Day: August 10, 2025

ExxonMobil Begins Production at Fourth Offshore Guyana Project Amid Q2 Earnings Review

Energy News Beat In a significant milestone for global energy production, ExxonMobil has commenced operations at its fourth major offshore development in Guyana, the Yellowtail project. This announcement comes on the heels of the company’s second-quarter 2025 earnings report, which showcased resilient performance despite challenging market conditions. As ExxonMobil continues to expand its footprint in […]

Germany’s Net Zero Plans Include Taxing the Sun and Closing Stable Power Plants

Energy News Beat In a bizarre twist of environmental policy, Germany’s push toward Net Zero emissions has evolved into what critics are calling a “tax on the sun.” This comes amid the country’s aggressive shutdown of reliable energy sources, including nuclear and now coal plants, under the banner of green energy. The Green Party-led initiatives, […]

The Jones Act Still Has a Stranglehold on Energy Dominance, and New Shipbuilding Rules Could Derail U.S. LNG Exports

Energy News Beat In an era where the United States stands as the world’s leading exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), achieving true energy dominance remains elusive due to outdated and burdensome regulations. The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, better known as the Jones Act, continues to impose significant barriers on domestic energy transport, inflating […]

UK Doubles Down on Net Zero, Restricting North Sea Oil Production

Energy News Beat In a bold yet controversial move, the UK government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer is intensifying its commitment to Net Zero emissions by clamping down on North Sea oil production. Through a combination of elevated taxes, stringent environmental regulations, and a deliberate shift toward wind and solar energy, the administration aims to […]