As we kick off 2026, the commodities market is heating up with oil, gold, and silver all posting gains amid a cocktail of geopolitical risks, supply constraints, and economic uncertainties. I do not think this will end up being a new Christmas Carol, \”Silver, Oil and Gold\”, but rather the return to comedies is a […]
Continue ReadingAs we kick off 2026, the global oil landscape is a whirlwind of geopolitical maneuvers, supply gluts, and shifting alliances. With Brent crude hovering around $59 per barrel and a projected surplus of 1-3.8 million barrels per day (mbpd) looming large, markets are bracing for volatility. Non-OPEC production surges, OPEC+ unwinding voluntary cuts, and fresh […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold move aimed at reshaping U.S. energy policy and international relations, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order on January 9, 2026, titled \”Safeguarding Venezuelan Oil Revenue for the Good of the American and Venezuelan People.\” This order declares a national emergency to protect funds derived from Venezuelan oil sales that are […]
Continue ReadingIf you have been watching the internet, you have seen Secretary Rubio taking so many jobs, and AI putting him in outfits is priceless. And I loved the Babalon Bee’s article saying that we had created a thousand jobs, but Secretary Rubio was doing 900 of them. But Secretary Chris Wright calmly handles everything […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold pre-dawn operation on January 9, 2026, U.S. forces from Joint Task Force Southern Spear boarded and seized the motor tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea, marking the fifth such interception in recent weeks. The action, supported by Marines and Sailors launching from the USS Gerald R. Ford, underscores the escalating U.S. efforts […]
Continue ReadingIn a recent appearance on Fox & Friends First, former Texas State Representative and current CEO of the American Energy Institute, Jason Isaac, shared his expert insights on President Donald Trump\’s upcoming meeting with oil industry executives. The discussion centered on the potential for U.S. companies to revitalize Venezuela\’s vast oil reserves, a move that […]
Continue ReadingThe following is a fact sheet from the Department of Energy, and we will cover it on the Energy News Beat Stand Up. This is critical as we are watching how business can restore wealth to both Venezuela and the United States, rather than a boots-on-the-ground military force. PRESIDENT TRUMP ANNOUNCES A HISTORIC US-VENEZUELA ENERGY […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: Stu Turley is getting Robert Bryce scheduled to talk about this important article and the impact of the grid in Venezuela. There are many moving parts around the world, and Venezuela has become the cornerstone of the Monroe Doctrine, being enforced. The enforcement of the Dark Fleet tankers may be the tipping […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold escalation of its energy policy toward Venezuela, the United States is taking direct control over the sale of Venezuelan oil while intensifying enforcement against the so-called \”dark fleet\” of tankers evading international sanctions. This move comes in the wake of the capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and aims to redirect […]
Continue ReadingThis was a fun podcast with our favorite Green Chicken, Doomberg, and we hit it out of the park. Buckle up and enjoy the show. Doomberg has been elevated to “National Treasure Status” by Stu Turley and The Energy News Beat Podcast team. Our great guests help us reach #3 in FeedSpot\’s Top 70 Energy […]
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