Podcasts about Petroleum

Heating our houses and places of business, for example, represents our biggest use of fossil fuels. Yet in Urbana Illinois, Vancouver Canada, and across Germany they're building homes that are so efficient they can be… wait for it… heated with a single hairdryer. A new and better world is possible, if we can only overcome the money of the fossil fuel industry, the corruption of a political party, and stop squandering the little remaining time we have before, if we don't act, climate disasters overwhelm civilization. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today I'll be chatting with Geoff Dembicki, author of The Petroleum Papers, Inside the Far-Right Conspiracy to Cover Up Climate Change. In this book, Geoff talks about how he dove into oil industry documents to understand the disinformation campaigns that many of the largest oil companies organized around their industry and climate change. This book was named a Washington Post Best Book of the Year in 2022. This is all very timely as a new study was just released this month in Science showing that Exxon scientists predicted global warming as the company cast doubts. Check out the Petroleum Papers here. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Check out this Climate Town video of the Exxon Lobbyist caught on camera: here

Saudi Arabia is a country that is known for its rich culture and history, as well as its modern developments and economic prosperity. But while the country has made economic and social progress in recent decades, it's also important to recognize that every country has its own set of issues and challenges. I've started launching episodes about my visit to Saudi Arabia, and in the first one that came out on Tuesday, it may have sounded like there's nothing bad about this country. And even though I loved my visit and met some of the friendliest people I've ever met, there are still challenges. In this episode, I will share what I think is both good and bad about this country. THE GOOD ABOUT SAUDI ARABIA Let's dive in and start with some of the things that are good about Saudi Arabia: GOOD: Culture and history Saudi Arabia is home to a number of historical and cultural sites that are of great importance to the country and the region. The city of Mecca is the holiest site in Islam and the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. It is also home to the Kaaba, a sacred stone building that is the focus of the annual hajj pilgrimage. Medina, another city in Saudi Arabia, is also considered a holy city and is the burial place of the Prophet Muhammad. These cities are of great significance to Muslims around the world and are a source of pride for the country. GOOD: Economy Saudi Arabia is a major player in the global economy, with a GDP of over $800 billion. The country is rich in natural resources, particularly oil, which accounts for a significant portion of its wealth. The government has also invested heavily in modernizing and diversifying the economy, with initiatives aimed at boosting tourism, technology, and other sectors. As a result, Saudi Arabia has a high standard of living and a strong infrastructure. GOOD: Education Education is a priority in Saudi Arabia, with the government investing heavily in the education sector. The country has a number of top-ranked universities, including King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, which are known for their research and innovation. The government also provides free education to all citizens, from primary school through to university. GOOD: Healthcare Saudi Arabia has a well-developed healthcare system, with a number of hospitals and clinics located throughout the country. The government invests heavily in the healthcare sector, providing free medical care to all citizens. The country is also home to a number of renowned medical facilities, such as the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, which is known for its advanced medical technology and expertise. GOOD: Infrastructure Saudi Arabia has a modern infrastructure, with a well-developed transportation system and a number of major cities connected by highways and airports. The country has also invested heavily in its telecommunications infrastructure, with high levels of Internet and mobile phone penetration. These investments have contributed to the country's economic development and have made it easier for people to live, work, and travel within the country. GOOD: Natural beauty Despite its desert climate, Saudi Arabia is home to a number of beautiful natural landscapes. The country has a number of parks and nature reserves, including the Asir National Park, which is home to a number of endangered species. The country's coastlines, including the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf, are also popular destinations for tourists and offer a range of activities such as diving, fishing, and water sports. GOOD: Modern developments In recent years, Saudi Arabia has undergone a number of modern developments, including the construction of new cities, such as King Abdullah Economic City and NEOM, which are designed to be centres of innovation and economic growth. The country has also invested heavily in its tourism sector, with initiatives aimed at promoting the country as a destination for both religious and recreational tourism. THE BAD ABOUT SAUDI ARABIA There are also a number of issues that have been the subject of criticism and concern. Let's have a look at some of the things that might not be good about Saudi Arabia. BAD: Treatment of women One issue that has received significant attention is the treatment of women in Saudi Arabia. The country has a strict system of gender segregation, and women are subject to a number of legal restrictions and limitations on their freedom of movement and expression. For example, women in Saudi Arabia are required to have a male guardian who has the authority to make decisions on their behalf and control their movements.  However, in August 2020, the Saudi Arabian government announced that they would be revoking the laws that required women to have a male guardian's permission to travel, marry, or even leave prison. Additionally, the law that required women to wear an abaya (a loose-fitting black cloak) in public was also repealed. These changes were part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 plan to modernise and liberalize the country. However, these laws have not yet been fully implemented, and some restrictions on women's freedom of movement and other rights continue to exist. BAD: Lack of political freedoms Another issue that has been the subject of criticism is the lack of political freedom in Saudi Arabia. The country is an absolute monarchy, and political parties are not allowed. There is also no independent judiciary, and human rights groups have reported cases of arbitrary detention, torture, and other human rights abuses by the authorities. BAD: Treatment of migrant workers There have also been concerns about the treatment of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia. Many migrant workers, particularly those from South and Southeast Asia, work in low-paying, hazardous jobs and are subject to abuse and exploitation by their employers. Migrant workers are also often denied access to basic rights and protections, such as the right to form unions or to seek legal recourse for workplace abuses. BAD: Treatment of minority groups Human rights groups have also raised concerns about the treatment of minority groups in Saudi Arabia, including the Shi'a minority in the Eastern Province and the Bidun, a stateless minority group. These groups have faced discrimination and marginalization and have been denied access to education and employment opportunities. BAD: Lack of freedom of expression Another issue that has been a source of concern is the lack of freedom of expression in Saudi Arabia. The government tightly controls the media and censors the internet, and individuals who express dissenting views or criticize the government can face arrest and imprisonment. BAD: Environmental concerns There have also been concerns about the environmental impact of Saudi Arabia's economic development. The country is a major producer of oil, and the extraction and refining of oil has contributed to environmental degradation, including air and water pollution. Additionally, the country's rapid population growth and urbanization have put a strain on natural resources, such as water, and have contributed to environmental problems such as desertification. BAD: Tense relationship with other countries It is also worth noting that Saudi Arabia has a complex and often tense relationship with other countries in the region. The country has been involved in a number of conflicts and disputes, including the ongoing conflict in Yemen, and has been accused of supporting extremist groups and interfering in the internal affairs of other countries. Conclusion Overall, while Saudi Arabia has made significant progress in recent decades, and they have big things happening in their 2030 plan that I talked about in the episode a few days ago. Saudi Arabia is a country with a rich culture and history, a strong economy, and a well-developed infrastructure. It is home to a number of historical and cultural sites, top-ranked universities, and renowned medical facilities. The country is also home to a number of beautiful natural landscapes. But there are still a number of issues that have been the subject of criticism and concern. Treatment of women, lack of political freedoms, treatment of migrant workers and minority groups, and lack of freedom of expression. Its modern developments and initiatives to boost tourism have helped I feel it's important for Saudi Arabia to address the problematic issues and work towards a more just and equitable society if they really want to make it a dynamic and attractive place to live and visit. These are my own opinions, based on my experiences visiting the country and the research I've done. You might disagree – and if you do, please let me know. Either on The Radio Vagabond on Facebook or by sending me a message via theradiovagabond.com/contact.  My name is Palle Bo. And I gotta keep moving. See you.

