Wind, Solar Stabilise Europe Power Prices
European electricity markets are showing price resilience as wind and solar capacity expands. In Germany and France, power prices fell last week even as oil prices surged, contrasting with earlier spikes driven by natural‑gas volatility. Continued renewable investment is dampening the inflationary shock that high energy costs caused four years ago. Analysts say this stability reduces the urgency of emergency price‑cap measures discussed in Brussels.
Oil Futures in War
Kevin Hassett highlighted on CBS Face the Nation that oil futures are pricing a rapid decline in oil prices, even as spot gasoline prices surge due to current Strait disruptions. The forward curve suggests Brent will not revert to its pre‑war...
Oil Blinks, Markets Breathe, and the Policy Put Waits in the Wings
Oil markets cooled as a few tankers slipped through the Strait of Hormuz, easing the panic that had driven Brent toward $100 per barrel. The shift from a full‑blow blockade narrative to constrained flow reduced downside risk, but the market...
The Great Fuel Scab Grab Begins
Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles has stopped short of dismissing fuel rationing as the Iran‑Israel conflict drags into its third week, stoking concerns over domestic supply. While officials claim there is no immediate shortage, global oil markets are already feeling pressure...
Middle East Crashes Into Recession
The Gulf region is sliding into recession as refined fuel prices surge amid tightening global energy markets. Distillates such as diesel and jet fuel have risen far faster than crude, with some products nearly tripling in cost. The sharp price...
Hassett on the Economic Impact of the US-Israel-Iran War
Kevin Hassett told CBS’s Face the Nation that the US economy will not be harmed by the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict, citing abundant domestic oil production and a steep decline in futures‑based oil prices. He argued the temporary 20% disruption to global...
Study Finds Additional $1 Trillion In Pipeline Capital Needs By 2052
A new study by the INGAA Foundation estimates that the United States and Canada will require roughly $1 trillion in new pipeline capital by 2052, translating to $40‑48 billion annually. The analysis, conducted with the University of Houston, Wood and ESMIA, evaluates...
What It’s Like to Be…a Lineman
The latest episode of Dan Heath’s podcast *What It’s Like to Be…* spotlights Elden Rivas, a veteran lineman in Houston, Texas, as he recounts restoring power after a tornado, working from helicopters in Faraday suits, and surviving a collapsing utility...
ThreeV
ThreeV has launched an AI‑powered computer‑vision platform that automates inspections for power and utility assets. The Multi‑Sensory Asset Intelligence Platform digitizes the entire inspection workflow, turning field‑captured visual data into actionable insights. By detecting equipment failures early, it aims to...
Trump Demands Help with Hormuz; Japan and Australia = NO | Rapid Read 16 Mar 2026
President Trump has pressed allies for US warship escorts through the Strait of Hormuz, but Japan and Australia have declined the request. Drone strikes have forced a shutdown of oil loading at Fujairah and disrupted Dubai airport operations, prompting Saudi...
5 Big Energy Stories - 3.16.2026: NATO to Trump: You Break It, You Own It
The post critiques Germany’s Energiewende, arguing it has spurred industrial decline and shifted carbon emissions to China. It also highlights UK Environment Minister Ed Miliband’s evasive remarks on rising petrol prices. The title references NATO’s “you break it, you own...
Iran Is a Bridge Too Far
The article notes that oil, when priced in gold, sits at only 26% of its long‑term value, implying a potential 300% rebound to pre‑Bretton Woods levels last seen in 2014. It warns that a shutdown of the Straits of Hormuz...
Woodside Continues to Ignore Science and Investors
Woodside Energy has poured roughly $40 billion into oil and gas exploration since 2020, while continuing to market LNG as a bridge fuel for Asia’s power sector. Activist group Market Forces and shareholders argue that this strategy contradicts the company’s own...
The Oil and Energy Intensity of US GDP
The chart shows U.S. petroleum intensity of real GDP falling sharply since its 1973 peak, with overall energy intensity also on a long‑term decline. This reduction means that oil price shocks now have a muted effect on output and inflation...
Mad King Must Put Australians First for Gas
Australian gas prices have stabilized at $10 per gigajoule, easing short‑term market concerns. Analysts believe the East Coast export cartel is unlikely to repeat the price spikes seen during the Ukraine war, given heightened public scrutiny. However, the author warns...
Everllence Secures Contract to Supply Compression Technology
Everllence won a contract to deliver two RB compressor skids for Thailand’s inaugural carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at PTTEP’s Arthit gas field. The compressors, paired with Solar Turbines gas turbines, will enable capture and offshore storage of up...
How Materials Informatics Aids Photocatalyst Design for Hydrogen Production
Researchers used machine‑learning interatomic potential (MLIP) calculations to screen dopants for orthorhombic Sn₃O₄, identifying aluminum as a stable dopant. Experimental hydrothermal synthesis confirmed the predictions, with 5 % Al‑doped o‑Sn₃O₄ delivering 16‑times higher hydrogen production under visible light. The study demonstrates...
