Energy News Beat Podcast

Energy News Beat Podcast


Tech Loves Nukes?!

July 02, 2024

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley cover various energy-related headlines. They discuss the tech industry's increasing interest in nuclear power, with companies like Amazon and Google investing heavily in nuclear plants to power their data centers. They also touch on China's energy strategies, including the launch of its largest LNG storage base and the country's stockpiling of coal. Additionally, they report a significant 2% rise in oil prices due to a shift in market sentiment. Lastly, they mention the ongoing issues with Citgo's bankruptcy and the low bids received for its auction.


Highlights of the Podcast


00:00 - Intro

01:26 - Tech Industry Wants to Lock Up Nuclear Power for AI

04:12 - Will Evil Google’s AI Demands Exact A High Price from New Yorkers Who Foolishly Went for Solar and Wind? Could Be!

05:15 - CNOOC launches China’s largest LNG storage base

06:37 - Chinese coal terminals ‘bursting at the seams’

09:25 - Markets Update

13:26 - Outro


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


Tech Industry Wants to Lock Up Nuclear Power for AI


Will Evil Google’s AI Demands Exact A High Price from New Yorkers Who Foolishly Went for Solar and Wind? Could Be!


CNOOC launches China’s largest LNG storage base


Chinese coal terminals ‘bursting at the seams’


Oil prices rise 2% on summer demand hopes, supply worries


Court Hearing on Citgo Auction Could Be Delayed Until September


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