Energy Realities

By: Energy Realities
  • Summary

  • After 94 Episodes of the Energy Transition, the name was changed to Energy Realities. No holds barred, and physics and humanity matter. The gang has fun, and listeners can engage with the team on the weekly live broadcast. Contact any of the hosts to ask questions, and check to see if you would be a great fit to be a guest on the show. Hosted by: Armando Cavanha, Energy Thought Leader, Podcast Host, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Contact on Twitter @cavanha Tammy Nemeth, International Energy Thought Leader, Podcast Host, UK, Canada @thenemethreport Irina Slav is an international author for oil prices, substacks, and others, writing about energy, mining, and geopolitical issues. Bulgaria Contact on Twitter @SlavEnergy David Blackmon is the principal at DB Energy Advisors, an energy author, contributing author for Forbes, and podcast host. Contact on Twitter @EnergyAbsurdity Stu Turley, CEO, Sandstone Group, Podcast Host Energy News Beat https://energynewsbeat.co/ @STUARTTURLEY16
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Episodes
  • Is Sanity Returning to the Energy Space?
    Aug 12 2024

    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

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    57 mins
  • Deindustrialization has consequences
    Aug 5 2024

    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

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    58 mins
  • Energy and the Olympics
    Jul 29 2024

    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

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    53 mins

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