In the global push toward cleaner energy, two regions stand out for their aggressive policies: Australia and California. Both have implemented stringent environmental regulations and renewable energy mandates that have led to the shuttering of oil refineries, crippling downstream businesses in the oil and gas sector. This has not only resulted in job losses and […]
In a strategic pivot that underscores growing frustrations within the UK’s energy sector, Harbour Energy, the largest oil and gas producer in the North Sea, is actively scouting merger and acquisition opportunities across the United States. This move comes as the company seeks to establish a “scalable position” in the world’s biggest energy market, where […]
In a groundbreaking development that could reshape the landscape of power generation, China has unveiled the world’s first supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) power generator. This innovative technology, which uses CO2 in a supercritical state as its working fluid instead of traditional steam, promises higher efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and versatile applications across various industries. Unlike […]
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, the U.S. government is stepping up to harness its potential for scientific advancements, including in the energy sector. On November 24, 2025, the White House launched the “Genesis Mission,” an executive order directing the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop an AI platform that integrates […]
In the ongoing saga of geopolitical tensions, the energy sector has emerged as a critical battleground. As of November 2025, U.S.-led sanctions are tightening their grip on Russia’s oil giants, forcing operational halts and asset fire sales that could hasten the end of the Russia-Ukraine war. Two recent developments underscore this pressure: the shutdown of […]
In a stark warning that echoes growing concerns across the global energy sector, Russia’s top OPEC+ negotiator, Alexander Novak, has highlighted the imminent risk of an oil shortage driven by chronic underinvestment. Speaking recently, Novak emphasized that traditional accessible reserves are depleting rapidly, while hard-to-recover reserves demand significantly higher costs. “We are now seeing traditional […]
The State of California sent a large delegation to the Conference of the Parties (COP) in Belém, Brazil, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and top officials from the California Natural Resources Agency, Department of Food and Agriculture, Air Resources Board, Public Utilities Commission, and Governor’s Office of Tribal Affairs. Interestingly, the leaders of the world’s […]
ENB Pub Note: This is from The Merchant’s News on Substack, and Stu Turley will interview Giacomo Prandelli in December about this and several other global energy issues. We recommend following and subscribing to his Substack. Take a look at how Russia has survived, and the new Natural Gas pipeline to China will take 4 […]
This is an important story that is evolving as we speak. Stu Turley wrote about this a year ago, and it is now evolving into a mix of how the global finance market is morphing into gold-backed securities rather than a security based upon nuclear military might. This is a huge change, and when you […]
In a bold move that could reshape America’s energy landscape, the Trump administration is advancing plans to restart offshore oil and gas drilling along California’s coastline for the first time in decades. The draft proposal from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) outlines six lease sales off the Pacific coast, primarily around Santa Barbara […]
