Energy Social Media and Updates

Floating Storage Delays Iranian Oil Sales, Relief Unlikely.
SocialMar 23, 2026

Floating Storage Delays Iranian Oil Sales, Relief Unlikely.

Despite some accounts on this app implying that all oil that Iran has shipped is already sold…that is not the case. Some oil is shipped and is floating storage…to then be sold later. This does not mean the USTs...

By Brent Johnson
Questioning Preferential LNG Export Priorities Over Market Bidding
SocialMar 23, 2026

Questioning Preferential LNG Export Priorities Over Market Bidding

Wait, why are we giving anyone special priority to our LNG exports. Why aren’t we selling it to the highest bidder?

By John Konrad
Voltage and Oscillation Triggered Iberian Blackout, ENTSO‑E Reports
SocialMar 23, 2026

Voltage and Oscillation Triggered Iberian Blackout, ENTSO‑E Reports

Combination of voltage and oscillation caused Iberian blackout, says ENTSO-E report #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/WybuodVmK9

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US Battery Production Surge Powers Grid Expansion
SocialMar 23, 2026

US Battery Production Surge Powers Grid Expansion

Suddenly, the US manufactures a ton of grid batteries #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/1sjR9THvtK

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Ohio Solar Project Rejection Sparks Process Concerns, Climate Group Warns
SocialMar 23, 2026

Ohio Solar Project Rejection Sparks Process Concerns, Climate Group Warns

Rejected 94MW Ohio solar project ‘raises serious questions’ about process, climate group says #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/8mqhPBBRBg

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Higher WWS Share Cuts U.S. Electricity Prices
SocialMar 23, 2026

Higher WWS Share Cuts U.S. Electricity Prices

Increasing wind-water-solar (WWS) on the electricity grid decreases electricity prices - 2025 data from 50 U.S. states States with 33-124% of demand met by WWS have electricity prices averaging 2.9 cents/kWh below those with <33% WWS. Results statistically significant. https://t.co/kEDy3HQltg

By Mark Z. Jacobson
NY Climate Law Falters Amid Affordability Politics
SocialMar 23, 2026

NY Climate Law Falters Amid Affordability Politics

New York’s Climate Law Is Cracking Under the Weight of Affordability Politics #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/k6pq08YrtN https://t.co/v1kTW5Fyr9

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Arab Light Crude Export Routes From Saudi West Ports
SocialMar 23, 2026

Arab Light Crude Export Routes From Saudi West Ports

Tankers carrying Arab light crude from the Western ports of Saudi Arabia Mapf rom @Kpler https://t.co/FT5mVn08sk

By Anas Alhajji
Pay‑not‑to‑play Scheme to Block Offshore Wind Wastes Taxpayer Money
SocialMar 23, 2026

Pay‑not‑to‑play Scheme to Block Offshore Wind Wastes Taxpayer Money

“Using a pay-not-to-play scheme to pressure a company to not build offshore wind is an outrageous abuse of taxpayer dollars”

By Michael E. Mann
Community Solar and Battery Project Launches After 12 Years
SocialMar 23, 2026

Community Solar and Battery Project Launches After 12 Years

Pioneering community solar and battery project launches after “12 years of hard work” #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/FD3yT4CRwt https://t.co/bmZFQ5hfhQ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
U.S. Gains Most From Hormuz Crisis, Timing Crucial
SocialMar 23, 2026

U.S. Gains Most From Hormuz Crisis, Timing Crucial

No matter how you slice it, the United States stands to gain the most from the Hormuz crisis—but keep the timeframes separate, or the picture gets muddled fast. 👇👇👇

By Anas Alhajji
Middle Eastern LNG Delayed to June, Oil Hoarding Risks Rise
SocialMar 23, 2026

Middle Eastern LNG Delayed to June, Oil Hoarding Risks Rise

Middle Eastern liquified natural gas (LNG) might not come to Europe till June, and why speculative hoarding of oil is a serious concern going forward, per top shipping/energy hedge fund in shipping and energy trading A must watch

By Jack Farley
Sweden Trials eRoadArlanda: Charging EVs on the Move
SocialMar 23, 2026

Sweden Trials eRoadArlanda: Charging EVs on the Move

Sweden Tests eRoadArlanda Electrified Road That Charges #EVs While Driving by @_fluxfeeds #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/beRq3hfFwZ

By Ron van Loon
Ann Arbor to Launch Its Own Clean Energy Utility
SocialMar 23, 2026

Ann Arbor to Launch Its Own Clean Energy Utility

Ann Arbor, Michigan, prepares to launch its own clean energy utility #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/BKweRPU2zr