Saudi Arabia is a country that is known for its rich culture and history, as well as its modern developments and economic prosperity. But while the country has made economic and social progress in recent decades, it's also important to recognize that every country has its own set of issues and challenges. I've started launching episodes about my visit to Saudi Arabia, and in the first one that came out on Tuesday, it may have sounded like there's nothing bad about this country. And even though I loved my visit and met some of the friendliest people I've ever met, there are still challenges. In this episode, I will share what I think is both good and bad about this country. THE GOOD ABOUT SAUDI ARABIA Let's dive in and start with some of the things that are good about Saudi Arabia: GOOD: Culture and history Saudi Arabia is home to a number of historical and cultural sites that are of great importance to the country and the region. The city of Mecca is the holiest site in Islam and the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. It is also home to the Kaaba, a sacred stone building that is the focus of the annual hajj pilgrimage. Medina, another city in Saudi Arabia, is also considered a holy city and is the burial place of the Prophet Muhammad. These cities are of great significance to Muslims around the world and are a source of pride for the country. GOOD: Economy Saudi Arabia is a major player in the global economy, with a GDP of over $800 billion. The country is rich in natural resources, particularly oil, which accounts for a significant portion of its wealth. The government has also invested heavily in modernizing and diversifying the economy, with initiatives aimed at boosting tourism, technology, and other sectors. As a result, Saudi Arabia has a high standard of living and a strong infrastructure. GOOD: Education Education is a priority in Saudi Arabia, with the government investing heavily in the education sector. The country has a number of top-ranked universities, including King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, which are known for their research and innovation. The government also provides free education to all citizens, from primary school through to university. GOOD: Health care Saudi Arabia has a well-developed health care system, with a number of hospitals and clinics located throughout the country. The government invests heavily in the health care sector, providing free medical care to all citizens. The country is also home to a number of renowned medical facilities, such as the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, which is known for its advanced medical technology and expertise. GOOD: Infrastructure Saudi Arabia has a modern infrastructure, with a well-developed transportation system and a number of major cities connected by highways and airports. The country has also invested heavily in its telecommunications infrastructure, with high levels of Internet and mobile phone penetration. These investments have contributed to the country's economic development and have made it easier for people to live, work, and travel within the country. GOOD: Natural beauty Despite its desert climate, Saudi Arabia is home to a number of beautiful natural landscapes. The country has a number of parks and nature reserves, including the Asir National Park, which is home to a number of endangered species. The country's coastlines, including the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf, are also popular destinations for tourists and offer a range of activities such as diving, fishing, and water sports. GOOD: Modern developments In recent years, Saudi Arabia has undergone a number of modern developments, including the construction of new cities, such as King Abdullah Economic City and NEOM, which are designed to be the centre of innovation and economic growth. The country has also invested heavily in its tourism sector, with initiatives aimed at promoting the country as a destination for both religious and recreational tourism. THE BAD ABOUT SAUDI ARABIA There are also a number of issues that have been the subject of criticism and concern. Let's have a look at some of the things that might not be good about Saudi Arabia. BAD: Treatment of women One issue that has received significant attention is the treatment of women in Saudi Arabia. The country has a strict system of gender segregation, and women are subject to a number of legal restrictions and limitations on their freedom of movement and expression. For example, women in Saudi Arabia are required to have a male guardian who has the authority to make decisions on their behalf and control their movements.  However, in August 2020, the Saudi Arabian government announced that they would be revoking the laws that required women to have a male guardian's permission to travel, marry, or even leave prison. Additionally, the law that required women to wear an abaya (a loose-fitting black cloak) in public was also repealed. These changes were part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 plan to modernise and liberalize the country. However, these laws have not yet been fully implemented, and some restrictions on women's freedom of movement and other rights continue to exist. BAD: Lack of political freedoms Another issue that has been the subject of criticism is the lack of political freedom in Saudi Arabia. The country is an absolute monarchy, and political parties are not allowed. There is also no independent judiciary, and human rights groups have reported cases of arbitrary detention, torture, and other human rights abuses by the authorities. BAD: Treatment of migrant workers There have also been concerns about the treatment of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia. Many migrant workers, particularly those from South and Southeast Asia, work in low-paying, hazardous jobs and are subject to abuse and exploitation by their employers. Migrant workers are also often denied access to basic rights and protections, such as the right to form unions or to seek legal recourse for workplace abuses. BAD: Treatment of minority groups Human rights groups have also raised concerns about the treatment of minority groups in Saudi Arabia, including the Shi'a minority in the Eastern Province and the Bidun, a stateless minority group. These groups have faced discrimination and marginalization and have been denied access to education and employment opportunities. BAD: Lack of freedom of expression Another issue that has been a source of concern is the lack of freedom of expression in Saudi Arabia. The government tightly controls the media and censors the internet, and individuals who express dissenting views or criticize the government can face arrest and imprisonment. BAD: Environmental concerns There have also been concerns about the environmental impact of Saudi Arabia's economic development. The country is a major producer of oil, and the extraction and refining of oil has contributed to environmental degradation, including air and water pollution. Additionally, the country's rapid population growth and urbanization have put a strain on natural resources, such as water, and have contributed to environmental problems such as desertification. BAD: Tense relationship with other countries It is also worth noting that Saudi Arabia has a complex and often tense relationship with other countries in the region. The country has been involved in a number of conflicts and disputes, including the ongoing conflict in Yemen. It has been accused of supporting extremist groups and interfering in the internal affairs of other countries. Conclusion Overall, while Saudi Arabia has made significant progress in recent decades, and they have big things happening in their 2030 plan that I talked about in the episode a few days ago. Saudi Arabia is a country with a rich culture and history, a strong economy, and a well-developed infrastructure. It is home to a number of historical and cultural sites, top-ranked universities, and renowned medical facilities. The country is also home to a number of beautiful natural landscapes. But there are still a number of issues that have been the subject of criticism and concern. Treatment of women, lack of political freedoms, treatment of migrant workers and minority groups, and lack of freedom of expression. Its modern developments and initiatives to boost tourism have helped I feel it's important for Saudi Arabia to address the problematic issues and work towards a more just and equitable society if they really want to make it a dynamic and attractive place to live and visit. These are my own opinions, based on my experiences visiting the country and the research I've done. You might disagree – and if you do, please let me know. Either on The Radio Vagabond on Facebook or by sending me a message via theradiovagabond.com/contact.  My name is Palle Bo. And I gotta keep moving. See you.

