In a recent interview, David Blackmon spoke with Juan Arteaga, a senior analyst at Enverus Intelligence Research, about a pivotal report on future demand for generation capacity in the U.S. power grids. Arteaga discussed the discrepancy between Enverus's forecast and Ercot's projections, revealing that their analysis predicts a more modest increase in peak load demand compared to Ercot. Arteaga explained that their approach involves detailed modeling of various load drivers, including behind-the-meter solar and data centers, to provide a more accurate and transparent forecast.

The conversation also touched on the implications for Texas’s energy mix, highlighting a continued reliance on solar, batteries, and natural gas to meet future demand. Arteaga emphasized that their machine learning models forecast significant growth in solar and battery capacity but acknowledge that natural gas will still play a crucial role due to its reliability and dispatchability. The interview concluded with a discussion on the importance of these insights for policymakers and the potential for future engagement to ensure accurate planning and decision-making in the energy sector.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:16 – Juan Arteaga’s Background

01:01 – Overview of the Report

05:15 – Ercot's Demand Forecast vs. Enverus Analysis

08:47 – Explanation of Behind-the-Meter Solar

10:53 – Data Centers and Power Generation

13:30 – Future Energy Mix for Ercot

14:10 – Machine Learning Model for Project Viability

17:17 – Importance of the Report for Policymakers

21:41 – Closing Remarks

In this engaging discussion, David Blackmon, Stu Turley, and special guest Larry Schweikert delve into a variety of topics ranging from recent historical events to the intricacies of the 2024 election. The conversation begins with a nostalgic reunion between David and Larry, touching on their shared belief in Trump's 2016 victory. Larry, praised as "America's history teacher," provides insights into the X-30 hypersonic jet simulator, the dynamics of the Democratic Party, and the significance of voter registration trends. They also explore the potential implications of Kamala Harris’s vice presidential candidacy and the challenges of switching candidates.

As the discussion progresses, the focus shifts to more technical and political issues, including election logistics, media bias, and the financial impact of college sports on universities. Larry and David touch on the future of energy, with Larry expressing skepticism about green energy's immediate economic effects and predicting potential actions by Trump if re-elected. They conclude with a look at Europe's energy future, battery technology, and the impact of Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter on free speech. The conversation is rich with historical perspective, current affairs, and personal anecdotes, making for a thought-provoking dialogue.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:39 - Background on Larry Schweikert and his books.

01:38 - Historical context and recent events.

02:49 - Discussion on Joe Biden's presidency

04:40 - X-30 research plane experience.

06:02 - Electoral Insights and Predictions

08:44 - Shifting Electoral Dynamics

13:45 - Voter Registration Trends

19:12 - Challenges with printing ballots and logistical issues.

20:46 - Implications of early voting and deadlines.

21:50 - Hypothetical scenarios with Biden and Harris.

23:06 - Media and election structures.

28:07 - Impact of journalism schools.

29:50 - Journalistic standards over time.

32:02 - Media's role in historical events.

33:45 - University influence on media and society.

35:30 - Sports trivia and Larry's academic experiences at ASU.

37:39 - Issues faced by student-athletes and financial instability.

39:01 - Political predictions and energy policies.

44:15 - Elon Musk and the impact on free speech.

45:18 - Europe's energy future and green energy debates.

46:30 - Future of the automotive industry and fuel alternatives.

48:36 - Personal car stories and nostalgia for muscle cars.

50:55 - Closing remarks and plans for future discussions.

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 Podcast

00:26 - Climate The Movie 

05:09 - Bad weather 

06:09 - CO2

07:05 - Climate change

08:28 - Clean Power Plan 

11:27 - Whole idea in California 

12:33 - The electric vehicles industry

15:47 - Goal of the climate alarm movement 

19:54 - The climate scam 

20:44 - Unabated coal fired power plants

23:17 - Climate crisis 

23:57 - Cloud seeding in Dubai 

25:07 - Hertz 

27:44 - The US was way worse in the 70s than now 

In Episode 22 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon talks with S&P Global Vice Chairman and author of "The New Map" Daniel Yergin about his views on the progress of the "energy transition."

