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CAPTION 1638 PERSIAN EMPIREForeign Conflicts Escalate Global Energy CrisisAnatol Lieven and Jonathan Guyer, co-authors of the report The Iran Trap, discuss interconnected conflicts in Ukraine, Iran, and Yemen threatening critical global energy infrastructure and driving up global diesel costs. Houthis disrupt Red Sea maritime routes while damaged Russian oil refineries reduce worldwide fuel exports. Public polling conducted by the Institute for Global Affairs reveals dropping support for foreign military interventions as four in five Americans connect overseas wars to rising living costs. Their report underscores public fatigue over escalating militarism and growing anxiety regarding unmonitored military artificial intelligence applications. The analysts argue that restoring diplomatic dialogue with China and reasserting congressional war powers remain essential steps toward resolving these compounding geopolitical crises. (1)

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Caption 1920 RUSSIAN POSTER DENOUNCING UKRAINE Global Energy And Food CrisisMichael Bernstam outlines a compounding global energy and food crisis. Tensions between the US and Iran have halted critical oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, driving Brent crude prices up. Meanwhile, European winter natural gas prices have tripled due to storages being filled only to 62%. High gas prices also restrict fertilizer production, which, coupled with Black Sea port bombings by Russia and Ukraine, has caused a spike in global grain prices. Finally, despite US interest in Venezuelan heavy crude to produce diesel, decades of local mismanagement limit production. (4)

Lithium runs out. Batteries degrade. But sand? It lasts billions of years.In this episode of Lexicon, Interesting Engineering sits down with Annette Haglund-Dones (CCO at Polar Night Energy) to reveal how they turned ordinary sand into a massive thermal battery—and survived one of Finland's coldest winters on record.Here is what you'll discover:Zero Degradation: Why sand beats lithium for long-duration heat storage.The Scaling Surprise: What happened when they built a battery 20x larger than the prototype.Industrial Decarbonization: How 250°C heat stored in sand can replace fossil boilers. Listen now to discover why the future of clean energy might be beneath our feet.Also, don't forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!

Are there any countries that might be able to ease the global energy stress?Saudi Arabia might be able to ramp up output, but Houthi attacks could take that away in an instant. Producers like Guyana, Brazil, Venezuela, Canada, and Angola can only add small, incremental volumes, but most major expansion projects are years away.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4hSheOj

Roughly six vessels moved through the Strait of Hormuz in a day, down from 130 to 140 before the war, and Art Berman says Persian Gulf oil production is down about 10 million barrels a day. His case: this is a bigger supply shock than COVID, and markets are barely pricing it. Geologist and energy consultant Art Berman returns to Wealthion with Maggie Lake to explain why the oil market looks calm on the surface while the plumbing underneath has changed dramatically. He argues the ceasefire optimism is misplaced, that markets are not wrong so much as focused on the wrong part of the system, and that the real story sits in upstream production, not tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. What Berman covers: - Why Hormuz flows may not return to even half of pre-war levels before the middle of 2027 - Why markets are not getting it wrong, and what the shift in the futures curve is really signaling - How the oil market always clears, and why demand reduction is the ultimate default - Upstream, midstream and downstream: the distinction most headlines miss - The figure almost no one is discussing: Persian Gulf production down around 10 million barrels a day - Why, by one measure, this is a larger supply shock than COVID Chapters: 00:00 Art Berman: The Energy Order Is Breaking 00:54 Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Why Conditions Are Getting Worse 03:57 Oil Markets, Iran and the Risk Investors Are Pricing 10:05 Why Demand Destruction Becomes the Ultimate Solution 13:18 10 Million Barrels a Day of Oil Production Shut In 16:24 Oil Stocks vs. Flows: What Investors Are Missing 22:09 Hormuz, Panama Canal & the New Geopolitics of Choke Points 27:18 Why a Middle East Deal Won't Quickly Restore Oil Flows 30:21 Why Shut-In Oil Production May Never Fully Recover 34:08 Art Berman Warns of an Unprecedented Energy System Shock 38:16 The Post-WWII Energy Order Is Unraveling 43:17 Oil Prices, Market Risk & How Price Discovery Really Works

As Europe shifts away from Russian natural gas, they have turned to LNG from Qatar to fill the void. Unfortunately, that pivot has brought on its own set of problems. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4cobyIi

Bridget Toomey reports the Houthis have escalated their regional campaign by striking Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery, demonstrating their ability to disrupt global energy markets despite recent defense pacts. Within Yemen, the Houthis are intensifying attacks on government-held ports like Mocha and oil-rich regions like Marib to expand their territorial control. These strikes often target civilian displacement camps, using ballistic missiles and drones to sow terror and gain leverage in future negotiations. While Saudi Arabia pursues diplomatic off-ramps through Omani mediation, the Houthis continue to use military pressure to force an agreement favorable to their long-term dominance. (6)