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission issued a seven-day ultimatum for all lease and license holders operating in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, to disclose the real owners of their companies. Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, says the commission demanded that the information to be disclosed must include the identity of the beneficial owner the level of ownership, and details of how control is exerted. He stressed that the full list of real owners of their companies is submitted to the commission. Komolafe says the NUPRC is fully committed to working with NEITI to deepen Nigeria's implementation of contract transparency and beneficial ownership disclosures in the country.

Prices of LPG will remain unchanged from next 2weeks despite reduction in diesel and Petroleum

Patrick breaks down the issues that caused the Gas prices to rise so quickly

President Muhammadu Buhari has given assurances that Nigeria will support the Republic of Burundi in diverse ways as necessary in the spirit of African solidarity and brotherliness. Buhari acknowledged the feeling of suffering from energy shortage, promising that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited would be drafted to look into the request. The Special adviser to the President on media and publicity, Femi Adeshina, says the Nigerian President affirmed that he was looking forward to the polls and retirement, having satisfied the constitutional requirement of two terms in office

In this episode we speak to Michael D'Adamo about why oil is still important for industry despite the move towards decarbonisation. He takes us through the company and technical considerations before a company explores for oil and gas. Michael also explains a lot of the terminology in the industry as well as classifications around defining and measuring oil reserves.

@kmens5 and @DaoChemist are back to discuss Petroleum Finance, a 3D game on Arbitrum where players buy plots and oil pumps to build their petrol empires. The project leverages GameFi and DeFi to create a fun experience for aspiring oil tycoons.

A repeat airing of the interview with Proton Technologies who has a process to extract zero greenhouse gas hydrogen from old petroleum wells.

