The winners are the Venezuelan people, and they are happy. The losers are the Canadians, and then there are the US Congress members who took political contributions from Maduro. Will he be cutting a deal with Pam Bondi in New York?

The main topics discussed in today's Energy News Beat are

1. The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and its potential impact on the oil and gas markets. The hosts discuss how this could benefit U.S. oil companies like Chevron, as well as the potential costs and challenges of restoring Venezuela's oil production.

2. OPEC's decision to maintain production levels and its commitment to market stability. The hosts analyze how this could impact oil prices and the global energy landscape.

3. Allegations of fraud and financial manipulation in China's electric vehicle industry, particularly involving companies like BYD. The hosts discuss the potential fallout from this scandal.

4. The Trump administration's order to keep a coal-fired power plant in Colorado operational, despite the state's push for clean energy. The hosts debate the merits and potential consequences of this decision.

5. Duke Energy's plans to explore building nuclear capacity in North Carolina, which the hosts view as a positive strategic move for the company.

Stories Covered:

1.Maduro Captured, what does this mean for oil markets?

2.OPEC+ Country Members Reaffirm Commitment to Market Stability

3.The EV Market in China Faces California and Minnesota Levels of Corruption

4.Trump Administration Orders Colorado Coal-Fired Power Plant to Stay Open

5.Duke Energy Takes First Step toward New Nuclear Build in North Carolina

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