# energy policy (blogs) — RSS Amplifier

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## [Amazing orcas!](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/21/amazing-orcas/)

_2026-08-21 · offshoreenergy · Bud&#039;s Offshore Energy (BOE)_

Evan Zimmerman shared this fascinating video. Worth watching.

## [Big win for Sable!](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/20/big-win-for-sable/)

_2026-08-20 · offshoreenergy · Bud&#039;s Offshore Energy (BOE)_

Sable Offshore Corp. may use an emergency restart order from Energy Secretary Chris Wright as legal authority to continue transporting Santa Ynez Unit production through the onshore pipeline system. Judge Stephen V. Wilson said the Defense Production Act (DPA) is a “significant statutory grant of authority to the executive, giving the President substantial discretionary power \[…\]

## [Lease Sale BBG3 &#8211; deepwater action. How did the Big Dogs do?](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/20/lease-sale-bbg3-deepwater-action-how-did-the-big-dogs-do/)

_2026-08-20 · offshoreenergy · Bud&#039;s Offshore Energy (BOE)_

Gulfwide, Chevron was high bidder for 9 of the 10 blocks they sought vs. 6 of 9 for Oxy, 5 of 8 for Shell, 5 of 6 for BP, and 5 of 5 for Equinor. US supermajors and historically important Gulf producers, Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips, were no-shows once again. Bidding was spirited among the \[…\]

## [Interesting DOI Regulatory Agenda update!](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/19/interesting-doi-regulatory-agenda-update/)

_2026-08-19 · offshoreenergy · Bud&#039;s Offshore Energy (BOE)_

The subject Regulatory Agenda is attached. The proposed update to decommissioning requirements (abstract below) should attract attention! I would assume that, in addition to meeting Coast Guard requirements, a toppled structure would have to be accepted into a State reefing program. Otherwise the liability risks would be unacceptably high. REVISIONS TO DECOMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS ON THE \[…\]

## [&#8220;Offshore fracking&#8221;](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/18/offshore-fracking/)

_2026-08-18 · offshoreenergy · Bud&#039;s Offshore Energy (BOE)_

Despite favorable environmental reviews from both the Obama and Trump Administrations, the California Coastal Commission, empowered by the Courts, voted last week to prohibit the resumption of hydraulic well stimulation at DCOR’s Platform Gilda (map above). Of course, as is always the case offshore California, the regulatory and legal battles will continue. The Secretary of \[…\]

## [Proposed Leasing Notice &#8211; Northern Mariana Islands OCS Minerals &#8211; 12/16/2026 Sale](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/17/proposed-leasing-notice-northern-mariana-islands-ocs-minerals-12-26-2026-sale/)

_2026-08-17 · offshoreenergy · Bud&#039;s Offshore Energy (BOE)_

Terms appear to be the same as for the American Samoa Sale to be held on 11/19/2026.

## [Sale BBG3 &#8211; new life for old fields?](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/17/sale-bbg3-new-life-for-old-fields/)

_2026-08-17 · offshoreenergy · Bud&#039;s Offshore Energy (BOE)_

Led by Arena’s 9 high bids, shelf operators made a strong showing at Sale BBG3. As illustrated below, the acquiring companies see good opportunities in or near old fields. The BBG3 leases are colored red. Listed in the table below are the shelf blocks receiving bids. According to Marine Minerals Administration (MMA) online data, wells \[…\]

## [Renewed Enthusiasm Around Nuclear Fusion](https://shalemag.com/commercial-nuclear-fusion-rollout/)

_2026-08-17 · Amanda Jenkins · Energy Network Media Group_

Researchers have been racing to achieve commercial nuclear fusion for decades, aiming to produce abundant clean power without relying on \[…\] The post Renewed Enthusiasm Around Nuclear Fusion appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

## [Interior to Rewrite in Wilderness Study Area and Recreation Policy What It Means for Federal Lands](https://shalemag.com/interior-wilderness-study-area-recreation-policy-review/)

