About this episode
In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, host Stuart Turley interviews industry veterans Mark Stansberry, author of American Needs Energy and its Natural Resources , and Steve Reese, a key figure in the LNG and data center sectors. They discuss a wide range of energy issues, including the impact of tariffs on energy prices, the rising demand for natural gas to power data centers, and the future of energy infrastructure in the U.S. The conversation also touches on the challenges of regulatory hurdles, the push for coal and LNG, and the need for reliable energy solutions amid global energy shifts. They emphasize the importance of building infrastructure and addressing energy security in light of growing demand, including from emerging markets like India and China. Thank you, Mark and Steve, for stopping by the Energy News Beat Podcast! I had an absolute blast. Highlights of the Podcast 00:00 - Intro 00:31 – Mark Stansberry’s Book Introduction 02:06 – Ethanol Discussion 02:30 – Steve Reese Introduction 03:23 – Impact of Regulatory Issues on Coal and Energy Policy 04:34 – Tariff War and Energy Implications 05:19 – AI and Data Center Energy Demand 06:02 – The Role of Natural Gas in Energy Demand 07:35 – Global Oil Market and U.S. Energy Production 08:27 – Energy Transition and Infrastructure Building 09:43 – Innovations in Energy: Triple Fracking and Microgrids 11:04 – LNG and Energy Security 12:47 – LNG Demand in Europe 13:39 – The Jones Act and U.S. Energy Independence 14:47 – Energy Policy Challenges in New York and California 17:14 – Deindustrialization in Germany and Energy Challenges 19:25 – Mark Stansberry’s New Film and Energy Documentary 20:35 – How to Find Mark Stansberry and Steve Reese 21:10 – Closing Remarks Check out Mark Stansberry's book and information here: https://www.markstansberry.com/ Check out everything on Reese Energy Consulting here: https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/