Author: Stu

Zelenskiy Expects to Meet with Trump Sunday in Florida

In a significant development amid ongoing efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced plans to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida this Sunday, December 28, 2025. The meeting, expected to take place at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, comes as peace negotiations reach a critical juncture. This high-level […]

Oil Prices Hold as Markets Realign to Supply and Demand in 2026

As we close out 2025, oil prices are holding steady amid a complex interplay of geopolitical tensions, sanctions enforcement, and shifting supply-demand dynamics. Brent crude is trading around $62.46 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) sits at approximately $58.48, both benchmarks reflecting modest gains of about 0.13% and 0.17% respectively in recent sessions. This […]

California Gas Set to Rip Past $5 on the Road to $8 and $10 Gasoline and Diesel

As we approach the end of 2025, California drivers are already grappling with some of the highest fuel prices in the nation, averaging around $4.34 per gallon for regular gasoline. But experts warn that this is just the beginning of a self-inflicted energy crunch. With refinery closures on the horizon, stringent environmental regulations, and a […]

Virginia-based Utility Dominion Energy May Be Hit as Investors Eye This Week’s Offshore Wind Cancellations

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the renewable energy sector, the Trump administration announced on December 22, 2025, the immediate suspension of leases for five major offshore wind projects under construction along the U.S. East Coast, citing classified national security concerns raised by the Pentagon. This includes Dominion Energy’s flagship Coastal Virginia Offshore […]

GE Vernova Inc: Supplier to Vineyard Wind Looking at Its Books After This Week’s Trump Administration Cancellation of Projects

In a move that has sent ripples through the renewable energy sector, the Trump administration announced on December 22, 2025, the suspension of leases for five major offshore wind projects along the U.S. East Coast, citing national security concerns. The affected projects include Vineyard Wind 1 off Massachusetts, Revolution Wind in Rhode Island, Sunrise Wind […]

U.S. Fossil-Fuel Power Plants Delay Retirement as AI Power Demand Soars

If Shakespeare were writing a play now instead of “To Be or Not To Be,” he would say, “To keep the Lights On, Or Not“. And if Yoda were involved instead of “Do or not, there is no Try.”, it would be “Open they must, or dark they be.” The artificial intelligence boom is reshaping […]

Sanctioned Tankers Load Venezuelan Oil Despite US Pressure

In a bold defiance of escalating US pressure, sanctioned tankers continue to load Venezuelan oil off the country’s coast, even as the Trump administration ramps up its naval blockade to cut off revenue streams for President Nicolás Maduro’s regime. Despite recent high-profile interceptions and pursuits by US forces, oil loadings have persisted at a near-normal […]

Oil Glut and Surging Barrels at Sea Have Spooked Oil Traders and the Market, but Is This Market Dysfunction Rather Than a Glut?

In the volatile world of global energy markets, the sight of surging oil barrels floating at sea has sent shockwaves through traders and investors. As of late 2025, global crude supplies have ballooned, with an estimated 1.3 billion barrels of “oil on water”—the highest level since April 2020 and a staggering 30% increase from August. […]

U.S. Department of Energy to Return $13 Billion to the Tresury and a clear definition of green energy is needed.

This is an excellent interview by Secretary Chris Wright on CBS, and he has some wild points. When the CBS reporter asks, “I thought that all the above included Green Energy”, Secretary Wright’s response is spot on. What we are facing is a realignment of the definition of green energy. Green energy must be sustainable […]

All Large Scale Offshore Wind Projects Under Construction Suspended Due to National Security Concerns

In a significant blow to the U.S. renewable energy sector, the Department of the Interior has announced the immediate suspension of all large-scale offshore wind projects currently under construction. This decision follows a critical report from the Department of War (commonly referred to as the Department of Defense in modern contexts) that highlights national security […]