Global energy markets are all over the place. So, we're doing a short series on the major energy stressors across the globe and how this all is going to play out. Up first, let's look at the Ukraine War's impact on oil exports from Kazakhstan. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4pZs9bb

In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, S&P Global Energy President Dave Ernsberger joins host Lindsey Hall to discuss how data centers, geopolitical risk and sustainability priorities are changing the global energy mix in 2026. As war in the Middle East continues, Dave explains how countries are rethinking the balance between immediate priorities — like energy security, availability and affordability — and the reality of climate change risk. In this context, Dave calls for a reframing of sustainability conversations. "The sustainability discussion will become irrelevant if it doesn't speak to the needs of the half of the world's population that needs energy in the first place," Dave says. "The leaders who are driving a conversation that is predicated on a statement like 'phase out fossil fuels' need to switch the conversation up and say: 'How do we maximize investment in clean fuels?'" Dave says investment decisions are already evolving at speed in response to continued geopolitical conflict. "I was amazed at how fast infrastructure was getting built out to maximize self-sufficiency, minimize import dependency," Dave says of a recent visit he made to the Middle East. "People aren't waiting." Dave also points to surging power demand tied to AI as a key factor reshaping global energy markets. He says S&P Global's newly announced acquisition of datacenterHawk will help fill information gaps about data center infrastructure, from the hardware inside each facility to who the investors are to how much debt is involved. "The questions that confront AI are big. The answers are highly specific and very detailed, and that's what we're driving towards with this investment," he tells us.  Further reading:   S&P Global's Top 10 Sustainability Trends to Watch in 2026 | S&P Global For the world's largest companies, climate physical risks have a $1.2 trillion annual price tag by the 2050s | S&P Global S&P Global to Acquire datacenterHawk Connecting Global Data Center, Power and Infrastructure Markets - S&P Global Further listening:   The big blind spot software giant SAP sees in AI strategies | S&P Global What planetary health means for the private sector | S&P Global  Copyright ©2026 by S&P Global    DISCLAIMER      By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.    Any unauthorized use, facilitation or encouragement of a third party's unauthorized use (including without limitation copy, distribution, transmission or modification, use as part of generative artificial intelligence or for training any artificial intelligence models) of this Podcast or any related information is not permitted without S&P Global's prior consent subject to appropriate licensing and shall be deemed an infringement, violation, breach or contravention of the rights of S&P Global or any applicable third-party (including any copyright, trademark, patent, rights of privacy or publicity or any other proprietary rights).     This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.    S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Join us for an insightful episode of The Brand Called You, where Ashutosh Garg speaks with Gauri Jauhar, Global Executive Director, Strategic Climate and Energy Initiatives at S&P Global Energy.Gauri shares her remarkable journey from studying economics to leading global initiatives in the energy sector. She introduces her Five Leadership Signatures—building kind workplaces, simplifying complexity through practical frameworks, fostering meaningful dialogue, creating successful coalitions, and developing future-ready leaders.Discover why kindness is an underrated leadership strength, how psychological safety fuels high performance, why listening is a true leadership superpower, and how balancing hard and soft skills is essential in an AI-driven world.Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, manager, or young professional, this conversation offers practical insights into leading with purpose, navigating complexity, and building resilient, high-performing teams.Key topics include:Leadership in an AI-driven worldKindness and psychological safety at workSimplifying complexity with practical frameworksThe power of dialogue and active listeningBuilding successful partnerships and coalitionsDeveloping future-ready leadersCareer advice for young professionals

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced a rethink of a number of long-standing assumptions about energy chokepoints, how the US views its energy dominance as well as its willingness and ability to provide security guarantees. In this podcast, Michal Meidan talks to Sarah Ladislaw and Bob McNally about their contributions to the […] The post OIES Podcast – Unpacking the Hormuz Crisis: The US in global energy markets appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.

