In a move that has heightened tensions in the Middle East, Iran announced the temporary partial closure of sections of the Strait of Hormuz on February 17, 2026, to conduct naval exercises by its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The drills, dubbed “Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz,” involved live-fire exercises and were described […]
ENB Pub Note: While many judges see Secretary Rubio in memes of him holding different jobs, and they are fun, that is not what just happened. David Blackmon’s Substack article makes some outstanding points, and Andrew Korybko’s Substack offers comments from a Russian perspective. And I think that both are very informative. I will cover […]
After the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro in early January 2026, Venezuela has been receiving a lot of press attention over the last few weeks. Of particular interest is that as of today, more than 90 percent of the 30 million Venezuelans, i.e., 27 million, live in poverty. Nearly 70 percent are stuck in extreme poverty. Shockingly, 80% […]
European coal futures extended their rally for a fourth straight day on Monday, propelled by a Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s key Black Sea coal export hub and fresh supply constraints from Indonesia, the world’s largest thermal coal shipper. The attack on the Taman seaport—handling over 1 million tons of coal monthly—has raised fears of […]
As global flashpoints—from the ongoing Ukraine conflict to escalating U.S.-China trade frictions and Middle East volatility—intensify, central banks are stockpiling gold at a pace unseen in decades. This isn’t just a hedge against inflation; it’s a strategic pivot away from the U.S. dollar amid de-dollarization efforts and sanctions that have weaponized the financial system. According […]
Doomberg stops by the Energy News Beat and Energy Impacts podcast with Stu Turley and David Blackmon. We are going to cover some of Doomberg’s current articles, including the Energy Crisis in California, and the Global Oil and Gas market update. We were live on X, YouTube, and LinkedIn The main topics and themes […]
ENB Pub Note: This is another interesting article from Andrew Korybko’s Substack newsletter. The cascading consequences of such a blockade, which might not ultimately be imposed due it entailing a high risk of war with Iran, could simultaneously weaken Russia, India, and China. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump 2.0 is considering imposing a Venezuelan-like oil […]
This article is from Andrew Korybko’s Substack and Stu Turley will cover this on the next Energy News Beat Stand Up. The more pressure from the US military on the Dark Fleet appears to be an interesting way to end the Ukraine War. We will all be glad when that is done. A new US […]
In the rapidly evolving landscape of energy and automotive innovation, traditional automakers Ford and General Motors (GM) are pivoting toward energy storage solutions, mirroring Tesla’s established dominance in the sector. This strategic shift comes as electric vehicle (EV) adoption slows in the U.S., partly due to reduced government incentives under the Trump administration, prompting these […]
In an era where energy demands are skyrocketing—driven by AI data centers, electric vehicles, and the global push for decarbonization—nuclear power is experiencing a renaissance. But as nations ramp up their nuclear ambitions, supply chain vulnerabilities loom large, particularly in uranium sourcing. Enter nuclear fuel recycling: a process that not only extracts untapped energy from […]