La ministra de Minas, Irene Vélez, explicó en Mañanas Blu las acciones del Gobierno en medio de la contingencia energética por el incendio de la bodega Bravo Petróleo en la ciudad de Barranquilla, respondió sobre las dudas frente al suministro de combustible en el país y el tema legal que rodea la emergencia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irene Vélez, ministra de Minas y Energía, hablló sobre la situación con la póliza de riesgo de Bravo Petroleum, tras el incendio que se presentó en días pasados en la ciudad de Barranquilla

Today's guest is Sarah Richardson, CEO and co-founder of MicroByre, which is domesticating novel bacteria and using biology to produce chemicals that can supplant petrochemical production methods.Only a small portion of a barrel of oil is responsible for its petrochemical outputs. Most of a barrel is what you'd expect: fuel that's converted to gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, etc. But that small portion of petrochemical feedstocks is really valuable; by some estimates, it makes up to a quarter or more of the value of a barrel of oil. If we want to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels to slow down climate change, one of the ways to do that is to lessen the value of a barrel of oil.MicroByre does this by looking to the natural world. There are microbes and bacteria all around us, eating things, producing things, and living in all sorts of environments, from the highest mountains to the deepest sea vents. There may be a trillion or more bacterial species out there, with 99.99% of them undiscovered by humans. And yet when it comes to domesticating microbes, the technology world has turned almost exclusively to yeast and E. coli.We typically think of microbes as something to which you feed sugar and it outputs alcohol. That's fermentation and it's how we make sourdough bread, beer, kombucha, kimchee, etc. But on this show, we've covered other input/output combinations such as Zero Acre Farms which uses bacteria to produce cooking oils. So what combinations of bacteria, feed, and environment can produce valuable chemicals? And can these bacteria be genetically modified to do this even more efficiently?These are the things that MicroByre is focused on. When we first started asking people about Sarah, more than one person told us that she was among the most intelligent people they'd ever met. Someone even said that they thought she'd win a Nobel Prize someday. After listening to her climate journey with bacteria, you'll quickly realize why she's highly regarded. We're thrilled to be investors in MicroByre at MCJ and hope you enjoy this conversation. In this episode, we cover: [3:10] Sarah's background and early lab experience [7:15] Her cross-disciplinary work at Johns Hopkins and the Department of Energy [16:55] Differences between biology and chemistry in trying to manipulate and grow organisms[21:33] An overview of biotechnology vs. industrial biotechnology [22:37] Petroleum's role in chemical production [24:40] Sarah's motivation for working on climate [27:40] An overview of MicroByre [31:49] The role of genetic modification in MicroByre's solution [37:12] MicroByre's commercial business model [40:07] The company's flexible approach to working with clients and managing uncertainty [43:56] Some of the chemical compounds MicroByre is solving for[47:22] The company's four client categories [55:22] The types of talent working at MicroByre [1:00:05] Funding to date and plans moving forwardGet connected: Cody SimmsSarah Richardson / MicroByreMCJ Podcast / Collective*You can also reach us via email at info@mcjcollective.com, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Episode recorded on November 4, 2022. 

What if the world's largest oil companies had not been so successful in blocking action to stop the climate emergency? That's the question investigative climate journalist Geoff Dembicki asks in his new book, The Petroleum Papers: Inside the Far-Right Conspiracy to Cover Up Climate Change.

Danny and Derek welcome back Greg Brew, AP's resident “oil man” and postdoctoral fellow at Yale's Jackson School of Global Affairs, to discuss oil: the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems. They touch on the markets for oil beyond gasoline, international legal structures around the commodity, its effect on US foreign policy, emerging oil markets, the current Russian price cap, and more. Pre-order your copy of Greg's book Petroleum and Progress in Iran: Oil, Development, and the Cold War! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.americanprestigepod.com/subscribe

In today's episode we discuss King Hubbert the technocrat and scientist with a flawed methodology and Malthusian worldview. We also go over a brief history of the Rockefeller starting with John D. Rockefeller's rapist snake oil salesman father up to the offspring that would dominate the world oil market during the Cold War years. The majority of the episode we discuss a theory outside of the conventional western geological orthodoxy that challenges the very notion that petroleum is dinosaur goo. Oh yeah, we're talking abiotic oil theory my friends. Abiotic oil would come out of the Soviet Union during the Cold War when Stalin realized that being dependent on the west for oil could be a possible death sentence for Russia so he would create a project to study all the various aspects of oil in a move that some people have compared to the Manhattan Project in scope. This is an interesting one and if the theory of Abiotic Oil is true it would change the way we think about geology and geopolitics at a fundamental level. I personally find the theory of Abiotic Oil persuasive, but I am by no means an expert in geology so take what I say with a grain of salt and enjoy this slippery ride.Sources:Myths, Lies and Oil Wars by F William EngdahlEndless Oil? (forbes.com)Odd Reservoir Off Louisiana Prods Oil Experts to Seek a Deeper Meaning - WSJFossil fuel without the fossils | NatureThe argument needs oiling | The EconomistStalin And Abiotic Oil (Or How Ruppert's 'Peak Oil' Pile is Gaining Tonnage) March 5, 2005 (educate-yourself.org)Dave McGowan Newsletter #55: Who Is Really Behind the 'Peak Oil' Scare? (educate-yourself.org)Songs:Dolly Parton-I'll Oilwells Love YouJohnny Cash-RoughneckMark Lanegan-Night Flight to Kabul

Every December, The Crude Life looks back at some of the year's best highlights, personality profiles and news nuggets of note.  This year, the Year In Review enters it's 10th year.  Here is today's feature with Tara Norris Rasmuson sat down with host Jason Spiess to discuss her journey from petroleum [...]

Beber sem freios não é recomendado, mas não se se vocês já ouviram que beber sem freios na Polônia gera muitas histórias pra contar! E pra falar de comida, história, política e lógico, cerveja, trouxemos o Diego Simão Rzatki, já nosso velho amigo, cervejeiro e blender da Cozalinda e Cosabella, e o Murilo Marecki, DONO da Petroleum, quer dizer, co fundador da Cervejaria Dum, ambos descendentes de polacos e viajantes gabaritados por terras e bebelanças polonesas! Tá preparado pra muita informação, espontaneidade e curiosidades? Então, bora ouvir!

