The Energy Impacts with David Blackmon

In Episode 103 of" The Energy Question" David Blackmon interviews Jerry Greenwich about the hidden mechanisms of innovation and their implications for the energy sector. They discuss how current advancements often involve refining old technologies rather than groundbreaking inventions, with examples like electric vehicles and renewable energy sources. Jerry emphasizes the need for deep, sustained...

The Energy Question: Episode 102 - Kathleen Sgamma, President of Western Energy Alliance In Episode 102 of " The Energy Question" The Kurdistan Workers' Party, commonly known as the PKK, is officially designated as a terrorist organization by several countries and international organizations. This includes the United States, the European Union, Turkey, and NATO, among others.  The PKK has been inv...

In Episode 101 of " The Energy Question" South African energy expert Hugo Kruger is back for a return engagement. In this episode David Blackmon interviews Hugo about current energy happenings in South Africa and across the Global South.  Enjoy! Higlights of the Podcast 00:40 - A wealth of information  01:15 - The second largest circulation in the country  03:34 - The government is choosing who's...

In Episode 100 of " The Energy Question" Michelle Manook, CEO of FutureCoal, discusses the organization's mission to represent all aspects of the coal value chain and the need for responsible energy policies. The conversation covers topics like the importance of baseload power, the impact of shipping disruptions on the coal industry, and the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy sources....

In Episode 99 of "The Energy Question" David Blackmon interviews the great Tom Nelson, one of the finest debunkers of climate-related disinformation working today, and co-producer of Climate: The Movie. Highlights of the Podcast 00:26 - Climate The Movie  05:09 - Bad weather  06:09 - CO2 07:05 - Climate change 08:28 - Clean Power Plan  11:27 - Whole idea in California  12:33 - The electric vehicle...

In Episode 98 of "The Energy Question" Gifford Briggs the Gulf Coast Regional Director for the American Petroleum Institute (API). David Blackmon discuss various topics including Briggs' role at API, the oil and gas industry in the Gulf Coast region, carbon capture and sequestration initiatives in Louisiana, offshore leasing challenges, state-specific issues, and hurricane preparedness. Briggs hig...

In Episode 97 of "The Energy Question" Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, discussing the role of energy in society, the challenges of the energy transition, and the implications of climate policies. Wright shares insights from his company's "Bettering Human Lives" report, challenging conventional narratives on climate change and advocating for a fact-based approach to energy discourse. The conve...

In Episode 96 of "The Energy Question" David and Doug delve into the future of nuclear energy, exploring its potential to meet growing power demands while addressing climate concerns. They discuss the industry's challenges and opportunities, emphasizing the need for policy support and public perception shifts to drive its adoption Highlight of the Podcast 01:10 - Douglass Robinson's background 04:...

In Episode 95 of "The Energy Question" Interviews Rye Barcott Marine Captain and founder of With Honor Action, a group aiming to promote bipartisanship in Congress. They discuss the decline of veteran representation in politics, the impact of polarization on governance, and strategies for fostering cooperation across party lines. Barcott highlights the importance of trust-building activities and t...

In Episode 94 of "The Energy Question" podcasts the oil and gas industry, featuring guests like Karr Ingham from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. In a recent episode, they explored the Texas Petro Index, economic impacts, and technology advancements. They emphasized the industry's significance in Texas, and discussed regulatory challenges, government policies, and concerns about initiatives...

In Episode 93 of "The Energy Question" podcast, David Blackmon interviews Dan Naatz, the Chief Operating Officer of the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA), and Mallori Miller, the Vice President of Government Relations at BP. They discuss the challenges faced by the domestic oil and natural gas industry, including regulatory issues, the impact of federal policies on small producer...

In episode 92 of "The Energy Question," Stuart Turley and Doug Sandridge discuss the importance of nuclear energy in addressing global energy needs and climate change. They highlight the support from oil and gas executives for nuclear energy and share experiences advocating for it. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of diverse energy sources to meet growing demand and ensure sustainability....

In Episode 91 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon talks with Dr. Robert Brooks, the CEO of RBAC.  RBAC is the market leading supplier of global and regional gas and LNG market simulation systems. These systems provide industry analysts powerful tools for supporting investment and M&A strategy, environmental and sustainability goals, credible risk analysis, trading strategy and policy develo...

