Toyota Motor North America today announced a major $1 billion investment across its manufacturing facilities in Kentucky and Indiana. This strategic expansion targets increased production of the popular Grand Highlander SUV while accelerating preparations for new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) at its flagship Kentucky plant. The move is the latest step in Toyota’s November 2025 […]
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This was a lot of fun with Ron as we covered his latest earnings reports from Liberty Energy, and the exciting direction for Liberty in the AI and Data Center space. In fact, as we were talking, I got the idea to have Ron on the podcast with Jon Brewton, CEO of Data2. We are […]
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Energy News Beat Exclusive March 23, 2026, In a notable pivot amid the escalating U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, President Donald Trump has directed Israel to cease attacks on key Iranian energy infrastructure, specifically targeting the world’s largest natural gas field. This move comes as tit-for-tat strikes on energy assets have already sent global oil and […]
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In the high-stakes world of energy markets, not all oil prices are created equal. \”Paper oil\” refers to benchmark futures contracts traded on exchanges like NYMEX (WTI) and ICE (Brent)—financial instruments where the vast majority of trading volume (often 95%+) never results in physical delivery. These are the headline numbers investors see on CNBC or […]
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As the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran roils global energy markets and pushes benchmark crude above $100 per barrel at times, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is wielding sanctions policy like a supply-side tool. With the Strait of Hormuz under pressure and Iranian exports partially disrupted, Bessent has already pulled several levers — temporary Russian oil sanctions […]
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This is a fun discussion with John Calce, Founder and Chairman of Element Fuels and America First Refining. This podcast is hosted by Stu Turley, Energy News Beat Host, and David Blackmon is the host of the Energy Impacts Podcast. Don’t kid yourself, with the geopolitical issues around the world right now, this story […]
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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 the vast landscape of American energy, few contrasts are as stark as that between Texas and California. One state embodies self-reliance and global leadership, producing far more energy than it consumes while bolstering the nation\’s security and economy. The other grapples with policy-driven shortages, relying heavily on imports to meet basic needs—often from unstable […]
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In a major move to secure stable energy supplies amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Japan has inked deals worth up to $56 billion with the United States for oil, natural gas, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) purchases and investments. This agreement, finalized at the Asia-Pacific Energy Security Forum in Tokyo on March 14, 2026, underscores Japan\’s […]
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In the midst of escalating tensions in the Middle East, with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions disrupting global energy flows, the question looms large: Are we truly in the throes of an oil crisis? As of March 15, 2026, the Strait of Hormuz—a vital chokepoint carrying roughly 20% of the world\’s […]
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