Day: May 29, 2026

ExxonMobil and Chevron Executives Warn of $140 to $160 Oil Within Weeks

Energy News Beat In a stark alert to markets, top executives from ExxonMobil and Chevron have highlighted an impending physical oil supply crunch that could drive Dated Brent crude prices sharply higher—potentially to $150–$160 per barrel—within the coming weeks. The warnings center on critically low global inventories of crude and refined products, exacerbated by the […]

Data Centers in Virginia Are Booming—and Using 10,000 Diesel Generators

Energy News Beat Virginia’s Northern Virginia region, often called “Data Center Alley,” is the epicenter of the world’s largest concentration of data centers. These massive facilities power everything from cloud computing to AI training, routing up to 70% of global internet traffic. But the boom comes with trade-offs that are increasingly visible to nearby residents: […]

U.S. Crude Exports Surge To All-Time Highs Amid SPR Record Releases

Energy News Beat U.S. crude oil and petroleum product exports have hit unprecedented levels in recent weeks, even as the Biden-era Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) continues to be drawn down at a record pace to help stabilize global markets amid ongoing disruptions from the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz blockade. According to the […]