Energy Realities

COP 29 just finished up, and it was a wild time. With the US looking to pull out of the Paris Accord, can China pick up the slack and lead the world to clean "Renewable" energy? Well, the Energy Realities Podcast has the story with Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley. They are ready to have some fun and bring COP29 to a close.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:12 - Introduction

01:22 - Overview of COP 29

02:36 - Irina Slav on COP 29 and Media Coverage

05:55 - U.S. Climate Policy and Elections

10:44 - Carbon Offset Markets

13:54 - Global Energy Landscape

19:27 - Discussion on Climate Activism and Youth

22:08 - Origins of "Conspiracy Theory"

24:32 - Geoengineering Concerns

27:53 - Global Tax on Meat and Dairy

32:21 - UN’s Role in Climate Policy

39:18 - Argentina Pulls Out of COP29

40:46 - Why Chris Wright Could Transform the Global Energy Debate

41:14 - Canada's Edible Cricket Boondoggle is Crashing

43:49 - ‘Political malpractice’ if Trump does climate-geared Biden projects, outgoing U.S. energy secretary says 

45:01 - Nissan to warn jobs at risk as UK EV targets push car industry to ‘crisis point’

50:38 - Germany’s Scholz reveals details of Putin call

50:46 - ENB #200 Doomberg and Chris Wright

Only on the Energy Realities podcast could you get an answer to that question. We have David Blackmon and Stu Turley from the United States, Tammy Nemeth from the UK or Canada, and Irina Slav from Bulgaria. We have the world covered in this discussion. Trump is now the President-Elect and has talked to world leaders, and things are changing already. The EU wants to buy oil and gas from the US, and Qatar kicks Hamas out. Wow. As always, the gang will take questions live from X, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:03 - Introduction

01:46 - Election and Energy Policies

05:49 - Germany’s Energy Dilemma

12:04 - LNG Imports as Leverage

17:54 - Ending the Ukraine Conflict

20:27 - The Role of Musk and Trump

24:12 - Trump's Energy Policies

29:37 - Manufacturing and Economic Revival

31:15 - Potential Democrat Pushback

33:01 - U.S. Clean Energy Transition Debate

37:46 - Top Energy Priorities for Trump Administration

39:20 - It Turns Out That Even Berkeley Residents Love Their Gas Stoves

39:57 - ‘Just Stop Oil’ Spray paints the London US Embassy

40:58 - Here for good: How can companies stay relevant in a post-GDP era?

42:25 - A seminar for professionals torn between conflicting priorities In the Metacrisis

45:47 - In Ukraine, due to European integration requirements, electricity tariffs may increase,- MP

47:14 - Joe Oliver: We’re at a climate policy turning-point

54:01 - Cop 29 chief exec filmed promoting fossil fuel deals- So when is peak oil you may ask?

55:12 - German President hit man on head over Nord Stream - Bill 

56:00 - How Trump's second term could derail the clean energy transition 

Would you believe the climate change crisis reporting numbers are being manipulated? Crazy, why would the governments want to manipulate numbers? Well, Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley sit down and talk about the reporting errors from around the world on the Energy Realities Podcast. We are live and take questions from around the world. Texas, Bulgaria, and the UK are our normal hangouts.

#energynews #aiinenergy

Highlights of the Podcast

00:11 - Introduction

01:18 - Wind Turbines

06:29 - Data and Media Manipulation

10:38 - Coordinated Climate Narratives

14:54 - Gas Stoves and LNG Policy

16:54 - Media's Role in Climate Agenda

19:12 - Big Oil and Democracy

21:17 - Media Influence on Climate Narratives

23:31 - Data Manipulation Concerns

25:10 - Self-Censorship in Journalism

28:08 - Questioning Climate Data Integrity

33:02 - Energy Realities vs. Climate Narratives

36:13 - Green levies on UK electricity bills set to climb by more than a fifth

38:04 - World will miss Paris climate target as Nitrous oxide rises, Report says 

39:37 - USGS scientists confirm massive smackover lithium resource 

40:49 - Standard Chartered: Global oil demand hit an all time high in August 

42:52 - Scientists were wrong: Plants absorb 31% more CO2 than previously thought 

47:16 - Orsted divests share of four UK offshore wind farms to Brookfield 

50:41 - Billions pouring more into UK renewables 

52:53 - Electricity demand for data centers in Europe may more than double by 2030

You do not want to miss this edition of the Energy Realities Podcast, where the international podcast team covers the new reports on the climate crisis. It is shocking how the numbers are being portrayed. We are live from Bulgaria, the UK, and Texas, and we have a mostly balanced group of energy experts. Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley are ready to take your questions live and have some real fun talking about the energy crisis.