_2026-08-15 · Amanda Jenkins · Energy Network Media Group_

The Department of the Interior has completed a 60-day public review of how federal agencies manage wilderness study areas, lands \[…\] The post Interior to Rewrite in Wilderness Study Area and Recreation Policy What It Means for Federal Lands appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

## [DOE Scraps Three Biden Era Transmission Corridors What It Signals for the Grid Buildout](https://shalemag.com/doe-cancels-three-transmission-corridors-grid-buildout/)

_2026-08-15 · Amanda Jenkins · Energy Network Media Group_

The U.S. Department of Energy has stopped the designation process for three proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors, reversing a \[…\] The post DOE Scraps Three Biden Era Transmission Corridors What It Signals for the Grid Buildout appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

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## [Nearly Four Billion Spent to Walk Away Inside the Federal Offshore Wind Lease Buyback Program](https://shalemag.com/offshore-wind-lease-buyback-program-rwe-settlement/)

_2026-08-15 · Amanda Jenkins · Energy Network Media Group_

The federal government has now committed nearly $4 billion to end offshore wind lease agreements across U.S. waters. The latest \[…\] The post Nearly Four Billion Spent to Walk Away Inside the Federal Offshore Wind Lease Buyback Program appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

## [Legal Dispute Continues to Delay Decommissioning of California OCS Platforms Hogan and Houchin (OCS Lease P-0166) &#8211; article by John Smith](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/13/legal-dispute-continues-to-delay-decommissioning-of-california-ocs-platforms-hogan-and-houchin-ocs-lease-p-0166-by-john-smith/)

_2026-08-13 · offshoreenergy · Bud&#039;s Offshore Energy (BOE)_

This article provides information on the history of OCS Lease P-0166 and updates the decommissioning status of California OCS Platforms Hogan and Houchin which are in federal waters offshore Santa Barbara County, California. Listed below are key events in the history of the OCS Lease P-0166. More details are provided in the attachment which was \[ \]

## [The U.S. Involvement in Venezuela’s Oil Indust](https://shalemag.com/venezuela-oil-industry-investment/)

_2026-08-12 · Amanda Jenkins · Energy Network Media Group_

On January 3, President Trump carried out a unilateral military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and transporting him \[…\] The post The U.S. Involvement in Venezuela’s Oil Indust appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

## [Crusoe and Aalo Plan 2027 Nuclear Powered Data Center Demonstration at Idaho National Laboratory](https://shalemag.com/crusoe-aalo-nuclear-powered-data-center-demo-inl/)

_2026-08-12 · Amanda Jenkins · Energy Network Media Group_

Crusoe and Aalo Atomics plan to test whether an advanced nuclear reactor can power an artificial intelligence data center at \[…\] The post Crusoe and Aalo Plan 2027 Nuclear Powered Data Center Demonstration at Idaho National Laboratory appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

## [Sale BBG3 statistics](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/12/sale-bbg3-statistics/)

_2026-08-12 · offshoreenergy · Bud&#039;s Offshore Energy (BOE)_

Official BBG3 stats are attached. Below is a comparison of the three BBG sales. Link to more stats. Notes: The Gulf keeps on rollin this was the 137th Gulf lease sale. Congrats to Bryan Domangue on being named Gulf of America Regional Director for the Marine Minerals Administration! The WWII Museum in New Orleans \[ \]

## [Sale BBG3 &#8211; good participation, relatively modest $$$](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/12/sale-bbg3-good-participation-relatively-modest/)

_2026-08-12 · offshoreenergy · Bud&#039;s Offshore Energy (BOE)_

Awaiting the official results. Arena bid on 9 shelf blocks. Chevron, Shell, Anadarko, BP, Murphy, LLOG, and Equinor were active deepwater bidders. All bids were below $10 million. Murphy had two $7+ million bids.

