Author: Stu

CME Futures Outage Disrupts Trading Across Global Markets

In a stark reminder of the fragility of modern financial infrastructure, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group experienced a major outage on November 28, 2025, halting trading across its Globex platform for over 11 hours. This disruption, stemming from a data center failure, sent shockwaves through global markets, affecting everything from equities and commodities to […]

Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Scandal Is Turning Into A Rolling Coup

ENB Pub Note: Andrew Korybko’s Newsletter sent in this article and has some interesting points. Corruption runs deep in Ukraine, and I think it might help end the war finally. For an interesting look at political actions around the world, we recommend subscribing to his Substack. This story has huge implications for the oil market, […]

The U.S. Grid Faces a Perfect Storm After Decades of Neglect. Energy Security starts at home, literally. 

As the winter of 2025-2026 looms, the United States’ power grid is teetering on the edge of crisis. Years of underinvestment, fragmented management, and inadequate preparation have left the nation’s energy infrastructure vulnerable to extreme weather events, from brutal winter storms to scorching heatwaves. Recent warnings from experts highlight a “perfect storm” brewing, where surging […]

Russia’s Oil and Gas Revenue May Fall in November by 35%, Reuters Calculations Show

In a significant blow to Russia’s wartime economy, state revenues from oil and gas exports are projected to decline sharply in November 2025. According to calculations by Reuters, these revenues could drop by approximately 35% compared to November 2024, falling to around 520 billion roubles ($6.59 billion). This estimate is based on lower oil prices […]

What If Venezuela’s Oil Is Shut Down and We Get Peace in Ukraine? Analyzing the Potential Impact on Oil Prices

In a world of geopolitical volatility, the oil market remains a barometer for global tensions. As we approach the end of 2025, two hypothetical scenarios loom large: a complete shutdown of Venezuela’s oil production amid escalating U.S. pressures, and a peace deal in Ukraine that could lead to the lifting of sanctions on Russian oil, […]

Wyoming Fights Back: Tyler Lindholm Exposes the Truth About America’s Energy Crisis

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, host Stu Turley sits down with Tyler Lindholm, Wyoming State Director of Americans for Prosperity, to break down the truth about America’s energy future, federal overreach, the wind farm subsidy scams, coal’s comeback, and why Wyoming is becoming the last line of defense for U.S. energy security. Lindholm exposes how […]

New Fortress Gets Tentative OK for $3 Billion Puerto Rico Deal – What Does This Mean for Investors?

In a significant development for the energy sector, New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE) has received tentative regulatory approval for a $3.2 billion deal to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Puerto Rico. This move comes at a critical time for the company, which is grappling with financial challenges, and could provide a much-needed boost to […]

Caspian Pipeline Consortium Halts Black Sea Oil Loading after Ukraine Attack – And Black Sea tankers hit

In a significant escalation of the ongoing energy warfare between Ukraine and Russia, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has suspended oil loading operations at its Black Sea terminal in Novorossiysk following a Ukrainian naval drone attack. The incident, which occurred early on November 29, 2025, marks the latest in a series of targeted strikes on […]

States with Clean Energy Mandates Have Higher Rate Increases – The Energy Bad Boys

ENB Pub Note: This is a follow-up to the Energy Bad Boys earlier article, and I am getting them on the podcast to go through their findings. Stating the obvious is one thing, but they show up to the party with receipts. There is a correlation to this story that Mitch Rolling and Isaac Orr […]

What Oil Traders Are Looking For In a Post Ukraine-Russian War

As the world watches the evolving dynamics of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, the energy sector remains on high alert. With the current date being November 28, 2025, recent developments suggest a potential path toward peace, including a proposed 19-point plan from the Trump administration that favors Ukraine by avoiding territorial concessions in Donbas and offering U.S.-style […]