Natural Gas vs Data Centers The Energy Tug of War with Steve Reese and Matthew Hill

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley hosts Steve Reese (Reese Energy Consulting) and Matthew Hill (fire suppression expert) for a powerful conversation on the future of energy, natural gas demand, AI data center growth, and energy infrastructure. They unpack the collision course between LNG exports and power-hungry data centers, highlight the coming turbine shortage, and explore mobile microgrid and modular […]

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US Oil Production is Booming and Demand is Driving It – Global Geopolitical Issues Set to Increase Prices

The United States continues to solidify its position as a global energy powerhouse, with crude oil production reaching record highs amid robust domestic demand for petroleum products. As of 2025, U.S. oil output is forecasted to average 13.53 million barrels per day (mb/d), building on the momentum from 2024\’s 13.24 mb/d. This surge is largely […]

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The US Needs to Restock the Strategic Oil Reserve – This would save money and jobs in the long run.

In a move aimed at bolstering national energy security, the United States needs to push forward with plans to replenish its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), which has been significantly depleted in recent years. President Donald Trump\’s administration has prioritized refilling the reserve, signaling a shift from previous drawdowns to a strategy focused on long-term preparedness […]

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How is China Holding Up Under the Trump Tariff Wars, and Can They Still Keep Buying Oil?

In the escalating trade tensions dubbed the \”Trump Tariff Wars,\” China finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. For decades, Beijing has navigated the global stage with a dual narrative: projecting itself as a rising superpower domestically while leveraging its \”developing country\” status abroad to secure subsidies, lower tariffs, and delayed international obligations. This strategy allowed […]

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How Modern Energy is Changing Lives

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley sits down with Cyrus Brooks of RBAC and Anne Atkinson Hyre, Executive Director of the Bettering Human Lives Foundation, to tackle the global energy poverty crisis. Over 2 billion people still rely on firewood, charcoal, or dung for cooking, facing severe health risks, environmental […]

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Has Gavin Newsom\’s War on Oil and Gas Gone Too Far? Can He Recover in Time to Run for President?

California Governor Gavin Newsom has long positioned himself as a climate warrior, pushing aggressive policies to phase out fossil fuels in the Golden State. From banning new fracking permits to imposing setbacks on drilling near communities, his administration has waged what critics call a \”war\” on the oil and gas industry. But with gasoline prices […]

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