In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley talks with Mark Lancaster about solving the stranded gas challenge by turning wasted natural gas into energy for Bitcoin mining and data centers.

Lancaster explains how his company provides fast, scalable natural gas generators, which cut project timelines and reduce emissions. They discuss the impact of Biden-era policies, grid backup requirements for data centers, and how Bitcoin miners help oil producers monetize gas. Lancaster also highlights investment opportunities in energy infrastructure, including portable LNG, with scarcity driving demand across the oil, gas, and power sectors.

I had an absolute blast talking with Mark, and we have another podcast scheduled for recording in a week with Steve Reese to discuss the impact on the United States grid. I learned a great deal and look forward to next week's interview.

Connect with Mark on his LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marklancastermidland/

If you need power for your data center or Bitcoin mining, let us know here: https://energynewsbeat.co/turning-black-gold-green/

Highlights of the Podcast 

00:00 - Intro

01:27 - Biden Policies & Gas Shutdowns

03:42 - Generator Shortage & Fast Solutions

04:46 - Backup Power for Data Centers

05:28 - Cheaper Power than Turbines

06:14 - Permit Delays & Regulatory Hurdles

08:11 - Bitcoin Helps Oil Producers

09:31 - Oilfield Jargon Explained

10:20 - Oil Culture & Landman Series

11:33 - ESG, Energy Policy & Trump

12:57 - Monetizing Stranded Gas Fields

13:51 - Bitcoin Mining Investment Returns

15:25 - Bitcoin in U.S. Treasury?

16:04 - Crypto Financing Challenges

16:15 - Remote Generators & Automation

17:04 - AI Visualizing Energy to Bitcoin

17:27 - LinkedIn & Energy Influence

18:00 - Scarcity in Energy Gear

19:52 - LNG Trucks vs EV Hype

21:23 - Final Takeaways & Contact

For the full transcript, check out https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/