Topics addressed in this Episode include:

 - Are we really having an "energy transition," or is it better described as an "energy addition"?

 - How has Russia's war on Ukraine impacted the progress of this transition?

 - Did discussions at the recent WEF conference in Davos help to advance transition plans?

 - How are developing nations dealing with transitions of their own?

 - Will Western countries be able to source the critical minerals needed to power electric vehicles and renewables?

 - Will the U.S. and Europe be able to solve their issues related to permitting?

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In episode 21 of The Energy Question Podcast, David Blackmon interviews Jason Modglin, the President of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. 

It's a wide-ranging discussion centered on the following topics:

 - The history of TAEP, one of the biggest and oldest associations in the state;

 - Issues impacting the oil and gas industry in Texas, including employment challenges, supply chains, inflation, and pipeline capacity constraints;

 - The difficulty of dealing with the Biden administration and its frequent attacks on the industry;

 - Regulatory activities at the Texas Railroad Commission, the Public Utilities Commission, and the Texas Council on Environmental Quality;

 - The future outlook for the Texas industry.

Enjoy.

Armando Cavanha, Energy Thought Leader, Podcast Host, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Contact on Twitter @cavanha

Irina Slav , International Author for Oil Price, Substack and others, Writing about Energy, Mining, and Geopolitical Issues. Bulgaria Contact on Twitter @SlavEnergy

David Blackmon, Principal at DB Energy Advisors, Energy Author, Contributing Author for Forbes, and Podcast Host. Contact on Twitter @EnergyAbsurdity

In Episode 20 of The Energy Question With David Blackmon, David talks with Jacki of the Jacki Daily show about the impacts of ESG investing philosophy and mandates on the energy industry, and why some aspects of it are likely illegal. 

Jacki recently worked with former Bush Advisor C. Boyden Gray and the Texas Public Policy Foundation to produce a seminal study on the issue. The report, titled "LIABILITY RISKS FOR THE ESG AGENDA TO CHARGE HIGHER FEES AND RIG THE MARKET was published in June, 2021 and has played a key role in the development of the Texas government's anti-discrimination policy that has penalized major ESG investor groups for their efforts to deny capital to the Texas oil and gas industry.

It's a fast-paced 30-minute discussion of one of the major issues impacting energy today.

Jacki hosts The Jacki Daily Show, a weekly show and podcast airing on BlazeMedia, on the dial in Texas, and podcast on iHeartRadio, iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher.

Previously, Jacki worked for an engineering firm specializing in energy production, national security, and environmental cleanup. She served as legal counsel on Capitol Hill to the Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and the former Ranking Member of the Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee, advising on the oversight of federal agencies. Prior to her career in Washington, she worked as a corporate litigator, and as an Assistant Vice President for a national bank.

Link to the Jacki Daily Show: https://www.jackidaily.com/

Link to the TPPF ESG Study: https://www.texaspolicy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-06-RR-Gray-LP-Corporate-Collusion.pdf

In Episode 3, David Blackmon and Jason Modglin, President of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, talk about the sequence of events in each session of the Texas Legislature, including the appointment of committee assignments and chairs, the functions of the legislative budget board, and the importance of including members of the public in the process.

David Blackmon and Jason Modglin, President of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, recap this week's energy-related events in the 2023 session of the Texas Legislature.

David Blackmon talks oil and gas-related issues facing the 2023 Session of the Texas Legislature with Jason Modglin, President of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.

This the first of a weekly series that David and Jason will record on Friday's for the duration of the 140-day session.

