In the high-stakes world of energy production, a bold Texas oil executive is squaring off against California’s entrenched environmental policies in a bid to tap into a lucrative offshore oil reserve. James Flores, the Houston-based CEO of Sable Offshore, is pushing to revive dormant oil platforms off the Santa Barbara coast—assets acquired from Exxon Mobil […]
The United States has solidified its position as the world’s leading exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), with exports poised for a remarkable 40% surge in November 2025 alone, reaching an estimated 10.7 million tons. This growth comes amid a broader upward trajectory for the year, driven by escalating global demand and Europe’s pivot away […]
As we approach the end of November 2025, the energy sector continues to show dynamic shifts in drilling activity, storage levels, and production metrics. This week’s update draws on the latest data from Baker Hughes and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), highlighting trends in rig counts across the globe and within the U.S., as […]
ENB Pub Note: This story is from Brian Zinchuk in Canada, and we love his work. You can follow all of his work on pipelineonline.ca. Alberta’s wind power generation fell to 7 megawatts out of a nameplate capacity of 5684 megawatts at 11:15 p.m. MST the night of Wednesday, Nov. 26. That’s 0.12 per cent […]
Happy Thanksgiving, and we have a wild Energy News Beat Stand Up for You! Michael and I are very grateful to all the listeners, readers, and patrons of the Energy News Beat Channel and Substack, and to the guests who have to suffer through my horrible jokes. Take a moment today, take a deep breath, […]
In the global push toward cleaner energy, two regions stand out for their aggressive policies: Australia and California. Both have implemented stringent environmental regulations and renewable energy mandates that have led to the shuttering of oil refineries, crippling downstream businesses in the oil and gas sector. This has not only resulted in job losses and […]
In a strategic pivot that underscores growing frustrations within the UK’s energy sector, Harbour Energy, the largest oil and gas producer in the North Sea, is actively scouting merger and acquisition opportunities across the United States. This move comes as the company seeks to establish a “scalable position” in the world’s biggest energy market, where […]
In a groundbreaking development that could reshape the landscape of power generation, China has unveiled the world’s first supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) power generator. This innovative technology, which uses CO2 in a supercritical state as its working fluid instead of traditional steam, promises higher efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and versatile applications across various industries. Unlike […]
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, the U.S. government is stepping up to harness its potential for scientific advancements, including in the energy sector. On November 24, 2025, the White House launched the “Genesis Mission,” an executive order directing the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop an AI platform that integrates […]
In the ongoing saga of geopolitical tensions, the energy sector has emerged as a critical battleground. As of November 2025, U.S.-led sanctions are tightening their grip on Russia’s oil giants, forcing operational halts and asset fire sales that could hasten the end of the Russia-Ukraine war. Two recent developments underscore this pressure: the shutdown of […]
