Day: July 12, 2025

Building Trust in AI: Data Squared’s Breakthrough for Energy & Defense

Energy News Beat In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley speaks with Jon Brewton, CEO of Data Squared, about their groundbreaking work in AI and data management. Jon explains how their patented system eliminates AI hallucinations, making AI more trustworthy and transparent for industries like defense, energy, and engineering. They […]

Atlantic LNG shipping rates dip, European prices up

Energy News Beat Spark’s data lead, Qasim Afghan, told LNG Prime on Friday that Spark30S (Atlantic) freight rates fell further this week, dropping by $10,250 to $31,750 per day. Meanwhile, Spark25S (Pacific) rates decreased marginally, falling by $1,250 to $38,750 per day. Afghan said this marks the first time since April that the Pacific basin is priced […]

Trump’s Push for New Oil and Gas Leases on Federal Lands: Implications for Investors, the U.S. Economy, and Alaska

Energy News Beat President Donald Trump has signaled a bold agenda to expand oil and gas leasing on federal lands, a move that could reshape America’s energy landscape. This policy shift, aimed at bolstering domestic energy production, has sparked intense debate about its economic, environmental, and geopolitical ramifications. Drawing on recent discussions, including insights from […]

United States Oil Rigs Continue Downward Trend Amid Price Uncertainty

Energy News Beat The U.S. oil and gas industry is witnessing a persistent decline in active drilling rigs, reflecting ongoing market uncertainties and volatile oil prices. According to the latest data from Baker Hughes, the total number of active oil and gas drilling rigs in the United States fell by two rigs for the week […]

First U.S. Rare Earth Mine in 70 Years Opens with Chris Wright On Site: A Game-Changer for Investors and Mining Technology

Energy News Beat On July 11, 2025, a historic milestone was marked in Ranchester, Wyoming, as the Brook Mine, operated by Ramaco Resources, Inc., became the first U.S. rare earth mine to open in over 70 years. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, alongside Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, and other dignitaries, […]

Trump Says Wind and Solar Are a Blight on Our Country: Implications for Net Zero, U.S. Energy Mix, and Global Trends

Energy News Beat On July 8, 2025, during a cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump labeled wind and solar energy as a “blight on our country,” signaling a seismic shift in U.S. energy policy. His remarks, detailed in a Forbes article by David Blackmon, underscore a broader agenda to prioritize fossil fuels—oil, gas, and coal—while dismantling […]

DOE Report: Blackouts Surge, Investment Opportunities in Energy – ENB Weekly Recap

Energy News Beat Weekly Daily Standup Top Stories The OBBBA Resets the Energy Policy Playing Field: A New Era for Oil, Gas, and Nuclear July 6, 2025 Clark Savage On July 3, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, marking a pivotal shift in U.S. energy policy. This landmark […]

Refinery closures present risk for higher gasoline prices on the West Coast

Energy News Beat We have recorded a podcast with Doomberg, Mike Umbro, and David Blackmon that will be released next Friday. This is a massive National Security Risk, and Gavin Newsom has caused this with his net-zero policies and war on oil and gas. With 20% of California’s refining shutting down next year, $10 gasoline […]

Technip Energies wins FLNG work in Africa

Energy News Beat BP French-based engineering and technology company Technip Energies has been awarded a contract for work on an FLNG unit in Africa. The company said that the contract was for preliminary activities and that it was effective until the end of September. The client was not revealed. The French firm added that it […]

HD Hyundai deepens robotics push with German partnership as shipyard humanoids take shape

Energy News Beat As labour shortages continue to challenge the shipbuilding sector, South Korea’s HD Hyundai has doubled down on robotics innovation, announcing a strategic partnership with German cognitive robotics pioneer NEURA Robotics and sister firm HD Hyundai Robotics. The three-way collaboration aims to develop and test quadruped and humanoid robots specifically tailored for shipbuilding […]