About this episode
In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley covered key developments in energy and politics. They discussed Trump’s push to revive the coal industry at Davos, positioning it as a critical backup for grid stability. They criticized New York Governor Hochul's new fossil fuel fund, which they argue will burden consumers. The pair also explored the massive $500 billion Stargate data center project in Texas, raising concerns about its scale and the future of energy infrastructure. Additionally, they discussed Trump’s freeze on the Department of Energy’s budget, the surge in nuclear stocks, and the latest market movements in energy commodities, offering sharp insights into the intersection of energy policy, technology, and global markets. Highlights of the Podcast 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Trump Reignites Coal Industry at Davos – Make Coal Great Again MCGA 03:25 - Albany’s new fossil fuels ‘super-fund’ could hit consumers hard 05:57 - Stargate’s first data center is underway in Texas. Public filings show how much it will cost to build. 08:48 - Trump Freezes Department of Energy’s $50 Billion Budget 11:55 - Markets Update 13:31 - Rig Count Update 15:03 - Nuclear Stocks Soar on Stargate AI Infrastructure Announcement 19:36 - Outro Please see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast. Trump Reignites Coal Industry at Davos – Make Coal Great Again MCGA Albany’s new fossil fuels ‘super-fund’ could hit consumers hard Stargate’s first data center is underway in Texas. Public filings show how much it will cost to build. Trump Freezes Department of Energy’s $50 Billion Budget Nuclear Stocks Soar on Stargate AI Infrastructure Announcement Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and Twitter Follow Michael On LinkedIn and Twitter ENB Top News Energy Dashboard ENB Podcast ENB Substack ENB Trading Desk Oil & Gas Investing – Get in Contact With The Show –