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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on applying its “blanket authorization” rules to a lot more gas pipeline projects than in the past. In today's RBN blog, we discuss the proposal and what the planned change would mean for pipeline owners and developers.

The Grande Finale Show – James Kelso Retires!! Congratulations and Thank You, James. Thank you for your longtime contribution to RBN. Best Wishes, So Happy For You. Who knew? I didn’t myself just two hours ago on June 15, 2026. It was two hours ago that I called the wonderful producers at RBN and told them that James Kelso is retiring from patriot radio….tonight! I can’t thank all of you out in Listenerland enough, just as I cannot praise Mike and Julie at RBN enough for all these many years of devoted work. You may ask: “why?”. Two reasons, one at 78 every extra hour I can spend with my young kids is precious. And two, at 78 it dawned on me that I had become an old man, in spite of my Scottish denials of reality, and that I have run out of gas after 23 non-stop years of patriot radio. But, somehow, we’ll all meet again some sunny day.

Rising demand for natural gas in the U.S. Northeast and regions to its south and west is spurring the development of gas pipeline projects that collectively will enable Marcellus/Utica E&Ps to ratchet up their production into the 2030s. In today's RBN blog, we continue our review of these projects.

The rapid buildout of Permian gas processing plants and other NGL-related infrastructure in Texas and southeastern New Mexico isn't just continuing, it's accelerating. In today's RBN blog, we discuss the latest project announcements and why gas and NGL production in the Permian are still rising.

An emergency fuel waiver by the Environmental Protection Agency is allowing refineries and refined product terminals to supply gasoline with a higher Reid vapor pressure this summer than previously permitted. As we discuss in today's RBN blog, the waiver may well increase gasoline supply and improve refinery and blender economics.

It's been eight weeks since the steady flow of crude oil and refined product tankers out of the Persian Gulf ended, and the impacts on refineries and product suppliers in key parts of the world are becoming clearer. In today's RBN blog, we discuss the state of refining in the U.S., Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

There are three main factors affecting today's propane market: export economics, dock space and storage levels. The Iran war has dramatically shifted export economics and filled dock space, yet storage remains at all-time highs. In today's RBN blog, we look at what's in store for the rest of 2026.

Data center development is booming across the country. But power and water supplies, fiber connectivity, and regulatory environments differ across states. Today's RBN blog compares seven leading states for data centers on the key factors that help determine development outcomes.

More Canadian heavy crude barrels are on their way to the U.S. Gulf Coast and some, if not most, of that oil could be taking a somewhat circuitous route — through the Rocky Mountain states. Today, we discuss highlights from RBN's new multiclient study on this important topic, developed with Plainview Energy Analytics.

Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine not only led to the demise of Russian pipeline gas supplies to Europe and caused prices to spike, but it also helped create new arbitrage opportunities for U.S. LNG shippers. In today's RBN blog, we look at the different approaches the U.S. upstream has adopted in response.

With Canadian crude oil production continuing to grow, the industry and politicians are considering options to add pipeline export capacity out of Western Canada. In today's RBN blog, the second of a series, we review the major pipeline projects that have expanded markets for Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin crude oil since 2010, and how those expansions lined up with supply growth.

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The world is hungry for more natural gas. But where will it come from and what are the biggest issues facing the market? Those are among the major questions addressed at GasCon 2026 and the focus of today's RBN blog. 

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Florida is the nation's fourth-largest consumer of natural gas, and its consumption has tripled since 2000, mostly due to the development of nearly 30 GW of new gas-fired power plants. In today's RBN blog, we examine the state's remarkable growth and whether additional pipeline capacity might be needed.

For the past several years, a potent combination of market developments has incentivized PADD 2/Midwest refiners — and their midstream partners — to move increasing volumes of refined products east. In today's RBN blog, we'll discuss what's been happening lately and how it's affecting refiners.

The world as we know it has imprints of secret societies. From the Bohemian Grove in Hollywood to the Tea Party and Freemasonry, our culture, history, social gestures and theology are all impacted. What role will Secret Societies have in the future? Are they still relevant? Guest Leo Lyon Zigami Author Leo Lyon Zagami uses the Illuminati's internal documents and reveals confidential and top-secret events. His book contends that the presence of numerous Illuminati brotherhoods and secret societies—just as those inside the most prestigious U.S. universities such as Yale or Harvard—have always been guides to the occult. From the Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO)'s infiltration of Freemasonry to the real Priory of Sion, this book exposes the hidden structure of the New World Order and the occult practices of the various groups involved with it, including their connections to the intelligence community and the infamous Ur-Lodges. Guest: Mark Anderson Roving Congressional and Bilderberg reporter/editor Mark Anderson returned to the Republic Broadcasting Network in November 2018. Mark formerly was a regular RBN host from 2008 through 2012, usually under the name “When Worlds Collide.” His current RBN show is STOP THE PRESSES!, which is also the name of a looseknit news association he directs to coordinate well-vetted outlets of the alternative media to make it more unified and more widely known by the general public. Also known as The Truth Hound, Mark is perhaps best known for his firsthand coverage of the subversive, influential think tanks and institutions that form “The Bilderberg Network.” He is also the only alternative news reporter who maintains official credentials to periodically cover the U.S. Congress in person.

Haynesville natural gas production is heading back to record levels thanks to growing LNG demand and new pipelines designed to move gas from north to south in Louisiana. In today's RBN blog, we'll preview some of the topics RBN will be covering regularly in the new NATGAS Haynesville report. 