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
CERAWeek Highlights: Fusion, AI, and Energy Insights
SocialMar 23, 2026

CERAWeek Highlights: Fusion, AI, and Energy Insights

👀ICYMI: Here's this morning's @axios Future of Energy newsletter from #CERAWeek, the Catalina Wine Mixer of western hemisphere #energy conferences. Some behind-the-scenes color, a fusion scoop, AI news, and more. Link in next post. #LNG #OOTT

By Ben Geman
Debating Grid Buildout vs Utilization: Defining Conversation Parameters
SocialMar 23, 2026

Debating Grid Buildout vs Utilization: Defining Conversation Parameters

I've been watching a really interesting debate here on grid buildout vs grid utilization. This week on Open Circuit, I've got @BrianJanous and @CarolineBGolin together on the show to hash this out. Where should I focus the parameters of the...

By Stephen Lacey
Selective Long on Rig-Count Breakout Amid HMH IPO
SocialMar 23, 2026

Selective Long on Rig-Count Breakout Amid HMH IPO

HMH files $231.4M US IPO (10.5M sh @ $19–22). Macro: energy recovery lifts services. Key: drilling-equipment focus; led by J.P. Morgan/Piper Sandler/Evercore. Risks: cyclicality, oil-price volatility. Trade: selective long on rig-count breakout 📈 — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov

By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
Brent Oil Faces Bearish Turn Near $112 Resistance
SocialMar 23, 2026

Brent Oil Faces Bearish Turn Near $112 Resistance

#BrentOil Comp big Down Candle and Bearish Engulfing. Resistance $112.1. Support $91.8, $84, $80, $69.2. Near MACD Bear Cross. RSI 63 dropped from Overbought. Top Bollinger Band $107.9. Midpoint Line $97.7. Bottom Band $87.4.

By WheelieDealer
Markets Still Price Oil Disruptions, Extreme Scenarios Unlikely
SocialMar 23, 2026

Markets Still Price Oil Disruptions, Extreme Scenarios Unlikely

"We are still seeing markets pricing some degree of oil disruptions. The worst scenarios are off the table, but also the best ones." @austincampbell https://t.co/Mn06ovDktZ

By Laura Shin
US Solar Module Prices Set to Rise Until 2027
SocialMar 23, 2026

US Solar Module Prices Set to Rise Until 2027

Intertek forecasts higher US solar module prices through 2027 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/WxyHO8ib5x

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Repowering Wind Farms Doubles Output on Unchanged Land
SocialMar 23, 2026

Repowering Wind Farms Doubles Output on Unchanged Land

Plus, you can get twice the power out of the same land simply by repowering existing wind farms. https://t.co/WSQ69VU0c5

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Oil Prices Slip Despite Months-Long Supply Recovery
SocialMar 23, 2026

Oil Prices Slip Despite Months-Long Supply Recovery

By now, everyone knows it will take months for oil supplies to recover from this fiasco. And yet the oil price dropped pretty sharply on today's fake TACO. That seems significant to me...maybe, if we get a proper resolution, markets...

By Dario Perkins
Report Misused to Push Oil Sands Expansion, Ignoring Key Data
SocialMar 23, 2026

Report Misused to Push Oil Sands Expansion, Ignoring Key Data

New Pipeline Report Misused by Danielle Smith to Justify Oil Sands Expansion Economists Peter Tertzakian and Mark Parsons (atbfinancial) ignore key variables that undermine, perhaps negate, projected gains. Was it intentional? You decide. #abpoli #ableg https://markhamhislop.substack.com/p/new-pipeline-report-misused-by-danielle

By Markham Hislop
Brent Crude Slides Below $100, Still Above Pre‑crisis Levels
SocialMar 23, 2026

Brent Crude Slides Below $100, Still Above Pre‑crisis Levels

CHART OF THE DAY: Brent crude oil has settled today below $100 a barrel (at $99.94 a barrel). As the chart shows, still way higher than pre-crisis levels, but also well below the peak reached during the early days of...

