Author: Stu

Chevron Faces Smaller Mideast Disruptions Than ExxonMobil Amid Iran War – A Side-by-Side Comparison

While ExxonMobil disclosed a clear 6% hit to its global first-quarter 2026 production from the Iran conflict—centered heavily on damaged Qatar LNG infrastructure—Chevron’s exposure appears materially lower and more temporary. Chevron has not issued a comparable company-specific production-loss figure, and analysts (including HSBC) highlight its lighter Middle East footprint relative to Exxon. The net result: […]

Wind Farms Have Had 50 Years of Subsidies: Should We Rethink How Energy Is Priced?

A recent clip from Net Zero Watch highlights a pointed question from Reform Scotland leader Malcolm Offord: Why are wind farms still being subsidized after decades of support? “Wind farms arrived 30 years ago, and they were given a 15-year subsidy,” Offord noted. “After 15 years, they’re given another 15-year subsidy, and then last month […]

The Saudi East-West Pipeline has been attacked. Still functional, and damage assessment is underway.

This ~1,200 km (745-mile) pipeline, operated by Saudi Aramco, runs from the major eastern oil fields (near Abqaiq) across Saudi Arabia to export terminals at Yanbu on the Red Sea coast. It has a maximum capacity of about 5–7 million barrels per day (bpd) after upgrades and has served as a critical bypass for oil […]

It Will Take Months for the Oil, Gas and LNG Markets to Stabilize, and the New Floor Is Around $82

The Iran war has delivered the largest supply shock in energy-market history, with Gulf producers shutting in roughly 9 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude and related liquids. While a potential two-week ceasefire has sparked some price relief, analysts and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) agree that full market stabilization will take months […]

Wyoming Coal Shortage Could Hit by 2030, Congress Told

ENB Pub Note: This article was originally run on the Cowboy State Daily, and we recommend you support and subscribe there. A House subcommittee heard testimony Wednesday that 14 years without new federal coal leasing has put the nation’s energy supply of coal at risk. “Doing nothing on this important issue is simply not an […]

Saudi Arabia Boosts Oil Outputs Through Yanbu Port and East-West Pipeline, Bypassing Strait of Hormuz

In a significant demonstration of energy resilience and strategic foresight, Saudi Arabia has dramatically increased crude oil exports via its Red Sea port of Yanbu and the East-West Pipeline (also known as Petroline). This move effectively circumvents the Strait of Hormuz amid regional disruptions, ensuring continued supply to global markets. The development is excellent news […]

Running on Empty: California’s Path to an Energy Catastrophe – This is a Town Hall Update on the Crisis

This was a hard-hitting discussion by Mike Ariza, Downstream Expert, fresh off last night’s Town Hall with Professor Mische and a host of other key people discussing the horrific National Security Crisis in California and how the Strait of Hormuz is about to impact the entire half of the United States. Yes, you heard that […]

JP Morgan Says Oil Goes to $150 if Strait Not Opened Till May

J.P. Morgan has issued a stark warning to energy markets: oil prices could spike to $120–$130 per barrel in the near term, with a real risk of surging above $150 per barrel if supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz persist into mid-May. In comments to The Times, JPMorgan’s global head of economics, Bruce Kasman, […]

Premeditated Industrial Destruction? How the UK Destroyed Its Industry and a Plan to Reverse This

The United Kingdom once stood as an industrial powerhouse, fueled by abundant domestic oil, gas, and coal reserves that powered manufacturing, jobs, and economic growth. Today, that foundation is crumbling under the weight of Net Zero policies, sky-high energy taxes, regulatory barriers, and a deliberate shift away from reliable hydrocarbons. A powerful new report from […]

How Will the Market React to President Trump’s Speech from the White House Tonight?

President Donald Trump delivered a prime-time address from the White House on April 1, 2026, providing an “important update” on the U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict. In the speech and preceding statements, Trump signaled strong optimism: U.S. military operations could wrap up in “two to three weeks,” the Strait of Hormuz would “open naturally” […]