California is Within Weeks of a Shutdown

California’s energy system is teetering on the edge of collapse. Decades of aggressive refinery closures, strict CARB fuel specifications, and heavy reliance on long-haul imports have left the state uniquely vulnerable. The ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz—triggered by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran—has now turned that vulnerability into an imminent crisis. Refined product […]

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White House Signs Directive on Defense Production Act for Domestic Petroleum Production, Refining, and Logistics Capacity

In a decisive move to bolster U.S. energy security amid ongoing supply challenges and geopolitical tensions, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Determination on April 20, 2026, invoking Section 303 of the Defense Production Act (DPA) of 1950 for domestic petroleum production, refining, and logistics capacity. The directive, addressed to the Secretary of Energy, […]

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Oil and Gaslighting Gavin Newsom Rides Again

ENB Pub Note: This story was originally published by the California Globe by Katy Grimes. We highly recommend reading their publication daily.    Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to make sure US military bases have fuel for their jets and their boats By Katy Grimes, April 18, 2026 9:45 am Another oil and gaslighting press […]

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