the Maduro government. Recent discussions between Chevron executives […]

ExxonMobil’s Low-Carbon Retreat Dovetails Neatly with Trump’s Energy Policy Revolution

In a bold pivot that echoes the incoming Trump administration’s emphasis on energy dominance and deregulation, ExxonMobil has announced a significant reduction in its low-carbon investments, slashing spending by a third from $30 billion to $20 billion over the 2025-2030 period. This move redirects capital toward the company’s core oil and gas operations, prioritizing high-return […]

Japan is Hitting the Debt Endgame, and the Shockwave Will Hit the United States

In a recent video posted on X by economist Peter St Onge, PhD (@profstonge), he warns that Japan is approaching a critical tipping point in its long-standing battle with government debt. Titled “Japan Nears Debt Crash,” the video highlights how decades of aggressive stimulus and money printing have pushed the nation to the brink, with […]

Is Entergy Stock Outperforming the Nasdaq?

In the dynamic world of energy utilities, Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) has been making waves with its steady performance amid broader market fluctuations. As of December 2025, investors are closely watching whether this regulated utility giant is keeping pace with—or even surpassing—high-growth indices like the Nasdaq Composite. Drawing from recent financial data and market trends, […]

Innovation from Symphony Supersonic Engine for AI Data Centers is a Game Changer in Nat Gas Turbines

In a bold pivot that bridges aerospace innovation with the escalating demands of artificial intelligence, Boom Supersonic has unveiled Superpower—a 42-megawatt natural gas turbine engineered specifically for powering AI data centers. Drawing directly from the company’s Symphony supersonic engine technology, this new product promises to revolutionize natural gas turbine applications by addressing critical pain points […]

Data Center Boom Drives Rapid Power Grid Innovation. But Is A Bubble Looming?

The explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing has ignited a datacenter boom across the United States, pushing the energy sector to innovate at breakneck speed. As tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft pour billions into massive facilities to handle the computational demands of AI, the power grid is being forced to […]

U.S. Solar Installations Go Through the Roof as Developers Sprint to Secure Tax Credits

The U.S. solar industry is experiencing an unprecedented boom, with installations surging in 2025 as developers race against the clock to capitalize on expiring federal tax credits. In the third quarter alone, the nation added a staggering 11.7 gigawatts direct current (GWdc) of solar capacity—the third-largest quarterly deployment in history. This marks a 20% increase […]