Category: Energy News Beat

Idaho National Labs Advances Department of Defense’s Project Pele Demonstration Microreactor with First TRISO Fuel Delivery – What is the overall investor market for Nuclear, and what is the pending AI potential Bubble?

Energy News Beat In a significant milestone for advanced nuclear technology, the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has received its first delivery of tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) fuel for the Department of Defense’s (DoD), now called the DOW,  Project Pele, a pioneering mobile microreactor designed to provide resilient, transportable power for military operations. This development, achieved by […]

Energy Lessons Learned from 2025 and Key Expectations for 2026

Energy News Beat As we kick off 2026, it’s time to reflect on the whirlwind year that was 2025 in the energy sector. From record-breaking production to geopolitical shrugs and the relentless march of technology, 2025 taught us invaluable lessons about balancing ambition with reality. At the heart of it all is a timeless truth: […]

What Should Consumers and Investors Look for in Energy in 2026? Trends will continue of people moving to Red States due to Afordability

Energy News Beat As we step into 2026, the energy landscape is poised for significant shifts driven by geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and policy changes. For consumers, rising costs in electricity, gasoline, and diesel remain a pressing concern, often varying starkly along political lines in the U.S. Investors, meanwhile, can find opportunities in resilient sectors […]

Breaking Barriers: Phoenix Energy’s 4-Mile Laterals and the Future of American Oil

Energy News Beat In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, host Stu Turley sits down with Adam Ferrari, CEO of Phoenix Energy, to talk about “American oil” in action—from drilling record-setting four-mile laterals in the Bakken and delivering strong well economics even at $60 oil, to Phoenix’s transparent, yield-focused model that lets everyday […]

Nuclear Truth vs. Renewable Myths: Dr. Gene Nelson Exposes California’s Energy Crisis

Energy News Beat In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, host Stu Turley sits down with Dr. Gene Nelson of Californians for Green Nuclear Power and the “Green Nuke” Substack to unpack how anti-nuclear ideology and California’s Public Utilities Commission are ignoring basic physics and economics. Dr. Nelson explains why overreliance on solar, […]

Saudi Arabia Taking 2026 Energy Leadership Seriously

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: We are interviewing Doug Sandridge in one week, upon his return from Saudi Arabia, on energy policies and global leadership from the Saudi and OPEC perspectives. As they are looking to reform the pricing models to reflect supply and demand, or production and demand, rather than just the glut […]

Offshore pipeline closure risk: the hidden threat to GB energy security

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: This is an outstanding article from the Watt-Logic group, and we will reach out to the author, Kathryn Porter, to get her on the podcast to cover this story. This North Sea issue of total demise is paralleled by California’s following the same path of Net Zero energy policies […]

Five Energy Market Trends to Track in 2026: The Year of the So-Called Glut

Energy News Beat As we step into 2026, the global energy landscape is poised for turbulence, with whispers of an oil “glut” dominating headlines. Yet, this narrative may be overstated, influenced by geopolitical pressures and market dynamics that could reshape supply realities. Drawing from recent analyses, including Reuters’ outlook and insights from OPEC and specialized […]

California State Auditor Uncovers $70 Billion in Lost Taxpayer Funds: Mismanagement Hits Energy, Social Programs, and Infrastructure

Energy News Beat In a bombshell 92-page report released by the California State Auditor, investigators have revealed that over $70 billion in taxpayer funds have been effectively lost due to fraud, waste, and ineffective spending across various state programs. This staggering figure includes significant allocations to energy initiatives, social services, and major infrastructure projects that […]

Asia Dominates the Nuclear Growth Under Construction

Energy News Beat As the world grapples with the dual challenges of energy security and climate change, nuclear power is experiencing a renaissance. With net-zero goals looming large, countries are ramping up investments in clean, reliable baseload energy. According to the latest data, approximately 70 nuclear reactors are under construction globally, representing a total gross […]