Executive Orders for President Trump: Ensuring that US Has Necessary Fuels From California to Provide US National Security
Seven draft executive orders are being pushed to President Trump to address a looming fuel shortage in California and tie the state’s oil production to U.S. national‑security needs. The proposals would invoke the Defense Production Act, lift the Low Carbon Fuel Standard special‑blend requirement, and place offshore and onshore oil assets, pipelines, and refineries under federal control. One order calls for a seven‑year lease of Valero’s Benecia refinery to supply the military, while another mandates increased jet‑fuel and diesel output. The measures are already facing litigation and political pushback but aim to stabilize California’s market and ensure reliable fuel for the armed forces.
China's Evolving EV Monopoly - Energy Realities Podcast
The episode dissects China’s growing monopoly over the global EV market, highlighting its state‑backed battery dominance, predatory pricing, and the resulting threats to Western automakers in the US, Canada, the UK, and the EU. Panelists critique policy responses, note massive...