Anatol Lieven examines how the Ukraine and Iran conflicts are merging into one global struggle following a Ukrainiandrone strike on an Iranian vessel. This escalation threatens global energy supplies of refined oil products, as Russianrefineries struggle with capacity. While Ukraine targets the Russian middle class to undermine support for the war, Lieven warns of a widening proxy war involving China, North Korea, and Iran. (5)

Thaddeus McCotter and Judy Dempsey discuss Ukraine's strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, which complicates global energy security for Europe. This inland sea is a vital source of non-Russian energy. Dempsey reports that Germany is carefully observing the implications of this new front. The strike underscores the deep military connection between Russia and Iran regarding equipment exchanges. Meanwhile, recent polls show seven out of ten Americans oppose the Iran war. (3)1903

Anatol Lieven warns the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are converging into a global energy crisis, with refined oil products like diesel in short supply. Ukrainian drone attacks have severely damaged Russia's refining capacity, while US refineries struggle to keep pace. Leadership instability in Kyiv, including the dismissal of the defense minister, further complicates the war effort. Meanwhile, Houthi threats against Saudi tankers jeopardize the world's ability to secure reliable oil exports. (13)1918

In this episode, Fatih Birol examines how the Hormuz crisis is reshaping the global energy landscape and explores how countries may increasingly favor domestic energy sources that reduce reliance on fuel imports.    Host: Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran, Philip D. Reed Senior Fellow and Director of the Energy Security and Climate Change Program   Guests: Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA)   Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events sent straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR's The World This Week newsletter.   To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit it on our YouTube channel: DC In-Person: A Conversation With International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol

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Barely 3 weeks old, the 'Memorandum of Understanding' between the US and Iran appears to have come to an end. The US military is targeting Iranian military and civilian sites daily, while Iran is attacking US bases and other assets across the Middle East. That this is occurring at the same time that Russia's energy exports suffer significantly due to 'Ukrainian' drone waves means the immediate, short-term winner is... American energy companies. Trump wants this of course, and is mindful of...

The old joke about nuclear fusion power is that commercial deployment is 30 years in the future: it always has been and it always will be. It may be time to retire that joke. Private fusion companies have now raised billions in capital, and pilot plants are moving from slide decks and plans into steel and concrete. The questions now are not so much around whether fusion power can ever work, and more about how soon it can reach the grid, and at what costHost Ed Crooks and regular contributor Amy Myers Jaffe, director of the Global Energy, Climate, & Sustainability Lab at NYU are joined by two fusion industry leaders to discuss the rapid progress they are making. Andrew Holland is founder and chief executive of the Fusion Industry Association, and Bob Mumgaard is chief executive of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, one of the companies vying to have the first commercial fusion power plant in operation.Andrew lays out the state of the sector. There are 56 private fusion companies globally, which between them have raised more than $14 billion in private capital. And there is a growing conviction inside the industry that commercial fusion could arrive in the early 2030s. Bob explains why Commonwealth believes SPARC, its demonstration project in Massachusetts, and ARC, its planned power plant in Virginia, can help make that timetable real.Fusion has moved beyond the era when government science programs defined the pace of progress. Research backed by governments and universities has played a vital role in moving the technology forward, but Andrew argues that competition, venture capital and milestone-based development have changed the industry's tempo. Crucially, the industry has not put all its eggs in one basket. Multiple companies are pursuing different technical paths, including both laser-based approaches and magnetic confinement systems, in a race to commerciality. Bob offers the clearest lay explanation of what fusion power means in practice. Commonwealth Fusion Systems uses a tokamak, which is essentially a magnetic bottle that holds a star inside it. Fusion creates heat, which can be used to run a steam turbine. Unlike wind and solar, fusion does not depend on weather or geography. Unlike fossil fuels, it does not rely on continual fuel deliveries.The episode also explores why fusion developers believe the technology could avoid some of the political and regulatory burdens that have constrained nuclear fission power. Because fusion reactions are hard to start and easy to stop, the risks are fundamentally different from those of a conventional fission reactor. Bob and Andrew argue that this changes everything from plant safety to siting to licensing, and could make fusion much faster to deploy if the technical hurdles are cleared.They also discuss what it will take to build an industry, not just a few prototypes. Amy pushes on fuel cycles, lithium, superconducting tape and supply-chain readiness. Bob argues that these challenges are real but manageable, and Andrew points to the growing ecosystem of manufacturers now positioning themselves for a future fusion market. The wider point is that fusion is increasingly starting to look like a manufacturing and industrial-policy story, not just a laboratory science story.That leads to the biggest question of all: if fusion works, how much could it matter? Bob sketches outcomes ranging from a valuable but still niche source of clean baseload power to a genuinely transformative technology. Andrew goes even further, arguing that fusion could decouple energy from geography and geopolitics in a way no fuel-based system ever has. If the industry's ambitions are realized, within the next ten years fusion could emerge as a commercial energy source with real consequences for grids, markets and global power. This episode of Energy Gang is brought to you by ENGIE, the smarter energy supplier. ENGIE doesn't just provide the power to run your business — they supply the energy to move it forward, with reliable, flexible solutions built for what's next. Learn more at engieresources.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In June 2026, Gerard and Laurent recorded a live episode at DLA Piper's Charging Up Capital 2026 Global Energy and Digital Investments Forum with Rowan Parkhouse, Managing Director at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP).  CIP has emerged as one of the world's leading specialist energy transition investors, ranking among the top infrastructure fund managers globally by both assets under management and fundraising. So, what is CIP's Playbook?  We explore how infrastructure investing has evolved over the past five years—what has become easier, what has become harder, and where the biggest opportunities now lie. The conversation covers data centres, batteries, grids, transmission, renewables, EVs, independent power producers, and CIP's relationship with Ørsted.  We also discuss some of the most important questions shaping energy infrastructure today: the impact of AI-driven power demand, whether grid constraints have become a bigger bottleneck than generation, the changing political priorities around energy security and competitiveness, the rationale behind CIP's acquisition of Ørsted's European onshore business, and the future of energy storage.  A fascinating deep dive into how one of the world's most successful energy transition investors is helping build the infrastructure of the future.  We would like to thank Natasha Luther-Jones and Nicolas Stofenmacher for a flawless organisation and the impressive array of talents around the table.