Armando Cavanha, Energy Thought Leader, Podcast Host, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Contact on Twitter @cavanha

Irina Slav , International Author for Oil Price, Substack and others, Writing about Energy, Mining, and Geopolitical Issues. Bulgaria Contact on Twitter @SlavEnergy

David Blackmon, Principal at DB Energy Advisors, Energy Author, Contributing Author for Forbes, and Podcast Host. Contact on Twitter @EnergyAbsurdity

Armando Cavanha, Energy Thought Leader, Podcast Host, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Contact on Twitter @cavanha

Irina Slav , International Author for Oil Price, Substack and others, Writing about Energy, Mining, and Geopolitical Issues. Bulgaria Contact on Twitter @SlavEnergy

David Blackmon, Principal at DB Energy Advisors, Energy Author, Contributing Author for Forbes, and Podcast Host. Contact on Twitter @EnergyAbsurdity

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 commitment to safety and energy supply during hurricane season.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:45 - The American Petroleum Institute API 

03:13 - The Louisiana oil and gas industry 

04:43 - A tremendous cross-section of what's happening in the industry 

07:06 - A tremendous service industry in south Louisiana that's worked offshore 

13:53 - Oil and natural gas to other sources of energy

15:43 - The EPA in advance their regulatory and legislative frameworks

20:58 - The public was demanding electric vehicles right now 

25:45 - The companies and the emergency management people 

27:48 - The efforts of state associations 

In Episode 19 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon interviews Dan Naatz, Sr. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at IPAA, in a wide-ranging discussion about federal policy matters impacting the oil and natural gas industry.

[Follow us on Twitter at @EnergyAbsurdity and @IPAAaccess]

IPAA is one of the industry's oldest and most effective national trade associations, representing mainly the interests of small to mid-size independent producers.

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Irina Slav , International Author for Oil Price, Substack and others, Writing about Energy, Mining, and Geopolitical Issues. Bulgaria Contact on Twitter @SlavEnergy

David Blackmon, Principal at DB Energy Advisors, Energy Author, Contributing Author for Forbes, and Podcast Host. Contact on Twitter @EnergyAbsurdity

In Episode 19 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon interviews Allen Gilmer, one of the founders of Drilling Info, the company that is now Enverus. Allen is currently the Managing Partner of AHUEVO Films, where has produced a series of documentaries and theatrical movies over the last half-decade.

After a brief review of the founding of Enverus and its development, David uses the rest of this episode to explore Allen's growing portfolio of film projects and the reasons why he decided to move in this direction after he retired from leading Enverus.

In Episode 18 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon interviews Tom Pyle, President of the Institute for Energy Research.

David and Tom spend 30 minutes covering the landscape of energy issues impacting the United States, and the direction of energy policy we can expect to see out of Washington, DC in the wake of the recent mid-term elections.

Armando Cavanha, Energy Thought Leader, Podcast Host, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Contact on Twitter @cavanha

Irina Slav , International Author for Oil Price, Substack and others, Writing about Energy, Mining, and Geopolitical Issues. Bulgaria Contact on Twitter @SlavEnergy

David Blackmon, Principal at DB Energy Advisors, Energy Author, Contributing Author for Forbes, and Podcast Host. Contact on Twitter @EnergyAbsurdity

Armando Cavanha, Energy Thought Leader, Podcast Host, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Contact on Twitter @cavanha

Irina Slav , International Author for Oil Price, Substack and others, Writing about Energy, Mining, and Geopolitical Issues. Bulgaria Contact on Twitter @SlavEnergy

David Blackmon, Principal at DB Energy Advisors, Energy Author, Contributing Author for Forbes, and Podcast Host. Contact on Twitter @EnergyAbsurdity

In Episode 17 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon interviews Tom Jensen, CEO of Freyr. Freyr is a Norwegian-based producer of an innovative kind of lithium-ion batteries that has recently announced it will make a multi-billion dollar entry into the United States.

In Episode 16 of the Energy Question, David Blackmon interviews Anne Bradbury, the President of the American Exploration and Production Council, which represents the interests of the large independent producers of oil and gas in Washington, DC.

Anne provides a detailed download of her views about the just-completed mid-term elections and what they are likely to mean related to energy policy in the United States.