Gas prices are lookin' good giving us a little breathing room for Christmas time

Die senior ekonoom van FNB Welvaart en Beleggings, Koketso Mano, sê Suid-Afrikaners kan verwag brandstofpryse sal volgende jaar geleidelik afneem, onderworpe aan ontluikende risiko's vir internasionale oliepryse en die wisselkoers van die rand. Die Organisasie van Petroleum-uitvoerlande het onlangs produksieteikens gesny om oliepryse te steun. Hy kan moontlik gewillig wees om nog stappe te doen om die prys te steun te midde van die wêreldwye afname in ekonomiese bedrywighede. Mano sê wêreldwye produksie by raffinaderye bly beperk en geo-politieke risiko's is steeds hoog.

Why was OPEC formed? Who were the Seven Sisters that ruled the world? How were oil prices determined in the past? And How are they determined now? Will oil and gas prices decrease more anytime soon? For answers to these questions, I spoke with Ms. Jacqueline L. Weaver, a Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center. Her teaching and research interests cover oil and gas law, energy law and policy, international petroleum, and environmental and natural resources law. She has lectured on topics in international petroleum transactions in Africa, Kazakhstan, Lisbon, China and Bangkok. She is a co-author of Smith and Weaver, The Texas Law of Oil and Gas, and a national casebook titled Energy, Economics and the Environment; as well as another casebook titled International Petroleum Transactions and the treatise International Petroleum Exploration & Exploitation Agreement. She has written articles on offshore safety after the Macondo disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, energy markets, sustainable development in the international petroleum industry, comparative unitization laws, energy policy, and traditional oil and gas law topics. She worked as an economist in the Corporate Planning Department of Exxon Co. USA before joining the University of Houston Law Center. To learn more about Professor Weaver, you can visit her academic homepage. In addition, below is a link to another interesting episode: S1E26: Is Green Energy Truly Green?, Prof. KK DuVivier I hope you enjoy these episodes. Adel Host of the History Behind News podcast HIGHLIGHTS: get future episode highlights in your inbox. SUPPORT: please click here and join our other supporters in the news peeler community. Thank you.

The Festival's Neil Wilson sits down with Geoff Dembicki, an investigative climate change reporter to discuss his acclaimed book, The Petroleum Papers: Inside the Far-Right Conspiracy to Cover Up Climate Change, published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute. Burning fossil fuels will cause catastrophic global warming: this is what top American oil executives were told by scientists in 1959. But they ignored that warning. Instead, they developed one of the biggest, most polluting oil sources in the world—the oil sands in Alberta, Canada. In The Petroleum Papers, Dembicki draws from confidential oil industry documents to uncover for the first time how companies like Exxon, Koch Industries, and Shell built a global right-wing echo chamber to protect oil sands profits—a misinformation campaign that continues to this day. He also tells the high-stakes stories of people fighting back: a Seattle lawyer who brought down Big Tobacco and is now going after Big Oil, a Filipina activist whose family drowned in a climate disaster, and a former Exxon engineer pushed out for asking hard questions. With experts now warning we have less than a decade to get global emissions under control, The Petroleum Papers provides a step-by-step account of how we got to this precipice—and the politicians and companies who deserve our blame. The Ottawa International Writers Festival is supported by generous individuals like you. Please consider subscribing to our newsletter and making a donation to support our programming and children's literacy initiatives. SUBSCRIBE: https://writersfestival.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8c60faf808d54738144cc85de&id=d2443cdbd3 DONATIONS: https://writersfestival.org/about/donations

On the fifth episode of our Below the Radar series: The Climate Imaginary, our host Am Johal is joined by investigative climate reporter and author, Geoff Dembicki. In this conversation, they discuss Geoff's upbringing around the tar sands in Alberta, Canada and how that led to his journalistic focus on climate. Geoff talks about his books, Are We Screwed? How a New Generation is Fighting to Survive Climate Change (2017) and The Petroleum Papers (2022), and shares some of his research around the climate disinformation campaigns conducted by Big Oil companies. They also talk about the shift of climate denial from traditional news outlets to digital channels, as well as the work of youth activists to combat these narratives. Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/series/the-climate-imaginary/196-geoff-dembicki.html Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/196-geoff-dembicki.html Resources: The Petroleum Papers: Inside the Far-Right Conspiracy to Cover Up Climate Change: https://greystonebooks.com/products/the-petroleum-papers Are We Screwed? How a New Generation is Fighting to Survive Climate Change: https://www.bloomsbury.com/ca/are-we-screwed-9781632864819/ Geoff's work in The Tyee: https://thetyee.ca/Bios/Geoff_Dembicki/ Geoff's work in VICE: https://www.vice.com/en/contributor/geoff-dembicki Bio: Geoff Dembicki is an author and journalist whose work appears in VICE, The Tyee, the New York Times, Foreign Policy, and the Guardian. He is the author of The Petroleum Papers: Inside The Far Right Conspiracy To Cover Up Climate Change, published with Greystone Books. His book, Are We Screwed? How a New Generation is Fighting to Survive Climate Change, won the 2017 Dave Greber Freelance Writers Award and the 2018 Green Prize for Sustainable Literature. His magazine feature for Foreign Policy titled “The Convenient Disappearance of Climate Change Denial in China,” won the 2018 Energy of Words Media Contest. Dembicki lives in Brooklyn, New York. Cite this episode: Dembicki, Geoff. “The Climate Imaginary: The Petroleum Papers — with Geoff Dembicki.” Below the Radar, SFU's Vancity Office of Community Engagement. Podcast audio, November 29, 2022. https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/series/the-climate-imaginary/196-geoff-dembicki.html.

