Category: Energy News Beat

Nick Potter takes the reins at AET

Energy News Beat AsiaTankers Shell AET, a tanker firm controlled by Malaysia’s MISC, has appointed Nick Potter, a well known name in Singapore shipping circles, as its next president and CEO. Nick brings over 35 years of experience in the maritime and energy sectors, having led commercial, technical, and operational teams globally in previous positions […]

Red Sea transits off limits for most as Israel pounds Gaza

Energy News Beat The majority of the global merchant fleet is expected to keep away from the Red Sea for the foreseeable future as the security situation in the region worsens. The Israeli military has carried out extensive strikes overnight along the Gaza Strip after talks to extend the ceasefire failed to reach an agreement. […]

The next big maritime tech breakthroughs

Energy News Beat In the second instalment of our brand new magazine, Maritime CEO canvasses the industry over on all things tech. For Mikael Skov, who heads up Hafnia, the world’s largest product tanker owner, artificial intelligence emissions reduction and autonomous vessels are likely going to be the biggest tech breakthroughs in general in the […]

Retail Sales in February Were Confusing

Energy News Beat Ecommerce sales jumped. General merchandise retailers, supermarkets, etc., booked solid gains. Lower prices cut gasoline & auto sales. But restaurants? By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. Retail sales for February rose only 0.2% seasonally adjusted, after the big drop in January. Year-over-year, they rose 3.1%, a smaller increase than in January (+3.9%). And they were […]

Cyber security and the five key elements in UR E26 regulatory compliance

Energy News Beat IT safety is evolving from a box-ticking exercise to an essential business tool, required by regulators and stakeholders, writes Nicolas Furge, president, Marlink Cyber. Cyber risk is a growing concern across the shipping industry, from vessel operators and charterers to ports and the broader supply chain. While the number of technology solutions […]

Poll: Bay Staters Prefer Natural Gas Over Renewables As Feds Revive Pipeline Project

Energy News Beat A new poll indicates Bay Staters prefer natural gas over renewables as the feds aim to revive a pipeline project that would lower utility costs. ​ The Healey administration remains a staunch opponent of natural gas as a new poll indicates Bay Staters prefer the energy source over renewables, and as the […]

Tracking The $20B Green Slush Fund In Biden EPA’s Backdoor Deals

Energy News Beat EPA Chief Zeldin probes Biden’s $20B Green Fund, citing shady deals, political favoritism, and lack of oversight in rushed ‘climate’ spending. ​When the Biden administration announced $27 billion in environmental grants last April, it set the clock ticking on a predicament: how to get the unprecedented sums for the President’s envisioned NetZero […]

After Only 15 Years Of Operation, Germany’s First Offshore Wind Farm Being Scrapped

Energy News Beat Germany’s Alpha Ventus offshore wind farm, in operation for 15 years, will be dismantled due to unprofitability after subsidies expired. ​The Alpha Ventus offshore wind farm near the German North Sea island of Borkum is set to be dismantled after being in operation for only 15 years. [emphasis, links added] It has […]

Closing arguments set to begin in pipeline company’s lawsuit against Greenpeace

Energy News Beat MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — Closing arguments are scheduled to begin on Monday in a pipeline company’s lawsuit against Greenpeace, a case the environmental advocacy group said could have consequences for free speech and protest rights and threaten the organization’s future. The jury will deliberate after the closing arguments and jury instructions. Nine jurors and two alternates have […]

Trump Reshapes Renewables

Energy News Beat Daily Standup Top Stories EPA Unleashes 31 Actions To Overturn Biden- and Obama-Era Regulations, Boost American Power March 14, 2025 Stu Turley The EPA is reconsidering various regulations on power plants, oil and gas facilities, and coal plants to jumpstart growth and unleash American energy. ​The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Wednesday that […]