## [Big Beautiful Gulf 3 (BBG3) live tomorrow!](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/11/big-beautiful-gulf-3-bbg3-live-tomorrow/)

_2026-08-11 · offshoreenergy · Bud&#039;s Offshore Energy (BOE)_

Link to the stream. The pre-sale statistics are attached. The table below compares the pre-sale stats for BBG3 with those for BBG1 and 2. The number of BBG3 bids, while well below BBG1, which was the first sale in 2 years, bounced nicely from BBG2 levels. BBG112/10/2025 BBG23/11/2026 BBG38/12/2026 tracts bid on 181 25 59 \[ \]

## [High Energy Prices Profits Trigger Political Backlash Against U.S. Oil Majors](https://shalemag.com/high-energy-prices-profits/)

_2026-08-11 · Felicity Bradstock · Energy Network Media Group_

President Donald Trump has criticized U.S. oil firms, ExxonMobil and Chevron, for taking advantage of the high price of oil \[…\] The post High Energy Prices Profits Trigger Political Backlash Against U.S. Oil Majors appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

## [New Polysilicon Trade Rules Reshape U.S. Supply Chains](https://shalemag.com/polysilicon-price-floor-tariffs-solar-semiconductor-december-2026/)

_2026-08-11 · Amanda Jenkins · Energy Network Media Group_

The United States will impose minimum import prices and new tariffs on polysilicon and selected downstream products beginning December 4, \[…\] The post New Polysilicon Trade Rules Reshape U.S. Supply Chains appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

## [Flexible Interconnection How National Laboratories Are Teaching AI Data Centers to Support the Grid](https://shalemag.com/flexible-interconnection-ai-data-centers-national-labs/)

_2026-08-11 · Amanda Jenkins · Energy Network Media Group_

Artificial intelligence is turning data centers into some of the fastest-growing electricity loads in the United States. National laboratories are \[…\] The post Flexible Interconnection How National Laboratories Are Teaching AI Data Centers to Support the Grid appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

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## [Informative production and sales update from Sable Offshore](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/11/informative-production-and-sales-update-from-sable-offshore/)

_2026-08-11 · offshoreenergy · Bud&#039;s Offshore Energy (BOE)_

Excerpts from Sable s quarterly report: Production Sales A detailed regulatory and legal update can be found beginning on p. 13 of the Quarterly Report.

## [Barbados 2026 Offshore Petroleum Direct Negotiations](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/11/barbados-2026-offshore-petroleum-direct-negotiations/)

_2026-08-11 · offshoreenergy · Bud&#039;s Offshore Energy (BOE)_

Barbados 2026 Offshore Petroleum Direct Negotiations process is underway. Nineteen blocks (yellow in map) are being offered. Direct negotiations for pre-qualified companies will continue through January 15, 2027, and awards will be announced by February 15. I m convinced! 😉

## [Engineering Reliable Digital Platforms for Modern Oil and Gas Operations](https://shalemag.com/digital-platforms-oil-gas/)

_2026-08-10 · Amanda Jenkins · SHALE Feed | Energy Network Media Group_

Modern oil and gas operations depend on digital platforms that connect field assets, enterprise systems, cloud services, and engineering workflows \[…\] The post Engineering Reliable Digital Platforms for Modern Oil and Gas Operations appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

## [Gone in one deal: the most expensive OCS lease ever, one of only two Northern California leases, and the only Gulf of America wind lease](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/10/gone-in-one-deal-the-most-expensive-ocs-lease-ever-one-of-only-two-northern-california-leases-and-the-only-gulf-of-america-wind-lease/)

_2026-08-10 · offshoreenergy · Bud&#039;s Offshore Energy (BOE)_

RWE has agreed to relinquish their Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of America wind leases. After careful consideration, it was determined there is no path forward to permit these projects in the U.S. for the foreseeable future. Comment: The poor prospects for these leases had more to do with bad investment decisions than permitting challenges. The \[ \]

## [Geology of the Strait of Hormuz](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/07/geology-of-the-strait-of-hormuz/)

