In episode 18 of the PetroNerds podcast, Trisha Curtis comes out swinging on OPEC, Iran, and inflation. This is an episode you do not want to miss. Trisha and Ethan discuss OPEC’s latest moves, rising oil prices in the context of rising inflation, and the role of the US dollar.

They also discuss Iran and Saudi Arabia’s behavior and supply and demand in oil. They round out the lively discussion by talking about natural gas and the controversy of banning it in some cities for newly build homes. This is the podcast on oil, energy, and policy. This is a two-part episode. If you want to hear all about Exxon’s board debacle, Biden’s recent executive orders, and the Dakota Access pipeline, stay tuned for next week.

In episode 17 of the PetroNerds podcast, your host Trisha Curtis and cohost Ethan Bellamy discuss the implications for removing sanctions on Iran and the impact it could have on the oil market and is having on the oil market and talk about the very controversial International Energy Agency (IEA) report which called for all investment in fossil fuels to stop immediately.

Trisha and Ethan talk about the relationship between Iran, China and the US and how Iran is playing their cards. In addition to getting deeper into oil prices, inflation, and the macro, they get into IEA’s new flagship report which calls for all fossil fuel investment to stop if the world is to achieve net zero by 2015. The IEA Net Zero report can be found here: https://www.iea.org/reports/net-zero-by-2050

In episode 16 of the PetroNerds podcast Trisha Curtis and Ethan Bellamy discuss the market trends and themes taking place in the US upstream space, specifically the Permian Basin. They review the earnings calls of EOG Resources, Pioneer Natural Resources, Diamondback Energy, and Liberty Oilfield Services and put it all into a digestible market context and outlook. While concerns about higher services costs and inflation are present, efficiency gains such as longer laterals, faster drilling times, and faster and more efficient frac operations, and are a major theme throughout earnings season and have long term implications.

In episode 15 of the PetroNerds podcast, Trisha Curtis and Ethan Bellamy discuss the current status of the Colonial pipeline (which had not resumed operations at the time) and get into oil prices, the US dollar, and all things inflation and Fed moves or lack thereof.

Trisha Curtis and Ethan Bellamy come out swinging in the second part of this windy and nerdy two parter. They get into the color and commentary in BP’s Q1 2021 earnings call and the major themes discussed including EV charging stations in the UK and Europe, offshore wind, and BP’s move from an IOC to an IEC. And then Trisha and Ethan bring this two-part episode full circle by getting into the Arab News interview with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and his comments on US and Russian oil supply.

Trisha and Ethan’s discussion on this interview and how MBS thinks and how it relates to the global oil market and the energy transition makes this a must listen to episode.

Episode 13 of the PetroNerds podcast is part 1 of a nerdy two parter on oil prices, oil demand outlooks, US oil demand, OPEC plus, Biden’s recent policy moves, and the Senate hearing on the suspension of oil and gas leasing on Federal Land, pending review.  This episode covers a lot of ground and is very timely. 

You are not going to want to miss it.  Stay tuned for part two, episode 14 where Trisha and Ethan get into the BP earnings call and the interview with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman or MBS.