Thaddeus McCotter connects global energy prices to military strategy, noting how Ukrainian drone strikes on Russianrefineries impact domestic affordability. He warns that the Republican party must clarify objectives in Iran and Ukraineto address MAGA base concerns regarding "forever wars" before the upcoming midterm elections. (14)

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The Russia - Ukraine and Iran - US wars have become one energy war targeting, or at least impacting, mainly Europe.

AP correspondent Karen CHammas reports the U.S. is challenging Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key pathway for the oil trade.

In the 23 days since the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, strikes have returned, following a familiar pattern: Iran attacks vessels using an internationally backed sea lane in Omani territorial waters, the US retaliates against Iranian military infrastructure, and Iran strikes back at US bases across the region. This week, alongside funeral processions for the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, both physical and verbal attacks escalated. Yet, both the US and Iran are still signaling they prefer diplomacy over a return to full-scale war. Despite this week's events, Brent crude oil prices are only $5 above levels that preceded the war. Some 200 million barrels of oil stranded on vessels and in storage have managed to exit the straits since late May. But this crisis is far from over. Inventories of crude oil and oil products have been severely depleted. The trapped oil that has exited Hormuz represents only several weeks of supply, perhaps eight million barrels per day of production remain shut in, and Qatar has yet to restore its LNG production. Today, host Daniel Sternoff sits down with Center on Global Energy Policy experts Anne-Sophie Corbeau and Karen Young to consider the near- and long-term outlook for energy markets. They discuss what's at stake for Iran, how renewed strikes impact traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and how a sustained uptick in hostility could impact the LNG market heading into winter. Credits: Hosted by Jason Bordoff, Bill Loveless, and Daniel Sternoff. Produced by Mary Catherine O'Connor, Caroline Pitman, and Kyu Lee. Engineering by Gregory Vilfranc.  

Is 2026 the year it all changed for energy? The Strait of Hormuz closure was "the largest oil supply disruption in history" but has not (yet) brought the global economy to its knees. But are we now living in a post-Hormuz world where countries and companies are seeking to diversify energy supply and ramp up renewables? Jason Bordoff of the Center on Global Energy Policy and the Columbia Energy Exchange podcast returns to Radio Davos, at the Forum's 'Summer Davos' in China, for an update on the global energy situation. Co-hosted by Roberto Booca, head of the Forum's Centre for Energy and Materials. Links: Energy Transition Index 2026: https://www.weforum.org/publications/energy-transition-index-2026/ World Economic Forum Centre for Energy and Materials: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-energy-and-materials/home Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University: https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/ Columbia Energy Exchange podcast: https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/series/columbia-energy-exchange/ Catch up on all the action from World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026 at wef.ch/amnc26 and across social media using the hashtag #AMNC26. Related podcasts: AMNC26: What just happened at the Summer Davos?: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/amnc26-what-just-happened-summer-davos/ A "fundamental shift" in energy thinking: the Energy Transition Index 2026: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/energy-transition-index-2026/ The Iran oil shock: will it force the world to re-think the future of energy?: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/oil-shocks-hormuz-iran-columbia-energy-exchange-jason-bordoff/ Chief Economists Outlook: counting the cost of the Hormuz crisis, with Maersk's Ilaria Maselli: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/chief-economists-outlook-maersk-ilaria-maselli/ Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552

We are still in the midst of a supply disruption of historical magnitude that will not reverse when the bullets stop. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan

With a 75-year track record under its belt, TC Energy is poised to enter a new phase of growth, thanks to a presence across North America and the growing demand for energy at home and abroad. In conversation at RBC's Global Energy, Power and Infrastructure Conference, President and CEO François Poirier outlines the company's current tailwinds, and why he sees particular LNG growth opportunities for Canada.Key Points• Canada has new opportunities to meet growing global demand for LNG.• TC Energy is lifting self-imposed capital allocation limits as it seeks to grow its assets across North America.• Safety, profitability and asset reliability are closely entwined in the success of the business.

