Category: Energy News Beat

Wind Power’s Crumbling Facade: $1 Billion in Blade Fixes Can’t Mask the Rot – David Blackmon

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: This article is from David Blackmon’s Substack and supports several articles Stu Turley has written on The Energy News Beat Substack. We recommend following and subscribing to both Substacks. I drive by the Wind Farms all the time in Texas, and over the years, I have noticed that maintenance […]

Ørsted Racks Up A Massive $262 Million Q3 Loss Facing Head Winds as Offshore Challenges Roll In – How will Investors React?

Energy News Beat In a stark reminder of the turbulent seas facing the renewable energy sector, Danish offshore wind giant Ørsted has reported a significant net loss for the third quarter of 2025, amounting to 1.7 billion Danish kroner (approximately $262 million). This marks a dramatic swing from a profit of 5.17 billion kroner in […]

Oil Is Not Done Yet: Wood Mackenzie Report Says Oil Demand Increasing to at Least 2032

Energy News Beat In a landscape dominated by headlines about renewable energy and the push toward net zero emissions, a new report from Wood Mackenzie delivers a sobering reminder: global oil demand is far from fading. According to the consultancy’s Energy Transition Outlook 2025-2026, released in late October 2025, oil demand won’t peak until 2032—two […]

What’s The Real Reason Why The Economist Wants Europe To Spend $400 Billion More On Ukraine?

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: This article is from Andrew Korybko’s Substack newsletter. You can follow and interact with him there. I do not think the United States should participate in the Bank of London and the EU’s war mongering. Stu Turley has been saying for a long time that the only way to […]

How Has China’s Crude Stockpile Given the Oil Market a Safety Net? Will Filling the SPR Help in That Net?

Energy News Beat In an era of geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions, and shifting energy dynamics, strategic oil reserves have emerged as critical buffers for global markets. China’s aggressive crude stockpiling strategy has played a pivotal role in stabilizing oil prices and mitigating risks from sanctions and conflicts. But how exactly has this provided a safety […]

Products, fuel, and electricity are the real climate challenges for the future

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: This article is from Ronald Steinn, author and guest on the Energy News Beat podcast. He has some outstanding points, and again highlights “Turley’s Law,” as dubbed by David Allen, another guest on the podcast. Stu has been saying for years that the more money invested in wind, solar, […]

If Approved: Russia Sells Lukoil’s Assets to Avoid Sanctions

Energy News Beat In a move that could reshape the global energy landscape, Russian oil giant Lukoil has agreed to sell its vast international assets to Swiss-based commodity trader Gunvor Group, led by Swedish billionaire Torbjörn Törnqvist. The deal, valued at up to $20 billion, comes in direct response to fresh U.S. sanctions imposed by […]

A Great Place for Solar Panels: Parking Lots, Not Farmland

Energy News Beat In the push toward renewable energy, one of the biggest debates revolves around land use. Solar farms often require vast tracts of arable land, potentially competing with agriculture and disrupting ecosystems. But what if we could harness solar power without sacrificing farmland? Enter the innovative approach of installing solar panels over parking […]

US energy policy is currently locked in a fierce battle between people who say renewables will make electricity less expensive and people who say they won’t.

Energy News Beat ENB Pub Note: Doug Sheridan writes another great article on LinkedIn. It raises a key point: you need to think for yourself and look at the numbers.  Matthew Yglesias writes in Bloomberg, US energy policy is currently locked in a fierce battle between people who say renewables will make electricity less expensive […]

BP to sell interests in US midstream assets to Sixth Street for $1.5bn – What does this mean for investors?

Energy News Beat In a strategic move to streamline its portfolio and unlock capital, BP plc announced on November 3, 2025, the divestment of non-controlling interests in its US onshore midstream assets to funds managed by investment firm Sixth Street for a total consideration of $1.5 billion. This transaction aligns with BP’s broader goal of […]