• 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
  • Is the Energy Transition Disintegrating Right Before Our Eyes?
    Jul 22 2024

    There are so many energy transition failures going on around the world; what are we seeing? Is the energy transition dead, or is it just going through a phase? The Energy Realities team discusses the world of energy transition. Ask David Blackmon, Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth and Stu Turley questions on this live podcast on X, LinkedIn and YouTube - #energynews #renewableenergy #geopolitics #oilandgas #naturalgas Highlights of the Podcast

    Highlights of the Podcast

    01:41 - Introduction and Main Topic

    02:28 - Vineyard Wind Catastrophe

    06:49 - Broader Energy Transition Issues

    08:00 - German and UK Energy Issues

    09:43 - Critique of Wind and Solar Energy

    11:14 - Environmental Concerns with Wind Turbines

    12:34 - Realization of Green Energy Realities

    14:20 - Broader Energy Transition Concerns

    15:26 - Ford scraps plans for 1.8 billion Oakville EV assembly plant, will retool to make gasoline pickups

    17:02 - Grid and Energy Transition Concerns

    18:12 - UK Energy Challenges

    19:20 - European Political Commentary

    20:40 - Discussion on Public Awareness and Media

    23:46 - Energy Transition Challenges

    25:24 - Get ready to pay more for less-reliable energy

    29:23 - KKR says public markets too shortsighted for Energy Transition

    31:43 - Just Stop Oil Creator tossed into the Pokey for a Long, Long Time

    32:37 - Trump's 1000 words about Energy

    36:13 - Global Tech Outage Wreaks Havoc

    38:02 - Why wind power is useless

    41:24 - UK Energy Policy and Net Zero

    42:40 - AI, Nuclear, and Natural Gas

    44:30 - Free Society and Energy Transition

    46:23 - Elon Musk and Free Speech

    48:18 - Closing Remarks

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    49 mins
  • NATO and Energy Security
    Jul 15 2024

    The Energy Realities team tackles several tough issues—the Geopolitical issues around NATO, Pipelines, and Energy. We also cover some updates around the Trump assassination attempt and thoughts on world events in energy. Ask David Blackmon, Tammy Nemeth, Irna Slav, and Stu Turley questions Live at 8:00 AM CT. I live in Texas, the EU, and the UK.

    Highlights of the Podcast

    01:25 - NATO and Energy Security

    06:44 - Importance of Energy in Military Operations

    09:46 - NATO's Role and Expansion

    14:32 - Energy Realities and Adaptation

    16:46 - Climate Plans and Adaptation

    18:53 - Data centers gobbling up existing nukes threaten grid decarb goals

    19:53 - BP wins a key ruling in City of Baltimore climate change lawsuit

    22:26 - Biden talks tough about NATO, but his energy policies tell a different story

    23:54 - Fears for food security as Miliband pushes through Britain's biggest solar farm

    27:11 - Three Mile Island was the site of the country's worst nuclear disaster. Now AI energy demands might turn it back on

    29:05 - AI and Grid Management Concerns

    30:37 - Increase in Natural Gas Plants

    32:20 - Media Misinformation and Podcast Popularity

    34:29 - Green Steel and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

    38:10 - US Energy Policy and Global Impact

    42:23 - North Sea Oil and Investment Concerns

    44:26 - Windfall Profit Taxes and Investment in Green Energy

    47:07 - Keystone Pipeline Cancellation

    48:00 - Influence of Political Figures on Energy Policy

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    50 mins
  • Is Big Tech An Energy Transition Roadblock? - Energy Realities Live Podcast
    Jul 8 2024

    How can there be an energy transition when big tech is demanding so much power? Well David Blackmon, Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth and Stu Turley sit down and talk about the isse. We are also taking questions live from around the world. Live from the UK, the EU and the US. We cover the world from #energynews #renewableenergy #geopolitics #uk #bidenadministration

    Highlights of the Podcast

    01:45 - Is big tech an energy transition roadblock?

