Energy News Beat Podcast

Energy News Beat Podcast


Coal's Resilient Demand

April 02, 2025

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the host, Stuart Turley discusses several key energy-related topics, including the resurgence of coal demand, the expansion of natural gas infrastructure in Texas and Louisiana, and China's control over global ports. He also covers the potential repeal of the EPA's 2009 Endangerment Finding, a new bill targeting the Renewable Fuel Standard, and the growing importance of natural gas and LNG. Additionally, Turley touches on foreign investments in U.S. shale gas, particularly Tokyo Gas’s acquisition of Chevron's East Texas assets, highlighting the global shifts in energy markets and policies.


Highlights of the Podcast 


00:00 - Intro

02:10 - New Natural Gas Pipes and LNG Terminals Shake Up Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast – RBN Energy

04:40 - Beijing looks to put the brakes on the sale of Hutchison Ports

06:51 - Repealing EPA’s 2009 Endangerment Finding Could End Costly Climate Regs, Energy Mandates

08:45 - New House Bill Axes Renewable Fuel Standard Over Eco Harm And Higher Gas Prices

11:45 - Is Coal Dead? Surging Demand, Trump’s Recent Push, and China’s Dominance Say Otherwise

13:59 - Tokyo Gas to buy US shale gas stake from Chevron

15:38 - Outro


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


New Natural Gas Pipes and LNG Terminals Shake Up Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast – RBN Energy

Beijing looks to put the brakes on the sale of Hutchison Ports

Repealing EPA’s 2009 Endangerment Finding Could End Costly Climate Regs, Energy Mandates

New House Bill Axes Renewable Fuel Standard Over Eco Harm And Higher Gas Prices

Is Coal Dead? Surging Demand, Trump’s Recent Push, and China’s Dominance Say Otherwise

Tokyo Gas to buy US shale gas stake from Chevron


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