Author: Stu

TVA Does Not Want to Close Two Coal-Fired Power Plants: A Shift in Energy Strategy Amid Rising Dema

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the nation’s largest public utility, has made a surprising pivot in its energy plans. Originally set to retire its remaining coal-fired power plants by 2035 as part of efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions, TVA now prefers to keep two of its largest coal facilities operational beyond their scheduled closure […]

China’s Clean Energy Machine is Based on Oil and Coal to Survive

In the global race toward a sustainable future, China stands out as a powerhouse in renewable energy deployment. With record-breaking installations of solar panels and wind turbines, the nation has positioned itself as a leader in the “clean energy” revolution. However, beneath this green facade lies a stark reality: China’s renewable sector is heavily reliant […]

Trump to Assign Pentagon to Buy Electricity from Coal to Keep Them Alive

In a bold move to resuscitate the struggling U.S. coal industry, President Donald Trump is set to issue an executive order directing the Pentagon to procure electricity from coal-fired power plants. This initiative aims to leverage federal purchasing power to sustain coal operations, framing it as a matter of national security and energy independence. The […]

California Leads the Nation As a National Security Risk

In a recent appearance on the Clay & Buck podcast, sponsored by PureTalk, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum laid bare the stark realities facing California’s energy landscape. Speaking from Washington, D.C., Burgum highlighted how the Golden State’s aggressive climate policies are not just driving up gas prices but posing a genuine threat to America’s […]

America First Demands We Work Together To Win The AI Race – Energy is at the core of the discussion.

Chet Love stopped by the Energy News Beat Podcast, and we had an absolute blast. Chet has a wild background and is working to solve problems in the AI/Data Center and business space. We had fun talking about wind, solar, and how Elon’s vision could hold the key. Chet was on his game; he even […]

The Oil Glut Narrative Dissipates When U.S. Naval Blockade is Implemented

In the volatile world of global energy markets, narratives can shift as quickly as oil prices. For months, headlines have painted a picture of an oil glut—abundant supplies keeping Brent crude hovering around $67 per barrel and WTI at $64. Yet, beneath this apparent surplus lies a fractured market, distorted by uncounted volumes of sanctioned […]

Cleanview Report Finds Nearly 75% Planned On-Site Power at US Data Centers is Natural Gas

By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat In a landscape where artificial intelligence and data processing demands are skyrocketing, data center operators are increasingly bypassing traditional grid connections to build their own power generation facilities. A recent report from Cleanview, a market intelligence platform focused on the energy transition, reveals a striking trend: nearly 75% of […]

Trump Set to Repeal Landmark Climate Finding in Gigantic Regulatory Rollback

In a bold move poised to reshape America’s energy landscape, President Donald Trump is set to repeal the 2009 EPA endangerment finding—a cornerstone of federal climate regulations that declared greenhouse gases (GHGs) as a threat to public health and welfare. This repeal, expected imminently, would dismantle the legal foundation for numerous Obama- and Biden-era rules […]

The future of California’s energy infrastructure is fragile

ENB Pub Note: This article was first run on America Outloud News, and Ronald Stein has some outstanding points. We will cover this and other articles on the next Energy News Beat Stand-Up.  The Net Zero emission goals of California government leaders, including Governor Gavin Newsom, cannot ignore the fundamental reality that wind turbines and […]

Expand Energy Announces Move to Houston, Texas

In a significant shift for the energy sector, Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: EXE), North America’s largest natural gas producer, has announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Houston, Texas, by mid-2026. This move comes just seven days after Devon Energy revealed its own headquarters relocation to Houston as part of […]