_2026-08-07 · offshoreenergy · Bud&#039;s Offshore Energy (BOE)_

AAPG explains: Contrary to what you might see or read on social media, the Strait of Hormuz has not “opened” by continental rifting between Iran and Oman. This waterway is the locus of converging plate tectonic interactions between the Arabian and Asian plates and offers a natural laboratory to study plate tectonic subduction and collision. \[ \]

## [Proposed revisions to Artic drilling regulations are a positive step](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/06/proposed-revisions-to-artic-drilling-regulations-are-a-positive-step/)

_2026-08-06 · offshoreenergy · Bud&#039;s Offshore Energy (BOE)_

The proposed revisions to the Arctic drilling regulations are a positive initiative that will improve the prospects for renewal of Beaufort and Chukchi Sea exploration. In particular, removing the same-season-relief-well (SSRW) requirements in the current regulations is an essential regulatory action. The SSRW provision has the effect of precluding exploratory drilling while providing no added \[ \]

## [Proposed revisions to Arctic Drilling regulations](https://budsoffshoreenergy.com/2026/08/05/proposed-revisions-to-arctic-drilling-regulations/)

_2026-08-05 · offshoreenergy · Bud&#039;s Offshore Energy (BOE)_

The proposed revisions to the Arctic drilling regulations have just been posted and are attached for your convenience. From a risk management standpoint, the current Arctic drilling rule, particularly the same season relief well (SSRW) provisions, is arguably the worst in the history of the OCS program. Regardless of the prospects for Arctic exploration, offshore \[ \]

## [Have the events of 23 June exposed failures in Ofgem&#8217;s approach to regulation?](https://watt-logic.com/2026/07/27/is-ofgem-failing-in-its-statutory-duties/)

_2026-07-27 · Kathryn Porter · Watt-Logic_

The ongoing drama about GB electricity grid security on 23 June is exposing much wider problems than expected. To recap, on 23 June, the grid experienced periods of low frequency which was below the safe operating limit for extended periods. NESO was forced to cut exports to recover it – initially by an Emergency \[...\] The post Have the events of 23 June exposed failures in Ofgem’s approach to…

## [On-Site Gas Generation for AI Data Centers](https://shalemag.com/data-center-electricity-demand/)

_2026-07-23 · Isabella Warwick · SHALE Feed | Energy Network Media Group_

Data center developers are slowly but finally contending with building their own on-site electricity generation to power campuses. When a \[…\] The post On-Site Gas Generation for AI Data Centers appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

## [Affordable and reliable energy: where to from here?](https://watt-logic.com/2026/07/19/affordable-and-reliable-energy-where-to-from-here/)

_2026-07-19 · Kathryn Porter · Watt-Logic_

Here is the transcript of a speech I gave to the New South Wales Energy Forum on 19 July. Unfortunately it was by Zoom and not in person... \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Good afternoon, and thank you for inviting me to speak today about the practical realities of the energy transition and what lessons we can draw \[...\] The post Affordable and reliable energy: where to from here? appeared first on…

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## [A Whisper in the Turbine Hall](https://unbalancingmechanism.substack.com/p/a-whisper-in-the-turbine-hall)

_2026-07-14 · Adam Bell · The Unbalancing Mechanism_

How cumulative interventions increase consumer costs

## [A Rattling Between The Pylons](https://unbalancingmechanism.substack.com/p/a-rattling-between-the-pylons)

_2026-07-03 · Adam Bell · The Unbalancing Mechanism_

How the basis for the GB electricity wholesale market was undermined

## [NESO cutting exports during a low frequency event may come back to bite us in winter](https://watt-logic.com/2026/07/02/neso-cutting-exports-during-a-low-frequency-event-may-come-back-to-bite-us-in-winter/)

_2026-07-02 · Kathryn Porter · Watt-Logic_

Is NESO struggling to manage the grid this summer? In addition to multiple market warnings in the past couple of weeks, there was a significant low frequency event that went largely unreported although has been the subject of much discussion within the industry;. Over the past week GB system operator NESO has issued two \[...\] The post NESO cutting exports during a low frequency event may come back…

