Trump\’s $500B Stargate

Daily Standup Top Stories U.S. Sanctions Trigger Russian Oil Exodus January 22, 2025 Mariel Alumit New US sanctions have led to a significant reduction in Russian oil exports as traders halt offers. Indian refiners, including Bharat Petroleum, are struggling to secure Russian oil for March delivery. Standard Chartered predicts that […] Trump unveils $500 billion AI ‘Stargate’ […]

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The Renewable Energy Reckoning: Challenges, Failures, and 2025 Policy Shifts

In the Energy News Beat – Conversation in Energy with Stuart Turley talks with Steve Goreham about the key energy challenges for 2025, including rising electricity demand driven by AI, EV slowdowns, and grid capacity struggles, alongside potential policy shifts under the Trump administration. It critiques the environmental and economic viability of renewables like wind, […]

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Newsom’s $1.4B EV Spending

Daily Standup Top Stories Trump expected to annihilate California’s ‘green mandates’ – the most radical in the world. December 17, 2024 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: I have enjoyed reading Ronald Stine’s books and having several great interviews and conversations about energy. I highly recommend signing up for his newsletter and reading his books. He is […]

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Germany’s Economic Failure

Daily Standup Top Stories In protest against LNG export permits, Climate Defiance blocks unused entrance to DOE garage December 16, 2024 Clark Savage The group didn’t provide any information on why they were blocking an unused entrance to the agency’s garage. Radical anti-fossil fuel activist group Climate Defiance on Thursday protested at Energy Department’s Washington, D.C., […]

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Week Recap: Exxon’s Expansion, EV Challenges, and Tesla’s Triumphs

Weekly Daily Standup Top Stories EV Sales Slump: A Global Reality Check December 8, 2024 Clark Savage Global EV sales are slowing down due to high prices, concerns about charging infrastructure, and reduced government subsidies. Major automakers are scaling back production plans and announcing job cuts in response to the weaker demand. […] Revolutionary! Mercedes-Benz solar paint […]

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OPEC Delays Hike

Daily Standup Top Stories China Targets Critical Metals in Tit-for-Tat Response to US December 3, 2024 Clark Savage   Beijing bans exports of germanium, gallium to American market Move is a swift reply to Biden’s escalation of tech curbs   China announced an outright ban on exports of several materials with high-tech and […] OPEC+ Is Firming […]

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