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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Energy News Beat In a bold move that prioritizes American sovereignty and taxpayer dollars, President Donald J. Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum on January 7, 2026, directing the immediate withdrawal of the United States from dozens of international organizations deemed contrary to national interests. This action stems from a comprehensive review initiated by Executive Order […]
Energy News Beat In a significant move within the Appalachian natural gas sector, Vickery Energy Partners has acquired key Marcellus Shale assets from Tribune Resources for approximately $400 million. The deal, announced on January 8, 2026, bolsters Vickery’s footprint in West Virginia and underscores the ongoing consolidation in the region’s energy landscape. Backed by private […]
Energy News Beat The seizure of the Marinera challenges the legal and practical value of Russia’s effort to shield shadow fleet vessels through rapid reflagging. U.S. actions signal a tougher, more expansive approach to enforcing oil sanctions against Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. The incident risks further diplomatic fallout with Moscow amid already strained negotiations over […]
Energy News Beat In the ever-volatile world of global energy markets, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) continues to navigate a delicate balance between supply management and external pressures. Recent data from December 2025 indicates that OPEC’s overall crude oil production remained largely flat, hovering around 30.07 million barrels per day (mbpd), a […]
Energy News Beat This is an outstanding interview from Neil Mehta with Secretary Chris Wright at the Goldman Sachs Energy Conference. The main topics discussed in this transcript are: 1. The situation in Venezuela and the U.S. government’s plans to restore oil production and exports from the country. This includes details on the U.S. government’s […]
