Author: Stu

The Global Fall Out from COP30

The Energy Reality team from Bulgaria, the US, and the UK had a fun energy discussion at the expense of the COP30 participants. When you get Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon, Stu Turley, and Irina Slav on a podcast, buckle up, as fun is around the corner. The main topics The Energy Realities Team discussed in […]

Hurricanes in 2024 led to the most hours without power in the United States in 10 years

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Annual 2024 Data values: Distribution System Reliability, Reliability metrics of U.S. distribution system U.S. electricity customers experienced an average of 11 hours of electricity interruptions in 2024, or nearly twice as many as the annual average experienced in the decade before, according to our Electric Power Annual 2024 report. Major events such as […]

Venezuela is Suddenly Alone: Allies Step Back Amid Escalating U.S. Pressure

In a dramatic shift for global energy geopolitics, Venezuela finds itself increasingly isolated as its two primary allies, Russia and China, dial back their support for President Nicolás Maduro’s regime. This development, highlighted in a recent LinkedIn analysis by energy expert Giacomo Prandelli, comes at a time when U.S. pressure is intensifying, raising questions about […]

OPEC+ Production Increases and Spare Capacity Audit – Oil Market Implications

ENB Pub Note: This article is from the Bison Insights with Josh Young. Stu Turley, David Blacmon, Josh Young, and Wasif Latif will be live next week, and this article will be one of the key talking points. We highly recommend subscribing to the Bison Interests Substack. Here is the live link to watch the […]

Has California’s Oil and Gas Industry Hit the Point of No Return? – California Globe

ENB Pub Note: This article was originally published on the California Globe and has some outstanding points that Michael Tanner and Stu Turley have been covering on the Energy News Beat Podcast for years. We have been asking whether Gavin has gone too far and how the economy will recover when all the oil companies […]

The Shift to Hybrid Cars is Moving in the US

In the evolving landscape of American automotive manufacturing, a notable pivot is underway: away from aggressive adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) toward hybrid technologies. This shift, accelerated by the Trump administration’s removal of federal EV mandates, reflects a pragmatic response to market realities, consumer preferences, and economic pressures. As of late 2025, U.S. automakers are […]

ExxonMobil Looks Over Lukoil’s Iraqi Oilfield as U.S. Sanctions Finally Hit Home – What does this mean for Investors?

In a significant development for the global energy sector, U.S. oil giant ExxonMobil has expressed interest in acquiring Russian firm Lukoil’s majority stake in one of Iraq’s premier oilfields. This move comes amid escalating U.S. sanctions on Russian entities, which have forced Lukoil to declare force majeure and seek an exit from its Iraqi operations. […]

SMR Stocks Hammered

ENB Pub Note: Robert Bryce writes a fantastic article on the SMR stocks getting hammered on his Substack today. Looking at them from an investment perspective, you have to ask, How is the cash flow looking. Robert has been on the Energy News Beat podcast several times, and we highly recommend following and subscribing to […]

Argentina Notches First LNG Sales Deal as Shale Patch Booms

In a landmark move for South America’s energy landscape, Argentina has secured its inaugural long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales agreement, signaling the nation’s ambitions to emerge as a significant player in the global LNG market. The deal, valued at approximately $7 billion, involves Southern Energy – a consortium comprising major producers like Pan American […]

Google Beyond Search: Why AI, Waymo, YouTube, Cloud Are Driving Shares Up

In a year marked by rapid technological advancements and market volatility, Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), Google’s parent company, has emerged as a standout performer. With shares surging 69% in 2025 to an all-time high of $328.83 on November 25, Alphabet now boasts a market valuation exceeding $3.8 trillion, ranking it as the third-largest company globally behind […]