A wild day on the Energy Realities Podcast with Dr. Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon and Stu Turley. In this episode of the Energy Realities Podcast, host David Blackmon and panelists Dr. Joseph Fournier, Dr. Tammy Nemeth, and Stu Turley challenge the prevailing Western narrative around energy transition and expose a stark geopolitical reality: while North […]
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The American continents—North and South America combined—have reached a landmark in global energy: roughly 42 million barrels per day of total liquids production. This figure, drawn from recent assessments of crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGLs), other petroleum fuels, ethanol, and biodiesel, marks a decisive shift in the world’s oil map. It has already surpassed […]
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Major U.S. shale producers are dialing back capital expenditures in key basins even as crude prices remain elevated, prioritizing shareholder returns, debt reduction, and free cash flow over rapid production growth. This capital discipline is creating headwinds for U.S. oil supply expansion at a time when global markets continue to seek reliable barrels. According to […]
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For years, the dominant energy narrative has been a single, heavily marketed story: the world is undergoing an inevitable, morally urgent transition away from fossil fuels toward wind, solar, and battery storage. Climate activists, aligned media, and policymakers have framed this as both destiny and imperative. As David Blackmon observed in his August 2, 2026, […]
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A recent KPMG survey of 275 Canadian manufacturing firms paints a stark picture: 42% have already shifted some or all production to the United States or are actively planning to do so. Of those, 29% have made the move, while another 13% intend to follow — with 77% of the planners expecting the shift within […]
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A long-dormant shale gas reservoir in Alberta is getting a second life — this time as a promising oil play. Companies are targeting the sandstone layers of the Basel Belly River formation in the Willesden Green area southwest of Edmonton, using modern fracking techniques to unlock light oil in what was historically a gas-focused zone.alamy.com […]
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David Blackmon, Dr. Tammy Nemeth and Stu Turley have way too much fun today. 1. Canadian Pipeline Proposals The hosts discuss two major pipeline initiatives: Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion: A third pipeline is being added to the existing route with government and private partnerships, including undisclosed Indigenous partners. It’s facing environmental litigation over port dredging. […]
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CALGARY — In a major step toward diversifying Canadian crude exports, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced on July 2, 2026, plans for a new West Coast oil pipeline capable of transporting 1 million barrels per day (bpd) from Alberta’s oil sands to a deep-water terminal on British Columbia’s southwest coast. […]
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In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Podcast, host Stu Turley sits down with Thomas Land, CEO of Myriad Uranium and J2 Metals, to explore the geopolitical battle reshaping global energy. While China aggressively builds dozens of nuclear reactors to power its AI dominance, the United States remains frozen in time with just 94 reactors—a […]
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has delivered his clearest admission yet that Canada’s near-term climate targets are out of reach. In a June 30, 2026, video statement, Carney stated that “Canada’s emissions will be higher in the coming years than previously projected,” directly conceding that the country will overshoot earlier forecasts while refusing to curb oil […]
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