COP30’s giving big “save the trees… after we bulldoze them” energy, and Kirk and Mark are all over it. They roast the idea of hosting a climate conference in the Amazon while clearing land for roads, hotels, and runways, right as private jets zip overhead and new drilling permits get stamped. It’s peak irony, wrapped in green branding. They unpack the politics, the money, the energy realities no one onstage wants to mention, and why these climate summits keep feeling more like PR tours than solutions. Sharp takes, spicy commentary, and a whole lot of uncomfortable truth about what “going green” really looks like when the cameras are rolling.

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00:00 - How are you
01:17 - FAA Shutdown News
07:13 - Sanctions Update in Energy Sector
11:16 - Shell vs BG Venture Global Analysis
13:58 - COP26 Climate Conference Highlights
21:56 - IEA World Energy Outlook 2022 Insights
36:28 - College Football Roundup
40:00 - Last Minute Energy Update
40:31 - Wrapping Up Discussion
41:38 - Goodbye and Closing Remarks

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California’s energy situation is getting messy, and the story behind it isn’t what most people think. Mark sits down with Mike Umbro, founder of Californians for Energy & Science, to break down how policy decisions, refinery shutdowns, and halted oil production are reshaping the state’s entire energy mix. They dig into why geothermal isn’t the quick fix it’s made out to be, how rising energy costs and job losses are hitting local communities, and the surprising environmental fallout from natural oil seeps along the coast. It’s a raw, honest look at what happens when politics and energy collide, straight from someone who’s been in the trenches.

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00:00 - Intro
03:58 - California Oil and Gas Industry Overview
06:38 - Santa Barbara Channel Environmental Issues
09:10 - California Energy Commission Hearings
18:40 - Offshore Oil Exploration in California
19:30 - Sable Offshore Energy Insights
23:50 - SB 237 and Coastal Commission Impacts
26:30 - Restarting Sycamore's Significance for California
29:55 - Environmental Benefits of Responsible Oil Production
40:44 - Economic Consequences of Inaction
43:43 - SYU Crude and Import Displacement
49:00 - Final Thoughts on Energy Policy
51:29 - Outro

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Bill Gates’ latest climate pivot is stirring things up, and the guys are all over it. Kirk, Chuck, and Mark break down why Gates is stepping away from the emissions-only mindset and putting people back at the center of the climate conversation, think healthcare, infrastructure, and everyday quality of life. From the ripple effects across the energy world to Big Tech’s growing influence, they don’t hold back. The crew also tackles U.S.-China trade tensions, Russian oil sanctions, and how AI could shake up the future of energy. It’s a sharp, funny, and surprisingly optimistic take on one of the biggest climate conversations happening right now.

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00:00 - Halloween Shenanigans
03:20 - Bill Gates Emissions Priority
09:02 - Oil Prices Increase Since 2015
21:00 - US-China Trade Talks Update
24:10 - Jensen Huang on US-China Trade
27:39 - Russia Oil Sanctions Impact
32:52 - Final Thoughts Before We Go
46:24 - Kirk's Surrender Video Insights
51:00 - Mark's Final Thoughts
54:05 - Weekend Wishes and Closing Remarks

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California’s energy mess is heating up, and Kirk and Mark aren’t holding back. They’re calling out what happens when regulators, like the California Coastal Commission, start flexing too hard, leaving companies like Sable Offshore tangled in lawsuits over something as basic as fixing old oil platforms near Santa Barbara. Between the fallout from the 2015 pipeline spill, shrinking refining capacity, and a growing dependence on imported crude, California’s energy future looks messy at best. The guys dig into whether regulation is protecting the environment or just strangling innovation and property rights. And because no episode’s complete without a few curveballs, they also weigh in on Phil Mickelson’s surprise energy takes, Venture Global’s LNG drama, and the weirdly booming-yet-bloated Permian gas market. It’s sharp, fiery, and full of big-picture takes on how policy, money, and power collide in the energy world.

