Author: Erick Parel

Anthony Veder buys ethylene carrier from ADNOC

Energy News Beat EuropeGas Anthony Veder Dutch owner Anthony Veder has bought the Yas, a 9,000 cu m ethylene carrier from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) for an undisclosed price, renaming it Coral Palmata. The gas carrier addition takes Anthony Veder’s fleet to 29 ships. Jan Valkier, CEO of Anthony Veder, said: “We are […]

Can Geothermal Become a Major US Energy Source Under Trump?

Energy News Beat Geothermal energy is a clean and reliable renewable energy source that has the potential to generate electricity 24/7. The new US administration’s support for geothermal could streamline permitting, increase research funding, and provide tax credits. Geothermal energy currently plays a minor role in US electricity generation, but it has the potential to […]

Trump’s Bold Vision: Unleashing America’s Energy Potential

Energy News Beat Trump’s return heralds a robust shift in US energy policy, emphasizing domestic production, energy independence, and rescinding Biden-era restrictions. ​ Despite fueling unprecedented domestic manufacturing, global dominance, and technological advancement throughout the last century, the American energy industry has been playing defense in recent decades. [emphasis, links added] Activist environmentalists and liberal […]

Illinois’ EV Charging Network, Clean Energy Projects In Jeopardy Under Trump Exec Order

Energy News Beat Illinois’ federal funds for EV chargers face uncertainty after Trump’s executive order, which may affect clean energy projects and state emissions rules. ​ In its quest to get a million electric vehicles on the road by 2030, Illinois was counting on $148 million in federal funding to help build a statewide network […]

Diversified Expands Asset Base, Density, and Commodity Mix with Acquisition of Liquids Rich Maverick Natural Resources

Energy News Beat Financial and Strategic Accretive Acquisition Provides Opportunity for 95% Increase in Revenue, Enhanced Margins, Expense Synergies, and 55% Increase in Free Cash Flow Unique & Differentiated Business Model Offers Reliable Production, Multi-Basin Commodity Diversification, and Strong Hedging Program that Enables Consistent Free Cash Flows Significant Operating Scale Provides Optionality for Organic Growth […]

How Denmark Can Hit Back Against Trump on Greenland

Energy News Beat The White House is threatening a close ally with a trade war or worse—but Copenhagen has leverage that could inflict instant pain on the U.S. economy. During his first term as the U.S. president, Donald Trump occasionally floated the idea of buying Greenland, but few took it seriously. Now Trump is repeating […]

Ukraine’s intel service denies chief’s alleged collapse warning

Energy News Beat Kirill Budanov reportedly warned the country could cease to exist if it does not agree to peace talks with Russia Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense (HUR) has sought to dismiss reports claiming its chief, Kirill Budanov, warned that the country’s survival could be at risk if Kiev […]

Do not use terms like ‘black sheep’ and ‘blacklist’ – guide for UK police

Energy News Beat Officers have been discouraged from using certain phrases to avoid racial insensitivity British police officers have been told to avoid using phrases such as “black sheep” and “blacklisted” due to concerns about potential racial insensitivity. The recommendations are part of a nine-page diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) guide that was previously distributed […]

Will Trump Follow Through on Gaza?

Energy News Beat Only sustained U.S. pressure on Israel and Hamas will end the war. Implementation of week two of the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal has gone according to plan, more or less. But anyone who seriously believes that there’s smooth sailing ahead for the three-phased accord should lay down and wait quietly until the feeling […]

The Brief – Never again?

Energy News Beat   On this 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Red Army troops, it’s worth a brief reality check on how the greatest atrocity in human history is seen in Europe today. It’s a depressing exercise. Though there is no shortage of official remembrances across the continent, the degree to which […]