John Bissell is going even further than carbon neutral, by pioneering carbon-negative materials to help combat climate change on a large scale. His company, Origin Materials, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Danone, AECI, Bioindustrial Innovation Canada, and Nestlé.

Bei “Auf den Tag genau” schauen wir oftmals auf Anfänge von Entwicklungen, deren Konsequenzen heute zu unseren größten Problemen gehören. Nehmen wir die Abhängigkeit der Welt vom Erdöl. Der Publizist und Journalist Edgar Stern-Rubarth war unterwegs in der Nähe von Mossul und besichtigte erste Erdöl-Förderanlagen und -Raffinerien und gibt uns einen Einblick in die aus heutiger Sicht technisch primitiven Verfahren. Hinter dem Beobachteten steckten natürlich schon damals politisch und wirtschaftlich strategisch agierende Konsortien, die die Erdölförderung für sich sichern wollten. In Fall von Mossul wohl die “Turkish oil company”, die 1912 gegründet wurde, und wesentlich imperial deutsche und englische Interessen vertrat. Die größten Anteilseigner waren die “Deutsche Bank” und die “Anglo Saxon oil company”. Aus ihr ging 1925 die “Iraq oil company” hervor. Abgedruckt finden wir den Artikel in der Vossischen Zeitung vom 27. November und wir hören ihn dank Paula Leu.

This week the girls are back in the studio rocking matching sweaters! Roxanne dishes about working retail and Vic gets to the bottom of why snow is the worst! We present our resumés to become your bffl for life and Vic's most savage moment is revealed! Roxanne also talks about her crazy trip to Cali from canceled concerts, to her experience surfing, and her risky horse backing riding experience. Roxanne also reveals which celebrities she ran into in LA! Finally, the girls talk leggings, do an American Oreo taste test, and Roxanne reveals why she was once covered in petroleum jelly! You don't want to miss this episode! We have put together a document with various links to organizations that can provide you with information on the current war in Ukraine, and how you can help. You can access it here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1neF2ppf2dYjv6lMm9nMLHo_2A9JZ56xBhC0ivuz0VA8/edit?usp=sharing Check out our Spotify playlist were we have all of our songs of the week: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TpUMg38W4obzoBeEVVpM1?si=yoqN0NqxQN2q7ORBfcP72A Follow Us: Watch our podcasts on YouTube & Check out our other videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH0WXiOqSgoPrwPNk4nU1yQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/2GirlsBeingBros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2girlsbeingbros_/?hl=en 2GirlsBeingBros TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/Je9DxqK/ Here is another document dedicated to links to organizations and resources on how to support POC in Canada: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iqON3uGVYUR_ml6MvHt3yUcIwzaquCDIMmpHrEXaQs8/edit?

In this episode, our hosts Matthew Preston & Thaon Simms discuss the hot new IPO on the Jamaican Stock Exchange:  Regency Petroleum.  You can read  more about the company and how to apply from the prospectus hereArticle about regency listing from 2019 Follow our page on TwitterFollow our page on Instagram  We are not licensed financial advisors and nothing we say should be taken as financial advice. Please speak to a licensed financial advisor before making an investment decisionSupport the show

Dedicated to using advanced technology and scientific breakthroughs to bring high performance finished lubricant solutions to market that provide a positive impact on the environment. Unheard of within the oil and lubricants industry, they were able to take the leap and produce products that are composed of primarily sustainable and renewable plant-based base oils while outperforming other petroleum-based products. Utilizing new technology, they created a ground-breaking, unique hydrocarbon molecule entirely based on plant-based feedstocks. EVOLVE LUBRICANTS, Inc. is a green technology company that develops and manufactures high-performance non-petroleum based, sustainable lubricant solutions for the consumer, commercial, industrial and transportation sectors. And joining us tonight is Rick Lee, CEO and President for EVOLVE LUBRICANTS to explain how this all works.

In this episode our host Russell Stewart talks with Arvind Ravikumar, Faculty in The University of Texas at Austin's Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering Department. This is a short but informative conversation about the Training Consortium of UT, Penn State University, and the Colorado School of Mines that provides Oil & Gas training to regulators to help them better understand and work with the industry. Also, gain access to some valuable downloadable engineering equations and webinars along with the latest Methane technologies. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/arvindpawan Website: http://www.arvindravikumar.com/ TOPCORP Website: https://csee.engr.utexas.edu/education/top-energy-training/topcorp Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host/overlay/contact-info/#:~:text=linkedin.com/in/russell%2Dstewart%2Dpodcast%2Dhost Sponsor Website: www.knowledgevine.com Contact David Bowman, CEO KnowledgeVine via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bowman-6875641/overlay/contact-info/#:~:text=linkedin.com/in/david%2Dbowman%2D6875641 Please leave a Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/hse This episode is made possible by Knowledgevine Enjoying the show? Leave me a review here Brought to you on the Oil and Gas Global Network, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. More from OGGN ...PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company PageGet notified about industry events  

