In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, hosts Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discuss various energy-related topics. They begin by covering Germany's interest in investing in Nigerian gas and minerals, expressing concerns about potential exploitation of resources. The hosts then touch on the halt of gas flows to Egypt and its potential impact on power capacity. Moving to the U.S., they delve into a debate on California's influence on electric car mandates, with a call for Congress to intervene. The segment also highlights a surge in uranium demand and its role in the pursuit of carbon net-zero goals. Finally, the hosts review earnings reports from Chevron and Exxon, noting factors affecting their performance, such as lower prices and refining margins. They anticipate potential market volatility due to geopolitical factors. The hosts close by acknowledging the Federal Reserve's upcoming rate hike and its potential impact on the economy.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 - Intro

03:07 - Germany’s Scholz says his country willing to invest in Nigerian gas, minerals

05:49 - Gas Flows to Egypt Stop

07:18 - Congress must take California out of the driver’s seat on electric car mandates

09:35 - Uranium Demand Hits Decade High As Nuclear Renaissance Gains Traction

12:09 - Markets Update

15:47 - Earnings continue to drip out Chevron and Exxon

19:02 - Outro

Please see the links below for articles that we discuss in the podcast.

Germany’s Scholz says his country willing to invest in Nigerian gas, minerals

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday his country was willing to invest in gas and critical minerals in Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, as he started a two-nation visit to sub-Saharan Africa. This is […]

Gas Flows to Egypt Stop

Egypt’s natural gas imports have ground to a halt, the cabinet said Sunday, in a development that reflects the impact of the Gaza conflict on the North African nation and could dash hopes of a […]

Congress must take California out of the driver’s seat on electric car mandates

Congress is moving forward with legislation to prevent California from canceling gas-powered cars and trucks. On Sept. 14, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1435, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, which would prevent […]

Uranium Demand Hits Decade High As Nuclear Renaissance Gains Traction

Rising climate change awareness is leading to a renewed interest in nuclear energy, with public support in the U.S. at a decade high. Recent advances in small modular reactors and existing nuclear infrastructure position nuclear […]

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