Tell us what you think of the show! This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate featuring Paul Gerke of Factor This and Tigercomm's Mike Casey.This week's episode features special guest Tim McDonnell from Semafor, who discusses the potential future of the Strait of Hormuz and energy markets if the US-Iran de-escalation deal holds. This week's “Cleantecher of the Week” is Andrew Redd, CEO of Endurance Energy, a Seattle-based seafloor geothermal energy developer, which just raised $54m in Series A funding. Redd is a former SpaceX engineer who is now drilling into spots at the bottom of the ocean where tectonic plates split apart and magma heats the water to over 700 degrees. Congratulations Andrew!This Week in Cleantech — June 19, 2026Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutiny — ReutersAnother day, another illegal billion-dollar bribe to raise your electricity prices — Electrek

Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Chip Bowling, third generation grain farmer from Maryland and Vice Chair of U.S. Farmer and Ranchers in Action (USFRA) and Kevin Burkum, CEO of USFRA about a comprehensive new study from S&P Global Energy and USFRA, "Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst" The research offers a detailed, evidence-based assessment of how biofuels can unlock agriculture's potential.  Resources: FuelingAgriculture.com Fueling agriculture: Biofuels as the catalystWatch: Congressional Leaders, USDA & USFRA Share New Research on the Future of Agriculture, BiofuelsTo stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.  

Asia infrastructure investing is becoming central to the global energy transition as rising demand, energy security concerns, and the need for more resilient systems accelerate capital deployment across the region. In Southeast Asia, the opportunity is not only about replacing old systems, but building new infrastructure at scale for a growing economy.In this episode of The Bid, host Oscar Pulido speaks live from Ecosperity in Singapore with Salim Samaha, Global Head of Energy at Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock, and Heidi Yip, Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions for Asia Pacific at BlackRock. Together, they discuss how the infrastructure opportunity is evolving globally, why Asia's transition differs from Western markets, and where investors are seeing momentum across renewables, grids, storage, and system flexibility. Key insights include:· How Asia's infrastructure build-out differs from Western markets· Why energy security is becoming inseparable from the energy transition· Where capital is flowing across renewables, grids, storage, and interconnection· How public-private partnerships can help mobilize transition finance· Why execution bottlenecks, permitting, and offtake frameworks remain critical· Where AI, innovation, and rising demand may reshape future infrastructure needsKey moments:00:00 Asia Infrastructure Boom01:06 Live From EcoSperity03:16 Energy Transition Now04:20 Southeast Asia Grid Challenge06:43 West vs Asia Reality Check08:58 How APAC Investors Deploy Capital11:26 Scaling Projects and Labor Crunch13:17 Where Capital Flows and Bottlenecks15:13 Five Year Outlook and Innovation17:23 Wrap Up and Disclosures

Bill Lenihan is the Founder and CEO of ZOLA Intelligence (ZOLAi), a company delivering AI-driven enterprise technology solutions that are transforming energy infrastructure in emerging markets. Under his leadership, ZOLA has expanded across multiple countries, supported hundreds of thousands of off-grid facilities, and secured over $25 million in Series A funding. Bill has held operating and private equity roles at Goldman Sachs, Bain & Co., Calera Capital, and Switch Lighting, shaping his expertise in business expansion. He holds a BA in business and economics from UCLA and an MBA from The Wharton School.  In this episode… Across much of the world, access to reliable energy is still expensive, fragmented, and heavily manual. Communities and businesses often rely on outdated systems that are difficult to scale and maintain. What would it take to transform this broken infrastructure into an intelligent, connected energy network? According to Bill Lenihan, an entrepreneur and operator focused on energy access in emerging markets, the key lies in turning inefficient, fragmented systems into streamlined, intelligent platforms without needing to fully replace what already exists. He highlights the evolution from distributing solar-powered hardware in remote regions to building a data-driven, software-enabled model that improves deployment, maintenance, and financing. A major turning point came when large-scale operational challenges revealed the limits of manual coordination, accelerating a shift toward automation and intelligence. This approach has enabled more scalable, affordable, and sustainable energy access while improving outcomes for end users and operators alike. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, host Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Bill Lenihan, Founder and CEO of ZOLAi, to discuss building an AI-native enterprise to solve global energy challenges. They explore the shift from hardware to software-driven energy services, how automation and AI scale infrastructure in emerging markets, and how data unlocks financing and access. Bill also shares insights on enterprise sales, telecom partnerships, and building a board with relevant operating expertise.

