Coal Comeback & Green Retreat

Trump announces plans to reopen coal plants, rolling back environmental regulations to boost U.S. energy production. Meanwhile, the UK faces major power struggles as Heathrow Airport's outage exposes the risks of net-zero policies and reliance on biofuels. With the UK aiming for 95% low-carbon electricity by 2030, experts question the feasibility of such an ambitious goal.At the same time, big oil companies in Europe are scaling back their green pledges. Shell and Equinor retreat from offshore wind investments, prioritizing profitability over sustainability. Rising natural gas prices continue to drive up electricity costs, while OPEC+ signals mixed messages on production cuts, adding uncertainty to global oil markets.In corporate moves, Occidental Petroleum sells $905 million in mineral assets, hinting at a possible exit from Colorado. Chevron and ExxonMobil strengthen their positions in Kazakhstan, signaling a shift in global energy investment. Tune in for a deep dive into the latest developments shaping the future of energy.#EnergyNews #OilAndGas #CoalComeback #BigOil #NetZero #NaturalGas #OPEC #EnergyCrisis #LNG #RenewableEnergy #OccidentalPetroleum #Shell #Equinor #KazakhstanOil #energymarketsHighlights of the Podcast00:00 - Trump’s Coal Revival00:41 - UK Power Crisis03:56 - Ethanol Controversy06:02 - UK’s 95% Low-Carbon Goal08:56 - Big Oil’s Green Retreat12:13 - Natural Gas Prices Surge14:50 - U.S. Energy Exports16:36 - OPEC’s Supply Tactics28:56 - Oxy’s Asset Sale32:52 - Kazakhstan’s Oil InfluencePlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.The UK’s Heathrow Power Outage sheds light on Net Zero PoliciesUK Aims for 95 Percent Low Carbon Electricity by 2030Big Oil Retreats: Europe’s Energy Giants Ditch Green PledgesTrump Moves To Reopen Coal Plants, Citing U.S. Energy Needs And Global CompetitionNatural Gas Prices Drive Electricity Costs Upwardhttps://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-set-weekly-gain-iran-sanctions-opec-plan-rein-overproduction-2025-03-21/https://rigcount.bakerhughes.com/https://www.rbcrichardsonbarr.com/IndustryResearch/News.aspx?a=news&ticker=a&w=&story=202503bwire21858013r1.xmlFollow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading DeskOil & Gas Investing– Get in Contact With The Show

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