Energy News Beat Podcast

Energy News Beat Podcast


USAID Blocks DOGE

February 04, 2025

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner cover a range of hot topics from the significant impact of oil tariffs on U.S. refiners to USAID's controversial attempt to block a DOGE audit, linking it to broader governmental and geopolitical issues. They explore Greenland’s untapped energy and mineral potential, debate the opaque management of $200 billion in U.S. aid to Ukraine, and highlight Shell’s anticipated midyear LNG Canada launch. Alongside market updates on oil, natural gas, and major earnings reports from Chevron and ExxonMobil, the discussion also raises constitutional concerns regarding unelected bureaucrats and the shifting power dynamics in U.S. energy policy.


Highlights of the Podcast


00:00 - Intro

01:52 - Tariffs on Oil Are a Major Problem for U.S. Refiners

03:38 - USAID tried to block DOGE audit

09:32 - The Geopolitics and Energy Potential of Greenland

10:27 - Zelensky has no idea where most of ‘$200 billion’ in US aid went

11:10 - Shell still expects mid-year launch for LNG Canada

14:58 - Markets Update

17:38 - Chevron Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Results

18:53 - ExxonMobil Announces 2024 Results

19:38 - Outro


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


Tariffs on Oil Are a Major Problem for U.S. Refiners


USAID tried to block DOGE audit


The Geopolitics and Energy Potential of Greenland


Zelensky has no idea where most of ‘$200 billion’ in US aid went


Shell still expects mid-year launch for LNG Canada


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