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00:00 - Intro
01:25 - California Offshore Oil & Gas Industry
08:12 - Trump and Drug Trafficking Boats
09:11 - California Gas Prices Analysis
11:18 - Emergencies and Property Rights Erosion
14:08 - BP Arbitration Victory over Venture Global
19:15 - Waha Price Fluctuations Explained
28:50 - Energy Information Forum Highlights
31:51 - Forecasting vs. Energy Planning Strategies
37:27 - Golf in the Energy Sector
41:00 - LIV Golf Financial Overview
43:19 - Weather Impact on Energy Markets
44:23 - Thanks for Tuning In

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Oil at $500? Yeah, not happening, at least not anytime soon. Kirk, Chuck, and Mark unpack the hype around that wild prediction and explain what’s actually driving oil markets right now. Between OPEC’s chess moves, shifting U.S. production, and global demand swings, there’s plenty to keep traders guessing. They also get into the ripple effects of renewables, how countries are juggling sustainability with economic reality, and a few curveballs, like the MEG Energy deal, that have everyone talking. It’s a smart, unfiltered look at where the energy world’s really headed.

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00:00 - Chuck’s Medical Emergency
02:34 - Show Intro and Overview
06:28 - OPEC+ Surprise Announcement
08:41 - Trump’s Peace Plan and Oil Markets
17:54 - Future of Renewables in Energy
21:15 - Investing in Energy Technology
22:37 - China’s Energy Strategy and Impact
25:00 - Knowledge Gaps in Energy Sector
27:30 - Costs of Bad Energy Policy
30:25 - Addressing Grid Challenges
36:31 - Ambler Mining Road Discussion
39:08 - Finger of the Week Highlight
45:50 - Show Closing Remarks

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Real-time frac data isn’t some future concept, it’s here, and it’s changing the way completions get done. Chuck Yates sat down with folks from ProFrac and Seismos to break down how AI, automation, and acoustic sensing are turning traditional fracking on its head. Matt Wilks and Panos Adamopoulos talk about ProPilot 2.0 and how closed-loop fracturing is giving operators instant feedback to fine-tune every stage. Then Larry Carroll and Steven Bourgoyne take it further, showing how machine learning and data-driven workflows are pushing completions toward adaptive, even autonomous, operations. From cutting costs to squeezing every drop of performance, this one’s a look at how the oilfield is starting to feel a lot more like sci-fi.

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0:00 Introduction and On-Site Experience
0:43 Frac Automation Evolution: From ProPilot to Real-Time Adaptation
2:07 Seismos Partnership: Real-Time Subsurface Data and Closed Loop Fracturing
5:05 Cost Savings vs Well Performance: What Real-Time Data Enables
7:10 Breaking Down Engineering Silos with Real-Time Collaboration
10:06 Supervised vs Unsupervised Closed Loop: Control and Customization
14:01 Role of AI in Frac Operations and Data Management
16:11 Case Study: Equipment Optimization and Millions Saved
18:26 Adaptive Systems: AI + Physics-Based Measurement in Action
20:49 Human Expertise in an AI World: Replacing or Enhancing?
23:16 How the ProFrac–Seismos Partnership Came Together
25:32 Looking Ahead: Fully Autonomous Fields and Future Inventory
29:35 Frac Performance Measurement: Defining Good vs Bad
33:11 Customer Collaboration: Building Prescriptive Completions Together
36:40 Isolating Variables: Why Controlled Change Matters
40:13 Real-World Results: Cost and Performance Improvements
42:31 Future Roadmap: More Intelligent, Automated, Efficient Fracs
45:33 Refracs and Unlocking More Value from Existing Wells
47:07 Overcoming Customer Risk Aversion to Innovation
49:06 True Partnerships: EMPs and Service Companies Working Together
51:24 Rethinking Tribal Knowledge: AI as a Force Multiplier
53:48 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

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Trump’s Climate Week speech was anything but subtle, and the Big Digital Energy crew had plenty to say about it. Kirk, Chuck, and Mark break down his unapologetic shots at global green agendas, the messy reality of rushing energy transitions, and what it all means for regular people facing rising energy costs. They don’t shy away from calling out China and India’s emissions role, questioning high-profile renewable failures like the Mojave solar plant, and unpacking the politics of energy independence. It’s a mix of sharp analysis, fiery takes, and plenty of laughs, the kind of conversation where climate policy, energy security, and everyday impact all collide in classic Big Digital Energy fashion.

