Let’s Talk Energy Podcast

In Episode 4 which is Part 1 of a two-part series, I cover the key ways oil and gas contribute to climate change. Drawing from both global case studies and my own experience working with oil and gas infrastructure data, this episode explores the challenges we face when health, safety, and environmental systems fall short. In Part 2, we’ll shift our focus to the technologies and engineering solutions that are already making a difference.
00:00 Introduction
02:56 Carbon Dioxide Emissions
04:39 Methane Emissions
06:21 Refining Process and Its Impacts
07:39 Locked-In Infrastructure
10:04 Health, Safety, and Environmental Impacts
13:11 Conclusion and Preview of Part Two
Sources
International Energy Agency. World Energy Outlook 2024. October 2024.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), Working Group III: Mitigation of Climate Change. April 2022.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990–2022. April 2024.
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Deep Water: The Gulf Oil Disaster and the Future of Offshore Drilling. January 2011.
Harvard Political Review. Big Oil: Chevron in Ecuador. May 2020.
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In this episode, I talk about oil and gas pricing. I discuss common pricing benchmarks like Brent, WTI, and Henry Hub. Then I explore various factors that impact prices like supply and demand, market sentiment, geopolitical events, and the cost of production. If you’ve ever wondered why oil and gas prices fluctuate all the time and want to understand why, this episode is for you. 
00:00  Introduction 
01:51   Oil and Gas Pricing Benchmarks
04:55  Supply and Demand
10:15   Pricing and Supply & Demand Dynamics
13:56  Impact of Geopolitical Events
18:03  Cost of Oil and Gas Production
20:04  Recap and Final Thoughts
Sources
U.S. Energy Information Administration. Short-Term Energy Outlook. March 2025.
U.S Energy Information Administration. Oil and petroleum products explained. Accessed March 2025.
CME Group. Henry Hub Natural Gas Futures Quotes. Accessed March, 2025.
International Energy Agency. Oil Market Report - March 2025. March 2025.
MarketWatch. Trump's reciprocal tariffs hit next week. Here are 4 big hurdles for his plan. March 26, 2025.
The New York Times. Trump Tariffs on Venezuelan Oil: Impact and Reactions. March 24, 2025.
Reuters. Renewables and natural gas surge ahead of oil and coal. March 24, 2025.
Reuters. IEA sees global oil market surplus for 2025 as demand disappoints. March 13, 2025.
Reuters. OPEC Takes Long-Term View of Global Oil Markets, Aims for Stability. February 12, 2025.
International Energy Agency. World Energy Outlook 2024. October 2024.
CNBC. Why the U.S. is pumping more Oil than any country in history. September 24, 2024.
Investopedia. How Does the Law of Supply and Demand Affect the Oil Industry? July 16, 2023.
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In the second episode of the Let’s Talk Energy Podcast, I cover the history of oil and gas, from their formation millions of years ago to their early use in ancient civilizations. Highlights include Edwin Drake’s first commercial oil well in 1859, the rise and breakup of Standard Oil, and major discoveries in Texas and the Middle East. I also discuss how technological advances, like LNG, expanded natural gas from local use to a global energy source, and how the industry is working to address environmental challenges. 
00:00 Introduction to Oil and Gas
02:17 Early Uses and Discoveries
03:22 Rise of the Modern Petroleum Industry
04:15 Standard Oil and Industry Domination
06:16 Technological Advancements in Oil Extraction
07:05 History and Evolution of Natural Gas
10:24 Conclusion and Future Outlook
Sources:
International Energy Agency. World Energy Outlook 2024. IEA, 2024.
Houston Chronicle. How Houston Became the Energy Capital of the World. Houston Chronicle, 2025.
Library of Congress. History of Oil and Gas.
EKT Interactive. History of Oil.
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Join me on the first episode of the Let’s Talk Energy Podcast, where I break down where our energy comes from, how different countries are navigating the energy transition, and what’s driving global demand.
I discuss why fossil fuels still dominate, the challenges renewables face in scaling up, and how technology, infrastructure, and economic growth are reshaping energy use. I also look at the ongoing challenge of balancing energy security, sustainability, and economic needs.
00:00 Intro
01:22 Our Global Energy Demand
02:23 Country-Specific Energy Strategies
06:44 Drivers of Growing Energy Demand
07:22 Technological Impact on Energy Consumption
08:38 Challenges in Renewable Energy Infrastructure
09:28 Economic Growth and Energy Demand
10:36 Recap and Closing Thoughts
 
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In this intro episode, I’m sharing my background and why I started this podcast. This podcast is a mix of solo episodes and conversations with experts across oil and gas, renewables, and energy tech. My goal? To explore where energy is today and where it’s headed.
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