Energy News Beat Podcast
ENB 247 - Sinopec's LNG Boost, Google's Electric Bus Glitch, EV Discounts, Stellantis' Hybrid Ram, Scope 3 Emission Concerns
In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley cover various topics in the energy industry. They discuss China's Sinopec unveiling the largest LNG storage tank, a mishap with Google's electric bus, EV makers offering discounts due to waning demand, Stellantis' hybrid RAM pickup with a gas-powered generator, and concerns over the broad scope 3 emissions disclosures. They also mention the drop in oil prices following the API's report of a significant crude oil inventory build, and they comment on the Occidental and BlackRock joint venture for a direct air capture facility.
Highlights of the Podcast
00:00 - Intro
02:58 - Sinopec’s colossal LNG tank bolsters winter gas supply – 541M gallons
05:02 - REPORT: Google’s Green Dream Goes Downhill — Google’s 100% Electric Bus Loses Power, Causes Mayhem on San Francisco Slope (VIDEO)
07:00 - EV Makers Turn to Discounts to Combat Waning Demand
08:54 - Stellantis’ new Ram pickup is an EV — with a gas-powered generator in case the battery runs out
11:57 - More harm than good: scope 3 emissions disclosures risk being too broad
15:24 - Markets Update
18:23 - Occidental and BlackRock Partner to Create World's Largest Direct Air Capture Plant, STRATOS
21:11 - Outro
Please see the links below for articles that we discuss in the podcast.
Sinopec’s colossal LNG tank bolsters winter gas supply – 541M gallons
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) achieved a significant milestone on November 2, 2023, as they officially put into service the world’s largest LNG storage tank at their Qingdao LNG Receiving Terminal. With a staggering storage […]
REPORT: Google’s Green Dream Goes Downhill — Google’s 100% Electric Bus Loses Power, Causes Mayhem on San Francisco Slope (VIDEO)
Google’s ambitious dive into the world of electric transportation faced an unexpected roadblock… or rather, a hill. According to World Peace Exclusive, the tech’s lauded “100% Electric Bus” took on San Francisco’s iconic hilly terrain, […]
EV Makers Turn to Discounts to Combat Waning Demand
Buyers looking to get a bargain on a new car might want to consider an electric vehicle. As sales growth has slowed for battery-powered models, automakers and dealers are slashing prices and piling on discounts to clear […]
Stellantis’ new Ram pickup is an EV — with a gas-powered generator in case the battery runs out
Stellantis plans to produce an industry-first pickup for its Ram Trucks brand that’s equipped with an onboard gas engine and electric generator. The truck can operate as a zero-emissions EV until the vehicle’s battery dies […]
More harm than good: scope 3 emissions disclosures risk being too broad
The other evening, I was a panellist at an event bringing together energy companies, investors, bankers and other interested parties, to discuss the ways in which companies and investors communicate on issues relating to the […]
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