Enjoy.

Armando Cavanha, Energy Thought Leader, Podcast Host, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Contact on Twitter @cavanha

Irina Slav , International Author for Oil Price, Substack and others, Writing about Energy, Mining, and Geopolitical Issues. Bulgaria Contact on Twitter @SlavEnergy

David Blackmon, Principal at DB Energy Advisors, Energy Author, Contributing Author for Forbes, and Podcast Host. Contact on Twitter @EnergyAbsurdity

In Episode 15 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon talks with Sean Strawbridge, the dynamic CEO of the Port of Corpus Christi, where he has led one of the great under-told economic development stories in the history of Texas in recent years.

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 consequences of current energy policies. Wright encourages engagement in public dialogue and provides resources for further exploration of these complex issues.

Highlights of the Podcast

01:11 - Liberty Energy

03:28 - The shale revolution

05:56 - Great American gifts

08:07 - Report

11:03 - An achievable goal

13:13 - Germany's giant industrial powerhouse 

14:36 - Major energy crisis

18:21 - The climate crisis

23:17 - Let's be honest

26:38 - The shrinkage in exploration spending

Armando Cavanha, Energy Thought Leader, Podcast Host, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Contact on Twitter @cavanha

Irina Slav , International Author for Oil Price, Substack and others, Writing about Energy, Mining, and Geopolitical Issues. Bulgaria Contact on Twitter @SlavEnergy

David Blackmon, Principal at DB Energy Advisors, Energy Author, Contributing Author for Forbes, and Podcast Host. Contact on Twitter @EnergyAbsurdity

In Episode 14 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon talks with Dane Gregoris, Managing Director at Enverus Intelligence Research, about the firm's recent report documenting a full inventory of the resource extent in North America's various shale plays. 

The magnitude of the resource remaining in those various basin is unprecedented, and rich with more than 125,000 potential undrilled locations with a potential break-even price of just $40/barrel WTI.

In Episode 13 of The Energy Question, David interviews the dynamic CEO of Talos Energy, with a focus on his company's efforts to mount a set of Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast. It's a fast-paced 30 minutes in which Duncan covers the CCS landscape in the U.S. Enjoy.

Armando Cavanha, Energy Thought Leader, Podcast Host, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Contact on Twitter @cavanha

Irina Slav , International Author for Oil Price, Substack and others, Writing about Energy, Mining, and Geopolitical Issues. Bulgaria Contact on Twitter @SlavEnergy

David Blackmon, Principal at DB Energy Advisors, Energy Author, Contributing Author for Forbes, and Podcast Host. Contact on Twitter @EnergyAbsurdity

In Episode 12 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon talks with Tim Stewart, President of the U.S. Oil & Gas Association, about the results of the recent mid-term elections and their implications for the oil and gas industry.

Armando Cavanha, Energy Thought Leader, Podcast Host, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Contact on Twitter @cavanha

Irina Slav , International Author for Oil Price, Substack and others, Writing about Energy, Mining, and Geopolitical Issues. Bulgaria Contact on Twitter @SlavEnergy

David Blackmon, Principal at DB Energy Advisors, Energy Author, Contributing Author for Forbes, and Podcast Host. Contact on Twitter @EnergyAbsurdity

Armando Cavanha, Energy Thought Leader, Podcast Host, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Contact on Twitter @cavanha

Irina Slav , International Author for Oil Price, Substack and others, Writing about Energy, Mining, and Geopolitical Issues. Bulgaria Contact on Twitter @SlavEnergy

David Blackmon, Principal at DB Energy Advisors, Energy Author, Contributing Author for Forbes, and Podcast Host. Contact on Twitter @EnergyAbsurdity

In Episode 11 of The Energy Question, David interviews S&P Global Vice Chairman Dan Yergin, author of the incredible series of books about oil and energy: "The Prize," "The Quest," and his most recent, "The New Map."

