Day: November 13, 2025

Natural Gas Demand is Growing, and the Change in Molecule Demand is Impacting Drilling Plans

Energy News Beat In the evolving landscape of global energy, natural gas is experiencing a remarkable resurgence. Once overshadowed by oil and renewables, this versatile fuel is now at the forefront of meeting surging energy needs, particularly through an unexpected partnership with artificial intelligence (AI). As data centers powering AI technologies proliferate, they are driving […]

Norway’s Oil Industry Raises 2026 Investment Forecast

Energy News Beat In a striking reversal of fortunes for one of Europe’s most environmentally conscious nations, Norway’s oil and gas sector is ramping up investments at a record pace. Just a few years ago, discussions around phasing out fossil fuel production dominated political debates, with green advocates pushing for a swift transition to renewables. […]

Electric School Bus is FUBAR in Montgomery County, MD. Is this a global trend?

Energy News Beat In the push toward a greener future, electric school buses have been touted as a win for the environment, public health, and long-term savings. But in Montgomery County, Maryland, the reality has been anything but smooth. What started as an ambitious plan to electrify one of the largest school bus fleets in […]

BP Looking at Divesting Downstream Assets to Shore Up Its Finances

Energy News Beat In a strategic move amid ongoing pressures to streamline operations and bolster financial health, BP is reportedly in advanced negotiations to sell its iconic Castrol lubricants business to U.S. investment firm Stonepeak. This potential divestment aligns with BP’s broader efforts to shed non-core assets, focus on high-margin oil and gas activities, and […]

Big Oil is Still Pumping Profits Despite Low Oil Prices

Energy News Beat In the volatile world of energy markets, 2025 has proven to be a year of contrasts for Big Oil. While crude oil prices have dipped amid oversupply concerns and shifting global demand, major players like ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and TotalEnergies continue to report robust profits. Third-quarter earnings for these giants exceeded $21 […]

Why Gavin Newsom Keeps Getting Energy Policy Wrong

Energy News Beat Daily Standup Top Stories COPs from the UN have failed and it is time for a real dose of climate realism – What will Gavin Newsom do now for a speech punch line? November 12, 2025 Clark Savage As the confetti from the 2024 U.S. election settles and President-elect Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, […]