This week, Stu speaks with Reverend John Odom about how electric transportation fits into the fabric of creation care. We explore a specific EV charging collaborative program, how a greater global view often leads to increased care for the planet, the need for all humankind to protect the earth and there is even a brief shoutout to William Shatner! Support us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/StusEVU Learn more about Evolve KY at: www.evolveky.org Topics: Creation Care, Presbyterian, EVs, Transportation, Faith, Electric Vehicles, EV chargers, Adopt a Charger, Churches, Presbyterian, Unitarian, William Shatner, Pollution, Climate Change, Fossil Fuels, Oil, Petroleum, Community Gardens, Community, Christianity, Christian Faith, Rivian, Nissan LEAF, Chevy Volt, Tesla, Equity, PlugShare --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We all take medicine at some time or another, but what do we know about how these medicines are made? We asked Joe Topczewski, a chemist who has been part of both academia and industry, about pharmaceuticals: how they are made, how they become available, and how they are regulated. We learned that there is a lot of freely available information on federal government pages regarding most pharmaceuticals that are accessible to the general public.

The Eastern Mediterranean's role as a global gas hub is technically advantaged by more than 10 years of exploration success, and strategically advantaged by its relative proximity to European markets. However, those advantages are balanced by competing interests that include growing gas demand from local markets and a lack of political consensus in the region. Petroleum-sector risk expert Cat Hunter joins EnergyCents this week to review the monetization efforts of recent Eastern Med gas discoveries, and share thoughts on the pace and direction of the area's potential as a global gas hub. Learn more about S&P Global Commodity Insights' petroleum-sector risk coverage at: https://ihsmarkit.com/products/oil-gas-petroleum-news-peps.html Join the conversation at energycents@spglobal.com

In this episode of Emphasis Added, Season 4 hosts Brock Jones and Matt Chelf spoke with  University of Houston Law Center Professor Julian Cardenas about the current state of the transnational oil and gas industry, how ‘petropolitics' continue to shape the global economic and social environment, and energy security in the modern age. Professor Cardenas is an expert on transnational petroleum law, best oil and gas industry practices, and oil and gas geopolitics. He served as a career diplomat at the Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs for nearly six years and has also been retained as an independent expert on Venezuelan law in international arbitrations regarding upstream and downstream petroleum transactions, direct foreign investments, and international construction projects. Additionally, he has served on the Ad Hoc Administrative Board of Directors for the Venezuelan National Oil Company since 2019, working on overseeing Citgo Petroleum Corporation and other PdVSA assets abroad. Season 4, Episode 3 Contents: 00:25 – Introduction: Professor Julian Cardenas03:21 – The Transnational Oil & Gas Industry17:22 – Petropolitics' Impact on International Conflicts28:10 – OPEC+ Impact on Oil & Gas Supply32:56 – US / Venezuelan Sanctions46:08 – Mexican Foreign Energy Investment Concerns52:36 – The Energy Transition and Energy SecurityFor more Emphasis Added content, follow us on Instagram and check out our video content on YouTube!

Ministers from 40 countries are in our Capital city of Abu Dhabi for ADIPEC. One such minister is India's Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri and he addressed India's path towards going green. Richard Dean is live at the Capital and has the details. Plus, we look at what Saudi Aramco results tell us about the future of energy with Sean Evers. And we find out more about Careem's new partnership which sees yet another service added to the super app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Energizing America Podcast, we were lucky enough to have Shane sit down with the President of the North Dakota Petroleum Council, Ron Ness! Throughout the episode, Shane and Ron discuss why we need oil and the challenges and opportunities that surround the industry. They cover the booms and busts of the industry, how North Dakota has lost their standing as the #2 producer in the US, and the implications of reducing coal and oil production.

America is capable of energy independence and we don't need to dance to the tune of Saudi Arabia and Russia. Rep Mark Pocan joins the show for a National Progressive Town Hall. Plus Geeky Science! A new hybrid virus is in town and we need to pay attention.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's "Weird Wednesday" episode, Tara and Stephanie discuss the history and the purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserves and why draining our emergency crude oil resources is a foolish and dangerous idea. Read the blog and connect with Tara and Stephanie on IG, Facebook, and Truth Social.   http://msha.ke/unapologeticallyoutspoken/  

