Energy News Beat Podcast

Week Recap: Trump’s Coal Stance, AI's Billion-Dollar Bet, and Europe's Energy Gamble
In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley highlight key developments: President Trump's Davos speech advocates coal as a critical backup for grid stability, countering rapid renewable transitions. They discuss Stargate, a $500 billion AI data center project in Texas backed by tech giants, raising concerns over its ambitious goals and ties to agencies. Europe's debate over U.S. LNG imports amid declining gas demand and price sensitivity is analyzed, alongside Halliburton's mixed Q4 earnings showing resilience despite a slight annual dip. Russian LNG exports to the EU hit record highs, underscoring persistent energy dependencies despite sanctions. The hosts also address Earth's finite resources, advocating nuclear energy as a sustainable solution while critiquing renewables and emphasizing pragmatic energy strategies.
Highlights of the Podcast
00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Trump Reignites Coal Industry at Davos – Make Coal Great Again MCGA
02:49 - Stargate’s first data center is underway in Texas. Public filings show how much it will cost to build.
05:39 - Europe doesn’t need US gas, but might buy it anyway
09:41 - Halliburton Posts Quarter-on-Quarter Income Rise
11:48 - Russian LNG exports hit new record – Kpler
14:16 - Planet Earth’s natural resources are limited to its 8 billion residents
16:31 - Outro
Please see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.
Trump Reignites Coal Industry at Davos – Make Coal Great Again MCGA
Stargate’s first data center is underway in Texas. Public filings show how much it will cost to build.
Trump Seizes Wartime Powers in Battle for More Fossil Fuels
Halliburton Posts Quarter-on-Quarter Income Rise
Russian LNG exports hit new record – Kpler
Planet Earth’s natural resources are limited to its 8 billion residents
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