Day: June 14, 2025

Massive Fire at Marathon Oil Refinery in Texas City Sparks Supply Concerns and Consumer Impact

Energy News Beat Texas City, Texas – On June 14, 2025, a massive fire erupted at Marathon Petroleum’s Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City, sending plumes of thick, toxic smoke into the sky and prompting a shelter-in-place order for residents from Highway 146 to Bay Street. The blaze, which broke out just after noon, has […]

DAVID BLACKMON: Trump Ends Newsom’s Terrible Week By Killing His EV Mandate

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: This is an outstanding article from the Daily Caller and David Blackmon. We will cover this live on Monday morning on the Energy Realities Podcast. We recommen following David on his Substack, X and the Daily Caller. The week just passed was a rough one for California Governor Gavin […]

Israel Targets Iran’s South Pars Gas Field in Escalating Airstrikes, Iran Retaliates

Energy News Beat In a significant escalation of hostilities, Israel has reportedly launched airstrikes on Iran’s South Pars gas field, the world’s largest natural gas reserve, located in the Persian Gulf and shared with Qatar. According to IRGC-affiliated media and posts on X, the attacks targeted critical infrastructure in Phase 14 of the South Pars […]

Automakers Pivot to Hybrids as EV Sales Lag Behind Expectations – Will the EV market bifurcate into Tesla vs. all the other hybrid manufacturers?

Energy News Beat For years, the automotive industry has been electrified by the promise of electric vehicles (EVs), with governments worldwide pushing for a transition away from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles through incentives, emissions regulations, and ambitious phase-out plans. However, recent data reveals that EV sales growth is slowing, falling short of the industry’s […]

Does OPEC+ Have the Spare Capacity to Cover an Iranian Oil Disruption? Implications for U.S. Consumers and Investors

Energy News Beat The Middle East is once again a powder keg, with tensions between Israel and Iran threatening to ignite a crisis in global oil markets. Following Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iranian targets, fears are mounting that Tehran’s oil infrastructure—producing roughly 3.3 million barrels per day (bpd)—could be crippled. Iran accounts for about 3% […]

The Energy Shakeup: Why Coal’s Back and Solar’s Cracking – ENB Weekly Recap

Energy News Beat Weekly Daily Standup Top Stories DAVID BLACKMON: On Energy, China Knows What The Rest Of Us Must Re-Learn June 7, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This article from David Blackmon is fantastic on The Daily Caller.  We recommend following him there and on his Substack The Energy Absurdity Turley’s Law is alive […]