Exploration & Production

The Americas Are the New Oil Growth Engine: +1.66 Million Barrels a Day in 2026 as OPEC Output Falls 5.4 Million

EIA’s October outlook has the U.S., Brazil, Guyana, Canada and Argentina adding barrels with no Gulf chokepoint in the way, while Hormuz flows collapsed and OPEC supply is forecast to drop by nearly a fifth. For consumers, the growth in supply is coming from this hemisphere. In its October Short-Term Energy Outlook, the U.S. Energy […]

Halliburton’s $5.7 Billion Quarter: International Up 3%, North America Down 5% From Q2

International revenue climbed to $3.5 billion while North America slipped to $2.2 billion as U.S. fracking slowed. Here is what Halliburton’s Q3 2026 results mean for your fuel bill, oilfield jobs and HAL shareholders. Energy News Beat | October 23, 2026 If you want to know where the oil patch is heading, follow the companies […]

Diesel Crisis: Can America Reopen Refineries Before Energy Security Collapses

I was on a roll today. “Virginia Gov Drives the Net Zero Budget Like a Shoppin Cart” In this week’s Energy News Beat podcast, host Stu Turley tackles the critical energy challenges facing America, from skyrocketing diesel prices and refinery closures to the political policies driving energy costs higher. With diesel at $6.32 per gallon […]