## [A Buzzing in the Wires](https://unbalancingmechanism.substack.com/p/a-buzzing-in-the-wires)

_2026-06-29 · Adam Bell · The Unbalancing Mechanism_

Something is badly wrong in the electricity market

## [Maintaining grid stability in a wind and solar world](https://watt-logic.com/2026/06/16/maintaining-grid-stability-in-a-wind-and-solar-world/)

_2026-06-16 · Kathryn Porter · Watt-Logic_

Here is a transcript of a speech on grid stability that I gave to the International Energy Credit Association in Valencia on 16 June 2026... ................................. Good morning, and thank you for inviting me to speak here today. This is a risk audience, so I want to begin with a few risk manager’s questions: \[...\] The post Maintaining grid stability in a wind and solar world appeared…

## [Another Climate Change Hit](https://shalemag.com/climate-change-disclosure-rules/)

_2026-06-12 · Felicity Bradstock · SHALE Feed | Energy Network Media Group_

Another Climate Change Hit The Securities and Exchange Commission (S.E.C.) has proposed a change to the rules that would have \[…\] The post Another Climate Change Hit appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

## [Governor Abbott Directs PUC and ERCOT to Protect Texas Ratepayers from Data Center Costs](https://shalemag.com/governor-abbott-texas-data-center-expansion-protections/)

_2026-06-12 · Amanda Jenkins · SHALE Feed | Energy Network Media Group_

The landscape of the Texas energy market is undergoing a significant transformation as state leadership moves to reconcile industrial growth \[…\] The post Governor Abbott Directs PUC and ERCOT to Protect Texas Ratepayers from Data Center Costs appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

## [United States Being Left Out of Global Climate and Energy Talks](https://shalemag.com/global-climate-talks-withdrawal/)

_2026-06-12 · Felicity Bradstock · SHALE Feed | Energy Network Media Group_

The United States is increasingly being left out of, or removing itself from, international climate talks. Since President Donald Trump \[…\] The post United States Being Left Out of Global Climate and Energy Talks appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

## [The EPA Proposal to Slash Permitting Delays for Major Energy Projects](https://shalemag.com/epa-proposal-slashing-permitting-delays-energy-projects/)

_2026-06-11 · Amanda Jenkins · SHALE Feed | Energy Network Media Group_

Streamlining industrial permitting delays has become a central focus for federal regulators seeking to accelerate the deployment of critical infrastructure \[…\] The post The EPA Proposal to Slash Permitting Delays for Major Energy Projects appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

## [The End of Legacy Ozone Rules and What It Means for State Compliance](https://shalemag.com/legacy-ozone-rule-compliance-state-implementation-plan-revision/)

_2026-06-11 · Amanda Jenkins · SHALE Feed | Energy Network Media Group_

Legacy ozone rule compliance has long served as a complex administrative hurdle for state air quality agencies and the industrial \[…\] The post The End of Legacy Ozone Rules and What It Means for State Compliance appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

## [Why Your Next Heat Pump Rebate Might Not Cover Switching from Gas](https://shalemag.com/why-next-heat-pump-rebate-might-not-cover-switching-from-gas/)

_2026-06-11 · Amanda Jenkins · SHALE Feed | Energy Network Media Group_

DOE heat pump rebates have long been positioned as the primary financial catalyst for the American residential energy transition. For \[…\] The post Why Your Next Heat Pump Rebate Might Not Cover Switching from Gas appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

## [Breaking Down the Proposals in the New Bipartisan Transportation Bill](https://shalemag.com/bipartisan-transportation-bill-ev-2/)

_2026-06-10 · Felicity Bradstock · SHALE Feed | Energy Network Media Group_

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee proposed a five-year transportation funding bill in May that would cut federal funding for \[…\] The post Breaking Down the Proposals in the New Bipartisan Transportation Bill appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

