Energy News Beat Podcast

Energy News Beat Podcast


Why a Mega Merger in the Railroad Industry Is Pertinent to Energy Investors

August 07, 2025

In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stuart turley and Michael Tanner discusses key developments in the energy sector, including the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and North Fork Southern, which could impact oil and gas transport and petrochemicals. The show also covers the U.S.-Pakistan oil partnership and the concept of "Energy as a Service" in strengthening energy dominance. Additionally, the episode touches on BP's job cuts, potential corporate moves, and market dynamics such as crude oil price fluctuations, U.S. sanctions on Russia, and their effects on oil markets.


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Timestamps:


00:00 - Intro

00:16 - How The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Deal Would Boost Petrochemicals

03:18 - Pakistan Strikes U.S. Oil Deal as Trump Jabs India

05:21 - BP to Cut 6,000 Jobs in Another Business Review

10:10 - Markets Update

11:01 - EIA Reports Surprise Draw in US Crude Oil Inventories: A Bullish Signal Amid Geopolitical Tensions

12:29 - Outro


Links to articles discussed:


How The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Deal Would Boost Petrochemicals

Pakistan Strikes U.S. Oil Deal as Trump Jabs India

BP to Cut 6,000 Jobs in Another Business Review

EIA Reports Surprise Draw in US Crude Oil Inventories: A Bullish Signal Amid Geopolitical Tensions