US Removes China from El Guri Hydro Dam in Venezuela

In a significant geopolitical and energy-sector shift, the United States has directed the removal of Chinese contractors from maintenance and rehabilitation work at Venezuela’s El Guri Hydroelectric Dam—the third-largest in the world after China’s Three Gorges and the Itaipu Dam on the Brazil-Paraguay border. American engineering giants Siemens and General Electric (GE) have now been […]

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Texas Gets A Refinery – Energy Security Starts at Home – Energy Dominance is displayed through your exports

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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Starmer to Trump: \”You Have No Plan.\” Trump Replies: \”Have You Been Following Venezuela\’s Story?\”

In a heated exchange during a recent G7 summit video call, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer challenged U.S. President Donald Trump on his approach to Middle East policy, particularly regarding Iran\’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence. Starmer, echoing concerns from European allies, accused Trump of lacking a coherent strategy: \”You have no plan beyond bluster […]

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President Trump Signs Executive Order on Venezuelan Oil: Safeguarding Revenues for American and Venezuelan Benefit

In 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 […]

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