In the midst of escalating tensions in the Middle East, hedge funds have ramped up their bullish positions on oil to levels not seen since early 2020, betting on sustained supply disruptions from the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. As of late February 2026, just before the strikes intensified, money managers boosted their net-long stance […]
Gavin Newsom has succeeded in taking down the oil and gas market, and this was one of my most important podcasts. Mike Ariza, a refinery expert who has been working in the industry for decades, stopped by the Energy News Beat podcast, and what a show. Mike has been working with several key people in […]
In a landmark move for the U.S. energy sector, Venture Global has announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) and financial close for Phase 2 of its CP2 LNG project in Louisiana. This $8.6 billion financing package pushes the total investment for the entire CP2 facility to $20.7 billion, marking one of the largest project financings […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