In episode 90 of The Energy Question Podcast, David Blackmon catches up with Genevieve Collins, Texas State Director at Americans for Prosperity. Highlights of the Podcast 00:55 - The Texas legislative session 03:25 - Americans for prosperity 05:06 - Unleashing American Energy 07:34 - The permitting process 11:27 - Real opportunity for innovation 15:06 - The problem for nuclear 17:23 - When Texas...

In Episode 89 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon talks with S&P Global Vice Chairman Daniel Yergin, author of "The New Map," "The Quest," and "The Prize." Highlights of the Podcast 01:06 - Ceraweek this year 01:27 - The energy industry 03:50 - The Return of Energy Security 06:13 - Russia's invasion of Ukraine 07:15 - The world's largest exporter of LNG 09:37 - Russian gas had a competitor...

In Episode 88 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon interviews energy expert Dr. Tammy Nemeth, who writes and talks about energy issues from her dual homes in Canada and the UK. Tammy and David are also podcasting partners on the Energy Realities Podcast, along with Stu Turley and Irina Slav.  Highlights of the Podcast 3:00 - the Wind Industry's ongoing grift in the UK 6:00 - the UK Labor Party's...

In Episode 87 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon is joined by Stu Turley in a live interview from the floor of the NAPE conference with the great green chicken we all know and love as Doomberg for discussion about current events in the energy space. Highlights of the Podcast 2:00 - Cogent Analysis review. Doomberg looks back at reasons why the US hasn't entered into a recession. 5:30 - Doomber...

In Episode #86 of The Energy Question Podcast, David Blackmon interviews acerbic, brilliant energy analyst and writer Irina Slav.  In this episode, David and Irina talk about the current state of the ESG movement and relate that to its impacts on the progress of the energy transition. Irina's Substack: irinaslav.substack.com Irina at OilPrice.com: https://oilprice.com/search/tab/artic... Enjoy! Sp...

In Episode 85 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon interviews Todd Snitchler, President and CEO of the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA). David and Todd cover the landscape of what is happening with the US power grid this winter, including a discussion about the ability of the Texas grid to get through the sever cold snap that hit the state in mid-January. They also discuss the need for m...

The Energy Question Episode 84 Hugo Kruger In Episode 84 of the Energy Question Podcast, David Blackmon interviews energy analyst Hugo Kruger, one of the foremost experts writing and commenting on the energy situation in South Africa today.  Enjoy. Sponsorships are available or get your own corporate brand produced by Sandstone Media.  David Blackmon  LinkedIn DB Energy Questions  Energy Transitio...

The Energy Question Episode 83 Christopher Messina, CEO of Tanbreez In Episode 83 of The Energy Question, Christopher Messina, CEO of rare earth metals mining company Tanbreez, returns for an update on the status of the company's project at the Tanbreez mine in Southwest Greenland. Enjoy. Tanbreez Website: www.tanbreez.com Thank you to USOGA for Sponsoring the Energy Question! Sponsorships are ava...

The Energy Question Episode 82 - Energy Writer and Expert Robert Bryce In Episode 82 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon spends half an hour with Robert Bryce, one of the finest energy writers and analysts working today. Enjoy. Robert Bryce Substack: robertbryce.substack.com Books by Robert Bryce: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=robert+bryce&crid=2IGHHJ5J3E73J&sprefix=robert+bryce%2Caps%2C12...

The Energy Question Episode 81 - Meghan Lapp In Episode 81 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon talks with our friend, Meghan Lapp, Fisheries Liaison for Seafreeze Shoreside, about the impacts of offshore wind on the commercial fishing industry and sea mammals, including whales. Links to articles/issues discussed in the podcast: TPPF lawsuit info: TPPF: https://www.texaspolicy.com/press/tpp... T...

The Energy Question Episode 80 - Tom Pyle, President of the Institute for Energy Research In Episode #80 of The Energy Question, our good friend Tom Pyle, President of the Institute for Energy Research, joins us again to cover the energy policy landscape in Washington, DC. Enjoy. Institute for Energy Research Home Page: https://www.instituteforenergyresearc... American Energy Alliance Home Page: h...

In Episode 79 of The Energy Question Podcast, David Blackmon interviews Emily Head, Senior Geology Associate on the Permian Asset Intelligence team at Enverus.  Emily gives us all the details on a recent report titled "The Barnett Bonanza is Coming," a report issued recently by Enverus about the promise of the Barnett Shale becoming the next big target formation in the amazing Permian Basin. Enjoy...