How China’s Grip Is Changing the Game!

Energy News Beat Podcast

How China’s Grip Is Changing the Game!

April 30, 2025

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the host, Stuart Turley discusses a range of energy-related topics, including the Dutch government's decision to scale back offshore wind projects to protect fisheries, the EU's reliance on Chinese green energy technology, and the implications for global power dynamics. He also covers Saipem's $590 million deal for the UK’s carbon capture project, the growing pushback against Biden's green agenda by Republicans, and the mounting climate lawsuits targeting oil companies. Additionally, Turley delves into the recent blackouts in Spain and Portugal, attributed to overreliance on solar power, highlighting the dangers of neglecting the stability of energy grids.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 - Intro

02:48 - Dutch government scales back offshore wind to preserve fisheries

04:33 - EU’s Green Dream Ignores U.S. Warnings And Falls Into China’s Geopolitical Grip

08:19 - Saipem wins $590m deal for work on Eni’s UK CCS project

10:05 - Republicans Are Scrapping Biden’s Green Agenda To Cut Energy And Consumer Costs

12:46 - Study Blames Oil Companies For Trillions In Damages To Bolster Climate Lawsuits

13:51 - Solar Power’s Overreliance Likely Culprit In Spain And Portugal Blackouts

16:45 - Outro

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

Dutch government scales back offshore wind to preserve fisheries

EU’s Green Dream Ignores U.S. Warnings And Falls Into China’s Geopolitical Grip