    04:23 - Contradictions and AI

    06:51 - Energy poverty and the future of grids

    09:44 - Regulatory challenges and energy sources

    15:02 - Nuclear Energy

    17:10 - Security concerns and grid vulnerabilities

    18:39 - Contradictions in energy policy

    19:54 - Emissions and policy

    24:23 - Energy transition and revolutions

    29:11 - UK politics and environmental policies

    33:14 - Social Issues in Europe

    34:35 - Energy and Environmental Concerns

    36:31 - Pollution and CO2

    38:03 - Joe Oliver: Scientific Method Counters Climate Alarmism

    39:16 - Hamburg Group has signs deal for Chinese wind turbines in German waters

    40:40 - A conservative farm town went green without really trying

    43:13 - Germany sets to overhaul subsidy ergime for renewable energy-document

    44:55 - U.S. Crude Oil post fourth straight weekly gain on solid demand outlook

    46:23 - Federal judge pauses Jennifer Granholm's LNG pause. What Happens Next?

    48:48 - Energy notes from the, edge: AI latest - the energy beast is fully unleashed; And when a bee gets an A - an insect skill set could benefit humans in an incredible way

    49:25 - Iran to purchase 10 Billion Cubic Meters of Turkmen natural gas annually

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    54 mins
  • The Global Political Season and It's Impact On Energy
    Jul 1 2024

    A global geopolitical election season is happening, and energy policies will change. David Blackmon, Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, and Stu Turley cover the change in the political green environment more to the right and the impact on energy. Live on X, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Ask questions and heckle the gang! #energynews #energypolicy #energytransition #geopolitics #naturalgas

    Highlights of the Podcast

    02:43 - The Global Political Season and its Impact on Energy Realities

    06:26 - NATO and Defense Spending

    08:58 - French Elections

    12:04 - Video Analysis

    15:17 - US Elections and Political Tactics

    18:38 - UK Election and Concerns

    20:56 - Energy Policy Concerns

    21:47 - Public Sentiment and Media Influence

    24:05 - Broader Political and Social Context

    25:33 - Debate and Leadership Issues

    29:06 - Media Responsibility and Public Perception

    34:56 - Energy Policy and Prices

    37:08 - Investment and ESG Stance

    41:23 - Gassy cows and pigs will face a carbon tax in Denmark, a world first [00:41:31][7.4]

    42:57 - Private clients return to ESG funds with new ways to tackle returns

    44:07 - We've been accidentally cooling the planet - and it's about to stop

    46:12 - What to know about Team USA bringing AC units to Paris Olympics

    48:12 - The Chevron Deference is Dead. Will The Administrative State Follow?

    51:21 - Europe is not ready for Trump

    54:15 - China Surpasses Europe in Per Capita Energy Consumption

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    1 hr
  • Statistical Overview of World Energy
    Jun 24 2024

    The Energy Realities Team tackles the pesky topic of Statistics. Data matters and should be used in making decisions. Join David Blackmon, Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, and Stu Turley as we cover a Statistical Overview of World Energy. - If you have any points or input, please send them to one of the team before the discussion so we can incorporate your points. - We love the significant interaction and comments from all of our listeners. - Live on X, LinkedIn and YouTube

    #oilandgas #energynews #energytransition #energypolicy #netzero

    Highlights of the Podcast

    01:23 - Statistical overview of world energy

    07:00 - Discussion on unrealistic climate commitments and policy failures.

    10:24 - Analysis of primary energy sources, focusing on fossil fuels' dominance.

    12:02 - Suggestion to shift from emission reduction to adaptation and mitigation strategies.

    13:30 - Examination of EPA's energy mix projections and their feasibility.

    16:03 - Concerns about changing data collection and analysis methods for energy statistics.

    20:43 - Final thoughts on data manipulation and the importance of clear, understandable metrics in energy discussions.

    23:43 - How companies are starting to back away from green targets

    27:03 - Solar can provide 20% of world electricity on the northern summer solstice, thinktank says

    31:22 - Russia Now Supplies More Natural Gas to Europe Than U.S. Does

    32:08 - E.V. Maker Fisker Files for Bankruptcy as Cash Runs Short 34:06 - Fossil fuel opponents score victory in a UK Supreme Court ruling on case near a London airport

    37:39 - The BBC Climate Disinformation Reporter Attacks Kenyan Farmer

    42:11 - Democratic Dark Money Grou Secretly Pumping Money into Green Groups and Biden's Super PAC

    43:57 - Energy Bad Boys: 5 Milliion Americans in the Dark

    46:22 - Discussion on the "Just Stop Oil" protesters disrupting a golf tournament.

    47:37 - Discussion on the differentiation between pollution and CO2 regulation.

    51:03 - Predictions about the UK political landscape.

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    52 mins