Author: Stu

Deindustrialization and the Energy Crisis – Former Prime Minister Liz Truss stops by The Energy News Beat Podcast

This was a fun podcast and is going out on both the Energy News Beat channel and the Crude Truth Podcast Channel with Rey Trevino. Former Prime Minister Liz Truss is a breath of fresh air, and I really enjoyed her answers, and Rey hit it out of the park with some great questions as […]

Saudis Book Huge Tankers to Fill from Their Backup Pipeline

In a strategic move amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Saudi Arabia is ramping up efforts to bypass the disrupted Strait of Hormuz by utilizing its East-West Pipeline, also known as Petroline. This backup infrastructure allows the kingdom to redirect crude oil from its eastern fields to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, avoiding the chokepoint that’s […]

Pouring Gas on the Fire: White House Sues California over Emissions Rules

In a move that underscores the escalating tensions between federal authority and state-level environmental ambitions, the Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against California, targeting the state’s aggressive zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandates and greenhouse gas emissions rules. The suit, lodged by the U.S. Department of Transportation against the California Air Resources Board (CARB), argues that […]

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 […]