Oil Price Manipulation, an Unrecognized Stratagem and an Unhinged Plan
Governments are scrambling to curb soaring oil prices after Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut roughly 20% of global supply. The International Energy Agency authorized a historic release of 400 million barrels from strategic reserves, equivalent to about 20...
Oil At US$250/Bbl?
Escalating Gulf tensions have reignited a sharp rally in oil, with some analysts speculating prices could approach $250 per barrel. The piece ties this surge to a concurrent rise in gold, arguing that the gold‑oil ratio serves as a key...
10 Best Oil Stocks to Buy Right Now
The article lists the ten best oil stocks to buy, using a Finviz screen and hedge‑fund sentiment data through Q3 2025. It highlights how the Iran‑related supply shock is driving oil prices higher, a theme echoed by analysts on CNBC. Recent...
Sub-Nanometer Pores in Carbon Nanoreactors Trap Chlorine and Boost Li-Cl2 Battery Performance
Researchers have engineered hollow carbon nanoreactors with sub‑nanometer wall pores that physically trap chlorine‑electrolyte complexes inside Li‑Cl₂ battery cathodes. The 0.8 nm pores block 0.86 nm complexes while allowing lithium and chloride ions to pass, creating confined reaction chambers. This architecture delivers...
Carlyle’s Currie Warns Against Oil and Gas Hoarding
Jeff Currie, chief strategy officer at Carlyle Energy Pathways, told Bloomberg Surveillance that the ongoing Iran war is already disrupting the global oil and gas supply chain. He warned that the damage could take months to unwind and cautioned market...
How Iran Blocking the Strait of Hormuz Affects the U.S.
Iran’s recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints, prompting a sharp rise in global crude prices. While the United States sources only a modest fraction of its oil from the...
Gas in Mexico: Risks and Alternatives for a Sustainable Energy Model
Mexico relies on imported natural gas for more than 70% of its consumption, chiefly via pipelines from Texas. This dependence underpins electricity generation, industrial processes and Pemex operations, but it also exposes the country to supply disruptions, price volatility and...
TfL Selects Direct Solar Power to Help Run the Tube | RailUK
Transport for London (TfL) has appointed SSE Energy Solutions to design and build purpose‑built solar farms that will feed electricity directly into the Tube network via a private‑wire arrangement. The scheme will generate up to 65,000 MWh of zero‑carbon power each...
Trump’s Oil Crisis Is Already Costing Massachusetts Drivers Over $2.4 Million A Day In Higher Gas Prices
A surge in global oil prices after President Trump’s attack on Iran has pushed Massachusetts gasoline prices up 45 cents per gallon, costing drivers over $2.4 million daily. The state consumes about 6 million gallons per day, so the extra expense totals...
After the Petrodollar
In 1974 Henry Kissinger secured an informal pact that required Saudi Arabia to price oil exclusively in U.S. dollars, creating the petrodollar system that channeled massive dollar surpluses into Treasury securities. The arrangement underpinned America’s ability to run large fiscal deficits...
Daily Memo: US Eases Russian Oil Sanctions
The United States announced a 30‑day suspension of sanctions on Russian crude that is currently at sea, aiming to cushion the economic repercussions of the war in Iran. The temporary relief covers roughly 100 million barrels of Russian oil in transit,...
New Research Reveals How Semiconductor Electrodes Can Achieve Green Hydrogen Production
University of Jyväskylä researchers used a new constant inner potential density functional theory to model semiconductor electrochemistry, revealing that lowering the electrode potential creates polarons on TiO₂ surfaces that activate the hydrogen evolution reaction. State‑of‑the‑art Raman, electron resonance and photoelectron...
When It Comes To Energy Dependence On Other Countries, Americans Have An Easy Choice
The post argues that the United States should prioritize domestic oil and gas, especially Canadian supplies, over reliance on China for energy security. It highlights how Middle‑East conflicts, such as the recent Iran war, make imported crude volatile. The author...
5 Big Energy Stories - 3.13.2026: The Fear Premium Returns to Oil Markets With a Vengeance
Oil markets are once again being driven by a fear premium, pushing Brent crude up by roughly $15‑$20 per barrel despite ample global supply. The premium, first noted after 9/11, reflects traders’ risk‑aversion to geopolitical shocks and supply‑chain disruptions. Recent...
A Political Pitch for European Oils
European voters’ climate concern has surged to 14%, reflecting a post‑Russia‑Ukraine energy shock that reshapes political sentiment. The shift has prompted a wave of incumbent defeats and signals a move away from aggressive ESG policies toward energy security. European oil...
Short-Term Pairs Trade Favours the Dollar
The market is adjusting to heightened geopolitical risk after coordinated US‑Israeli strikes on Iran, which have effectively shut the Hormuz Strait and intensified regional drone attacks. These developments are pushing oil prices higher for a longer period, bolstering the U.S....
Explainer: How Iran Turned Hormuz Into a Geopolitical Checkpoint
Iran has systematically transformed the Strait of Hormuz into a de‑facto geopolitical checkpoint, deploying naval mines, missile batteries and heightened patrols to control one of the world’s most vital oil arteries. The move coincides with escalating regional tensions and a...