#brics #energynews

Highlights of the Podcast

00:10 - Introduction

02:54 - BRICS Update Introduction

03:51 - Turkey's Role in BRICS

06:37 - BRICS Currency Introduction

10:11 - Economic Growth of BRICS

14:03 - Speculation on Ukraine War

18:11 - Inefficiency of BRICS

19:38 - Japan’s Energy Strategy

21:28 - New Reinsurance System

22:14 - Population Concerns

30:05 - Political Climate and Migration

34:48 - The Energy Transition Is Powered By- Wait for it - Coal

36:49 - The Climate Short: Hedge Funds Pile Up Huge Bets Against Green Future

41:42 - USGS scientists confirm Massive smackover Lithium resource 

42:34 - Standard Chartered: Global oil demand hit an all-time high in August 

43:45 - Suddenly Energy Realism is a winning political issue 

45:20 - BRICS leaders tout grain exchange, joint finance at Russian Summit. 

47:18 - Watchdog: Biden-Harris allegedly buried LNG Emissions Study, GOP wants answers 

48:51 - Green blunder: UK's net zero dreams have turned into an economic nightmare 

49:45 - Biden’s EV Mandate Is Backfiring As Consumers Rebel Against Electric Cars

53:47 - The LNG emissions 

Global electricity prices are going through the roof, and who are the winners? Well, China is one, as they have cornered the market on critical minerals and manufacturing. Tune in to the Energy Realities podcast with Irina Slav from Bulgaria, Tammy Nemeth from the UK/Canada, David Blackmon from Texas, and Stu Turley between Texas and OK.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:08 - Introduction

01:11 - Energy Transition Discussion

02:12 - China Winning the Energy Transition

04:17 - Outsourcing to China

08:32 - China's Stronghold in Europe

13:04 - Environmental Irony of Green Policies

16:40 - Challenges of the Green Energy Transition

18:43 - Political Backlash Over Energy Transition Costs

19:57 - Delays in UK Steel Plant Conversion

21:39 - Trade Loopholes in the Auto Industry

23:03 - China’s Advantage in Energy Transition

27:29 - China’s Growing Geopolitical Influence

29:24 - Public Pushback on Green Energy Policies

31:44 - Green Energy and Deindustrialization

33:21 - Ford launches tool to help businesses go electric, save money 

36:02 - The two big insurers still still betting on fossil fuels 

39:04 - ESG-Driven green hydrogen risk at the center of air products dispute 

41:54 - Kevin Killough: As projects fail and studies conclude green hydrogen is…

43:25 - Canada opens its first commercial rare Earth Elements Refinery 

45:10 - Western Climate Mitigation Policies Increased Electricity Demand, Making it Harder to Slash Emissions 

48:02 - California's energy dilemma and how new laws might spark even higher gas prices. 

49:13 - China forfeits resource security with Strategic Mineral, Energy reserve gains 

We are seeing lots of crazy things in the energy markets, but fights between AI, Big Tech, and Bitcoin miners are about to get dicey. Net Zero has been thrown on the side of the road and not even left with a bottle of water, and now Big Tech is taking on Bitcoin miners. - Who will strike first? You won't want to miss this episode of the Energy Realities Podcast with Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley. We are live Monday morning at 8:00 Central US from Texas, the UK, and Bulgaria.

#bitcoin #bitcoinnews #brics #energynews #netzero

Highlights of the Podcast

00:11 - Introduction

00:51 - Bitcoin Mining’s Energy Consumption

02:53 - Comparing Big Tech and Bitcoin’s Energy Use

03:38 - Big Tech’s Energy Challenges

05:40 - AI’s Growing Energy Demands

09:32 - Bitcoin’s Potential for Democratizing Finance

13:24 - Bitcoin Regulation and Central Bank Digital Currencies

14:21 - Future of Bitcoin and Energy Consumption

17:10 - BRICS vs. Swift and Global Currency Wars

20:21 - AI's Impact on Natural Gas and Energy Consumption

27:07 - Revival of Coal Plants for AI Power Needs

30:52 - Future of Energy and Tech

34:57 - Washington Post: Big Tech Loves Coal

35:35 - Ronald Stein: It’s Too Soon to Abandon Fossil Fuels

36:41 - Google turns to nuclear to power its data centers

37:05 - Bylaw could allow industrial Power producers to sell back into grid

42:08 - European carmakers plans dozens of cheaper models to survive ‘EV winter’

44:13 - The complexity of capital allocation for oil and gas companies 

46:55 - EPA Power Plant rules require carbon capture, a costly technology not expected until 2055

47:35 - Poll: Voters strongly favor ‘all of the above’ energy approach over rapid green transition

You don't want to miss this episode of the International blockbuster podcast Energy Realities, with Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, David Blackmon and Stu Turley. The geopolitical risk to oil and pricing is unknown, and how is the world going to handle the issue? Will Israel strike the Iranian oil fields?

