Energy News Beat Podcast

Energy News Beat Podcast


Japan's LNG Surge: Energy Crisis Ahead

May 22, 2025

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner discuss key global energy developments. They highlight China’s dominance in battery mineral trade, India’s rising oil imports from Russia, and Japan’s increasing LNG demand despite declining coal imports. The hosts also dive into the revival of New York’s wind project, which includes a deal for a natural gas pipeline, and the reopening of California’s offshore oil platforms after a decade. Lastly, they discuss the broader implications of energy politics, including the impact of renewable energy on fossil fuel production and the risks posed to California's energy security.


Highlights of the Podcast 


00:00 - Intro

01:53 - China dominates global trade of battery minerals – What will it take for the U.S. to get on it’s own production supply line?

05:12 - ndia’s Oil Imports From Russia on Track for 10-Month High

07:16 - Japan’s April LNG imports climb

08:48 - New York Wind Project Revived With Natgas Quid Pro Quo

10:37 - California’s first of three offshore platforms back in oil production business after 10 years

14:31 - Markets Update

15:08 - Oil Jumps on Possibility of Israeli Attack on Iran 

16:13 - Crude Oil Inventory

18:03 - Outro


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


China dominates global trade of battery minerals – What will it take for the U.S. to get on it’s own production supply line?

India’s Oil Imports From Russia on Track for 10-Month High

Japan’s April LNG imports climb

New York Wind Project Revived With Natgas Quid Pro Quo

California’s first of three offshore platforms back in oil production business after 10 years

Oil Jumps on Possibility of Israeli Attack on Iran


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