Energy News Beat Podcast

In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, Stu Turley and Michael Tanner break down Warren Buffett’s warning on wind energy proves true as subsidies vanish, exposing its economic fragility, while China faces a deepening debt crisis with a staggering 312% debt-to-GDP ratio. California backtracks on EV tax credits amid budget shortfalls, and Trump urges Europe to stop buyin...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley dives deep with Trisha Curtis, CEO of PetroNerds, in a no-holds-barred conversation on the myths of peak Permian, U.S. shale resilience, OPEC’s bluff, China's global energy influence, rising electricity costs, the EU’s energy collapse, and the urgent need for pragmatic U.S. energy policy. From oilfield boots-on-the-ground ins...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stu Turley and Michael Tanner break down China’s exploding debt crisis and what it means for the yuan, global markets, and energy. They explore ExxonMobil’s push for repayment in Sakhalin, hinting at possible steps toward ending the Ukraine war, and react to Trump’s fiery UN energy speech. Plus, they cover ERCOT’s winter readiness, Russia’s surging...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stu Turley and Michael Tanner break down the hidden costs and tax subsidies behind wind energy, highlighting Warren Buffett’s reliance on tax credits to make wind projects profitable, while consumers and taxpayers ultimately foot the bill. They contrast this with the lower cost of natural gas and new turbine technology, critique California’s EV cre...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley welcomes Paul Auslander, CFP and President of Seabridge Private Wealth, for a sharp, insightful dive into the economic and investment landscape following the passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill.” They unpack the bill’s impact on tax cuts, interest rates, energy dominance, and bond market stability. From LNG exports and nucl...

In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, Stu Turley and Michael Tanner break down a pivotal week in energy and markets. The U.S. power grid is strained by AI, EVs, and aging infrastructure—creating big opportunities in battery storage, microgrids, and SMRs. A $14 trillion stock rally now hinges on a likely 25bps Fed rate cut, which could ease borrowing for energy invest...

Meet the Next Governor of California - Steve Hilton This was an emotional podcast to film as we filmed the day after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Steve was Charlie’s friend, and he had helped him out tremendously. In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley is joined by George Harmer (Californians for Energy Science) and special guest Steve Hilton, who shares why he’s...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, host Stuart Turleybreaks down Russia’s crude export slowdown amid Baltic drone strikes, the Fed’s 25-point rate cut and its ripple effects on oil and gas, and how natural gas is set to dominate energy mixes in the U.S., China, and India by 2050. Plus, he covers the surge in global oil and gas decline rates demanding trillions in reinvestment, and w...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley sits down with Graham Patterson and Nathan Myers, co-founders of Shalehaven Partners, to discuss their innovative approach to oil & gas investing. Broadcasting from the heart of the Bakken in Williston, ND, they break down how Shalehaven’s diversified, low-fee, non-operated fund model delivers strong returns while reducin...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, hosts Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner unpack why America’s aging grid nearing collapse is actually great news for savvy investors. They explore the rising strain from AI, EVs, and outdated infrastructure, while spotlighting trillion-dollar opportunities in behind-the-meter tech like battery storage and microgrids. The duo also breaks down Fed rate...

In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, Stu Turley and Michael Tanner dive into Oklo’s $168B nuclear fuel recycling milestone, Scott Bessent’s explosive critique of the Federal Reserve, and the geopolitical oil chessboard as OPEC+ eyes an October production increase. They also unpack California’s failed refinery bailout, widespread oil & gas job cuts, and the 71% p...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stu Turley and Michael Tanner dive into California’s escalating energy crisis as Valero refuses a massive taxpayer-funded bailout, exposing Governor Newsom’s failing net-zero policies. They highlight global pushback against renewables with Belgium’s latest wind project rejection, discuss widespread oil and gas job cuts and industry consolidation, a...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Michael Tanner and Stu Turley break down Oklo’s groundbreaking step toward nuclear fuel recycling, a massive ICE raid on Hyundai’s EV battery plant, and Secretary Scott Besson’s fiery call for Federal Reserve reform. They also unpack China’s illegal oil drilling in Taiwan’s EEZ, OPEC’s surprising October production bump, and the market’s reaction t...

In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner break down how Net Zero policies are crippling the UK—skyrocketing power prices, wind curtailments, and deindustrialization. They highlight tax-driven collapse in the North Sea, Germany’s gas rebound, and China’s move to challenge the petrodollar with the yuan. Energy hypocrisy is global—and the f...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley sits down with Bill Mazzetti of Rosendin to break down the explosive growth of AI-driven data centers, behind-the-meter power strategies, and the future of energy infrastructure in the U.S. From Abilene’s gas-turbine projects to modular nuclear, battery mandates, and California’s near-blackout save, this episode dives into wh...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Michael Tanner discusses China potentially challenging the U.S. dollar with the yuan, Russia’s new Power of Siberia 2 pipeline to China, Germany’s energy struggles amid its green transition, record U.S. LNG exports, OPEC’s possible production increase, and ConocoPhillips’ major workforce cuts—highlighting the shifting dynamics of global energy mark...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stu Turley dives into skyrocketing UK energy costs that are pushing industry to the brink as net zero policies and heavy taxation deindustrialize the economy. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch pledges to scrap net zero and boost North Sea oil and gas production, while Norway faces its own energy security challenges. Globally, Putin and Modi meet in China t...

In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner break down why model-based oil forecasts consistently miss the mark, highlighting Irina Slav’s takedown of flawed IEA predictions. They dive into Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech and its implications for oil and gas capital markets, LNG export-driven shale growth, the myth of peak Permian, a...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley sits down with Ron Gusek, CEO of Liberty Energy, for a deep dive into Liberty’s mission to achieve U.S. energy dominance through resilient oilfield services and cutting-edge power innovation. They discuss Liberty’s electric frac fleets, data center microgrids, natural gas and SMR partnerships, and how behind-the-meter generat...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup Stuart Turley breaks down the hidden costs of renewable energy and its real impact on consumer electricity bills, using EU, UK, and ERCOT examples. He highlights Doug Sheridan’s call for more baseload gas and nuclear, critiques flawed oil demand forecasts from the IEA, and reviews Irina Slav’s takedown of politicized modeling. Plus, he spotlights re...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Michael Tanner and Stu Turley break down Jerome Powell’s latest Fed comments and what they mean for oil and gas investors. They explore the continued surge in U.S. LNG exports, shifting gas dynamics in the Permian, and how natural gas is reshaping investment strategies. The team also discusses the ripple effects of Trump’s sanctions on India and th...

In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner discuss a surprise solar stock rally following Trump's softened tax credit policy, the major implications of Trump’s move to open 82% of Alaska’s petroleum reserve, and the potential economic crisis brewing in Germany due to high energy costs and new tariffs. They also cover Civitas Resources' CEO...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley sits down with Adam Hirschfeld, SVP of Workrise, to discuss the evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry. They dive into the impact of AI on energy demand, the challenges of permitting reforms, and the future of natural gas, microgrids, and decentralized grid management. Adam also shares insights into the growing role o...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, break down the potential return of an oil supercycle driven by stalled energy transitions, underinvestment, and rising global demand. They highlight investor opportunities in nuclear and critical minerals, with specific companies and DOE-backed projects set to benefit. The duo then explores China’s strategic oil grabs amid U.S. pressure on India an...

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley unpack a solar stock rally driven by Trump’s unexpectedly soft tax credit changes—boosting First Solar and Enphase. They explain how government regulation favors incumbents. Meanwhile, Britain’s net-zero push stalls amid local opposition to land grabs for wind and solar. Trump greenlights drilling in 82% of Alaska’s...