Highlights of the Podcast

00:10 - Introduction

02:47 - Oil Prices and Geopolitical Tensions

03:52 - Global Oil Demand

06:30 - Iranian Oil Exports and Strategic Risks

09:28 - Algorithmic Trading and Oil Price Volatility

18:30 - Global Energy Shifts

22:45 - China's Refineries and Oil Export

26:37 - California sues Exxon over Global Plastic Pollution

32:44 - Government pledges £22bn for carbon capture and storage technology in net zero drive

37:50 - Big oil urges Trump not gut Biden's Climate Law

42:32 - The 2024 disinflation lesson: ignore oil at your peril: McGeever

45:25 - Vance/Walz debate did nothing to inform voters on energy issues. 

47:01 - John Kerry's comments about our First Amendment to the Constitution 

54:17 - What will happen to oil prices if Israel attacks Iran oil installations?

First, there was "Shark Week" then "March Madness" and then the UN had to just take control and have a UN Climate Madness Week. Buckle up and enjoy Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley all having some fun talking about the UN Climate Madness Week. As always we take comments and questions from the live audience.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:10 - Introduction

01:20 - Climate Change Discussions at the UN

04:41 - UN's New Charter

07:05 - ESG and Wealth Transfer

12:09 - AI Regulation

13:57 - Government Censorship and Control

15:16 - Reality vs. Narrative Control

20:17 - Double Standards in Media Ownership

21:02 - Redirecting Oil Profits to Green Ventures

22:07 - UK’s Energy Policy Failures

28:16 - AI’s Impact on Net Zero

30:45 - UK says goodbye to coal

32:12 - Federal panel calls for cutting Canada's emissions in Half by 2035

36:07 - A high-profile clean-energy startup is running short on cash

38:31 - 47% drop in heat pump sales: New industry boss says European demand is key

42:14 - The EU tries to extend its ESG regulatory reach to the US

46:30 - Biden-Harris Admin won't hold offshore oil and gas lease sales in 2024, first time since 1958

47:45 - Ted Cruz demands FERC appeal after court Nixes Texas LNG Terminal approvals

51:27 - Permian Basin

53:01 - LNG Export Capacity and Permitting Delays

56:04 - EU’s High Energy Prices and Net Zero Policies

Don't miss this great discussion with David Blackmon, Irina Slav and Tammy Nemeth from Dallas, the UK and Bulgaria about energy policies. We are seeing a huge change in that narrative in businesses as a result of climate policies.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 - Introduction

02:00 - Energy and Climate Policies in the UK

05:00 - Labor Government and Energy Prices

07:09 - UK Renewables

09:52 - Democracy Shifting to Authoritarianism

11:07 - Nationalizing the UK Energy Grid

12:00 - UK Nuclear Power Plans

13:21 - The Cost of Nuclear Energy

16:28 - Challenges in Nuclear Permitting

17:40 - Reliable Energy and Data Centers 

21:32 - Dynamic Pricing and Bait-and-Switch Tactics 

25:01 - Declining EV Sales in Europe

27:42 - Regulations and Market Impact on EVs and Hybrids 

29:35 - Charging Infrastructure Challenges

31:12 - Lack of Net Zero Clarity ‘Puts Future of British Manufacturing at Risk’ 

35:17 - Biden Climate Chief Pedestal Touts Oil Boom as Economic Victory

36:23 - Is it time to invest in the UK's green transition again? 

39:11 - Watch Pete Buttigieg defend the Biden/Harris EV Charger Boondoggle. 

41:58 - Beirut blasts: Lebanon rocked by a wave of hand-held radio blasts as ‘solar energy systems explode’

Today the international team from Bulgaria, Canada, UK, and the US talk about climate policies and the energy markets. David Blackmon, Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, and Stu Turley will take questions live during this fun and informative discussion on climate and energy.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:13 - Introduction

04:33 - Discussion on Climate Policy and Energy Transition

10:13 - Insight on Energy Policies

12:18 - Challenges of Renewable Energy and Interconnectors

16:34 - Global Interconnection and Energy Security

20:43 - Renewable Energy Costs

22:01 - Rising Energy Costs in Europe

23:22 - Resistance to Nuclear Energy

27:26 - Nuclear Energy's Image Problem

34:05 - Australia ‘wasting’ record amounts of renewable energy as share of wind and solar source 

37:47 - Europe at Peak LNG heightens risk of stranded assets, IEEFA Says

40:51 - What Scared Ford’s CEO in China

43:56 - Exxon Mobil hydrogen hub attracts billions from Major Investors

50:03 - Households face £630m bill as Miliband takes control of Britain’s electricity network

53:05 - Interconnectors and their impact on the GB Electricity Market

54:50 - Kamala dodges on fracking at debate, Sparking doubts among Energy Experts

55:06 - Italy's central bank backs helping poorer countries fund the energy transition