Energy News Beat Podcast

Energy News Beat Podcast


Week Recap: Geopolitical Tensions and BP's Big Shift

October 12, 2024

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discuss key energy news, focusing on the ongoing geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, the potential impact of an Israeli attack on Iranian oil installations, and rising oil prices. They also touch on the shift in global energy markets, China's aggressive EV and energy investments, and BP's decision to backtrack on its 2030 oil reduction targets, signaling a return to traditional fossil fuels. Additionally, they critique the U.S. Department of Energy for delays in releasing residential energy price data amidst rising electricity costs.


Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 - Intro

01:40 - What will happen to oil prices if Israel attacks Iran oil installations?

05:38 - Tariffs Backfire as China Outmaneuvers Rivals with Global EV Investments

08:18 - Historic Short Squeeze Sends Oil Prices Higher

10:03 - Serbia’s parliament debates ban on lithium mining

11:34 - The DOE Is Stonewalling On Residential Energy Costs And Its Electrify Everything Push

14:36 - Why BP’s Elimination Of 2030 Oil Reduction Target Is No Real Surprise

18:02 - Outro


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


What will happen to oil prices if Israel attacks Iran oil installations?


Tariffs Backfire as China Outmaneuvers Rivals with Global EV Investments


Historic Short Squeeze Sends Oil Prices Higher


Serbia’s parliament debates ban on lithium mining


The DOE Is Stonewalling On Residential Energy Costs And Its Electrify Everything Push


Why BP’s Elimination Of 2030 Oil Reduction Target Is No Real Surprise

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