By Javier Blas
Trump Admin Pays $1B to Halt Wind, Boost Oil Projects
SocialMar 23, 2026

Trump Admin Pays $1B to Halt Wind, Boost Oil Projects

This is about as sick as it gets. Trump Administration to Pay $1 Billion to Energy Giant to Cancel Wind Farms. In exchange, the French company TotalEnergies would invest in oil and natural gas projects in Texas and elsewhere. https://t.co/2VC6NSQv9N

By Mark Z. Jacobson
IEA's Record Release Fails to Dent $110 Oil Price
SocialMar 23, 2026

IEA's Record Release Fails to Dent $110 Oil Price

IEA released 400 million barrels. The largest emergency release in history. Oil is STILL above $110. $112.76 Brent right now. When the biggest intervention ever can't move price, the supply damage is real. $XLE https://t.co/dls2Gube4l

By Michael A. Gayed, CFA (Lead-Lag Report)
Breakthrough Institute Files Amicus Supporting Trump's Fossil Push
SocialMar 23, 2026

Breakthrough Institute Files Amicus Supporting Trump's Fossil Push

Just to demonstrate once and for all that the Breakthrough Institute (@TheBTI) is a climate-denying, pro-fossil/nuc group, here is their "Amicus Brief," authored by (led by Nordhaus & Trembath) supporting Trump's Executive Orders Unleashing Fossil Fuels https://t.co/l9xcTFk2qA

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Jet Fuel Costs Double, Sparking Airline Crisis
SocialMar 23, 2026

Jet Fuel Costs Double, Sparking Airline Crisis

Jet fuel prices have DOUBLED to over $200/barrel since the Iran war. Asian airlines and energy suppliers face MAJOR SHORTAGES. ​SIGNS OF A MAJOR CRISIS ARE APPEARING: Thousands of flights have already been canceled AIRLINES SHOULD SEND A BILL FOR DAMAGES TO...

By Steve Hanke
Markets Underprice Prolonged Iran Conflict, Expect Sharp Correction
SocialMar 23, 2026

Markets Underprice Prolonged Iran Conflict, Expect Sharp Correction

Month two. No de-escalation. More troops. Kharg Island occupation being planned. In my experience, markets that price short conflicts and get long ones reprice quickly and painfully. Kharg Island handles 90%+ of Iran's oil exports. The implicit assumption built into current market prices...

By Michael A. Gayed, CFA (Lead-Lag Report)
Satellites Spot Surge in Flaring After Iran Attack
SocialMar 23, 2026

Satellites Spot Surge in Flaring After Iran Attack

War unleashes many horrors, including environmental ones. Satellites are starting to reveal the details. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-23/iran-war-missile-attack-on-ras-laffan-spurs-increased-flaring-satellites-show

By Akshat Rathi
Short‑Term Inflation Peaks as Oil Prices Stall
SocialMar 23, 2026

Short‑Term Inflation Peaks as Oil Prices Stall

Non-consensus view here @fejau_inc @qthomp ... Feels like short term inflation expectations are likely making a top here. Obviously this has a lot to do with oil. If oil can't go any higher on the headlines now, time to pay attention.......

By Tyler Neville
Airstrikes and Hormuz Closure Boost Gas Emissions
SocialMar 23, 2026

Airstrikes and Hormuz Closure Boost Gas Emissions

Gas infrastructure is spewing methane and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as airstrikes intensify and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. https://t.co/XysNBe1tfC

By Vox – Climate
WTI Poised for Biggest Drop Yet, Still
SocialMar 23, 2026

WTI Poised for Biggest Drop Yet, Still

Depending on where the WTI crude oil front month closes the day, we are looking at either the biggest single-day drop since Jun 23, 2025 or Mar 9, 2022. Either way...massive day...and yet still over 36% higher than the 200-day...

By John Kicklighter
Oil Forecasts Diverge: $200 vs Under $75 per Barrel
SocialMar 23, 2026

Oil Forecasts Diverge: $200 vs Under $75 per Barrel

7am: I have a new model that shows oil will be $200/barrel by spring break 9am: I have a new model that shows oil will be under $75/barrel by spring break

By Ben Carlson
Middle East Conflict Spikes Gas Flaring, Boosting Emissions
SocialMar 23, 2026

Middle East Conflict Spikes Gas Flaring, Boosting Emissions

The conflict in the Middle East appears to have forced some oil and gas companies to directly burn off more natural gas than usual at their facilities, releasing planet-warming pollution into the atmosphere https://t.co/HkXsn5239y

By Vox – Climate
Iran Discovers Strait of Hormuz Leverage Is Unreliable
SocialMar 23, 2026

Iran Discovers Strait of Hormuz Leverage Is Unreliable

As with its nuclear program, Iran can not unlearnt new knowledge. And Tehran has learnt lots in the last 4 weeks. Iran assumed the Strait of Hormuz gave it a lever. But its effectiveness was unproven, and it didn’t know...

