Energy News Beat As we step into 2026, the copper market is at a pivotal juncture. Production growth is projected to be flat to modest, with refined output expanding by just 0.9% compared to 3.4% in 2025, largely due to constraints on concentrate availability and operational challenges. This slowdown is flipping the market from surplus […]
Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: This is an outstanding article from Ronald Stein, and was originally published on America Outloud. We highly recommend also signing up for his newsletter below. We need to talk around the kitchen table about the real affordability issues rather than what the mainstream media throws at us. Authors like […]
Energy News Beat As we kick off 2026, the global oil landscape is a whirlwind of geopolitical maneuvers, supply gluts, and shifting alliances. With Brent crude hovering around $59 per barrel and a projected surplus of 1-3.8 million barrels per day (mbpd) looming large, markets are bracing for volatility. Non-OPEC production surges, OPEC+ unwinding voluntary […]
Energy News Beat In a significant development for global energy markets, commodity trading giants Vitol Group and Trafigura Group have initiated discussions with major refiners in India and China regarding the sale of Venezuelan crude oil. This move comes after the U.S. government provided preliminary approval for marketing the oil, signaling a potential shift in […]
Energy News Beat In the volatile landscape of global energy, few scenarios carry as much potential for disruption as political upheaval in a major oil-producing nation. As of January 2026, Iran remains a key player in the oil market despite ongoing U.S. sanctions, exporting around 1.5 to 1.8 million barrels per day (mbpd) of crude […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