## [Honeywell Uses AI to Rescue Decades of Legacy Control Logic](https://shalemag.com/honeywell-ai-legacy-control-logic-resilience/)

_2026-06-09 · Amanda Jenkins · SHALE Feed | Energy Network Media Group_

Conversational engineering and the digital twin The evolution of legacy system industrial resilience is also being reshaped by how engineers \[…\] The post Honeywell Uses AI to Rescue Decades of Legacy Control Logic appeared first on Energy Network Media Group . Read more at Energy Network Media Group

## [Nationalisation and Privatisation](https://unbalancingmechanism.substack.com/p/nationalisation-and-privatisation)

_2026-05-19 · Adam Bell · The Unbalancing Mechanism_

What might Andy Burnham's remarks imply for the energy sector?

## [Swings and roundabouts: the retail energy market consolidates again](https://watt-logic.com/2026/05/12/swings-and-roundabouts-the-retail-energy-market-consolidates-again/)

_2026-05-12 · Kathryn Porter · Watt-Logic_

Back in February I wrote an analysis of energy supplier OVO, concluding that it faced a real risk of ceasing to trade in the coming 12 months. This week, after being for sale for some time, OVO, the 4th largest supplier by market share announced that it had sold its retail supply business to \[...\] The post Swings and roundabouts: the retail energy market consolidates again appeared first on…

## [Physics versus ideology &#8211; ten years of energy policy confusion](https://watt-logic.com/2026/04/27/physics-versus-ideology-ten-years-of-energy-policy-confusion/)

_2026-04-27 · Kathryn Porter · Watt-Logic_

10 years ago today I published my first blog post, and it’s interesting that I’m still talking about this exact topic – the physics of the gas and electricity markets. Last week I was in Parliament giving one of my training courses for MPs and Peers to a group of about half a dozen \[...\] The post Physics versus ideology – ten years of energy policy confusion appeared first on Watt-Logic .

## [Green vs Baseload: the most suitable energy for a developing country?](https://watt-logic.com/2026/04/20/green-vs-baseload-the-most-suitable-energy-for-a-developing-country/)

_2026-04-20 · Kathryn Porter · Watt-Logic_

I gave this speech at the Cirrus Investor Conference in Namibia last week: . Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for the opportunity to speak today. The question before us - green energy versus baseload energy is often presented as a simple choice. But for developing countries, it is anything but simple. And it’s not \[...\] The post Green vs Baseload: the most suitable energy for a developing country?…

## [Energy, economics and the cost of denial](https://watt-logic.com/2026/04/07/energy-economics-and-the-cost-of-denial/)

_2026-04-07 · Kathryn Porter · Watt-Logic_

Kemi Badenoch’s proposal to cut energy bills by £200 has been widely dismissed as political posturing, but when looked at properly, from the perspective of consumers and the costs they have to bear, it’s far more coherent than critics would like to admit, and certainly more grounded in economic reality than the current government’s \[...\] The post Energy, economics and the cost of denial appeared…

## [The GB capacity market is broken](https://watt-logic.com/2026/03/29/gb-capacity-market-is-broken/)

_2026-03-29 · Kathryn Porter · Watt-Logic_

The Capacity Market was introduced with a very clear and sensible objective - to ensure that Britain would always have enough firm capacity available to meet demand, even under stress conditions (particularly periods of low renewables output) by providing revenue certainty that would support both new investment and the retention of existing generating plant. \[...\] The post The GB capacity market…

## [The truth about the energy transition and the need for affordable secure energy with exploration &#038; production to fill the gap](https://watt-logic.com/2026/03/26/oil-and-gas-strategy/)

_2026-03-26 · Kathryn Porter · Watt-Logic_

Today I gave the following speech at the ENVEXX oil and gas conference in London... . Good afternoon. I’m delighted to be here today – thank you to Mike for inviting me. The new dislocation in the energy markets has Ed Miliband and others jumping up and down about how this underlines the need \[...\] The post The truth about the energy transition and the need for affordable secure energy with…