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (10/19/2022) 3:05pm- At a White House press conference on Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced the release of an additional 15 million barrels of oil from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Biden denied that the new SPR release is politically motivated as we approach November 8th midterms. During the nearly 15-minute address, the President continually abdicated responsibility for increased gas prices.   3:20pm- The Wall Street Journal's Editorial Board documented how “the price of heating fuel will soar this winter, thanks to climate policies.”    3:30pm- In March of 2020, former President Donald Trump advocated on behalf of filling America's Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) while oil prices were low. However, Democrats opposed the measure—calling it a bailout for big oil. On Wednesday, when asked about Democrats' 2020 opposition, as the Biden administration relies upon reserves accumulated under Trump to temporarily lower gas prices, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre dismissed criticisms by arguing, “it was a different time then.”    3:40pm- Dr. EJ Antoni—Research Fellow for Regional Economics in the Center for Data Analysis at The Heritage Foundation—joins the show to talk about his recent New York Post editorial, “Average American is Losing $34k and Everything Else on Biden's Watch.”   4:05pm- According to reports from Fox News, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may issue guidance to add the COVID-19 vaccines to the childhood immunization schedule, which could potentially result in vaccination being required in order to attend school. Johns Hopkins Professor Dr. Marty Makary said, if the guidance is ultimately issued by the CDC, it would be despite no clinical data supporting vaccination against COVID-19 for young children being made available to the public.    4:15pm- According to the Daily Mail, when asked about COVID-19 boosters, Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel stated: “If you're a 25-year-old, do you need an annual booster every year if you're healthy? You might want to… but I think it's going to be similar to flu, where it's going to be people at high-risk, people above 50 years of age, people with comorbidities, people with cancer and other conditions, people with transplants.”   4:30pm- Rich somehow manages to break his studio microphone mid-segment…   4:50pm- While appearing on MCNBC's Morning Joe, Democrat candidate for Georgia Governor Stacey Abrams claimed that expanding abortion access is a way to potentially fix inflationary worries, stating: “having children is why you're worried” about a rise in prices.    5:05pm- Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre if the Biden Administration's attempt to put the oil industry out of business has had an impact on energy availability.   5:10pm- Chess Grandmaster Hans Niemann has been accused of cheating—with some suspecting he has been using a “wireless device” that he “inserted into his rectum.” At the US Chess Championships, Niemann underwent a metal detector sweep. Niemann has admitted to cheating in the past.    5:40pm- Daniel Turner—Founder & Executive Director of Power the Future—joins the show to discuss the Biden Administration's decision to release an additional 15 million barrels of oil from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Turner explains, this is a “desperate election-time band-aid.”    6:05pm- Harvard University's endowment has shrunk by $2.3 billion (a 1.8% negative return)—this comes after the school announced it would discontinue investments within the fossil fuel industry. According to reporting from the Daily Wire, in a letter, Harvard Management Company CEO N.P. Narvekar wrote, Harvard's abandonment of new fossil fuel investments “weighed upon performance.” Similarly, BlackRock has seen its stock downgraded over its embrace of “environmental, social, and governance movement” investing strategies.    6:40pm- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is denying they had anything to do with a series of postings warning of potential Bigfoot encounters in state parks. In a statement, the department emphasized, “Bigfoot is not real.”    6:55pm- Who Won Social Media? + Zeoli's Final Thought ReplyForward

David Scanavino (b. 1978, Denver, Colorado) lives and works in Providence, Rhode Island.  A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (BFA Painting 2001) and the Yale University School of the Arts (MFA Painting 2003), Scanavino has shown widely in the past 15 years in New York, across the country, and internationally.  He has had solo museum exhibitions including "Imperial Texture" at the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, Ridgefield CT (2014), "Candy Crush" at the Pulitzer Foundation of Art in St. Louis, MO (2014), and “Repeater” at the Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University in Houston, TX (2017).  He has permanent public commissions installed in the Columbus Metropolitan Public Library in Columbus, Ohio and the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.  Scanavino has had multiple solo gallery exhibitions with Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery in New York, as well as solo and group exhibitions at Michael Benevento, Los Angeles; Marlborough Gallery Broome Street, New York; Team Gallery, New York; Bureau Gallery, New York; Marianne Boesky, New York; and Derek Eller Gallery, New York. His work has been reviewed in Art in America, ArtReview, The New York Times, and the New York Observer, along with numerous other publications, and is held in public collections including the RISD Museum, The Cleveland Clinic, The Progressive Art Collection, the The Pizzuti Collection and the Rice University Art Collection.  Scanavino is a faculty member of the Rhode Island School of Design.

We welcome back Doomberg today for some general market commentary. The general markets saw a big reversal from red to green following the hotter than expected CPI report. Doomberg also provides commentary on some original pieces published regarding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in the United States. And finally some thoughts on a specific news item in the uranium space.

Today I will be chatting with Dr. Shelie Miller, one of my amazing professors at the School for Environment and Sustainability (also known as SEAS) at the University of Michigan. Shelie will be talking about some of her various life cycle analysis studies and explaining the concept of tradeoffs as well as feedback loops. Check out all of her work here: https://seas.umich.edu/research/faculty/shelie-miller  Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod

In the agreement reached last month, the MPCA agreed to pay Mark Toso $159,000 plus mediation fees, but did not admit any wrongdoing. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Americans can hold the same idea in two different contexts at the same time: While embracing interdependence at home, we must also embrace self-reliance on the international stage. Radioactive Waste Specialist from Beyond Nuclear, Kevin Kamps reviews the radiation risk of tactical nuclear weapons vs. nuclear plant meltdowns. MSNBC journalist Ali Velshi reports on his recent experiences with Hurricane Ian and Ukraine. Geeky Science! Can some coral reefs be saved?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Despite the claims of voter fraud propelled by former President Donald Trump that were wholly unfounded, widespread distrust in the election process lingers in Wisconsin. Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports from Green Bay about the election officials and poll workers trying to restore trust in the system. Then, underserved communities were disproportionately impacted by hurricane Ian, and many wonder how disaster relief will get to them. Former Tampa emergency manager and CEO of the Institute of Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management, Chauncia Willis, joins us. And, OPEC+, or the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, announced plans Wednesday to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day. This comes amid security concerns around the Nord Stream pipeline. Andreas Eriksen, Norway's State Secretary for Petroleum and Energy, joins us.

In the mid-19th Century, two new industrial developments were underway. In the UK and US, new discoveries were made for the refining of crude petroleum into numerous useful oils. Meanwhile, in France and Germany, engineers were starting to produce the first commercially viable internal combustion engines. Together, these two breakthroughs would open up a world of possibilities and, in time, put an end to the Steam Age.If you're in the Boston area, be sure to catch Dave's upcoming Mill Talk at the Chares River Museum of Industry and Innovation on Tuesday, November 15th! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mill-talk-from-textile-workers-to-rideshare-drivers-tickets-425845614697