Author: Stu

U.S. Natural Gas Futures Up on Record LNG Export Demand, and Low Storage Numbers

The U.S. natural gas market is experiencing a bullish surge, with futures prices climbing amid unprecedented liquefied natural gas (LNG) export volumes and storage injections that have fallen short of expectations, signaling tighter supplies heading into winter. As global demand intensifies—particularly from Europe grappling with delayed inventory refills—domestic producers are ramping up activity, pointing to […]

Energy Sec. Chris Wright Has His Way With The IEA – David Blackmon

ENB Pub Note: You can’t buy this kind of entertainment. David Blackmon writes another funny article on his Substack. I had to respond and ask, “Who had a greater impact? Would that be Chris Wright as the Secretary of Energy, or was that Bill Gates, the world’s richest Climate Crisis funding and energy policy influencer?” […]

ExxonMobil Expands Energy Export Dominance as a Service and Exploration in Greece

In a strategic move that underscores the growing role of U.S. energy giants in global markets, ExxonMobil has entered the Greek offshore exploration sector through a farm-in agreement for Block 2 in the northwestern Ionian Sea. This deal, signed with Energean and HELLENiQ ENERGY, grants ExxonMobil a 60% stake in what is described as the […]

Europe Running Late to Refill Nat Gas Inventories, and LNG Rates Surge

As winter approaches in Europe, the continent is grappling with delayed refilling of natural gas inventories amid surging liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping rates. This situation is compounded by rising demand for natural gas in electricity generation and ongoing challenges in renewable energy sectors, such as Germany’s wind power issues. These factors could lead to […]

Germany’s Wind Collapse: Why Renewables Can’t Be the Backbone

Daily Standup Top Stories Wind Not Blowing in Germany as Wind Output Hits Yearly Low After Record October November 5, 2025 Clark Savage Germany’s ambitious push toward renewable energy has long been hailed as a model for the world, but recent developments underscore the vulnerabilities inherent in relying heavily on weather-dependent sources like wind and solar. […]

Wind Not Blowing in Germany as Wind Output Hits Yearly Low After Record October

Germany’s ambitious push toward renewable energy has long been hailed as a model for the world, but recent developments underscore the vulnerabilities inherent in relying heavily on weather-dependent sources like wind and solar. Just days into November 2025, wind power generation in the country is forecasted to plummet to its lowest level in a year, […]

What Can COP30 Accomplish in the Wake of Bill Gates’ Admission That Climate Change Is Not an Existential Threat?

As the world gears up for the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, from November 10-21, 2025, the global conversation on climate action is undergoing a notable shift. Bill Gates, the billionaire philanthropist and longtime advocate for climate solutions, recently stated that climate change, while a serious problem, does not pose […]

Wind Power’s Crumbling Facade: $1 Billion in Blade Fixes Can’t Mask the Rot – David Blackmon

ENB Pub Note: This article is from David Blackmon’s Substack and supports several articles Stu Turley has written on The Energy News Beat Substack. We recommend following and subscribing to both Substacks. I drive by the Wind Farms all the time in Texas, and over the years, I have noticed that maintenance is taking its […]

Ørsted Racks Up A Massive $262 Million Q3 Loss Facing Head Winds as Offshore Challenges Roll In – How will Investors React?

In a stark reminder of the turbulent seas facing the renewable energy sector, Danish offshore wind giant Ørsted has reported a significant net loss for the third quarter of 2025, amounting to 1.7 billion Danish kroner (approximately $262 million). This marks a dramatic swing from a profit of 5.17 billion kroner in the same period […]

Oil Is Not Done Yet: Wood Mackenzie Report Says Oil Demand Increasing to at Least 2032

In a landscape dominated by headlines about renewable energy and the push toward net zero emissions, a new report from Wood Mackenzie delivers a sobering reminder: global oil demand is far from fading. According to the consultancy’s Energy Transition Outlook 2025-2026, released in late October 2025, oil demand won’t peak until 2032—two years later than […]