Energy Realities

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 

Global government energy policies are impacting the environment and economies, and not in a good way. The Energy Realism team covers global energy policies around the world and their impact on energy. Buckle up and listen to Irina Slav from Bulgaria, Tammy Nemeth from the UK or Canada, David Blackmon from Texas, and Stu Turley from West Texas or Oklahoma. 

We love the questions from all our listeners, and we even have photos of David's vacation in Spain checking out the wind turbines.

Highlights of the Podcast

01:57 - Climate Policy and Energy

04:37 - Making Energy More Expensive

07:42 - Intentioned or Incompetent?

09:15 - Debt and the Cost of Climate Policies

12:03 - Wealth Transfer and Control

15:35 - Communist Ideology Influence

17:02 - Corporate Stupidity and Long-Term Thinking

19:57 - Reliance on Subsidies

20:32 - Commuter Trains and Societal Preferences

22:04 - Societal Change

24:11 - Affordability in Green Communities

25:12 - California's Policies

27:28 - Crime in the Permian Basin

30:03 - Interview with Alex

33:40 - Renewable Energy’s Dependency on Fossil Fuels

35:29 - Maintaining Two Power Grids

35:59 - MARSDEN: Once again Trudeau makes the West pay to protect East

37:51 - Jack Mintz: Why have we all jumped off the climate-subsidy cliff?

38:28 - Left-wing UK Government's State Imposed Rules See Petrol Cars 'Rationed'

39:36 - Car industry pours cold water on von der Leyen's 'lead markets' plans

40:25 - University ties to fossil fuel industry face growing scrutiny

43:37 - Madrid Airport Comparison

45:10 - Barcelona Seaport and Hybrid Technology

46:33 - Energy Differences in Spain

51:05 - Joe Biden admits that the Inflation Reduction Act was not actually about inflation after he started ranting without the teleprompter

52:00 - Higher Power Bills are a Feature of the Energy Transition, not a Glitch

53:38 - Wind rethink: UK to dial down 2030 offshore wind goal?

54:03 - Volkswagen can't continue as before - CEO

55:23 - UK Carmakers Face 'Gargantuan' Fines For Not Selling Enough EVs

Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, and Stu Turley will be live talking about the most critical threat to our world, democracy, and our finances, "Climate Alarm." or "Claptrapping". There are so many fun things going on, and you won't believe who is sending out false information!!! We love all of our podcast listeners, and we appreciate the questions in real-time. @davidblackmon6807 - was on vacation, but we still had several jokes at his expense. 

Stu will write several articles with data points on the articles discussed and will include the links in the show notes. 

#renewableenergy #energynews

Highlights of the Podcast

00:28 - Climate Claptrapping

04:05 - Criticism of One-Sided Energy Discussions

06:28 - Open Invitation for Energy Experts

07:57 - Challenges in Open Conversations on Energy

11:06 - The Danger of Denying Reality

14:08 - The Echo Chamber of Government Energy Policies

16:03 - Manipulation of Data in Climate Narratives

20:02 - Ethics and Integrity in Energy Discussions

22:54 - Manufactured Minds and Climate Anxiety

23:36 - Commentary on Canada's Provinces and Equalization

24:30 - Criticism of Quebec's Equalization Benefits

25:21 - Sarcasm About Canadian Government Policies

27:05 - Politicians and Mental Conditions

27:42 - Misconceptions About Wind And Solar Facilities

30:44 - Debt and Financial Irresponsibility

31:16 - Sustainability of Wind and Solar Energy 

34:22 - Challenges with Renewable Energy 

37:39 - Environmental Impact of Wind and Solar 

44:35 - Break Down: $5 Trillion in Commodity Exports

47:31 - IEA Roadmap Guides New Methane Reduction Funding Scheme

52:32 - Americans trust in mass media 

Are Electric Vehicles making a comeback? Join the international Realities team live from Bulgaria, the UK, and the US to discuss this and many more realities hitting the energy world. Irina Slav, David Blackmon, Tammy Nemeth, and Stu Turley will all join for a fun discussion about our ever-changing world around energy.

Highlights of the Podcast

02:30 - Discussion on Electric Vehicles (EVs)

08:15 - Government Policies and Subsidies

15:40 - Challenges of Autonomous Vehicles

19:20 - Economic Impact of EV Policies

26:37 - School district turns to diesel after attempt to convert bus fleet to electric proves disastrous

29:00 - How booming electricity demand is stalling efforts to retire coal and gas, in Charts

32:51 - Clean fuel startups were supposed to be the next big thing. Now they are collapsing

35:29 - Electric Car Sales plummet 37% in Germany as slump deepens

39:11 - Drivers of hydrogen cars are annoyed at California. But they're suing Toyota 

42:01 - Orsted books new losses, flags, delay at U.S. offshore wind project. 