In this episode, David and Dan discuss world events surrounding energy and energy policy, with a focus on the fact that Dan foresaw so much of what is happening today in "The New Map." 

Sub-topics include:

 - the origins of Europe's energy crisis;

 - how that crisis is spreading globally;

 - the impacts of Putin's war on Ukraine on global energy markets;

 - Europe's heavy reliance on U.S. LNG and whether that is wise;

 - the destruction of the relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia;

 - how Russia is moving steadily into becoming a client state of China;

 - the growing power and influence of the BRICS countries;

 - why a move by the Biden administration to limit U.S. oil and LNG exports would be incredibly damaging.

It's a fast-paced half hour that will leave the viewer wanting more. Enjoy.

In Episode 10 of The Energy Question With David Blackmon, David's special guest is Michael Cembalest, Chief Investment Officer at JP Morgan Asset Management. 

Every year, Michael creates and publishes a comprehensive report on the global energy space as a service to investors. This year's report is titled "The Elephants in the Room," a 49-page opus that provides an excellent overview of that is happening related to energy and the energy transition across the globe. 

The report is also publicly available and can be found at this link: 

https://assets.jpmprivatebank.com/con...

We were only able to scratch the surface of the report's content during our half-hour interview. Enjoy.

Want to know what's happening in the world's most active and prolific oil and gas production area, the Permian Basin? Here you go.

In this episode of The Energy Question, David Blackmon interviews Ben Shepperd, President of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association. Created in the early 1960s, PBPA represents the interests of the oil and gas industry in the huge region, which spans most of West Texas and a big swath of Southeastern New Mexico.

During the course of this interview, Ben discusses how reforms being made to the Texas power grid are impacting his members, New Mexico's ongoing irrational assault on an industry that funds 40% of its state budget, operational challenges currently happening in the Oil Patch, and an array of other topics.

It's a fast-paced and informative half-hour with one of the real leaders in the Texas oil business.

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 adoption

Highlight of the Podcast

01:10 - Douglass Robinson's background

04:59 - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission

07:29 - Best in the nuclear world in the oil and gas

08:47 - First advanced nuclear reactor facility

10:16 - The reactor

13:17 - The safety record of the of the nuclear industry in the US

17:11 - A request for information

19:25 - ESG

22:07 - The Texas Energy Fund

23:53 - Clean air capture

25:15 - What would happen with nuclear if Trump wins this election in November?

30:17 - Three things happening

In Episode 8 of The Energy Question, David interviews Krishna Sapkota, Energy Associate, Energy at Enverus. 

The focus is on a recent report by Enverus authored by Krishna, which finds the potential for parts of Europe running out of natural gas by late winter unless drastic conservation measures currently being undertaken across the continent are successful.

In Episode 7 of The Energy Question with David Blackmon, David interviews the great fossil fuel energy advocate Alex Epstein, author of "Fossil Future" and "The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels," both of which can be found and purchased at Amazon and at AlexEpstein.com

In Episode 6 of The Energy Question with David Blackmon, David interviews Craig Jones, the CEO of Forever Energy. 

Forever Energy is a startup company that has plans to manufacture Vanadium Flow Batteries in the U.S. VFBs have tremendous potential to displace less-efficient and reliable lithium-ion batteries in the electric vehicles and renewable energy space in the years to come. The technology is already being made and distributed at scale in China, and Forever Energy plans to lead the way to similar outcomes in the United States.

Today, David interviews Jack Belcher, Principal with the Cornerstone Group, a diverse advisory firm with a dozen offices around the country. Jack leads the advisory group based in Houston, and has expertise in all phases of the energy sector.

I was thrilled to be able to spend half an hour recently with one of the finest energy writers working today, Bulgaria-based Irina Slav. Irina writes for OilPrice.com, Shale Magazine, where I recruited her while serving as editor, and also maintains her own newsletter here at Substack. Along with the great Armando Cavanha, she also partners with me at The Energy Transition podcast, where we have great fun covering the faltering landscape of this energy transition each Monday. 

