Day: April 19, 2026

The US’ Renewed Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver Will Help Their Shared Indian Partner

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: This article is from Andrew Korybko’s Newsletter on Substack. We recommend subscribing and reading for a different point of view as he has shown to be right many times!  Both benefit from this since the US wants to avoid India sliding into turmoil amidst the global energy crisis and […]

The World Has Spent $10 Trillion on Green Energy — and Only Reached 3% of Global Energy

Energy News Beat In a recent statement that has sparked widespread discussion, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright highlighted a stark reality in the global push for renewables. Quoting from the White House Rapid Response account on X: “We definitely want energy from everywhere we can get it. We’re driving nuclear forward in the Trump Administration—but […]

US Markets Look Like a Bull Run, but the Hormuz Dependent Countries are Looking Down

Energy News Beat As U.S. stock futures surge ahead of Monday’s open, signaling yet another leg higher for the major indices, energy markets tell a very different story. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz—following Iran’s recent declaration that the vital waterway is “completely open” during the ceasefire—has triggered a sharp plunge in oil prices. […]

Duke Energy Cost Recovery Bid and 19,000 MW Plan Test Valuation

Energy News Beat Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is navigating a critical juncture that could define its earnings trajectory and investor appeal for years to come. On April 15, 2026, the utility filed with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to recover approximately $809 million in extraordinary fuel and purchased power costs incurred during an extreme […]

China Sending a Clear Signal and Dumps U.S. Treasuries

Energy News Beat In a move that continues to underscore Beijing’s strategic shift away from U.S. dollar assets amid geopolitical tensions and diversification efforts, China has steadily reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasuries. The latest official data from the U.S. Treasury’s TIC report confirms China’s holdings stood at $693.3 billion at the end of February […]