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00:00 - Intro
01:39 - Trump's UN Speech Highlights
05:38 - China's Emissions Reduction Pledge
11:56 - Rick Perry's LinkedIn Insights
17:25 - BP’s Energy Market Outlook
22:47 - Matt's 2018 Electric Vehicle Speech
26:16 - Ivanpah Solar Facility Closure
28:30 - Left Coast Offshore Wind: Environmental Impact
37:03 - Innovative Giant Kites for Energy
40:25 - Jake's Two-Week Bender
41:50 - Ryder Cup Overview
43:58 - Final Hot Take Discussion

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Musk is once again moving faster than the rulebook can keep up. The guys dig into his latest play, Colossus AI data centers, and how he’s flipping old infrastructure into giga-scale operations at a pace that makes regulators look like they’re standing still. From Tennessee to Mississippi, it’s a masterclass in sidestepping red tape while pushing the future of energy and tech forward. Kirk, Chuck, and Mark break it all down with sharp takes on what this means for digital infrastructure, the energy transition, and the frustrating grind of government oversight, all with the usual mix of big-picture insight and no-BS commentary.

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00:00 - Intro
01:17 - Texas A&M President Resigns, Leadership Changes
03:52 - Elon Musk's Colossus II, Innovation and Technology
12:33 - RBN's Power Market Predictions, Energy Trends
21:29 - IEA Acknowledges Depletion, Energy Resources
24:30 - Guest: Elon Musk, Special Interview
26:50 - Jimmy Kimmel’s Cancellation, Entertainment News
31:50 - George Abirone and the Oxford Union, Academic Discussion
36:15 - Proportionality of Consequences, Ethics and Impact
40:31 - Final Thoughts, Wrap-Up Discussion

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The shooting of Charlie Kirk has shaken the political and cultural world, raising hard questions about free speech, safety, and what it means to debate ideas in a time this divided. We talk about Kirk’s legacy, whether you agreed with him or not, as someone who pushed for open dialogue and challenged people to treat opponents as humans instead of enemies. From the ripple effects across podcasting and media, to the impact on energy policy, academic freedom, and how we argue about politics, this conversation digs into what feels like a turning point for free expression in America.

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00:00 - Charlie Kirk assassination
07:15 - Energy Climate Assessment
13:08 - Energy Endangerment Finding
16:23 - Violence in Public Discourse
22:03 - Policy Damage from Cancel Culture
27:18 - Global Oil and Gas Demand
27:45 - Underinvestment in Exploration
29:34 - Rights to Improve Living Standards
32:35 - Silencing Debate Consequences
34:24 - Current Events in the US
37:45 - Physics as a Solution
39:50 - Omnivore Diet Discussion
41:50 - Texas A&M Controversy
47:12 - Closing Thoughts

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Norway’s energy playbook has basically turned the country into Europe’s oversized extension cord, but the trade-offs are starting to sting at home. Kirk, Chuck, and Mark get into how Norway’s hydro power and subsea cables made it a powerhouse exporter while leaving its own citizens facing higher electricity bills. They call out how exports are essentially propping up bad energy bets from countries like Germany and the UK, then draw some sharp parallels back to U.S. policy, think EQT’s LNG push and the roadblocks baked into regulation. Along the way, they touch on offshore wind, sustainable aviation fuel, and the bigger picture of global energy dynamics, raising the question: how do you balance smart economics with keeping the lights on at home?

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00:00 - Intro
03:11 - EQT LNG Deal with NextDecade
10:42 - US Government Involvement in LNG
14:37 - Norway Energy Developments
22:07 - Shell SAF Plant in Rotterdam
24:30 - Exxon European Petrochemical Investments
27:45 - Economic Feasibility of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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