Energy News Beat Podcast

Energy News Beat Podcast


Spain’s Solar Blackout: What Happened?

May 05, 2025

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner discuss key energy topics, including Spain's rooftop solar issues during blackouts, the U.S. House's vote to overturn California's EV mandate, and the importance of grid inertia for stability. They also delve into Hawaii's reliance on petroleum and the Jones Act's impact on LNG shipments, before covering major oil company Q1 results, including Exxon, Chevron, Shell, and BP. The hosts reflect on global energy challenges, the shifting dynamics of U.S. oil companies, and the implications of Europe's net-zero policies.


Highlights of the Podcast 


00:00 - Intro

02:28 - Why Spain’s Rooftop Solar Owners Weren’t Spared From the Blackout

05:19 - House Votes To Overturn Biden-Era Rule Letting California Impose EV Mandate

07:55 - Why is Grid Inertia Important?

10:40 - Hawaii Backs Natural Gas To Cut Emissions, Then Sues Oil Companies Anyway

16:27 - Markets Update

18:15 - Saudis Warn of More Supply Unless OPEC+ Cheats Fall in Line

26:34 - Ranking the Major Oil Company Q1 Results

33:21 - Outro


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


Why Spain’s Rooftop Solar Owners Weren’t Spared From the Blackout

House Votes To Overturn Biden-Era Rule Letting California Impose EV Mandate

Hawaii Backs Natural Gas To Cut Emissions, Then Sues Oil Companies Anyway

Why is Grid Inertia Important?

Saudis Warn of More Supply Unless OPEC+ Cheats Fall in Line

Ranking the Major Oil Company Q1 Results


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