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – This is a long game. Iran felt the squeeze. Its economy falters, and its bargaining posture changes. Europe looks less able to shoulder security burdens. Democracies must see this for what it is. National security is not only about one country or one deal. It is about the industrial base, the energy supply, and the rules that govern digital life...

The war in Iran is entering its third month, and according to the War in Iran Energy Cost Tracker — a new project from the Watson School's Climate Solutions Lab — the war has already cost Americans over 40 billion extra dollars in gas and diesel. But as Jeff Colgan, professor of political science at the Watson School and director of Watson's Climate Solutions Lab, explains, when it comes to the effects of this war, the rising price of fuel is just the tip of the iceberg.On this episode, Watson School dean and economist John Friedman talks with Jeff about its effects on everything from individual consumer finances to national security, geopolitics, and the future of climate change.Check out the Climate Solutions Lab's Iran War Energy Cost TrackerTranscript coming soon to our website

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The European Union's climate commissioner has told the 27-country bloc that the only way out of energy crises fueled by the wars in Iran and Ukraine is homegrown energy, and that the EU must accelerate its transition away from fossil fuels. One country leading the charge towards green energy is Denmark. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

A fiery breakdown of climate politics, media narratives, and global policy claims—this episode revisits decades of warnings about global warming, challenges from political critics who say predictions failed to materialize, and accusations that climate messaging has been used to drive fear and expand government power. The conversation also touches on the IPCC, Al Gore's early climate projections, shifting terminology from “global warming” to “climate change,” and broader geopolitical implications involving China and global energy strategy. EPISODE SUMMARY Today's discussion centers on a sweeping critique of climate policy messaging over the past several decades. The host argues that climate predictions promoted by political figures and international organizations have repeatedly failed to match real-world outcomes, citing historical claims about rising sea levels, disappearing glaciers, and extreme global impacts that did not materialize as projected. The episode also explores how climate language evolved over time—from “global warming” to “climate change”—and questions whether this shift reflected scientific refinement or political repositioning. References are made to IPCC modeling, media amplification, and high-profile figures like Al Gore, alongside claims that worst-case climate scenarios were emphasized without sufficient grounding. Beyond environmental policy, the discussion expands into geopolitics, suggesting that global climate agreements may have disproportionately constrained Western energy development while benefiting strategic competitors. The episode closes by arguing that energy policy decisions over the past 20 years have had lasting economic and national security consequences. SEGMENT BREAKDOWN 1. The “Climate Narrative Shift” Claims that “global warming” was rebranded as “climate change” Argument that messaging evolved as predictions failed to materialize Assertion that fear-based framing was used to maintain political momentum 2. Predictions vs. Reality Florida sea-level warnings and population collapse predictions Glacier National Park “ice-free” claims Kilimanjaro snow disappearance forecasts Arctic ice projections compared to current conditions 3. Media, IPCC, and Messaging Critique Allegations that worst-case scenarios were overused Claims of selective modeling and amplified projections Wall Street Journal cited as revisiting historical climate claims 4. Political and Cultural Impact Discussion of climate anxiety influencing life decisions Claims that younger generations were shaped by climate fear messaging References to education systems incorporating climate curriculum 5. Global Energy and Geopolitics Argument that Western energy policy was constrained China positioned as strategic beneficiary of climate agreements Nuclear energy described as an underutilized alternative KEY TALKING POINTS Evolution of climate terminology and messaging strategies Historical climate predictions vs. present-day outcomes Role of international organizations in climate modeling Media amplification and political influence on science communication Energy policy decisions and global economic competitiveness Geopolitical implications involving China and industrial policy SEO KEYWORDS climate change debate, global warming predictions, Al Gore climate claims, IPCC models, climate fear politics, Wall Street Journal climate report, climate hoax discussion, energy policy China, nuclear energy debate, climate curriculum schools, Florida sea level rise prediction, Arctic ice trends, climate politics podcast, environmental policy critique SOCIAL MEDIA POST

