Energy News Beat Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 19, 2026, for a two-day state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This marks Putin’s 25th trip to China and coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship. The timing is critical: it unfolds against the backdrop of the ongoing […]
Energy News Beat Energy News Beat Channel | May 19, 2026 The UK government has taken a pragmatic step that highlights the tension between sanctions policy and energy reality. On May 19, 2026, it published a general trade license (effective May 20) authorizing imports of diesel and jet fuel refined in third countries from Russian-origin […]
Energy News Beat Williams Companies CEO Chad Zamarin delivered a stark assessment today: U.S. natural gas demand over the next 10 years is expected to grow more than it did during the past 15 years, driven primarily by the explosive power needs of artificial intelligence data centers. Speaking in a Bloomberg interview tied to the […]
Energy News Beat Europe’s largest new natural gas development is officially underway. In the Black Sea, 160 km off Romania’s coast, drilling has begun on the Neptun Deep project — a landmark initiative that promises to nearly double Romania’s domestic gas output, turn the country into a net exporter, and bolster energy security across Central […]
Energy News Beat At GE Vernova’s annual shareholder meeting this week, activist investors are pressing the company for greater financial accountability on its wind power business and broader sustainability commitments. The push comes as the company’s Wind segment continues to post significant losses amid softening orders, project challenges, and shifting U.S. policy on subsidies—issues that […]
Energy News Beat The warnings are flashing red. On May 18, 2026, HFI Research published a stark analysis titled “(WCTW) The Oil Market Has Reached The Point Of No Return.” It argues that logistical realities, inventory collapses, and geopolitical anchoring have locked the market into deeper pain — far beyond the optimistic assumptions of Wall […]
Energy News Beat $6 gas and refinery fears collide with California’s climate ambitions By Alejandro Lazo, CalMatters The Chevron refinery in Richmond is located behind a nearby neighborhood on Feb. 21, 2024. Photo by Loren Elliott for CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California is considering handing oil […]
Energy News Beat The Climate Activists Strike Back – Energy Realities Podcast Buckle up as we take a look at how the Climate Scare Mongers are still up to their old tricks. 1. Climate Activism and “Striking Back” The hosts discuss how climate activists continue their efforts despite reduced federal support in the US. They’re […]
Energy News Beat China’s power sector delivered a clear reminder in April 2026 that even the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy giant still leans heavily on coal when the wind doesn’t blow or nuclear plants go offline for maintenance. According to data from China’s National Bureau of Statistics, thermal power generation (overwhelmingly coal, with a smaller […]
Energy News Beat A small but determined group of shipowners is successfully running the gauntlet through the Strait of Hormuz. According to vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg, at least 19 oil- and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-carrying ships without Iranian links have both entered the Persian Gulf and exited with cargo since March 1, 2026 — […]