By Javier Blas
US Sharply Criticizes EU Methane Import Regulations
SocialMar 23, 2026

US Sharply Criticizes EU Methane Import Regulations

The US doubled down on its criticism of the EU's rules to curb methane emissions from its oil and gas imports https://t.co/9WCmSzRg2D

By Vox – Climate
Fed Reacts Differently to Oil Price Shocks
SocialMar 23, 2026

Fed Reacts Differently to Oil Price Shocks

I used Claude to draw a chart that captures how I see the Fed's asymmetric reaction function towards oil. https://t.co/q9WcR7aCNC

By Greg Ip
WSJ Map Highlights Gulf’s Critical Energy Asset Damage
SocialMar 23, 2026

WSJ Map Highlights Gulf’s Critical Energy Asset Damage

Nice map in the WSJ of the Critical Energy Assets hit in the Gulf, featured on today's Chartbook Top Links: https://t.co/2Hu6dMxKBE

By Adam Tooze
CERAWeek's Chart Set to Dominate Energy Discussions
SocialMar 23, 2026

CERAWeek's Chart Set to Dominate Energy Discussions

World's top energy executives are meeting in Houston for the annual CERAWeek conference this week. I hope this chart is the talk of town.

By Akshat Rathi
U.S. Swaps Offshore Wind Lease for Oil, Cites Security
SocialMar 23, 2026

U.S. Swaps Offshore Wind Lease for Oil, Cites Security

In an effort to halt new offshore wind development, the U.S. announced today a deal with TotalEnergies to redirect the $1 billion the energy giant paid for an offshore wind lease and put it toward U.S. oil and gas projects....

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
EPA to Announce Biofuel Blending Quota Before Month-End
SocialMar 23, 2026

EPA to Announce Biofuel Blending Quota Before Month-End

🇺🇸Reuters reporting just now that EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says U.S. biofuel blending quota announcement will be made "before the end of the month." This increases the odds that it coincides with the White House's celebration of agriculture event on Friday.

By Karen Braun
Oil Prices Fluctuate; Trade Real‑Time Predictions on Hyperliquid
SocialMar 23, 2026

Oil Prices Fluctuate; Trade Real‑Time Predictions on Hyperliquid

$92… no $110… wait $75… now $87 a barrel Now trading — Crude Oil (Brent & WTI) Powered by @HyperliquidX 24/7 oil markets, users can trade monthly, weekly, and daily Predictions 🛢️ https://t.co/7TwArSgY9T

By Gemini
Oil Prices Retreat to Reaction Lows, Gasoline Dips
SocialMar 23, 2026

Oil Prices Retreat to Reaction Lows, Gasoline Dips

Oil sinking back toward those reaction lows... WTI $87 Brent $99 Gasoline futures down 36 cents https://t.co/68SjGUaFW0

By Mike Zaccardi
Anticipating Launch of TAHCO Oil Control Venture
SocialMar 23, 2026

Anticipating Launch of TAHCO Oil Control Venture

I’m looking forward to the official launch of the “Trump Ayatollah Hormuz Control for Oil” joint-venture. Otherwise known as as the TAHCO.

By Javier Blas
Gulf Shut‑ins Could Cut 200 M Barrels in First Month
SocialMar 23, 2026

Gulf Shut‑ins Could Cut 200 M Barrels in First Month

Current Gulf production shut ins alone, if held at current levels through end-March, will result in roughly 200 million barrels of crude *not being produced* over the first ~30 days of the Iran War Not simply displaced supply, but barrels that...

By Rory Johnston
XLE Soars 31.8% as Middle East Energy Hits Hard
SocialMar 23, 2026

XLE Soars 31.8% as Middle East Energy Hits Hard

IEA confirmed it. 40+ Middle East energy assets severely damaged. Not 1. Not 5. Forty. $XLE is the only S&P sector positive since war began. +31.8% YTD. Everyone else is still pretending this is temporary. https://t.co/5G2vuSlSjh

By Michael A. Gayed, CFA (Lead-Lag Report)
US‑Israeli Strike Closes Hormuz, Triggers Global Gas Crisis
SocialMar 23, 2026

US‑Israeli Strike Closes Hormuz, Triggers Global Gas Crisis

Thanks to the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz is ‘closed’. As a result, countries worldwide are facing a gas supply CLIFF-EDGE. LNG from Qatar is NOWHERE TO BE FOUND. US-ISRAELI WAR ON IRAN = MASSIVE COLLATERAL DAMAGE. https://t.co/qE8zgTwxgC

By Steve Hanke
Strait Closure Triggers Universal Refined‑petroleum Supply Shock
SocialMar 23, 2026

Strait Closure Triggers Universal Refined‑petroleum Supply Shock

I spoke with @GaryBohm5 'Metals and Miners' about the closure of the Strait: "It will affect everything that's produced by refined petroleum: the chemical and plastics industry, fertilizer. This supply shock will ripple through everything. There's nothing that isn't touched." https://t.co/SPZ9A1UMhy

By Steve Hanke