EU Admits Russian Gas

Energy News Beat Podcast

EU Admits Russian Gas

January 21, 2025

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the host, Stuart Turley dives into the latest energy news, from the drop in oil prices ahead of Trump’s inauguration to the UK’s nuclear power setbacks due to delays and soaring costs. He also highlights the U.S. approval of a massive 2.4GW offshore wind project, the restart of Equinor's Hammerfest LNG plant in Norway, and the EU’s reluctant admission that Russian gas is still flowing despite sanctions. With energy security on the line, Turley stresses the high stakes of energy policies and the challenges countries face in balancing sustainability and reliability. Tune in for insights on global energy shifts that are shaping our future!

Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 - Intro

01:12 - Oil Prices Fall Ahead Of Trump Inauguration

02:47 - UK Nuclear Power Ambitions Hampered by Delays and Soaring Costs

04:18 - US approves 2.4GW offshore wind project before Trump inauguration

05:29 - Norway’s Equinor restarts Hammerfest LNG export plant

06:14 - EU makes admission about Russian gas

08:02 - Outro

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