Author: Stu

Overreliance on Renewables Leaves Americans Out in the Cold, and Paying More for Electricity

As winter storms continue to batter the United States, the vulnerabilities of an energy grid increasingly dependent on intermittent renewables like wind and solar are becoming painfully clear. Recent cold blasts have not only tested the limits of power demand but have also highlighted how policies favoring renewables are driving up costs for consumers while […]

New Arctic Russian LNG Carrier Makes First Delivery

In a significant milestone for Russia’s energy sector, the newly commissioned Arc7 ice-class LNG carrier Alexey Kosygin has completed its inaugural delivery, underscoring Moscow’s push to bolster year-round operations in the harsh Arctic environment despite ongoing international sanctions. In a significant milestone for Russia’s energy sector, the newly commissioned Arc7 ice-class LNG carrier Alexey Kosygin […]

Siemens Energy Commits $1 Billion to Ramp Up Manufacturing in US, Impacting Grid Equipment

In a major boost to the U.S. energy sector, Siemens Energy has announced a $1 billion investment to expand its manufacturing capabilities across the country. This commitment focuses on scaling up production of critical grid equipment and gas turbines, addressing the surging demand driven by artificial intelligence, data centers, and the broader electrification of the […]

Oil Rises Amid Conflicting Reports on Iran

In the volatile world of energy markets, oil prices have surged in early February 2026, driven by escalating tensions and conflicting signals surrounding U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed above $65 per barrel, while Brent crude topped $69, marking a three-day advance and the highest levels since September 2025. This rally reflects […]

When will the Main Stream Media Report the Truth on Energy? Nick Deluliis Stops By to Talk about the Truth In Energy

Nick Deluliis is a Director on the CNX Board and an author, bringing decades of experience to the discussion. On his website, he cites WSJ reporting and notes that the mainstream media (MSM) is letting the American Public down. He also raises some compelling points about how this can play out. With Bill Gates admitting we are […]

OPEC Output Fell Last Month Due to Venezuela Turmoil

In the ever-volatile world of global energy markets, January 2026 brought a notable dip in OPEC’s crude oil production, largely attributed to political upheaval in Venezuela. According to recent surveys, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) pumped an average of 28.83 million barrels per day (bpd), marking a decline of 230,000 bpd from […]

India Is Expected To Only Slowly Reduce Its Import Of Russian Oil

ENB Pub Note: This article is from Andrew Korybko’s Substack and has some interesting points. The US might be disappointed, but India’s oil imports have always been driven by market conditions, and neither American nor Venezuelan oil is likely to replace Russian oil at scale anytime soon. The most scandalous part of the Indo-US trade deal was […]

OVO Energy is looking shaky – its failure would dwarf that of Bulb

ENB Pub Note: This article was originally posted on Watt-Logic by Kathryn Porter, and we highly recommend following her. Having written about the somewhat dubious goings on at Octopus Energy recently (still nothing on Companies House about the Kraken de-merger), here is my analysis of the OVO Group, which is in seriously bad shape and […]

Trump’s Project Vault Gives US Critical Minerals a Boost

In a bold move to secure America’s supply chains and reduce dependence on foreign powers—particularly China—President Donald Trump announced the launch of Project Vault on February 2, 2026. This ambitious initiative establishes the first-ever U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve, designed to act as a safeguard for domestic manufacturers against market disruptions and shortages. Modeled after […]

How Does the India-U.S. Trade Deal Impact the Global Oil Markets?

In a significant development for global energy dynamics, U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a trade agreement on February 2, 2026, aimed at resetting bilateral relations strained by tariffs and oil sourcing disputes. This deal, which reduces U.S. tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%, is tied to India’s […]