Author: Erick Parel

Chevron Declares Force Majeure as Israel Shuts Leviathan Gas Field

Energy News Beat In a significant disruption to energy flows in the Eastern Mediterranean, Chevron has declared force majeure at Israel’s Leviathan natural gas field following a government-ordered temporary shutdown. The halt, prompted by heightened security risks amid joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent regional retaliations, marks the second such interruption in less than […]

Venezuela’s Crude Exports Double in February Under US Oversight

Energy News Beat In a remarkable turnaround for Venezuela’s beleaguered oil sector, crude exports surged in February 2026, doubling from January levels amid a U.S.-supervised deal that has reshaped the country’s energy trade. This development not only boosts volumes but also enhances revenue, marking a shift from the discounted, shadow-market sales that dominated under previous […]

Hormuz Dependency by Country: A Critical Energy Chokepoint Under Scrutiny

Energy News Beat The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, remains one of the world’s most vital energy arteries. In 2024, approximately 20 million barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil, condensate, and petroleum products transited this chokepoint, representing about 20% of global petroleum liquids consumption. […]

EQT, BlackRock Acquiring AES Corp in a $33.4 Billion Deal

Energy News Beat In a landmark transaction shaking up the utility and power generation sector, a consortium led by BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and Swedish private equity firm EQT AB has agreed to acquire AES Corporation for $15 per share in cash. This deal values AES at a total equity of $10.7 billion and […]

Qatar Halts LNG Production, and the European and Asia Markets Respond

Energy News Beat In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, QatarEnergy, the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, announced on March 2, 2026, a complete halt to its LNG production following Iranian drone strikes on key facilities. This decision, prompted by attacks on the Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial […]

Diesel, Gasoline, Jet Fuel, and Other Oil Products in Flux Amid the Iran Conflict

Energy News Beat The escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, particularly affecting refined oil products like diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel. As of March 2, 2026, the war—now in its third day—has led to sharp price surges, disruptions in tanker traffic through the Strait of […]

How the Iran Conflict Will Impact Global Oil Shipments by Country

Energy News Beat The escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, marked by military strikes and retaliatory actions, has thrust the global oil market into turmoil. As of March 1, 2026, Iran’s threats to close the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow waterway handling about 20% of the world’s oil trade—have already led to voluntary […]

The Iran Conflict Exposes the Missing Oil Glut Narrative

Energy News Beat As oil traders brace for the opening of markets on Monday, March 2, 2026, the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is shattering the prevailing narrative of an oil glut. For months, analysts have pointed to oversupply concerns, with Brent crude averaging around $63.85 per barrel in forecasts just […]

The US Military Campaign Against Iran Is Part Of Trump’s Grand Strategy Against China

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: This article is from Andrew Korybko’s Newsletter on Substack. There are many moving parts to the Iran conflict, and this article addresses a critical one. Watch in the coming weeks and see if the Venezuelan Monetary Controls are placed into effect in Iran, and you will see a key […]

Energy Company Warns CARB on ‘The Stark Reality’ Driving In-State Refining Capacity to Zero of CA’s Remaining 7 Refineries

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: This is a huge story. I just interviewed Katy Grimes last Thursday. It seems like California is intentionally trying to undermine energy security. This is a National Security issue and needs attention from the Trump Administration. California’s Energy Crisis A Rogue State Threatening National Security By Katy Grimes, California Globe,  […]