As oil traders brace for the opening of markets on Monday, March 2, 2026, the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is shattering the prevailing narrative of an oil glut. For months, analysts have pointed to oversupply concerns, with Brent crude averaging around $63.85 per barrel in forecasts just days ago. But […]
ENB Pub Note: This article is from Andrew Korybko’s Newsletter on Substack. There are many moving parts to the Iran conflict, and this article addresses a critical one. Watch in the coming weeks and see if the Venezuelan Monetary Controls are placed into effect in Iran, and you will see a key financial win for […]
ENB Pub Note: This is a huge story. I just interviewed Katy Grimes last Thursday. It seems like California is intentionally trying to undermine energy security. This is a National Security issue and needs attention from the Trump Administration. California’s Energy Crisis A Rogue State Threatening National Security By Katy Grimes, California Globe, An energy […]
President Trump’s rallying cry of “Drill baby Drill” has become a staple of his energy policy, emphasizing aggressive expansion of domestic fossil fuel production. Yet, the true engine behind the U.S. shale revolution over the past decade hasn’t been unchecked drilling—it’s been a story of fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and strong leadership within the industry. […]
In a rapidly escalating geopolitical landscape, the recent U.S.-Israel strikes on Iraq have sent shockwaves through global energy markets. While the strikes appear targeted at specific military and infrastructure sites amid broader regional tensions—echoing concerns from similar actions in neighboring Iran—the implications for Iraq’s oil sector are profound. Iraq, OPEC’s second-largest producer, pumps around 4.5 […]
February 28, 2026 – In a dramatic escalation of long-simmering tensions, the United States and Israel have initiated joint military strikes on Iran, codenamed “Operation Epic Fury” by the U.S. and “Roaring Lion” by Israel. President Donald Trump announced the operations early this morning, stating they aim to dismantle Iran’s missile capabilities, prevent nuclear weapon […]
What a wild discussion with Katy Grimes, Editor in Chief of the California Globe. We had a great discussion about the corruption, incompetence, and the future of California. We need more leaders like Katy to take a stance and try to save California and stop the madness. “ This shows you, not only does this […]
ENB Pub Note: This article was published on LinkedIn by Doug Sheridan, and he covers exactly what we have been talking about on the Energy News Beat Podcast. We need a national discussion around the pricing for all energy sources on the grid. Wind and Solar need to pay for grid resiliency and storage in […]
The energy realities have finally caught up to the Net Zero movement. Germany’s coalition government, under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, has agreed to overhaul a contentious heating law that previously mandated at least 65% renewable energy for new heating systems. This reform, announced in February 2026, allows homeowners to continue using oil and gas, drawing sharp […]
In a significant development for the energy sector, a North Dakota judge has signaled his intent to order Greenpeace to pay $345 million in damages related to protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. This ruling stems from a high-profile case that pits environmental activism against oil and gas infrastructure, highlighting the growing tensions in what […]
