Energy Realities

Energy Realities


Reality Hits The Energy Transition

December 16, 2024

Do you think the Energy Transition can happen with current technology? How about our current global leaders? Or do you think it is like the Thelma and Louise movie with the Renewable Energy Driving off a cliff? You don't want to miss the Energy Realities Podcast team from Bulgaria, the UK, and Texas as we cover huge updates in the energy transition. With the co-hosts David Blackmon, Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav and Stu Turley they will answer all live questions from the viewers on X, LinkedIn and YouTube. - This episode was a lot of fun and we had great interaction from our live listeners. #podcast #energynews #energytransition


Highlights of the Podcast


00:09 - Introduction

00:51 - Sustainable Aviation Fuels

05:21 - Energy Interconnection Issues

08:59 - Norway’s Energy Export Cutbacks

12:36 - UK’s Clean Power 2030 Plan

14:58 - Global Energy Realities

16:49 - Thoughts on Energy Transition

20:30 - Advice for Young Engineers

22:27 - University Dynamics and Alternatives

24:53 - Future Energy Realities and Engineering Demand

29:25 - Natural Gas and Nuclear in Data Centers

35:08 - Energy Efficiency in Freight and Transportation

36:26 - Geopolitical Issues Tied to Energy

40:07- Natural Gas- Not Nuclear- Is the key to Powering North America's Future 

42:13- Germany Is An Economic Model for What Not to Do

43:38 - Norway campaigns to cut energy links to Europe as power prices soar 

44:05 - US solar industry downplays climate in strategy for Trump era

45:56 - In protest against LNG export permits, Climate defiance blocks unused entrance to DOE garage 

47:45 - What Energy Transition? ExxonMobil Plans 18% Production Boost By 2030

49:32 - Biden's DoD doubles down on climate action as Trump promises Military Reset

50:07 - North Korean troops join Russian assaults in significant numbers - Oil for Troops Trade

53:17 - Canada-U.S. Energy Interdependence

57:05 - Chrystia Freeland’s Resignation

01:00:15 - Episode Wrap-Up