Oil is flowing again off the Santa Barbara coast for the first time in over a decade. On Monday, Sable Offshore Corp. restarted the Santa Ynez Pipeline System, sending “black gold” from its Dos Cuadras Field platforms through the onshore network that ends at Pentland Station in Kern County. The move follows President Donald Trump’s […]
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The ongoing conflict involving Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, marking what experts describe as the largest oil supply disruption in history. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed to most commercial shipping since late February 2026, approximately 20 million barrels per day (mb/d) of oil and petroleum products—representing about 20% of global […]
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As California\’s push toward a zero-emissions future accelerates, the state\’s petroleum refining sector is undergoing a dramatic transformation. With refinery closures already underway and more potentially on the horizon, California is increasingly dependent on imported refined products to meet its massive fuel demand. This shift raises critical questions about supply stability, price volatility, and broader […]
Continue ReadingIn an era of escalating geopolitical tensions and accelerating climate goals, the global energy landscape is a powder keg of vulnerabilities and opportunities. As of March 2026, the world grapples with surging energy demands from AI data centers, volatile oil prices amid Middle East conflicts, and the uneven push toward net-zero emissions. This article examines […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This is an interesting article from Andrew Korybko\’s Substack newsletter. We recommend subscribing as he has an interesting look into geopolitical aspects. Stu Turley believes that when the Russia-Ukraine war is over, new trading blocs will form, and Russia will be at the forefront of them. India is very important to the […]
Continue ReadingChet 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe global energy crisis has exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains, driving up prices and underscoring the fragility of overreliance on imports. Energy security, once a secondary concern, is now a cornerstone of national policy, ensuring stable access to affordable resources amid disruptions. Countries are turning inward, ramping up domestic production to shield economies from external […]
Continue ReadingIn a riveting address at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, President Donald Trump laid out a stark binary for global leaders: embrace America\’s model of explosive economic growth through deregulation, tariffs, and energy dominance—or stick with the status quo of high taxes, green energy mandates, and stagnant progress. Drawing from […]
Continue ReadingIn a recent appearance on Fox & Friends First, former Texas State Representative and current CEO of the American Energy Institute, Jason Isaac, shared his expert insights on President Donald Trump\’s upcoming meeting with oil industry executives. The discussion centered on the potential for U.S. companies to revitalize Venezuela\’s vast oil reserves, a move that […]
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