Author: Erick Parel

DAVID BLACKMON: New Study Shows How GOP Can Win On Affordability Issue

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: This article was originally published on the Daily Caller, and we recommend subscribing to their publications. Stu Turley had the opportunity to visit with David Blackmon and Tom Pyle about this on the podcast released Friday.  Will the affordability issue decide the balance of power in Congress this November? […]

China’s Oil and Gas Drilling Program Improvements Are Now Capable of Impacting Markets

Energy News Beat By Stuart Turley, Energy Podcast Host As the world’s largest energy consumer, China’s advancements in oil and gas drilling technologies and programs have reached a point where they can meaningfully influence global markets. Over the past decade, China has invested heavily in enhancing domestic production through improved drilling techniques, such as horizontal […]

President Trump Signs Executive Order on Venezuelan Oil: Safeguarding Revenues for American and Venezuelan Benefit

Energy News Beat In a bold move aimed at reshaping U.S. energy policy and international relations, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order on January 9, 2026, titled “Safeguarding Venezuelan Oil Revenue for the Good of the American and Venezuelan People.” This order declares a national emergency to protect funds derived from Venezuelan oil […]

Don’t Count the U.S. Dollar Out Yet: Venezuela Was the Key

Energy News Beat In the high-stakes world of global energy and geopolitics, few moves carry as much weight as controlling the flow of oil. With Venezuela boasting the largest proven oil reserves on Earth—over 300 billion barrels—the South American nation’s crude has long been a linchpin in international power plays. Recent developments under President Trump […]

2026 Rig Count Starts Out on a Down Note

Energy News Beat As we kick off 2026, the U.S. oil and gas industry is signaling caution, with the latest rig count data showing a slight decline to start the year. According to the weekly report from Baker Hughes released on January 9, 2026, the total number of active drilling rigs in the United States […]

President Trump Meets with Oil and Gas Executives on Venezuela

Energy News Beat   If you have been watching the internet, you have seen Secretary Rubio taking so many jobs, and AI putting him in outfits is priceless. And I loved the Babalon Bee’s article saying that we had created a thousand jobs, but Secretary Rubio was doing 900 of them. But Secretary Chris Wright […]

Blue States – High Rates Tom Pyle, President, Institute for Energy Research

Energy News Beat This is a huge topic for the 2026 political season, and Tom Pyle stops by the Energy Impacts and Energy News Beat Podcast to talk about this report put out by the Institute for Energy Research. This episode will be co-hosted by David Blackmon and Stu Turley as we gear up for […]

Another Dark Fleet Tanker Boarded and Seized: U.S. Intensifies Crackdown on Sanctioned Oil Flows

Energy News Beat In a bold pre-dawn operation on January 9, 2026, U.S. forces from Joint Task Force Southern Spear boarded and seized the motor tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea, marking the fifth such interception in recent weeks. The action, supported by Marines and Sailors launching from the USS Gerald R. Ford, underscores the […]

Oil and Venezuela: Insights from Former Rep. Jason Isaac on Trump’s Bold Energy Move

Energy News Beat In a recent appearance on Fox & Friends First, former Texas State Representative and current CEO of the American Energy Institute, Jason Isaac, shared his expert insights on President Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with oil industry executives. The discussion centered on the potential for U.S. companies to revitalize Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, […]

Rio Tinto and Glencore Potential Merger: Implications for Investors and Consumers

Energy News Beat In a move that could reshape the global mining landscape, Rio Tinto and Glencore have reignited merger discussions, aiming to create a behemoth valued at over $200 billion, the world’s largest mining company. The talks, which resumed at the end of 2025, come amid surging demand for critical minerals like copper, driven […]