Texas is rapidly emerging as the epicenter of the AI-driven data center boom. With abundant land, affordable energy, and a business-friendly climate, the Lone Star State is attracting hyperscalers and tech giants at a record pace. But this explosive growth comes with a steep price tag for taxpayers—and potentially for the state’s electric grid and […]
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While ExxonMobil disclosed a clear 6% hit to its global first-quarter 2026 production from the Iran conflict—centered heavily on damaged Qatar LNG infrastructure—Chevron’s exposure appears materially lower and more temporary. Chevron has not issued a comparable company-specific production-loss figure, and analysts (including HSBC) highlight its lighter Middle East footprint relative to Exxon. The net result: […]
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A recent clip from Net Zero Watch highlights a pointed question from Reform Scotland leader Malcolm Offord: Why are wind farms still being subsidized after decades of support? “Wind farms arrived 30 years ago, and they were given a 15-year subsidy,” Offord noted. “After 15 years, they’re given another 15-year subsidy, and then last month […]
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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 […]
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We are confirming the panel discussion for next Wednesday and are excited to visit with Professor Mische and Mike Ariza on this national crisis unfolding. This article is only a warm-up for next week and is really just my show notes to get questions ready. After sitting in on a town hall with Professor Mische […]
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A compelling chart shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Dr. Matthew M. Wielicki (@MatthewWielicki) cuts through the rhetoric on renewable energy. It ranks U.S. states by electricity affordability and overlays whether they enforce Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and participate in cap-and-trade programs like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). The top 10 most affordable states […]
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ENB Pub Note: The Energy Bad Boys are one of my favorite Substack authors out there, and I am sending them a note to get them on the podcast. This is an outstanding article, and will be covered on the Energy News Beat Stand up later today. We highly recommend subscribing to their Substack as […]
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ENB Pub Note: This article is from the Epoch Times and was forwarded to us by Ronald Stein, Author and Friend to the Energy News Beat Podcast. As we have been talking on the Podcast, California is a National Security Risk. California is the 4th largest economy in the world and an “ENERGY ISLAND that […]
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This was a hard-hitting discussion by Mike Ariza, Downstream Expert, fresh off last night’s Town Hall with Professor Mische and a host of other key people discussing the horrific National Security Crisis in California and how the Strait of Hormuz is about to impact the entire half of the United States. Yes, you heard that […]
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In a world already stretched thin on refined fuels, diesel has emerged as the undisputed king of commodities—and refineries are proving to be the fragile link in the global supply chain. As of early April 2026, the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz—triggered by the Iran conflict—has created the largest supply shock in diesel […]
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