BREAKING: In Stunning Move, Donald Trump Moves to Reward Putin as Oil Prices Skyrocket
Former President Donald Trump announced a temporary suspension of U.S. sanctions on Russian oil, aiming to flood the market with cheaper crude and curb the surge that pushed Brent toward $100 a barrel. The move follows recent U.S. military actions...
Dire Strait & The Home Front
Oil prices rebounded to roughly $100 a barrel, dragging U.S. equities and bonds lower as the conflict between Israel, the U.S., and Iran intensifies. The S&P 500 has slipped 4.4% from its January 27 peak and the Nasdaq 6.4% from...
Welcome to the Great Aussie Fuel Crisis
Amid heightened geopolitical tension after the Iran war, Australia faces a looming fuel shortage. Energy Minister Chris Bowen presented data showing national fuel stocks hovering just above mandatory minimums, contradicting earlier government assurances of ample supply. The snapshot revealed consumption...
Ridley: The Gas Price Shock Will Expose Britain’s Catastrophic Energy Misjudgment
The recent surge in global natural‑gas prices has laid bare Britain’s over‑reliance on imports, costing households roughly three times what Americans pay. The author argues that a decade‑old decision to ban on‑shore shale fracking has left the UK vulnerable, missing...
Market Derelict On Oil Inflation Risk, Albert Edwards Says
Albert Edwards warns that markets are overlooking the inflationary pressure from a new oil price spike, arguing that bond yields could rise if the risk is ignored. He notes that unlike the previous surge, stimulus cash has largely vanished, so...
Tankers Burning and Insurers Walking Away: The Global Economic Fallout of Trump’s Iran War
The United States and Israel’s February 28 strikes on Iran triggered an immediate retreat by major maritime insurers, who canceled or sharply repriced war‑risk coverage for vessels transiting the Persian Gulf. Premiums surged by more than 1,000%, making tanker voyages...
The Lead Untangles: A Practical Guide on What to Do About Your Energy Bills – Right Now
The ongoing Middle East conflict has disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing wholesale energy prices higher. In the UK, Ofgem’s gas price cap for April‑June 2026 was set at £1,641, a 6.6% reduction, keeping domestic gas bills...
The SPR Release: Why Did Oil Prices Increase? (Video)
Oil prices rose despite the International Energy Agency and U.S. government announcing a large Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) release. Analysts say the release was too modest to offset ongoing supply constraints from OPEC+ cuts and heightened geopolitical risk in the...
Top 5 Potential Federal Roadblocks Facing Texas Renewables
The U.S. Department of the Interior has overhauled its permitting framework, introducing slower review timelines, new approval processes, and unfamiliar evaluative standards that now affect both federal and private lands. These directives, rolled out over the past 14 months, add...
Ruling Party Proposes Bold Vision to Transform Zimbabwe Into Global Battery Manufacturing Hub
Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU‑PF party announced a strategic push to transform the country from a raw lithium exporter into a full‑stack battery manufacturing hub. The plan highlights the recent attraction of four of the world’s top six lithium firms and the...
Tesla Energy Gains UK License to Sell Electricity to Homes and Businesses
Tesla Energy Ventures Ltd. received an Ofgem licence to supply electricity to homes and businesses across Great Britain, effective 6 p.m. on March 12, 2026 after a seven‑month review. The approval lets Tesla sell power directly to UK customers, complementing its existing fleet...
TMTB Morning Wrap
Futures slipped 60 basis points as oil prices stay elevated, driven by tanker incidents in Iraqi waters, Oman's export‑terminal clearance, and Chinese refiners canceling cargoes. Asian equity markets opened lower, with the Nikkei and Taiwan indices down over 1%, while...
US Energy Secretary Wright: Iran Operations to Take Weeks, Not Months
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Wright said Iran‑related naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz will last weeks, not months, and that a U.S. Navy escort for commercial tankers is expected by the end of the month. Washington is working with allied...
Yttrium-Doped Nickel Catalyst Boosts Ammonia to Hydrogen Conversion Efficiency
Researchers at Tohoku University have created a yttrium‑doped nickel‑ceria catalyst (Ni₁Ce₁₋ₓYₓOα) that dramatically improves ammonia decomposition into hydrogen. The yttrium addition generates stable surface oxygen vacancies and tunes the electronic structure around nickel sites, lowering reaction energy barriers. The optimized...
To What Extent Did High-Temperature De-Rating Contribute to Large Under-Performance Across Semi-Scheduled Wind Fleet on Tuesday 27th January 2026?
On Tuesday 27 January 2026, semi‑scheduled wind farms in South Australia and Victoria under‑performed, creating large positive Dispatch Errors that strained system frequency. Temperature spikes in SA and a later cool‑change in VIC closely tracked the three identified error blocks, indicating high‑temperature...
The Ingredients Are All There, so What’s Holding the Energy Transition Back?
Australia’s energy transition appears ready—renewables are mature, capital is flowing, and targets are set—but large‑scale industrial decarbonisation stalls. The core issue is a coordination gap: stakeholders operate in silos, preventing a clear view of how transmission, renewable supply, ports, and...