Author: Erick Parel

U.S. Department of Energy to Return $13 Billion to the Tresury and a clear definition of green energy is needed.

Energy News Beat This is an excellent interview by Secretary Chris Wright on CBS, and he has some wild points. When the CBS reporter asks, “I thought that all the above included Green Energy”, Secretary Wright’s response is spot on. What we are facing is a realignment of the definition of green energy. Green energy […]

All Large Scale Offshore Wind Projects Under Construction Suspended Due to National Security Concerns

Energy News Beat In a significant blow to the U.S. renewable energy sector, the Department of the Interior has announced the immediate suspension of all large-scale offshore wind projects currently under construction. This decision follows a critical report from the Department of War (commonly referred to as the Department of Defense in modern contexts) that […]

Gavin Newsom Stuffs California Consumers Stockings with Coal for Christmas with Energy Policies

Energy News Beat His Energy Policies have now become a complete national security risk for the western half of the United States. When you consider the corruption, graft, and greed exemplified during Gavin Newsom’s Governorship, it won’t be easy to rebuild California after he leaves office. On the Energy News Beat Stand Up, we cover […]

Harbour Energy Enters U.S. Gulf with Strategic $3.2 Billion Acquisition: First Steps to Flee Regulatory Overreach in the UK?

Energy News Beat In a bold move that underscores the shifting dynamics of the global energy landscape, UK-based Harbour Energy has announced its acquisition of LLOG Exploration Company LLC for $3.2 billion, marking its entry into the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. This deal, comprising $2.7 billion in cash and $500 million in Harbour’s voting […]

California State Auditor: Governor Newsom and 8 Agencies Named ‘High-Risk’ – California Globe by Katy Grimes

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: This story originally ran on the California Globe by Katy Grimes, who was a fantastic guest on the Energy News Beat Podcast. This follows the corruption and horrific problems in energy policies that Gavin Newsom has eviscerated the business, finances, and energy markets in California. We recommend following the […]

Baytex Exits Eagle Ford with $2.14 Billion U.S. Asset Sale: What Does This Mean for Investors?

Energy News Beat In a bold strategic pivot, Baytex Energy Corp. has officially exited the U.S. market by selling its Eagle Ford shale assets for net proceeds of approximately $2.14 billion. This move, completed on December 19, 2025, marks the end of Baytex’s presence in the prolific South Texas basin and shifts the company’s focus […]

San Francisco Crippled by Widespread Power Outages on Busy Holiday Shopping Weekend

Energy News Beat In a stark reminder of California’s ongoing energy woes, San Francisco was plunged into darkness on December 20, 2025, as a massive power outage affected approximately 130,000 customers—roughly one-third of the city’s residents and businesses. The blackout, occurring on a peak holiday shopping day, disrupted daily life, commerce, and transportation across large […]

California Cuts PG&E’s and Edison’s Profits for Grid Investments: Gavin Newsom’s California Poses a National Security Risk Due to Flawed Energy Policies

Energy News Beat In a move that underscores the ongoing turmoil in California’s energy sector, state regulators have slashed the profits that major utilities like PG&E Corp. and Edison International can earn on critical grid investments. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) made this decision to curb skyrocketing electricity bills, attempting to strike a balance […]

Trump Administration Intercepts a Second Tanker in Venezuela Oil Tanker Blockade

Energy News Beat In a bold escalation of tensions between the United States and Venezuela, the Trump administration has intercepted a second oil tanker amid an ongoing blockade aimed at crippling the Maduro regime’s oil exports. On December 20, 2025, the US Coast Guard seized the supertanker named Centuries in the Caribbean Sea, shortly after […]

Sanctions through Drone Strikes now in the Mediterranean

Energy News Beat In a bold escalation of its campaign against Russia’s shadow fleet, Ukraine has carried out its first drone strike on a Russian-linked oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, marking a significant expansion of the conflict beyond the Black Sea region. The attack on the Oman-flagged tanker Qendil, which occurred off the Libyan […]