Author: Erick Parel

Democrats for Energy Disarmament Is a Failing Strategy

Energy News Beat The Wall Street Journal’s recent editorial nailed it: “Democrats for Energy Disarmament.” In the midst of soaring global energy prices triggered by conflict in Iran, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer rallied Democrats at a League of Conservation Voters event to declare fossil fuels America’s “biggest threat.” He railed against “Big Oil guys” […]

Energy Security and Energy Dominance Matter

Energy News Beat This was a lot of fun with Ron as we covered his latest earnings reports from Liberty Energy, and the exciting direction for Liberty in the AI and Data Center space. In fact, as we were talking, I got the idea to have Ron on the podcast with Jon Brewton, CEO of […]

Countries Like Japan Are Removing Barriers to Ramp Up Coal Plants Amid Global LNG Crisis

Energy News Beat As energy security concerns mount amid ongoing disruptions in the Middle East, several nations are reversing course on coal phase-outs and ramping up existing coal-fired power plants. Japan is the latest example, with the government preparing emergency measures to lift restrictions on older coal facilities for the fiscal year starting April 2026. […]

EU Must Ratify Trump’s Turnberry Deal Or Forfeit First Call On US LNG

Energy News Beat The European Union is staring down a classic “FAFO” moment in global energy geopolitics. This week, U.S. Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder delivered a crystal-clear ultimatum to Brussels: Ratify the Turnberry Agreement — the landmark U.S.-EU trade pact hammered out last July at President Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland […]

The truth about the energy transition and the need for affordable secure energy with exploration & production to fill the gap

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: This article is from Watt-Logic, Kathryn Porter, and she is fantastic.  The truth about the energy transition and the need for affordable secure energy with exploration & production to fill the gap – Watt-Logic Skip to content   Today I gave the following speech at the ENVEXX oil and […]

The True Cost of Gasoline and Diesel in Nevada Needs to be Told

Energy News Beat Southern Nevadans are paying over $5 a gallon for gas — and Congresswoman Susie Lee wants you to believe it’s all because of “Trump’s war.” In a now-viral X post, Rep. Lee (D-NV) claimed: “Southern Nevadans are now paying over $5/gallon for gas because of Trump’s war. We need to lower costs […]

Russia’s Oil Exports Have Been Drastically Impacted: Ukrainian Drone Campaign Hammers Refineries, Terminals, and Pipelines

Energy News Beat Russia’s oil export machine—once the backbone of its war economy—is reeling under a sustained Ukrainian drone offensive that has targeted refineries, export terminals, and critical pipeline infrastructure for over two years. What began as sporadic strikes in 2024 has escalated into a systematic campaign, with Ukrainian forces conducting more than 120 strikes […]

Iranian War May Have an Off Ramp – Did The US Just Get Kharg Island?

Energy News Beat President Donald Trump dropped a bombshell yesterday in the White House Oval Office: Iran just handed the United States a “very big present” worth a tremendous amount of money. It wasn’t nuclear-related, he stressed. It was “oil-and-gas-related” and tied directly to the flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump called it a […]

Chevron Warns California Risks Fuel Crisis Unless Iran War Eases

Energy News Beat Chevron Corp. has issued a stark warning to California: the state is barreling toward a full-blown fuel crisis unless the ongoing war with Iran eases and state officials slash taxes and regulations that have strangled its refining industry. The world’s second-largest oil company is signaling it may walk away from refining in […]

Chevron to Buy Oil from Sable Offshore for Californians

Energy News Beat In a significant boost for California’s energy security and domestic oil supply, Chevron Corp. announced plans to purchase up to 20,000 barrels per day of crude oil from Sable Offshore Corp.’s newly restarted Santa Ynez Unit platforms off the coast of Santa Barbara. The deal, reported today, marks one of the first […]