In this episode of The Energy Question, I question Irina about her views on the energy crisis currently impacting Europe. We talk about what led to the crisis in the first place, how it has expanded over the past year, and about her views on where it is all likely to head in the weeks and months to come.

And we do it all in a very compact and fact-filled 30 minutes, out of respect for your own busy schedules.

Please give it a look. I think you’ll be glad you did.

In Episode 3 of The Energy Question with David Blackmon, David and Stu Turley interview Sarp Ozkan, Vice President of Commercial Product at Enverus and Tim Stewart, President of the U.S. Oil & Gas Association, for their respective takes on the "Inflation Reduction Act" passed by the Democratic Party and signed into law by president Joe Biden.

EnergyX is developing a direct lithium extraction technology that holds the promise of dramatically increasing rates of recovery from brine-based lithium in a fraction of the time required and environmental impacts of traditional evaporative processes. 

In this episode, Teague gives viewers an update on the company's progress and describes where we go from here.

Given the IEA's projection of demand for lithium rising by 900% by 2030 and by 4,000% by 2040, this is the kind of technological advancement that must take place very quickly of the energy transition is going to reach any sort of critical mass.

In this episode, David Blackmon welcomes viewers and provides a preview of his plans for his new weekly podcast interview show.

Armando Cavanha, Energy Thought Leader, Podcast Host, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Contact on Twitter @cavanha

Irina Slav , International Author for Oil Price, Substack and others, Writing about Energy, Mining, and Geopolitical Issues. Bulgaria Contact on Twitter @SlavEnergy

David Blackmon, Principal at DB Energy Advisors, Energy Author, Contributing Author for Forbes, and Podcast Host. Contact on Twitter @EnergyAbsurdity

Armando Cavanha, Energy Thought Leader, Podcast Host, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Contact on Twitter @cavanha

Irina Slav , International Author for Oil Price, Substack and others, Writing about Energy, Mining, and Geopolitical Issues. Bulgaria Contact on Twitter @SlavEnergy

David Blackmon, Principal at DB Energy Advisors, Energy Author, Contributing Author for Forbes, and Podcast Host. Contact on Twitter @EnergyAbsurdity

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 Podcast

01:29 - Bipartisanship in the US Congress

03:39 - For Country Caucus

05:01 - Background in military service

06:31 - About their organization

09:45 - Simple kind of fact in human nature

10:44 - One of the things that has happened in Congress

11:26 - One of the reasons why we focus on veterans

14:05 - Real impact in the ability of members of the Congress

16:42 - Major world issues

19:21 - The Ukrainian frontline units

21:38 - The right type of people in office

Armando Cavanha, Energy Thought Leader, Podcast Host, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Contact on Twitter @cavanha

Irina Slav , International Author for Oil Price, Substack and others, Writing about Energy, Mining, and Geopolitical Issues. Bulgaria Contact on Twitter @SlavEnergy

David Blackmon, Principal at DB Energy Advisors, Energy Author, Contributing Author for Forbes, and Podcast Host. Contact on Twitter @EnergyAbsurdity

Armando Cavanha, Energy Thought Leader, Podcast Host, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Contact on Twitter @cavanha

Irina Slav , International Author for Oil Price, Substack and others, Writing about Energy, Mining, and Geopolitical Issues. Bulgaria Contact on Twitter @SlavEnergy

David Blackmon, Principal at DB Energy Advisors, Energy Author, Contributing Author for Forbes, and Podcast Host. Contact on Twitter @EnergyAbsurdity

Armando Cavanha, Energy Thought Leader, Podcast Host, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Contact on Twitter @cavanha

Irina Slav , International Author for Oil Price, Substack and others, Writing about Energy, Mining, and Geopolitical Issues. Bulgaria Contact on Twitter @SlavEnergy

David Blackmon, Principal at DB Energy Advisors, Energy Author, Contributing Author for Forbes, and Podcast Host. Contact on Twitter @EnergyAbsurdity