You Won't Guess What RUSSIA is Doing!

Energy News Beat Podcast

You Won't Guess What RUSSIA is Doing!

April 21, 2025

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner discuss key energy topics, including the rise of Russian LNG exports despite EU efforts to phase it out, the implications of seized Russian assets and the U.S. gaining leverage over the EU, and the recent $8 billion loss in U.S. clean energy projects. They also touch on the U.S. military’s strike on a Houthi oil port, the recent surge in U.S. LNG exports, and the potential for BP to merge with other energy giants like Chevron or Exxon, amid challenges posed by U.K. regulatory policies. They also highlight the broader geopolitical energy landscape, focusing on Iran, China’s economic struggles, and future energy market shifts.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 - Intro

02:15 - To Be or Not to Be – Russian LNG Revisited

04:34 - Here’s How Gas Pipelines & Seized Russian Assets Could Give The US Lots Of Leverage Over The EU

07:05 - Clean Energy Projects in the United States have been lost in the wind to the tune of $8 Billion – But how much cheaper will be our electricity?

12:16 - U.S. Conducts Its Deadliest-Known Recent Strike on Houthi Oil Port

14:24 - US LNG exports climb to 34 cargoes

18:44 - Markets Update

23:41 - Rig Count Update

24:48 - Energy Oil giant BP is seen as a prime takeover target. Is a blockbuster mega-merger in the cards?

29:18 - Outro

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

To Be or Not to Be – Russian LNG Revisited

Here’s How Gas Pipelines & Seized Russian Assets Could Give The US Lots Of Leverage Over The EU

Clean Energy Projects in the United States have been lost in the wind to the tune of $8 Billion – But how much cheaper will be our electricity?

U.S. Conducts Its Deadliest-Known Recent Strike on Houthi Oil Port

US LNG exports climb to 34 cargoes