In Episode 101 of " The Energy Question" South African energy expert Hugo Kruger is back for a return engagement. In this episode David Blackmon interviews Hugo about current energy happenings in South Africa and across the Global South. Enjoy!Higlights of the Podcast00:40 - A wealth of information 01:15 - The second largest circulation in the country 03:34 - The government is choosing who's going to win 05:06 - The flagship companies for these countries 08:14 - The insurance costs on to the...

In Episode 100 of " The Energy Question" Michelle Manook, CEO of FutureCoal, discusses the organization's mission to represent all aspects of the coal value chain and the need for responsible energy policies. The conversation covers topics like the importance of baseload power, the impact of shipping disruptions on the coal industry, and the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy sources. Manook emphasizes the importance of factual, non-emotional discourse in shaping energy policy...

In Episode 99 of "The Energy Question" David Blackmon interviews the great Tom Nelson, one of the finest debunkers of climate-related disinformation working today, and co-producer of Climate: The Movie.Highlights of the Podcast00:26 - Climate The Movie 05:09 - Bad weather 06:09 - CO207:05 - Climate change08:28 - Clean Power Plan 11:27 - Whole idea in California 12:33 - The electric vehicles industry15:47 - Goal of the climate alarm movement 19:54 - The climate scam 20:44 - Unabated coal fired...

In Episode 98 of "The Energy Question" Gifford Briggs the Gulf Coast Regional Director for the American Petroleum Institute (API). David Blackmon discuss various topics including Briggs' role at API, the oil and gas industry in the Gulf Coast region, carbon capture and sequestration initiatives in Louisiana, offshore leasing challenges, state-specific issues, and hurricane preparedness. Briggs highlights API's coordination efforts with emergency management officials and the industry's...

In Episode 97 of "The Energy Question" Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, discussing the role of energy in society, the challenges of the energy transition, and the implications of climate policies. Wright shares insights from his company's "Bettering Human Lives" report, challenging conventional narratives on climate change and advocating for a fact-based approach to energy discourse. The conversation touches on topics like the shale revolution, property rights, and the potential...

In Episode 96 of "The Energy Question" David and Doug delve into the future of nuclear energy, exploring its potential to meet growing power demands while addressing climate concerns. They discuss the industry's challenges and opportunities, emphasizing the need for policy support and public perception shifts to drive its adoptionHighlight of the Podcast01:10 - Douglass Robinson's background04:59 - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission07:29 - Best in the nuclear world in the oil and gas08:47 -...

In Episode 95 of "The Energy Question" Interviews Rye Barcott Marine Captain and founder of With Honor Action, a group aiming to promote bipartisanship in Congress. They discuss the decline of veteran representation in politics, the impact of polarization on governance, and strategies for fostering cooperation across party lines. Barcott highlights the importance of trust-building activities and the need for bipartisan approaches to address critical issues facing the nation.Highlights of the...

In Episode 94 of "The Energy Question" podcasts the oil and gas industry, featuring guests like Karr Ingham from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. In a recent episode, they explored the Texas Petro Index, economic impacts, and technology advancements. They emphasized the industry's significance in Texas, and discussed regulatory challenges, government policies, and concerns about initiatives like the Green New Deal.Highlights of the Podcast01:18 - The purpose of the Texas Petro...

In Episode 93 of "The Energy Question" podcast, David Blackmon interviews Dan Naatz, the Chief Operating Officer of the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA), and Mallori Miller, the Vice President of Government Relations at BP. They discuss the challenges faced by the domestic oil and natural gas industry, including regulatory issues, the impact of federal policies on small producers, and the importance of advocacy. Knotts and Miller emphasize the need for regulatory certainty...

In episode 92 of "The Energy Question," Stuart Turley and Doug Sandridge discuss the importance of nuclear energy in addressing global energy needs and climate change. They highlight the support from oil and gas executives for nuclear energy and share experiences advocating for it. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of diverse energy sources to meet growing demand and ensure sustainability. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage politically and financially...

In Episode 91 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon talks with Dr. Robert Brooks, the CEO of RBAC. RBAC is the market leading supplier of global and regional gas and LNG market simulation systems. These systems provide industry analysts powerful tools for supporting investment and M&A strategy, environmental and sustainability goals, credible risk analysis, trading strategy and policy development and assessment. RBAC's products and expertise help companies go beyond the narratives and...

In episode 90 of The Energy Question Podcast, David Blackmon catches up with Genevieve Collins, Texas State Director at Americans for Prosperity.Highlights of the Podcast00:55 - The Texas legislative session03:25 - Americans for prosperity05:06 - Unleashing American Energy07:34 - The permitting process11:27 - Real opportunity for innovation15:06 - The problem for nuclear17:23 - When Texas is energy dominant, America's energy abundant17:42 - Genevieve Collins' outlook on this election this...

