Category: Energy News Beat

Peak Permian? The U.S. Oil Boom Isn’t Over — Trisha Curtis Exposes the Truth

Energy News Beat In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley dives deep with Trisha Curtis, CEO of PetroNerds, in a no-holds-barred conversation on the myths of peak Permian, U.S. shale resilience, OPEC’s bluff, China’s global energy influence, rising electricity costs, the EU’s energy collapse, and the urgent need for pragmatic U.S. […]

Exxon, Chevron Weigh Bakken Oil Strategy Amid Permian Priority

Energy News Beat In the ever-evolving landscape of U.S. oil production, major players ExxonMobil and Chevron are reassessing their positions in the Bakken shale play in North Dakota, even as they double down on the prolific Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico. As of September 2025, both companies have taken concrete steps to trim […]

Secretary Chris Wright Backs Up President Trump – “Wind and Solar are the most expensive energy ever conceived”.

Energy News Beat Both Secretary Chris Wright and President Trump are correct that wind and solar are the most expensive forms of energy ever conceived, but they left out the reason why. They have been used as a wealth transfer from the rich to the really rich, and if you follow the money, you can […]

U.S. Investors Are Flush With Cash, and Happy to Keep It There

Energy News Beat As tax season looms on the horizon, investors across the United States—particularly those in high-tax states like California, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York—are sitting on mountains of cash. But with mounting tax burdens, many are eyeing strategic shifts toward investments that offer not just potential returns but significant tax advantages. In […]

Russia to Partially Ban Diesel Exports, Extend Gasoline Export Ban Until End of 2025: Global Market Impacts and Price Implications

Energy News Beat On September 25, 2025, Russia announced plans to extend its gasoline export ban through the end of 2025 and introduce a partial ban on diesel exports targeting non-producers, as reported by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. These measures aim to stabilize Russia’s domestic fuel market amid shortages triggered by Ukrainian drone attacks […]

Will the Fed Cut Rates on Wednesday?

Energy News Beat As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) convenes for its two-day meeting starting today, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve’s potential decision to lower interest rates for the first time in 2025. The announcement, scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, at 2 p.m. ET, comes amid a complex economic landscape marked by […]

90% Tax Deductions and Strong Returns? The Shalehaven Investment Model

Energy News Beat In this episode of Energy News Beat – Conversations in Energy, I sat down with Graham Patterson and Nathan Myers, founders of Shalehaven Partners. It is refreshing to find oil and gas investments that offer investors attractive benefits by design. One interesting note is the makeup of their investor base. Generally, oil […]

We’re Sleepwalking into a Net Zero Disaster. Starmer Must Sack Miliband Now – Karthryn Porter

Energy News Beat As the UK hurtles toward its self-imposed Net Zero targets under the misguided leadership of Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, the nation stands on the brink of economic catastrophe. The policies championed by Miliband—ruthlessly prioritizing intermittent renewables like wind and solar while demonizing reliable natural gas and oil—are not just failing; they are […]

Global Oil and Gas Field Decline Rates Are Increasing, IEA Says – Trillions of dollars needed just to meet decline curves.

Energy News Beat In a stark admission that underscores the fragility of global energy supply, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed that decline rates in mature oil and gas fields are accelerating, putting unprecedented pressure on the industry to ramp up investments just to keep production steady. This report comes amid growing scrutiny of […]

Norway’s Uneasy Energy Stalemate is a Threat to Britain

Energy News Beat In an era where energy security is paramount, the United Kingdom’s growing dependence on imported power from neighbors like Norway underscores a harsh reality: true sovereignty over your energy future cannot be outsourced. Interconnectors—those undersea cables linking grids across borders—promise stability but deliver vulnerability. As Norway grapples with domestic unrest over skyrocketing […]