Imagine a massive fireball lighting up the night sky near Los Angeles, sending shockwaves through one of the busiest economic and aviation hubs in the nation, and raising immediate concerns about fuel supply and safety. On October 2, a major fire erupted at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery, a critical
Imagine a continent racing to secure its energy future, pivoting sharply from one major supplier to another amidst geopolitical turmoil, with the European Union finding itself in this exact scenario. U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) now constitutes nearly half of its gas supply, a dramatic leap
I'm thrilled to sit down with Christopher Hailstone, a seasoned expert in energy management and renewable energy, who also brings a wealth of knowledge on utilities, grid reliability, and security. With decades of experience in the energy sector, Christopher offers a unique perspective on the
Imagine a global market teetering on the edge, where a mere 1.5% spike in oil prices sends ripples through economies worldwide, and recently, Brent crude climbed to $65.44 per barrel while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) reached $61.77 per barrel following a modest production increase by OPEC+ of
As the global energy landscape continues to shift, few topics are as critical as the decisions made by OPEC+ and their impact on oil markets. Today, we’re thrilled to speak with Christopher Hailstone, a seasoned expert in energy management and utilities, with deep insights into grid reliability,
Imagine a nation bracing for winter, only to face a devastating blow to its energy lifeline just as the cold sets in, with a massive Russian assault on October 3 targeting Ukraine's critical gas facilities in Kharkiv and Poltava. Operated by the state company Naftogaz, these facilities were hit by