In Episode 89 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon talks with S&P Global Vice Chairman Daniel Yergin, author of "The New Map," "The Quest," and "The Prize."Highlights of the Podcast01:06 - Ceraweek this year01:27 - The energy industry03:50 - The Return of Energy Security06:13 - Russia's invasion of Ukraine07:15 - The world's largest exporter of LNG09:37 - Russian gas had a competitor11:29 - Prime Minister Modi of India14:17 - EVs in the United States15:20 - The whole energy transition...

In Episode 88 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon interviews energy expert Dr. Tammy Nemeth, who writes and talks about energy issues from her dual homes in Canada and the UK. Tammy and David are also podcasting partners on the Energy Realities Podcast, along with Stu Turley and Irina Slav. Highlights of the Podcast3:00 - the Wind Industry's ongoing grift in the UK6:00 - the UK Labor Party's plans to nationalize the power grid7:30 - David goes on a rant about the Texas grid8:30 - Tammy...

In Episode 87 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon is joined by Stu Turley in a live interview from the floor of the NAPE conference with the great green chicken we all know and love as Doomberg for discussion about current events in the energy space.Highlights of the Podcast2:00 - Cogent Analysis review. Doomberg looks back at reasons why the US hasn't entered into a recession.5:30 - Doomberg talks about the importance of regulatory and legal certainty for energy investors.7:30 - US has...

In Episode #86 of The Energy Question Podcast, David Blackmon interviews acerbic, brilliant energy analyst and writer Irina Slav. In this episode, David and Irina talk about the current state of the ESG movement and relate that to its impacts on the progress of the energy transition.Irina's Substack: irinaslav.substack.comIrina at OilPrice.com: https://oilprice.com/search/tab/artic...Enjoy!Sponsorships are available or get your own corporate brand produced by Sandstone Media. David Blackmon...

In Episode 85 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon interviews Todd Snitchler, President and CEO of the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA).David and Todd cover the landscape of what is happening with the US power grid this winter, including a discussion about the ability of the Texas grid to get through the sever cold snap that hit the state in mid-January. They also discuss the need for more dispatchable thermal capacity to enhance grid reliability, and why an expansion of nuclear...

The Energy Question Episode 84 Hugo KrugerIn Episode 84 of the Energy Question Podcast, David Blackmon interviews energy analyst Hugo Kruger, one of the foremost experts writing and commenting on the energy situation in South Africa today. Enjoy.Sponsorships are available or get your own corporate brand produced by Sandstone Media. David Blackmon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-blackmon-2325189/) LinkedInDB Energy Questions  (https://dbenergyadvisors.live/)Energy Transition Absurdities...

The Energy Question Episode 83 Christopher Messina, CEO of TanbreezIn Episode 83 of The Energy Question, Christopher Messina, CEO of rare earth metals mining company Tanbreez, returns for an update on the status of the company's project at the Tanbreez mine in Southwest Greenland.Enjoy.Tanbreez Website: www.tanbreez.comThank you to USOGA for Sponsoring the Energy Question!Sponsorships are available or get your own corporate brand produced by Sandstone Media. David Blackmon...

The Energy Question Episode 82 - Energy Writer and Expert Robert BryceIn Episode 82 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon spends half an hour with Robert Bryce, one of the finest energy writers and analysts working today.Enjoy.Robert Bryce Substack: robertbryce.substack.comBooks by Robert Bryce: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=robert+bryce&crid=2IGHHJ5J3E73J&sprefix=robert+bryce%2Caps%2C129&ref=nb_sb_noss_1Thank you to USOGA for Sponsoring the Energy Question!Sponsorships are...

The Energy Question Episode 81 - Meghan LappIn Episode 81 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon talks with our friend, Meghan Lapp, Fisheries Liaison for Seafreeze Shoreside, about the impacts of offshore wind on the commercial fishing industry and sea mammals, including whales.Links to articles/issues discussed in the podcast:TPPF lawsuit info: TPPF: https://www.texaspolicy.com/press/tpp......

The Energy Question Episode 80 - Tom Pyle, President of the Institute for Energy ResearchIn Episode #80 of The Energy Question, our good friend Tom Pyle, President of the Institute for Energy Research, joins us again to cover the energy policy landscape in Washington, DC. Enjoy. Institute for Energy Research Home Page: https://www.instituteforenergyresearc......

In Episode 79 of The Energy Question Podcast, David Blackmon interviews Emily Head, Senior Geology Associate on the Permian Asset Intelligence team at Enverus. Emily gives us all the details on a recent report titled "The Barnett Bonanza is Coming," a report issued recently by Enverus about the promise of the Barnett Shale becoming the next big target formation in the amazing Permian Basin. Enjoy.Link to press release:...

The Energy Question Episode 78, Paul Hickin, Editor in Chief Petroleum EconomistIn Episode 78 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon interviews Paul Hickin, Editor in Chief at the Petroleum Economist, one of the longest standing publications focused on the oil and gas industry.In this episode, Paul and David cover current events in the oil and gas industry, along with the halting progress of the ongoing energy transition and what that means for the future of the industry and the global energy...