ENB Pub Note: This is an outstanding article from Dr. Tammy Nemeth on the Nemeth Report Substack. We highly recommend subscribing! Norway has punctured the illusion that Europe’s net-zero transition is attainable. At the end of August, Energy Minister Terje Aasland not only declared that Norway as Europe’s “green battery” was “a flawed idea”, but also made clear […]
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Britain is running out of shallow waters suitable for fixed-bottom offshore wind turbines and is now pivoting aggressively to floating wind farms in deeper seas around Scotland, Wales, and Cornwall. According to recent reporting, the government aims for roughly 3,000 new floating turbines over the next 10–15 years (about 500 by 2030), adding around 30 […]
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The American continents—North and South America combined—have reached a landmark in global energy: roughly 42 million barrels per day of total liquids production. This figure, drawn from recent assessments of crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGLs), other petroleum fuels, ethanol, and biodiesel, marks a decisive shift in the world’s oil map. It has already surpassed […]
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The Trump administration’s third mandated offshore oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of America (formerly the Gulf of Mexico) offered more than 81 million acres across roughly 15,100 unleased blocks on August 12, 2026. Conducted by the Marine Minerals Administration (the agency formed by combining the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the […]
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“The Tale of Two UK Oil Companies” could be the title of an old book, movie, or play. But sadly, it is a real-life story of how a once great country is imposing a self-imposed death spiral of deindustrialization and financial collapse. The very same death spiral the Blue / Net Zero crowd in the […]
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U.S. drilling activity showed mixed signals this week as different rig count providers reported divergent weekly moves against a backdrop of solid year-over-year gains. The latest WellDatabase US Rig Report (dated July 24, 2026) puts the active U.S. rig count at 575, up 1 from the prior week and up 47 from a year earlier. […]
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Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to back increased North Sea oil and gas activity, including potential approvals for the Jackdaw gas field and Rosebank oil field, as part of an early policy push focused on energy security, jobs, and economic growth. Burnham, who formally took office today after succeeding Keir Starmer, has […]
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As global oil prices remain elevated amid geopolitical tensions — including recent spikes tied to Middle East conflicts and risks around the Strait of Hormuz — Guyana’s offshore oil sector is surging ahead. This tiny nation (population under 1 million) is delivering one of the world’s most remarkable energy success stories, proving that energy security […]
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The U.S. naval blockade of Iran, enforced since mid-April 2026, is delivering a measurable blow to Tehran’s oil-dependent economy. Iranian crude and condensate exports have plummeted from nearly 2 million barrels per day (bpd) earlier this year to below 300,000 bpd in May, according to trade intelligence firm Kpler. At conservative Brent prices around $90 […]
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In a major step forward for U.S. floating LNG technology, Delfin Midstream has reached a Final Investment Decision (FID) on its first FLNG project offshore Louisiana. The 4.4 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) facility will become the first floating liquefaction unit in the United States and the world’s largest FLNG vessel. Samsung Heavy Industries secured […]
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