Energy News Beat Podcast

Energy News Beat Podcast


Net Zero by 2050: EU vs. USA

August 04, 2025

In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner discuss President Trump's ambitious nuclear energy overhaul, aiming to quadruple U.S. nuclear power by 2050 despite regulatory challenges. They also explore Europe's pursuit of net zero by 2050, the impact of the EU's energy policies on global markets, and the U.S.'s role in supplying LNG to Europe. Additionally, they review the latest earnings reports from Chevron and Exxon, highlighting Chevron's strong performance and Exxon’s struggles despite their growth plans. The episode concludes with an announcement about shifting to a three-day weekly format for the show.


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00:00 - Intro

00:13 - Trump’s Nuclear Energy Overhaul Sparks Unfounded Alarms over Safety

03:31 - Net Zero Has Cost Europe’s Energy Future

06:25 - Whales, Fishermen Heave Sighs of Relief as Burgum Cancels Offshore Wind

11:21 - Markets Update

18:50 - Rig Count Update

18:59 - Frac Count Update

21:31 - Chevron’s Record Oil and Gas Output Boosts Earnings Amid Price Challenges

24:15 - ExxonMobil Q2 Earnings Boosted by Record Permian Output – What should investors look for?

27:05 - Outro


Links to articles discussed:


Trump’s Nuclear Energy Overhaul Sparks Unfounded Alarms over Safety

Net Zero Has Cost Europe’s Energy Future

Whales, Fishermen Heave Sighs of Relief as Burgum Cancels Offshore Wind

Chevron’s Record Oil and Gas Output Boosts Earnings Amid Price Challenges

ExxonMobil Q2 Earnings Boosted by Record Permian Output – What should investors look for?