In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner, covers key topics including Chris Wright's appointment as U.S. Energy Secretary under Trump, signaling a push for energy independence and reduced regulations. They discuss shifts in U.S. oil imports, rising tensions with China, Ukraine-Russia negotiations, and frothy financial markets impacted by fluctuating energy demand and rate cut debates. The episode also highlights industry moves, such as Ovintiv’s asset swap focusing on Canadian shale, and explores broader implications of energy and geopolitical trends.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 - Intro

01:41 - Trump Picks Oil Field Services Boss Chris Wright as Energy Secretary

05:32 - US Breaks Dependence on Gasoline Imports – depending on what part of the country your located

06:55 - Scholz urges Putin to “enter into negotiations” with Ukraine in first phone call in two years

09:26 - China Could Lead Climate Fight if U.S. Drops Out

12:01 - Xi reveals Beijing’s four red lines to Biden

18:48 - Markets Update

22:56 - Rig Count Update

23:22 - Ovintiv Strengthens Portfolio with Core Oil-Rich Montney Asset Acquisition

26:04 - Outro

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

Trump Picks Oil Field Services Boss Chris Wright as Energy Secretary

US Breaks Dependence on Gasoline Imports – depending on what part of the country your located

Scholz urges Putin to “enter into negotiations” with Ukraine in first phone call in two years

China Could Lead Climate Fight if U.S. Drops Out

Xi reveals Beijing’s four red lines to Biden

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