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Energy Realities


What is the future of BRICS?

February 24, 2025

With significant changes facing the world right now, what is the future of the BRICS Movement? David Blackmon, Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, and Stu Turley will discuss the key issues surrounding the BRICS live on X, LinkedIn, and YouTube on Monday at 8:00 Central US time. With a unique group of Energy Experts from around the world, we have a fresh perspective on energy. You will want to join the fun and ask questions along with the regular attendees.


Highlights of the Podcast


00:14 – Introduction

02:03 – Overview of BRICS & Recent Expansions

04:15 – Impact of U.S. Policies on BRICS

08:35 – BRICS as a Trade Organization

14:16 – Russia’s Role in BRICS & Energy Influence

17:13 – China’s Belt & Road vs. BRICS

23:32 – Saudi Arabia’s Potential BRICS Membership

27:14 – Brazil’s Upcoming Elections & BRICS Future

30:56 – Turkey’s Interest in BRICS & Energy Strategy

35:13 - Energy Secretary Ed Miliband recruits Extinction Rebellion cheerleaders to government roles to help push through costly agenda

39:55 - ICYMI: Trump Cancels U.S. Participation in IPCC 

42:19 - Oil Companies Urge Trump to Retain 45V the Hydrogen Credit 

46:44 - Power sector trends reveal widening divide between EU and Russia 

47:26 - Europe seeks to replace imported Russian fertilizers with local manure 

53:19 - AGDC: market interest in Alaska LNG continues to rise

54:30 - Redrawing of global energy markets map set to heap benefits on US

1:00:50 – Closing Thoughts