44:17 - Are EVs Really climate friendly?

44:53 - Can the West afford to build its own copper industry? 

46:40 - Discussion on Censorship and Environmental Concerns

47:42 - Environmental Trade-offs and Wind Turbines

49:02 - Global Environmental Actions

53:18 - Closing Remarks

Is the energy tide turning and people are wanting energy security and fiscal policies that won't break the bank? Or is this just a phase? Hop on the Energy Realities Podcast Monday morning at 8:00 Central live from the UK, Bulgaria, and the US. With David Blackmon, Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth and Stu Turley, we take questions from the international energy communities.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:55 - Discussion on energy sanity

05:27 - Reality check on energy transition

07:10 - Concerns about subsidies and sustainability

10:26 - Drax power station controversy

12:16 - Copper supply issues

13:31 - Environmental concerns with seabed mining

14:19 - Pollution from electric vehicles

15:49 - Funding issues and bankruptcy predictions

19:47 - Reality check for automakers

22:54 - Government grants before elections

24:10 - Germany's EV sales sink 37% as subsidies end

26:11 - Saul Kavonic: Green hydrogen is all hype 

29:04 - Here's how to prepare for Britain's net zero switch - buy a generator

29:31 - Paper straws are often touted as a great alternative to plastic, but there's a small problem: they're toxic

31:59 - The idea of policymakers doubling down or tripling down 

34:27 - the chevron difference

36:08 - 'Charger hogs' are ruining the electric vehicle experience. One company is clamping down on bad manners

37:38 - ExxonMobil announces second-quarter 2024 results

39:23 - The Cheniere ships 3570 LNG cargoes, expansion plans progressing

40:32 - Green Schemes in Kamala's home state sent electricity prices higher into orbit, Highest in Lower 48

43:47 - Germany's Energy Transition

45:02 - Hydrogen-Ready Plants

46:10 - Nuclear Power

52:06 - Political Commentary

55:25 - Upcoming Events and Speculations

There are serious ramifications for energy and climate policies. We are seeing the deindustrialization of Germany, California, New York, and other countries due to their climate and energy policies. You won't want to miss David Blackmon, Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, and Stu Turley talking about the dramatic shift in business worldwide. Some key examples include Chevron's move from California to Texas. This is a truly unique live podcast from Bulgaria, the UK, and Texas.

Highlights of the Podcast

01:21 - Current Events and Energy Transition

06:17 - EV Batteries and Energy Policies

08:03 - German Companies and Subsidies

10:27 - Coal and Energy Security

12:50 - U.S. Energy Security

14:05 - Hertz and Electric Vehicles

16:02 - Subsidies and Green Agenda

18:26 - Global Protests and Government Policies

23:06 - Environmental Impact of Wind Turbines

26:56 - TC Energy signs deal to sell minority stake in pipeline to indigenous groups 

29:27 - What is great British Energy and what does it mean for me? 

35:20 - Europe's energy crisis is over, signals Shell boss 

40:39 - Chevron taking its headquarters to Texas 

44:47 - Hertz Increases Efforts to Sell Tens Of Thousands of Teslas Amid Soaring Depreciation

48:55 - Mt. Etna Erupts Again and We're All Gonna Die 

51:09 - Satellite images show LNG Ship at Sanctioned Russian Plant 

54:24 - Concerns About Social Disruption in the UK

56:01 - Political Situation in Bulgaria

58:08 - Closing Remarks

What a time we live in where the Olympics in Paris starts with terror attacks on the train system, controversy in the opening, a power blackout, and athletes bringing their own air conditioners. All that and more on the live podcast from Texas, the UK, and Bulgaria. You don't want to miss out the Energy Realities team, Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:34 - Discussion on Energy and the Olympics

04:57 - Athletes' Challenges with Sustainable Accommodations

09:33 - Sustainable and Controversial Olympic Measures

11:03 - Public Reaction and Energy Transition Parallels

15:11 - Net Zero and Public Dissent

17:29 - Boycotting the Olympics and Sponsors

18:42 - Apologies and Elitist Agendas

20:10 - UN attacks companies reliance on carbon credits to hit climate targets

29:01 - Heat pump sales collapse leaves new EU Commission with tough task 

32:18 - Crown Estate to make billions of pounds from Miliband windfarm spree

33:21 - Miliband picks leading Brexit critic as GB Energy Chairman 

35:27 - Kamala Harris Operation Fracking Flip-Flop is Underway 

37:45 - Heads should roll over the electric car fiasco

39:16 - Fight over 500 million rail tie wind farm in southern Wyoming is far from over 

40:21 - Yellen says 3 trillion is needed each year to fund climate transition 

41:22 - Concerns About Offshore Wind Turbines

48:02 - Lithium Ion Battery Truck Fire

52:32 - Closing Remarks