Episodes

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley is joined by co-host Kimberly Page and Kirk Edwards, President of Latigo Petroleum, to discuss the evolving energy landscape in the Permian Basin. They cover the shift toward natural gas, AI-driven data center demand, LNG exports, pipeline development, and the impact of U.S. strategic reserves and global geopolitics on oil and gas prices. The conversation highlights opportunities for natural gas producers, challenges in oil...

In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner discussed Governor Gavin Newsom’s controversial new bill allowing California utility companies—such as Southern California Edison—to tap into the state’s $21 billion Wildfire Fund, half of which is funded by taxpayers. The legislation permits utilities to use the fund to cover wildfire-related expenses and even fines from their own negligence. Turley blasted the move as a “corruption-laden bailo...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley sits down with Wasif Latif, President of Sarmaya Partners, to explore the “Return to Tangibles” investment thesis. Latif explains why commodities like gold, silver, copper, and platinum are outperforming tech stocks and bonds in today’s market. He breaks down the geopolitical catalysts, surging industrial demand, and the performance of the LENS ETF—designed to capture this tangible asset boom. From silver’s breakout and pla...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stuart Turley covers escalating global energy tensions as the EU’s climate directives trigger backlash from major LNG suppliers like the U.S. and Qatar, warning of trade disruptions. He discusses possible sabotage at refineries in Hungary and Romania, critiques the costly ERCOT grid expansion in Texas, slams Gavin Newsom’s wildfire fund access law as corruption, and highlights how sanctions on Russian oil are backfiring. Turley also praises U.S. ...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley break down Citi’s $50 oil prediction amid Russia-Ukraine de-escalation rumors, debating whether the surplus fears hold up against Saudi Arabia’s fiscal realities and Trump’s energy goals. They expose the hidden fossil fuel costs behind wind turbines, highlight Trump’s pushback on global carbon taxes, and analyze Europe’s rare earth dependence in the U.S.-China trade clash. Wrapping up with rig counts, SLB earnings...

In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley argue that China’s ban on critical mineral exports could backfire by driving U.S. innovation and domestic refining. They explain China’s control lies in refining, not mining, and predict new capacity will emerge in the U.S. and Southeast Asia. The episode also covers China and Iran’s oil-for-infrastructure deal, California’s stalled oil projects, Baytex’s asset sale, and contrasting oil price ou...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley sits down with Cyrus Brooks of RBAC and Anne Atkinson Hyre, Executive Director of the Bettering Human Lives Foundation, to tackle the global energy poverty crisis. Over 2 billion people still rely on firewood, charcoal, or dung for cooking, facing severe health risks, environmental damage, and lost economic opportunities. Anne explains how the foundation provides low-interest loans to local LPG entrepreneurs, helping househ...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Michael Tanner breaks down contrasting oil market outlooks from ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance, who challenges oversupply fears and projects a $70–$75 rebound, and Occidental CEO Vicki Hollub, who foresees a tighter $58–$62 range through 2026. Hollub also highlights natural gas growth driven by AI-powered data center demand. Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser reinforces this, asserting fossil fuels—not renewables—will fuel the AI revolution. Meanwhile, ...

Lt. General Mike Flynn stops by the Energy News Beat Podcast In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Lt. General Mike Flynn joins Stu Turley to discuss the deep-rooted corruption in U.S. institutions, the need for election integrity reforms, and the national security risks posed by failing energy policy and refinery shutdowns. Flynn highlights key insights from his bestselling book A Pardon of Innocence, calls for a national emergency to ensure fair federal elections, and ...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner break down why China’s critical mineral export ban could actually benefit the U.S. by forcing innovation and onshoring of refining capacity. They cover China and Iran’s oil-for-infrastructure deal, David Blackman’s call for Congress to fix regulatory instability, Phil Mickelson’s surprising pro-drilling stance, and Texas driller Sable’s appeal to Trump’s team to revive a stalled California oil project. The hosts w...

