ENB Pub Note: This article is from the California Globe. Gov. Newsom is presiding over perhaps the largest collapse of the oil industry, refinery operations and gasoline production in U.S. history By Katy Grimes, March 10, 2026 4:34 am With Marathon Petroleum sending a blistering warning to Governor Gavin Newsom and top state officials in a […]
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In the heart of America\’s energy landscape, California stands as a cautionary tale of ideological overreach. Under Governor Gavin Newsom\’s aggressive push toward net zero emissions, the state has waged an unrelenting war on its own oil and gas industry. This crusade, framed as a bold step against climate change, has instead crippled domestic production, […]
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In the wake of escalating geopolitical tensions and a rapidly evolving global energy landscape, Russia is decisively pivoting its gas and oil exports eastward. This strategic shift, driven by lucrative opportunities in Asia amid disruptions from the ongoing Iran conflict, is reshaping international energy dynamics. As Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak recently confirmed, negotiations are […]
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: I will be interviewing Ronald Stein on Monday to talk about this and other major issues in California. With no crude oil pipelines over the Sierra Mountains, California is an energy island separated from the crude oil supply and the infrastructure of oil refineries from the other 49 States. Thus, all in-state […]
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Katy Grimes, Editor In Chief of the California Globe Calls it Like it is. What a wild discussion with Katy Grimes, Editor in Chief of the California Globe. We had a great discussion about the corruption, incompetence, and the future of California. We need more leaders like Katy to take a stance and try to […]
Continue ReadingA wild day on the Energy News Beat Stand Up, and we have a little fun at the expense of a dog and his rumba. Wind and Solar should have to have land reclamation and storage as part of their original projects. They are getting preferential treatment and pricing on the grid, yet they are […]
Continue ReadingIn 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 […]
Continue ReadingENB 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn the heart of California\’s oil country, a critical artery for the state\’s energy supply has been severed. The San Pablo Bay Pipeline, the largest inland crude oil pipeline in the Golden State, has shut down, forcing thousands of barrels of oil to be transported by truck instead. What was once a seamless underground flow […]
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