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Jordan Blum

Jordan Blum is Fortune’s Energy Editor. Based in Houston, Blum oversees coverage of a growing global energy sector for oil and gas, transition businesses, renewables, and critical minerals. An award-winning journalist with more than two decades of experience, he has examined the ins and outs of the oil and gas shale boom for the Houston Chronicle, S&P Global, and Hart Energy. He also has worked as a congressional reporter in Washington and as a statehouse and education reporter in his native Louisiana.

President Donald Trump touts his "One Big Beautiful Bill" plans at a White House event.
FeaturesTrump’s Big Beautiful Bill will accelerate an American energy crisis—and it could cost the U.S. the AI race
By Jordan BlumJuly 3, 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, flanked by Sen. John Barrasso, speaks with reporters at a lectern after meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on June 4.
PoliticsRenewables leaders parse the damage to their industry as Senate approaches vote on ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
By Jordan BlumJune 27, 2025
Wael Sawan, chief executive officer of Shell Plc.
EconomyAfter denying reports of BP takeover, Shell is legally barred from making an offer for six months—and there are no other suitors in sight
By Jordan BlumJune 26, 2025
wael sawan speaking into a microphone
FinanceShell denies reports of BP megamerger of Big Oil rivals
By Jordan BlumJune 25, 2025
Fire and smoke rise into the night sky after an Israeli attack on the Shahran oil depot.
Middle EastWhat the Iran/Israel conflict means for U.S. energy prices going forward
By Jordan BlumJune 16, 2025
President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shake hands during Trump's visit to Riyadh.
EconomyThe global oil and gas industry is ‘deteriorating,’ says top credit ratings agency
By Jordan BlumJune 11, 2025
The dredger vessel Ohio works on dredging the Port of Corpus Christi's inner harbor in 2022 with downtown Corpus seen in the background.
FeaturesHow a little-known Texas city turned into the energy export gateway of the country
By Jordan BlumJune 6, 2025
Trump and Xi greet a crowd of cheering people
EconomyAs China restricts rare earths, Trump targets ethane in plastics manufacturing blow
By Jordan BlumJune 4, 2025
Diamondback’s Viper Energy buys Sitio Royalties for $4.1 billion in merger of the top two minerals players
InvestingDiamondback’s Viper Energy buys Sitio Royalties for $4.1 billion in merger of the top two minerals players
By Jordan BlumJune 3, 2025
The EOG Resources logo is shown in front of a screen.
InvestingEOG Resources bets big on Ohio oil boom with $5.6 billion Encino deal
By Jordan BlumMay 30, 2025
President Donald Trump speaking in the Oval Office.
FeaturesHow Trump and Williams reviving the Constitution Pipeline may result in another New York gas project proceeding instead
By Jordan BlumMay 30, 2025
Portrait of NRG Energy chairman, President and CEO Larry Coben.
LeadershipNRG CEO Larry Coben rides the power wave as the top performing stock in the S&P 500 for 2025
By Jordan BlumMay 27, 2025
Paul Singer sits during a conference panel.
InvestingPhillips 66 and Elliott’s contentious proxy battle ends in split vote over fight to break up energy giant
By Jordan BlumMay 21, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman during Trump's visit to the Middle East.
PoliticsWhy filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve could be the secret to success of Trump’s Middle East visit
By Jordan BlumMay 16, 2025
Chart compares change in stock price for oil refining companies
InvestingPhillips 66 sells Euro businesses valued at $2.8 billion ahead of Elliott proxy fight vote
By Jordan BlumMay 15, 2025
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