In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley deliver a high-impact recap starting with the El Segundo Chevron refinery fire in California — potentially caused by an unconfirmed Venezuelan drone strike — highlighting its crucial role in supplying 40% of SoCal's jet fuel and gasoline. They dissect California’s declining refinery infrastructure under Governor Newsom’s policies and the national security risks involved. The discussion then pivot...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley is joined by Kristi Antonick from Americans for Prosperity to discuss Texas’s major policy wins—from the passing of SB2 on school choice to the fight for property tax reform. Kristi shares grassroots success stories, like rallying over 1,000 citizens to the state capitol, and highlights the role of community voices in shaping legislation. They dive into the impact of education freedom, rising energy demands from AI and d...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner break down OPEC+’s shrinking spare capacity, warning that oil prices could spike as the group nears its production limits. They discuss Saudi Arabia’s aging fields, pressure depletion, and the difficulty of restarting shut-in wells. The segment also covers ExxonMobil’s potential return to Iraq’s Majnoon oil field, China’s plan to build 11 new oil storage sites, and the U.S. receiving its first tungsten shipment fr...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner covered reports of a possible drone strike and fire at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery threatening Southern California’s jet-fuel supply, rising gas prices, and broader energy security concerns. It also discussed BlackRock’s $6 billion Allete utility acquisition, AI’s projected demand for 55 GW of new power capacity, a surge in copper prices from grid and AI growth, and the collapse of the Net Zero Banking Alliance ...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner covered key market shifts: the U.S. government shutdown’s limited impact on energy, gold surpassing $1 trillion as a safe-haven amid global uncertainty, and Wall Street’s renewed focus on oil and gas after Trump’s UN speech. Big Oil is trimming workforces, with AI reshaping operations, while employees need AI skills to stay competitive. The show also touched on oil and gas prices, OPEC output, and investment insig...

This was a fantastic discussion with Josh Young and David Blackmon covering the global oil and gas markets. We had over 2,000 live viewers and received great questions. We highly recommend subscribing to Josh at Bision Insights. As well as David and our podcasts. The podcast will be available on the Energy News Beat and Energy Impacts channels as well. Thank you, Josh, for your great industry leadership! - Stu Highlights of the Podcast 00:00 – Opening & Introductions 04:08 – Bison Interests...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner covered key market shifts: the U.S. government shutdown’s limited impact on energy, gold surpassing $1 trillion as a safe-haven amid global uncertainty, and Wall Street’s renewed focus on oil and gas after Trump’s UN speech. Big Oil is trimming workforces, with AI reshaping operations, while employees need AI skills to stay competitive. The show also touched on oil and gas prices, OPEC output, and investment insig...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, host Stu Turley talks with Mikey Lucas, COO & Partner at MSB Global Services and Matrix Data Center, about the future of AI, data centers, and America’s energy dominance. Mikey shares his journey from self-taught entrepreneur to leading a three-gigawatt data center project powering the AI boom. The discussion covers: Why data centers consume power equal to tens of thousands of homes The two biggest hurdles: financing and grid power...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner cover the energy sector’s shifting tides as advertisers return to Big Oil, driven by financial realities and AI disruption. They highlight growing concerns over Chinese lithium batteries tied to a South Korean cyber incident and rising U.S. shale breakeven costs nearing $95/barrel. The Dallas Fed Survey reveals deep frustration in the shale patch over political and economic instability. They also touch on OPEC+ ca...

In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, Stu Turley and Michael Tanner break down Warren Buffett’s warning on wind energy proves true as subsidies vanish, exposing its economic fragility, while China faces a deepening debt crisis with a staggering 312% debt-to-GDP ratio. California backtracks on EV tax credits amid budget shortfalls, and Trump urges Europe to stop buying Russian energy, risking geopolitical fallout. Meanwhile, Russia’s crude exports hit a 16-month hig...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley dives deep with Trisha Curtis, CEO of PetroNerds, in a no-holds-barred conversation on the myths of peak Permian, U.S. shale resilience, OPEC’s bluff, China's global energy influence, rising electricity costs, the EU’s energy collapse, and the urgent need for pragmatic U.S. energy policy. From oilfield boots-on-the-ground insights to the geopolitical chessboard, this is a masterclass in energy dominance, national security, ...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stu Turley and Michael Tanner break down China’s exploding debt crisis and what it means for the yuan, global markets, and energy. They explore ExxonMobil’s push for repayment in Sakhalin, hinting at possible steps toward ending the Ukraine war, and react to Trump’s fiery UN energy speech. Plus, they cover ERCOT’s winter readiness, Russia’s surging oil exports despite sanctions, and Exxon’s massive $6.8B Guyana project—all while highlighting key ...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stu Turley and Michael Tanner break down the hidden costs and tax subsidies behind wind energy, highlighting Warren Buffett’s reliance on tax credits to make wind projects profitable, while consumers and taxpayers ultimately foot the bill. They contrast this with the lower cost of natural gas and new turbine technology, critique California’s EV credit policies under Governor Newsom, and cover geopolitical energy developments, including the U.S. b...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley welcomes Paul Auslander, CFP and President of Seabridge Private Wealth, for a sharp, insightful dive into the economic and investment landscape following the passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill.” They unpack the bill’s impact on tax cuts, interest rates, energy dominance, and bond market stability. From LNG exports and nuclear microreactors to AI, housing, and the global investment rebound, this episode explores key finan...