Days in the Sun

Doomberg · Doomberg · April 01, 2026 at 09:01 · ⏱ 3 min read  | Read on Substack ↗
TLDR
The article contrasts North Dakota's successful hydrocarbon development with Australia's energy policy failures, arguing that the Iran war and subsequent Strait of Hormuz closure expose the risks of neglecting fossil fuel infrastructure. This crisis may force a reevaluation of green energy transitions versus practical energy security. • Greenpeace USA faces an existential $345 million judgment for its role in Dakota Access Pipeline protests, favoring Energy Transfer. • North Dakota's conservative politics enabled aggressive Bakken Formation development, making it a major oil producer. • Australia lacks refining capacity and relies on imports, leaving it vulnerable to supply shocks like the Strait of Hormuz closure. • Prime Minister Albanese's fuel tax cut may worsen shortages by boosting demand during a crisis. • The energy shock could challenge the green transition narrative, highlighting the need for hydrocarbon realism.
Full Analysis

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