Energy News Beat Podcast

Energy News Beat Podcast


Is President Trump Stalling Solar and Wind Projects?

July 28, 2025

In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner dive into President Trump's role in potentially stalling solar and wind projects due to security concerns, such as China’s embedded spy technology. They explore his regulatory moves on renewable energy, focusing on tightening federal permitting, and discuss how this impacts U.S. energy security. The conversation also touches on Trump's trade strategies with China, his position on Russia and Ukraine, and the energy challenges in California. Additionally, they cover the Department of Interior's win for U.S. energy independence, market fluctuations, and O'Vintiv’s strong performance in Canada’s energy sector.


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Timestamps:


00:00 - Intro

00:13 - Is Trump stalling solar and wind projects, or are people waking up to the fact that China has embedded kill switches or spy products in renewable energy components?

03:36 - Zeldin, Trump, Prepare Assault on EPA Endangerment Finding

05:45 - Department of Interior Secures Win for American Energy Dominance – Safely and Timely

07:42 - Trump Tariffs in Flux as Trump and Von der Leyen Set to Meet with Trade Deal Balance

13:09 - Markets Update

16:58 - Rig Count Update

17:12 - Frac Count Update

17:53 - Ovintiv Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results

20:37 - Outro


Links to articles discussed:


Is Trump stalling solar and wind projects, or are people waking up to the fact that China has embedded kill switches or spy products in renewable energy components?

Zeldin, Trump, Prepare Assault on EPA Endangerment Finding

Department of Interior Secures Win for American Energy Dominance – Safely and Timely

Trump Tariffs in Flux as Trump and Von der Leyen Set to Meet with Trade Deal Balance

Ovintiv Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results