Author: Stu

America Can’t Win The AI Race If China Wins The Power Race

ENB Pub Note: This article originally was posted on the Daily Wire by Nathan Lord, who was just on The Energy News Beat podcast.  We highly recommend reading the Daily Wire and also checking out the great insights on the podcast. And for those Blue states banning natural gas, you are going to be deindustrialized, […]

New report: Electrification – can the grid cope?

Electrification has become the default answer to almost every energy and climate question. Heat? Electrify it. Transport? Electrify it. Industry? Electrify it. In policy circles, electrification is often treated as a frictionless substitute for fossil fuels: cleaner, simpler, and largely inevitable. In this new report I take a look at what electrification would mean for […]

Oil, Gold and Silver Rolling Up: Geopolitical Tensions Fuel a Commodities Surge

As we kick off 2026, the commodities market is heating up with oil, gold, and silver all posting gains amid a cocktail of geopolitical risks, supply constraints, and economic uncertainties. I do not think this will end up being a new Christmas Carol, “Silver, Oil and Gold”, but rather the return to comedies is a […]

Copper Production Growth in 2026 is Flat to Modest: How Does This Impact Investors?

As we step into 2026, the copper market is at a pivotal juncture. Production growth is projected to be flat to modest, with refined output expanding by just 0.9% compared to 3.4% in 2025, largely due to constraints on concentrate availability and operational challenges. This slowdown is flipping the market from surplus to a projected […]

Energy wisdom is lacking among public officials

ENB Pub Note: This is an outstanding article from Ronald Stein, and was originally published on America Outloud. We highly recommend also signing up for his newsletter below. We need to talk around the kitchen table about the real affordability issues rather than what the mainstream media throws at us. Authors like Ronald are invaluable […]

How Are the Oil Markets Shifting in Real Time?

As we kick off 2026, the global oil landscape is a whirlwind of geopolitical maneuvers, supply gluts, and shifting alliances. With Brent crude hovering around $59 per barrel and a projected surplus of 1-3.8 million barrels per day (mbpd) looming large, markets are bracing for volatility. Non-OPEC production surges, OPEC+ unwinding voluntary cuts, and fresh […]

Vitol and Trafigura Group discussing sales of Venezuelan Oil to Asia’s Big Buyers

In a significant development for global energy markets, commodity trading giants Vitol Group and Trafigura Group have initiated discussions with major refiners in India and China regarding the sale of Venezuelan crude oil. This move comes after the U.S. government provided preliminary approval for marketing the oil, signaling a potential shift in supply chains for […]

How Will a Revolution in Iran Impact the Global Oil Markets? Could Iraq potentially also be an influence?

In the volatile landscape of global energy, few scenarios carry as much potential for disruption as political upheaval in a major oil-producing nation. As of January 2026, Iran remains a key player in the oil market despite ongoing U.S. sanctions, exporting around 1.5 to 1.8 million barrels per day (mbpd) of crude oil. This represents […]

DAVID BLACKMON: New Study Shows How GOP Can Win On Affordability Issue

ENB Pub Note: This article was originally published on the Daily Caller, and we recommend subscribing to their publications. Stu Turley had the opportunity to visit with David Blackmon and Tom Pyle about this on the podcast released Friday.  Will the affordability issue decide the balance of power in Congress this November? Democrats have pounded […]

China’s Oil and Gas Drilling Program Improvements Are Now Capable of Impacting Markets

By Stuart Turley, Energy Podcast Host As the world’s largest energy consumer, China’s advancements in oil and gas drilling technologies and programs have reached a point where they can meaningfully influence global markets. Over the past decade, China has invested heavily in enhancing domestic production through improved drilling techniques, such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic […]