In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley recap their week, reflecting on a successful expo and discussing major energy and geopolitical developments. Key topics include Elon Musk's involvement in government efficiency, Russia's record-high gas exports via TurkStream, USAID’s alleged corruption, China imposing tariffs on U.S. LNG, and Germany's urgent need to stop deindustrialization. They debate the implications of Musk's influence, the strategic role of natural gas in global politics, and the importance of deregulation under the new EPA leadership. The discussion underscores the shifting energy landscape and its political entanglements.
Highlights of the Podcast
00:00 - Intro
01:43 - Musk gains ‘full access’ to US Treasury system
03:40 - Russian gas exports via key Black Sea pipeline hit historic high – Reuters
07:12 - USAID tried to block DOGE audit
13:02 - China to impose tariff on US LNG
15:59 - New EPA Chief Lee Zeldin Targets Anti-Trump Bureaucrats, Vows to Fill Key Roles
17:59 - Germany must act immediately to stop deindustrialisation, union urges
20:48 - Outro
Please see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.
Musk gains ‘full access’ to US Treasury systemRussian gas exports via key Black Sea pipeline hit historic high – ReutersUSAID tried to block DOGE auditChina to impose tariff on US LNGNew EPA Chief Lee Zeldin Targets Anti-Trump Bureaucrats, Vows to Fill Key RolesGermany must act immediately to stop deindustrialisation, union urgesFollow Stuart On LinkedIn and Twitter
