In the vast landscape of American energy, few contrasts are as stark as that between Texas and California. One state embodies self-reliance and global leadership, producing far more energy than it consumes while bolstering the nation’s security and economy. The other grapples with policy-driven shortages, relying heavily on imports to meet basic needs—often from unstable […]
ENB Pub Note: This is an interesting article from Andrew Korybko’s Newsletter about President Trump, China, and Iran. We live in interesting times. Trump wants to throw Xi into a dilemma before his upcoming trip, which he threatened to delay if China doesn’t join the US’ coalition, but it’s still possible that Xi flips the […]
In a major move to secure stable energy supplies amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Japan has inked deals worth up to $56 billion with the United States for oil, natural gas, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) purchases and investments. This agreement, finalized at the Asia-Pacific Energy Security Forum in Tokyo on March 14, 2026, underscores Japan’s […]
In the midst of escalating tensions in the Middle East, the ongoing Iran War—marked by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets—presents a pivotal moment for global energy markets. As of March 2026, the conflict has already disrupted regional oil flows, with Iran’s key export hub, Kharg Island, targeted in U.S. operations. This island, […]
As of March 15, 2026, global oil markets are buzzing with Brent crude prices climbing to $103.82 per barrel, marking a significant milestone above the $100 threshold amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions in key regions like the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude is hovering just below at $99.30, reflecting […]
In the midst of escalating tensions in the Middle East, with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions disrupting global energy flows, the question looms large: Are we truly in the throes of an oil crisis? As of March 15, 2026, the Strait of Hormuz—a vital chokepoint carrying roughly 20% of the world’s […]
ENB Pub Note: This article was from the New York Post, and it highlights the pain at the pump in California. California is the weak link in the Energy Dominance push from the Trump administration, and is now a full-on National Security issue with 6 of the 7 remaining refineries set to close. The United […]
By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat In a development that underscores the resilience of Iran’s oil infrastructure amid escalating geopolitical tensions, satellite imagery has confirmed the presence of two oil tankers at Kharg Island, Iran’s primary oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf. This sighting comes just hours after U.S. precision strikes targeted military installations […]
The ongoing conflict involving Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, marking what experts describe as the largest oil supply disruption in history. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed to most commercial shipping since late February 2026, approximately 20 million barrels per day (mb/d) of oil and petroleum products—representing about 20% of global […]
By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat Channel. Tokyo, Japan – March 14, 2026 – In a landmark push for American energy dominance, the White House’s National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) is spearheading the inaugural Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum in Tokyo. Co-hosted with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI), the […]
