Energy Realities

Mounting speculation surrounds a potential BP-Shell mega merger and the growing likelihood that one or both oil giants may relocate to the U.S. amid hostile UK energy policies. With the UK conducting an oil war like California's Gavin Newsom, will BP and Shell merge? Or will they both move to the United States? This is a huge national security issue for the UK, and could potentially be a win for the U.S.

You won't want to miss this conversation with David Blackmon, Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, and Stu Turley.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 - Introductions

01:40 - BP-Shell Merger Rumors

06:43 - Strategic Value & Potential Relocation

09:35 - Potential U.S. Buyers & Synergies

14:30 - BP’s History of Setbacks

20:49 - Would BP Move HQ to the U.S.?

25:52 - Wrap-Up on Mergers

29:03 - Quebec ‘will not invest in Lion Electric,’ announces Minister Frechette

33:05 - US opposes ‘dangerous’ anti-fossil fuel policies at global summit

35:59 - Study: Extended Interconnection Queue Times Plague Wind, Solar