In a clear signal that U.S. shale is ready to answer the call on global energy security, Continental Resources founder and Executive Chairman Harold Hamm told Hart Energy today that the company plans to rig up across all its plays to boost domestic production and support America’s allies. The exclusive interview, published this morning on HartEnergy.com, […]
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In a remarkable display of strategic foresight and engineering resilience, Saudi Arabia has ramped its East-West Pipeline—also known as the Petroline—to full capacity of 7 million barrels per day (bpd), fully bypassing the disrupted Strait of Hormuz. This milestone comes at a critical moment. The ongoing Iran conflict has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz […]
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As the world’s largest oil and gas companies slash spending on low-carbon “transition” projects for the first time in eight years, one thing is crystal clear: U.S. oil majors are proving that fiscal discipline and bold upstream development are not mutually exclusive—they are the winning formula. According to BloombergNEF data highlighted in today’s Watts Up […]
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Southern Nevadans are paying over $5 a gallon for gas — and Congresswoman Susie Lee wants you to believe it’s all because of “Trump’s war.” In a now-viral X post, Rep. Lee (D-NV) claimed: “Southern Nevadans are now paying over $5/gallon for gas because of Trump’s war. We need to lower costs for hardworking families. […]
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Chevron Corp. has issued a stark warning to California: the state is barreling toward a full-blown fuel crisis unless the ongoing war with Iran eases and state officials slash taxes and regulations that have strangled its refining industry. The world’s second-largest oil company is signaling it may walk away from refining in the Golden State […]
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Energy News Beat Analysis – March 2026 Oil prices have spiked in early 2026 amid escalating Middle East tensions, with WTI futures recently trading in the $75–$90+ range and Brent pushing even higher on supply disruption fears. Geopolitical risks around the Strait of Hormuz have flipped the script from the soft-price environment many producers budgeted […]
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In a bold projection that underscores the enduring role of fossil fuels in the global energy landscape, Saudi Aramco has forecasted a 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) increase in global oil demand for 2026, pushing consumption to unprecedented levels. This announcement, made by the world\’s largest oil exporter, comes amid ongoing debates about energy […]
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ENB Pub Note: This article is from the California Globe. Gov. Newsom is presiding over perhaps the largest collapse of the oil industry, refinery operations and gasoline production in U.S. history By Katy Grimes, March 10, 2026 4:34 am With Marathon Petroleum sending a blistering warning to Governor Gavin Newsom and top state officials in a […]
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In an era of geopolitical tensions, fluctuating global demand, and supply disruptions, the United States has emerged as a beacon of energy stability. This resilience stems largely from the robust domestic oil and gas sector, particularly exploration and production (E&P) companies. Over the past decade, these firms—along with oilfield service providers—have demonstrated disciplined capital management, […]
Continue ReadingThe recent geopolitical shift in Venezuela, following the U.S.-led capture and removal of former President Nicolás Maduro in early 2026, has opened new doors for American energy companies. Chevron, the only U.S. oil major still operating in the country, is ramping up its activities amid eased sanctions and a special Treasury Department license. This development […]
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