In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley covered key developments in energy and politics. They discussed Trump’s push to revive the coal industry at Davos, positioning it as a critical backup for grid stability. They criticized New York Governor Hochul's new fossil fuel fund, which they argue will burden consumers. The pair also explored the massive $500 billion Stargate data center project in Texas, raising concerns about its scale and the future of energy infrastructure. Additionally, they discussed Trump’s freeze on the Department of Energy’s budget, the surge in nuclear stocks, and the latest market movements in energy commodities, offering sharp insights into the intersection of energy policy, technology, and global markets.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 - Intro

01:29 - Trump Reignites Coal Industry at Davos – Make Coal Great Again MCGA

03:25 - Albany’s new fossil fuels ‘super-fund’ could hit consumers hard

05:57 - Stargate’s first data center is underway in Texas. Public filings show how much it will cost to build.

08:48 - Trump Freezes Department of Energy’s $50 Billion Budget

11:55 - Markets Update

13:31 - Rig Count Update

15:03 - Nuclear Stocks Soar on Stargate AI Infrastructure Announcement

19:36 - Outro

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