Day: November 4, 2025

How Has China’s Crude Stockpile Given the Oil Market a Safety Net? Will Filling the SPR Help in That Net?

Energy News Beat In an era of geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions, and shifting energy dynamics, strategic oil reserves have emerged as critical buffers for global markets. China’s aggressive crude stockpiling strategy has played a pivotal role in stabilizing oil prices and mitigating risks from sanctions and conflicts. But how exactly has this provided a safety […]

Products, fuel, and electricity are the real climate challenges for the future

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: This article is from Ronald Steinn, author and guest on the Energy News Beat podcast. He has some outstanding points, and again highlights “Turley’s Law,” as dubbed by David Allen, another guest on the podcast. Stu has been saying for years that the more money invested in wind, solar, […]

If Approved: Russia Sells Lukoil’s Assets to Avoid Sanctions

Energy News Beat In a move that could reshape the global energy landscape, Russian oil giant Lukoil has agreed to sell its vast international assets to Swiss-based commodity trader Gunvor Group, led by Swedish billionaire Torbjörn Törnqvist. The deal, valued at up to $20 billion, comes in direct response to fresh U.S. sanctions imposed by […]

A Great Place for Solar Panels: Parking Lots, Not Farmland

Energy News Beat In the push toward renewable energy, one of the biggest debates revolves around land use. Solar farms often require vast tracts of arable land, potentially competing with agriculture and disrupting ecosystems. But what if we could harness solar power without sacrificing farmland? Enter the innovative approach of installing solar panels over parking […]