Day: March 3, 2026

President Trump Announces “Security of Maritime Trade” Initiative Amid Gulf Tensions

Energy News Beat By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat In a bold move to safeguard global energy supplies, President Donald J. Trump announced the “Security of Maritime Trade” initiative on March 3, 2026, directing the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime shipping through the […]

California Dreaming – Solar by Day, Imports by Night

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: This is an outstanding article from Climate Change Conundrum Substack, and I have reached out to Ed Reid and will get him scheduled on the podcast. We recommend following and subscribing to his Substack.  California state government and the climate and environmental communities take great pride in California’s “progress” […]

California will be a national security risk for the entire country!

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: I will be interviewing Ronald Stein on Monday to talk about this and other major issues in California.  With no crude oil pipelines over the Sierra Mountains, California is an energy island separated from the crude oil supply and the infrastructure of oil refineries from the other 49 States. […]

At What Price Will the EU Open Russian Gas and Oil Pipelines?

Energy News Beat “Energy Security Starts at home, and Energy Dominance comes through your exports, But your energy dependence is defined by who you import from”. – Stu Turley.  The European Union is once again grappling with an escalating energy crisis in early 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions that have disrupted key supply routes. With […]

The Price for Oil May Go Up If the Bypass Pipelines Are Hit, and If Ship Insurance Is Not Approved

Energy News Beat By Stuart Turley, Energy News Beat Channel As tensions in the Middle East escalate into full-blown conflict, the global energy market is on high alert. The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, began on February 28, 2026, targeting Iranian leadership and infrastructure. In retaliation, Iran has effectively weaponized the Strait […]

Starmer to Trump: “You Have No Plan.” Trump Replies: “Have You Been Following Venezuela’s Story?”

Energy News Beat In a heated exchange during a recent G7 summit video call, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer challenged U.S. President Donald Trump on his approach to Middle East policy, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence. Starmer, echoing concerns from European allies, accused Trump of lacking a coherent strategy: “You have no […]