The cost for companies to circumvent shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is reaching record levels, and the world is bracing for an energy cliff edge this summer as the US-Iran war continues. But the war hasn't deterred investment firms from betting on the Middle East, and we have an update on the UK's political turmoil.Mentioned in this podcast:Sweeping the strait: the companies gearing up to clear the Gulf of minesGulf freight rates jump as shipping companies turn to trucks to move cargoWhat life is like on the stranded ships of the GulfIran energy crisis enters new phase as peak summer season loomsInvestment firms look beyond Iran war to expand in Middle EastLabour reopens Brexit debateIs being prime minister now an impossible job?Political Fix podcastWant to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.comNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig, and produced by Katya Kumkova and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's Global Head of Audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Capital Raiser Show, Richard Wilson sits down with Rey Trevino for a timely discussion on oil markets, geopolitics, energy demand, and the real-world forces shaping today's global economy. As a second-generation family office operator focused on oil, gas, and technology investments, Rey shares an insider perspective on what's really happening behind the headlines — from OPEC production moves and global conflict to AI-driven energy demand and why natural gas could dominate the next generation of infrastructure growth. This conversation cuts through the noise and fear-based media narratives to explain how sophisticated investors are thinking about energy markets, inflation, war, and long-term opportunities in oil and gas. Topics covered include: Why oil prices have trended downward despite geopolitical instability OPEC's strategy and the internal conflicts driving production decisions How AI and data centers are massively increasing global energy demand Why liquid natural gas (LNG) could fuel the next 100 years The relationship between oil prices, Russia, and the Ukraine war Why today's markets are increasingly fear-driven How family offices are positioning around long-term energy trends Conventional drilling, scalability, and energy infrastructure opportunities What sophisticated investors should understand about the future of global energy If you invest in energy, real assets, private equity, commodities, or macro trends, this episode provides valuable context on where markets may be heading next. To meet investors in person and learn from decamillionaires, family offices, and ultra-wealthy investors, visit Family Office Club #OilAndGas #EnergyMarkets #FamilyOffice #CapitalRaising #ReyTrevino #RichardWilson #LNG #OilPrices #Investing #PrivateEquity #EnergyInvesting #MacroEconomics #OPEC #NaturalGas #Geopolitics #CommodityInvesting #FamilyOfficeClub #GlobalEnergy #AIInfrastructure #InvestorInsights

European leaders monitor the Trump-Xi summit while seeking economic autonomy. Judy Dempsey notes that Europeremains strategically divided and lacks a unified response to the global energy crisis caused by Middle Eastern conflicts. (7/16)1920

Ten weeks into the war with Iran, the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. The ceasefire is officially holding, but occasional attacks on ships and installations continue. A difficult question is coming into focus: what if the strait never fully reopens?Host Ed Crooks is joined by regular contributor Amy Myers Jaffe, Director of the Global Energy, Climate, and Sustainability Lab at NYU, alongside two guests. Edward (Eddie) Fishman is a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of Choke Points, a history of economic warfare. Christopher Aversano is Wood Mackenzie's Director of Maritime Partnerships, returning to give the view from the shipping industry.Chris reports that the number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz had risen from around 10 a day at the low point to roughly 25 a day, but then dropped off again as tensions escalated and the threat of renewed fighting rose. Even at their best, the number of transits has been just a fraction of the 150-170 a day that was normal before the war began at the end of February.Some ships are still making it through the strait. Some LNG carriers have “gone dark”, shutting off their transponders, later reappearing weeks later on the other side of the world. Ship owners are pragmatic, Chris says, and high commodity prices create a strong financial incentive for tankers to pass through the strait when they can. But questions of insurance, crew safety, and freedom of navigation through the strait remain unresolved.Eddie says the US decision on what to do next is like a choice between two doors . Door one would be a negotiated deal that leaves Iran as gatekeeper of the Strait of Hormuz. Door two would be full-scale military intervention, which seems politically impossible. With neither option palatable, the result is drift. His base case is that Iran retains permanent control. A toll of $2 million per ship passing through the strait could generate $30-100 billion a year for Tehran, potentially exceeding its oil export earnings. The drones needed to enforce the closure can cost as little as $20,000 each.Amy argues the full impact of closing the strait has not yet hit. Emergency releases of oil from reserves, shadow cargoes from sanction ed countries that were already on the water, and seasonal refinery maintenance have all cushioned the blow. The real test comes in the weeks ahead, as those buffers run out. Ed argues that if the strait stays closed for six more months, oil at $150-$200 a barrel may be needed to balance the market, with a global recession as the likely consequence.The conversation broadens into the geopolitics of the dollar. Eddie explains why the US currency remains the backbone of global trade, involved in 90 per cent of all foreign exchange transactions, and why that gives the US government powerful strategic leverage. Amy suggests that China may see US entanglement in the strait as strategically useful, draining American resources without it lifting a finger.The episode closes with a warning. Eddie argues the weaponisation of American economic power against allies as well as adversaries risks fragmenting the global trading system further, with potentially disastrous consequences. History shows that when states cannot secure resources through open exchange, they tend to be tempted into conquest.‘Chokepoints : American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare' by Edward Fishman, published by Penguin, is available from bookstores now. This episode is sponsored by Bechtel. Nuclear is back — and Bechtel is helping build what comes next.For more than 70 years, Bechtel has helped shape the nuclear industry, from work on the world's first commercial nuclear reactor to designing, constructing, and servicing more than 150 nuclear plants worldwide. Bechtel has helped bring more than 76,000 megawatts of nuclear power online globally. Today, Bechtel is helping deliver the next generation of nuclear energy — from large-scale plants to small modular and advanced reactors — using the company's decades of mega-project delivery experience to bring new nuclear online safely, reliably, and at scale.Learn more at bechtel.com/nuclear See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BluEnergies (BLUGF) CEO Craig Steinke on why Big Oil is rushing into West Africa… the company's "multibillion-barrel" opportunity, legendary leadership, and TotalEnergies (TTE) partnership… And catalysts for the stock over the next 12 months. In this episode: Why Big Oil is rushing into West Africa right now [1:10] CEO Craig Steinke on BluEnergies' (BLUGF) "multibillion-barrel" opportunity [4:47] The key to BlueEnergies' success: A major early-mover advantage [8:08] A game-changing partnership with one of the supermajors [12:07] This legendary mining exec is backing BluEnergies [15:24] Catalysts for the stock over the next 12 months [18:52] An all-star management team aligned with shareholders [23:26] Disclosure Statement in Compliance with Section 17(b) of the Securities Act Curzio Research, Inc. (CRI) is a communication and marketing company that provides services to BluEnergies Ltd (TSXV.BLU), a publicly traded company (the "Company"), including awareness and engagement or opinions on the Company. Compensation CRI receives compensation from the Company in the amount of two hundred fifty thousand dollars over a two-month period from April 15, 2026 through June 15, 2026. However, this compensation is not contingent upon any specific opinions or recommendations being issued, and no price targets are set by CRI. All reports are intended to reflect the independent views of those preparing them. As required by Section 17(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, CRI hereby discloses this compensation arrangement, which may result in potential conflicts of interest. Investors should be aware that compensation has been provided by the Company to CRI who is preparing any reports or opinions. You can read the full disclosure here: https://curzio.me/bluenergies-disclosure. Did you like this episode? Get more Wall Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li

