Energy News Beat Podcast

Energy News Beat Podcast


Texas Grid Lessons: ERCOT's Future

April 24, 2025

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the host, Stuart Turley discusses several significant topics: Texas' grid issues and the uncertain future of SB 715, which could eliminate controversial subsidies for renewables; California's new bill to permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling, raising concerns about the state's energy security; Woodside's assessment of tariff impacts on Louisiana LNG projects; and the U.S. targeting an Iranian LPG magnate involved in evading sanctions. These stories highlight key energy policy debates and their global implications, from grid stability to international trade dynamics.

Highlights of the Podcast 


00:00 - Intro

01:43 - How will ERCOT and Texas learn from the past on the grid?

05:13 - Bill looking to permanently ban oil and gas activities off California

07:50 - Woodside assessing tariff impact on Louisiana LNG

09:22 - US targets Iranian LPG magnate

12:37 - Outro


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


How will ERCOT and Texas learn from the past on the grid?

Bill looking to permanently ban oil and gas activities off California

Woodside assessing tariff impact on Louisiana LNG

US targets Iranian LPG magnate


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