Author: Stu

If China Signs a Deal With Canada, Trump Puts a 100% Tariff on All Products from Canada

In a rapidly escalating geopolitical drama, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Canada: proceed with a new trade partnership with China, and face a blanket 100% tariff on all goods entering the United States. This threat comes on the heels of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement of a strategic agreement […]

AI and Data Centers Spark Innovation – Like Retired Military Aircraft Engines for Energy

The explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers is reshaping the energy landscape, demanding unprecedented levels of power that traditional grids and supply chains are struggling to meet. With AI workloads requiring massive computational resources, data centers are projected to see their power demand double or even triple by 2028, potentially reaching between […]

Gov Newsom Under Fire yet Again as Shell Closes 1,100 Gas Stations, Causing Hardship on Citizens

In a move that’s sending shockwaves through California’s already strained energy sector, oil giant Shell has announced plans to shutter or divest approximately 1,000 retail gas stations nationwide between 2024 and 2025, with significant impacts felt in the Golden State. While the company frames this as a strategic shift toward electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, […]

European Natural Gas Shortage May Impact Silver Refineries: Implications for Global Markets and Investment Opportunities

As we navigate the early days of 2026, the energy sector continues to intersect with commodities in unexpected ways. A potential natural gas shortage in Europe, driven by critically low storage levels in Germany amid one of the coldest Januaries in years, is poised to ripple through industrial operations. This isn’t just about heating homes […]

Newsom’s Presidential Ambitions Died in Davos

ENB Pub Note: We will be covering this on the Energy Realities Podcast on Monday, as well as the Energy News Beat Stand Up. We will be reaching out to Katy Grimes, Editor in Chief of the California Globe, where this article was originally published, to see if she would like to be on another […]

South Korea’s Developing Net Zero Debacle

ENB Pub Note: This is an article by Vijay Jayaraj, and was posted on the California Globe. We highly recommend subscribing to the California Globe.  Neglectful of the economic wreckage that net zero policies have wrought in the U.K. and Germany, economic powerhouse South Korea has declared war on coal and liquified natural gas (LNG) […]

The Davos Crowd Just Got The Royal Trump Treatment

On this episode of the Energy News Beat Stand Up, I cover the key issues around Davos, Greenland, and some investing stories around Oil Field Service Companies, and why this is important. The main topics discussed in this podcast are: 1. President Trump’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he promoted America’s […]

Canada Has Imported Billions of Dollars of Oil, Yet It Remains an Oil and Gas Rich Country

As an energy-rich nation with the fourth-largest proven oil reserves in the world, Canada paradoxically continues to import billions of dollars’ worth of crude oil annually. This irony was recently highlighted in a viral X post by MP Bob Zimmer (@bobzimmermp), who delivered a speech at the BC Natural Resources Forum, decrying the absurdity of […]

The EU Will Thank President Trump for Forcing Them To Stand On Their Own – Or They Will Fail.

ENB Pub Note: This article is from Doug Sheridan’s LinkedIn account. We highly recommend following and connecting with him there. The bottom line from Davos this week is a slap in the face: if they do not stand on their own, reindustrialize, close their borders, and get control of their finances, they will fail. But […]

Trump Takes Aim at Britain’s Net Zero Agenda in Davos Tirade

Trump argued that Britain’s commitment to net zero has curtailed domestic energy production and deterred investment in the North Sea. He criticised high oil and gas taxes and dismissed claims that the North Sea is largely depleted. The US president also attacked wind power and questioned central bank independence, adding to market unease. The UK’s […]