15/16: Miad Maliki and Bill Roggio describe political chaos in Tehran and the regime's inability to make decisions under extreme pressure. Experts warn of a global energy tipping point involving severe fuel shortages within thirty days.1767 YEMEN 

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Radar Brief episode of The Wright Report, Bryan delivers a major update on the war with Iran as Tehran breaks the ceasefire and launches fresh attacks on U.S. Navy destroyers, Arab allies, and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing the White House to escalate its new "Project Freedom" operation. He explains how the USS Truxtun and USS Mason successfully pushed through sustained Iranian missile, drone, and speedboat attacks while protecting U.S.-flagged cargo ships, and why President Trump is now weighing whether to retaliate militarily or continue the dangerous balancing act of reopening global commerce while tightening Iran's economic chokehold. Bryan warns that this moment could define the next phase of the war and the global economy. He also breaks down the rapidly rising cost of oil, gasoline, and diesel as California receives its last Middle Eastern crude shipment before supply shortages hit harder across the West Coast, Europe, and Asia. With Goldman Sachs warning of shrinking global reserves and possible $150-per-barrel oil by June, Bryan explains why the Pentagon is racing to keep the Strait open before Iran can trigger a wider economic crisis. Plus, Bryan highlights a major Medicaid fraud investigation tied to Somali-run "home health" schemes in Ohio that could become a major Republican midterm issue, and new reporting tying the deadly Palisades fire arsonist in California to radical anti-capitalist ideology and admiration for the UnitedHealthcare CEO killer, raising deeper questions about political rhetoric and domestic extremism.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Iran breaks ceasefire Strait of Hormuz attacks 2026, Project Freedom USS Truxtun USS Mason Iran Navy battle, Trump Iran retaliation options Project Freedom analysis, gas prices rising California last oil tanker Long Beach, global oil shortage $150 barrel Goldman Sachs warning, West Coast fuel crisis diesel prices Iran war impact, Ohio Medicaid fraud Somali home health investigation JD Vance, Palisades fire arson suspect Luigi Mangione radical left ideology, Bryan Dean Wright podcast, The Wright Report  

With over fifty days into the U.S.-Iran war, the world has lost 550 million barrels of Gulf crude oil. Matthieu Favas, commodities editor at The Economist, explains how this is impacting global energy markets in European and Asian countries that rely on that supply.Photo: Coryton Oil Refinery by Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

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