Episodes

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, the hosts, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner cover urgent U.S. energy grid concerns, including PJM's warning of summer blackouts due to fossil fuel plant retirements and surging demand. They critique California's refinery shutdowns, which could drive gas prices to $9, and discuss Saudi Arabia's budget strain with Brent crude below breakeven levels. The episode also examines Equinor’s potential exit from a New York wind project,...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley interviews Kent Williamson, author of American Heat Engine, Hydrocarbons and the Power of the United States. They discuss the vital role of hydrocarbons in American history, touching on topics such as the impact of coal, oil, and natural gas, and how the U.S. has utilized private mineral rights to become a leading energy producer. Kent also highlights energy security issues, particularly in California, and the global imp...

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner discuss key energy developments, including Woodside’s $17.5 billion LNG project in Louisiana, with Saudi Aramco joining in 2029, boosting U.S. trade. They also cover EU sanctions on Russian ships and U.S. efforts to target Iran’s oil trade with China. The hosts highlight peak coal discussions at the Geneva conference, the global shift toward LNG, and Venture Global’s upcoming 20-year LNG contracts....

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner break down Equinor's potential cancellation of its $2.5 billion Empire Wind project off Long Island due to halted federal support, rising electricity costs, and lost tax credits. They also cover Ukraine’s first bio-LNG export to the EU, Sempra’s LNG pre-commissioning in Mexico, and Russia’s multi-billion-dollar domestic fleet expansion aimed at Arctic shipping dominance. The duo wraps with market u...

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner discuss the ongoing fiscal challenges Saudi Arabia faces as oil prices stay below the required levels to balance its budget, and the U.S. government’s efforts to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) with a proposed $1.3 billion investment. The duo also touches on Texas’ grid issues and high electricity rates caused by wind and solar costs, the potential for UK blackouts, and speculation aro...

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the host, Michael Tanner covers several major topics impacting the energy sector, including warnings of potential summer power outages in the U.S. due to a strained grid, driven by retiring fossil fuel plants and slower renewable growth. He also discusses the looming rise in California gas prices, which could reach $9 due to refinery closures, and the economic impact of Governor Newsom's oil policies. Additionally, Tanner highlights Saudi Ar...

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, the hosts, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner discuss latest energy market developments, OPEC+ has increased oil production by 411,000 barrels to punish over-producers like Iraq and Kazakhstan, potentially driving oil prices down. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia raised its prices to Asian markets, despite increasing output, aiming to maintain its market dominance in the face of competition from Russia and other producers. This move may ...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley, Mike Umbro, and Ronald Stein discuss the energy crisis in California, highlighting the state's over-reliance on foreign oil and its impact on national security. They explore the challenges of refining capacity, the state's environmental policies, and the need for a shift from stringent regulations to practical solutions like expanding domestic oil production. The conversation underscores the importance of securing permi...

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the host, Michael Tanner discusses key energy topics, including Saudi Arabia's decision to raise prices for Asian markets while increasing OPEC+ production quotas, reflecting a strategy to maintain market dominance. He also covers the Senate's recent vote to overturn Biden-era appliance regulations, emphasizing market-driven demand for energy-efficient products. Tanner further delves into the decline in U.S. oil production, citing Diamondbac...

Make no mistake, Doomberg is a national treasure. I have thoroughly enjoyed my podcasts with him, and his Substack is worth every penny. The last time Doomberg was on the podcast, we had Chris Wright, our new Secretary of Energy, on the panel. This podcast is also going out on David Blackmon’s Substack and podcast channels, and he had some fantastic points and questions for Doomberg. Thank you both for your energy, leadership, and your time – Stu Check out Doomberg on his Substack at https://...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, host Stuart Turley and Ronald Stein discuss California's energy crisis, focusing on the state's declining oil production and refining capacity. They highlight how California's reliance on imported oil has grown to over 60%, creating a national security risk. Stein criticizes Governor Newsom's push to phase out fossil fuels without addressing the ongoing demand, and they explore how this policy impacts the state’s energy future. They a...

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the host, Stuart Turley discusses key energy market developments, including Saudi Arabia's budget deficit and its $90 oil requirement, the U.S. cutting its oil output forecast amid falling prices, and concerns about "peak shale" as Diamondback Energy reduces its production forecast. He also covers the ongoing legal battles involving 18 U.S. states suing President Trump over wind project shutdowns, as well as Marathon Petroleum’s Q1 earnings ...