Category: Energy News Beat

Saudi Aramco’s $100 Billion Signal About the Future Value of Oil

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: This article was originally published on Bison Insights by Josh Young. We highly recommend subscribing to his Substack at Bison Inights.   Saudi Aramco recently brought the first phase of its Jafurah gas development online, a $100 billion project that is expected to reach 2 billion cubic feet per day of […]

Can Germany Survive the Power Shortage Looming, Grid Operator Warns

Energy News Beat Germany, once hailed as a pioneer in the global shift to renewable energy, is now facing a stark warning from one of its major grid operators: a potential power shortage starting as early as 2031. Amprion GmbH, responsible for a significant portion of the country’s high-voltage transmission, has highlighted that power security […]

US Nat Gas Demand and Matching Output to Blow Out Production Records in 2025

Energy News Beat In a landmark forecast that underscores the evolving landscape of American energy, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicts that natural gas production and demand will shatter previous records in 2025. Driven by surging liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and unprecedented power needs from AI-driven data centers, this boom signals a transformative […]

Oil Down Amid Geopolitical Turmoil: Are We Poised for a Price Spike?

Energy News Beat In the volatile world of energy markets, oil prices have taken a surprising dip in recent weeks, even as a confluence of bullish factors and escalating geopolitical tensions suggests the potential for a sharp reversal. As of December 2025, Brent crude hovers around $61 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) sits […]

Data Centers and Venezuela on the Front Lines

Energy News Beat David Blackmon stops by to talk about his Forbes Article and the Geopolitical Issues we face. Today on the Energy News Beat, Stand up Stu Turley and David Blackmon talk about the critical issues around Data Centers, Venezuela, Chevron, and how investors would react. With an oil platform in the Caspian Sea […]

Chevron on the Front Lines of the Venezuelan Conflict, and in Talks with the Trump Administration

Energy News Beat In the volatile landscape of global energy geopolitics, Chevron Corporation stands as a pivotal player in Venezuela’s ongoing crisis. As the only U.S. oil major still operating in the sanctioned nation, Chevron is navigating a complex web of political tensions, economic sanctions, and potential regime change under the Maduro government. Recent discussions […]

ExxonMobil’s Low-Carbon Retreat Dovetails Neatly with Trump’s Energy Policy Revolution

Energy News Beat In a bold pivot that echoes the incoming Trump administration’s emphasis on energy dominance and deregulation, ExxonMobil has announced a significant reduction in its low-carbon investments, slashing spending by a third from $30 billion to $20 billion over the 2025-2030 period. This move redirects capital toward the company’s core oil and gas […]

Japan is Hitting the Debt Endgame, and the Shockwave Will Hit the United States

Energy News Beat In a recent video posted on X by economist Peter St Onge, PhD (@profstonge), he warns that Japan is approaching a critical tipping point in its long-standing battle with government debt. Titled “Japan Nears Debt Crash,” the video highlights how decades of aggressive stimulus and money printing have pushed the nation to […]

Is Entergy Stock Outperforming the Nasdaq?

Energy News Beat In the dynamic world of energy utilities, Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) has been making waves with its steady performance amid broader market fluctuations. As of December 2025, investors are closely watching whether this regulated utility giant is keeping pace with—or even surpassing—high-growth indices like the Nasdaq Composite. Drawing from recent financial data […]

Innovation from Symphony Supersonic Engine for AI Data Centers is a Game Changer in Nat Gas Turbines

Energy News Beat In a bold pivot that bridges aerospace innovation with the escalating demands of artificial intelligence, Boom Supersonic has unveiled Superpower—a 42-megawatt natural gas turbine engineered specifically for powering AI data centers. Drawing directly from the company’s Symphony supersonic engine technology, this new product promises to revolutionize natural gas turbine applications by addressing […]