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Com o leigo curioso, Ken Fujioka, e o cientista PhD, Altay de Souza.Edição: Reginaldo Cursino.http://naruhodo.b9.com.br*APOIO: INSIDERIlustríssima ouvinte, ilustríssimo ouvinte do Naruhodo, janeiro é tempo de recomeços - e o recomeço mais importante é o momento em que acordamos, todos os dias.Afinal, a escolha da manhã muda tudo:- Vestir a roupa de treino assim que acorda — mesmo treinando só à tarde — aumenta a chance de cumprir a meta.- Colocar uma peça inteligente para trabalhar ou criar conteúdo te coloca instantaneamente em modo produtivo e confiante.- Mesmo para ficar em casa, trocar o pijama por um look confortável e bonito muda o humor, a energia e a presença.Ou seja: a Insider entra no seu ritual matinal e acompanha sua rotina com naturalidade.Então use o endereço a seguir pra já ter o cupom NARUHODO aplicado ao seu carrinho de compras: são 10% de desconto, ou 15% de desconto caso seja sua primeira compra.>>> creators.insiderstore.com.br/NARUHODOOu clique no link que está na descrição deste episódio.E bons recomeços pra você!INSIDER: inteligência em cada escolha.#InsiderStore*REFERÊNCIASMigraine Triggers: An Overview of the Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Atmospherics, and Their Effects on Neural Networkshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8088284/Migraine and cognitive dysfunction: a narrative reviewhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11657937/Structural and Functional Brain Changes in Migrainehttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8119592/Migraine: Multiple Processes, Complex Pathophysiologyhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4412887/Migraine management: Non-pharmacological points for patients and health care professionalshttps://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/med-2022-0598/htmlIs there a causal relationship between stress and migraine? 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Sem ela, o Naruhodo sequer teria sentido de existir. Você nos ajuda demais não só quando ouve, mas também quando espalha episódios para familiares, amigos - e, por que não?, inimigos.A segunda mensagem é: existe uma outra forma de apoiar o Naruhodo, a ciência e o pensamento científico - apoiando financeiramente o nosso projeto de podcast semanal independente, que só descansa no recesso do fim de ano.Manter o Naruhodo tem custos e despesas: servidores, domínio, pesquisa, produção, edição, atendimento, tempo... Enfim, muitas coisas para cobrir - e, algumas delas, em dólar.A gente sabe que nem todo mundo pode apoiar financeiramente. E tá tudo bem. Tente mandar um episódio para alguém que você conhece e acha que vai gostar.A gente sabe que alguns podem, mas não mensalmente. E tá tudo bem também. Você pode apoiar quando puder e cancelar quando quiser. O apoio mínimo é de 15 reais e pode ser feito pela plataforma ORELO ou pela plataforma APOIA-SE. 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The news out of Venezuela has commanded the world's attention since early January, with the country's highly prized heavy crude oil caught in a geopolitical tug of war. In today's RBN blog, we'll lay out where Venezuela's crude oil is produced and how it differs from grades elsewhere.

Kipp Lassetter is a former ER physician turned health-tech founder, hotel owner, and gas-station-barbecue legend who now runs RBN, a luxury real estate referral and rewards platform. He's on the show to unpack how he thinks about building and selling businesses, turning "boring" transactions into unforgettable experiences, and why the right real estate agent matters more than any points haul. Susan and Kipp talk about loyalty and rewards.  •    What really connects ER medicine, healthcare IT, hotels, and a gas-station-turned-destination barbecue joint •    Why Kipp bought a "bad" gas station and the mindset he used to turn it into a must-visit moneymaker •    A simple framework for deciding when to hold a business for cash flow versus when to sell and move on •    How RBN quietly taps a standard real estate referral fee and turns it into "guilt-free" reward points for buyers and sellers •    What RBN is learning about keeping rewards meaningful in an era of overcrowded lounges and points inflation •    How AI will supercharge loyalty with hyper-personalized offers and smarter "gamification" of points for both brands and members   *** Our Top Three Takeaways 1. RBN turns real estate transactions into meaningful, high-value rewards. Kipp explains that RBN uses the agent referral fee to give buyers and sellers a massive amount of reward points—often enough for a safari, Japan trip, or other bucket-list travel. The model reframes home buying as a chance to earn "guilt-free" experiential rewards rather than just a stressful financial transaction.  2. A great real estate agent matters more than any number of points. A core philosophy of RBN is that no reward can overcome a bad real estate experience. The company puts significant emphasis on vetting and selecting top-performing agents first; the points are "icing on the cake," not the main event.  3. The future of loyalty is hyper-personalized, AI-driven experiences. Kipp predicts that AI will rapidly transform loyalty programs by tailoring offers to individual members—think curated experiences based on personal interests, bucket-list items, and dynamic point optimization. He also notes the challenge of welcoming new members without making elite status feel unattainable.  Kipp Lassetter on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kipp-lassetter-md-1aa499b/ RBN Rewards https://www.rbnrewards.com/ Other Episodes You May Like:  27: Fast Food Sushi with Lenny Moon https://www.topfloorpodcast.com/episode/27 61: Rainy Day Payoff with Peter Van Dorn https://www.topfloorpodcast.com/episode/61 16: Duke Cookie Face with Nick Shelton https://www.topfloorpodcast.com/episode/16

Sure, natural gas markets have experienced lots of changes the past few years. But all that was merely a prelude. The main event — a transformation of Gulf Coast markets — is about to begin. In today's RBN blog, we discuss our upcoming GasCon 2026 conference on this market-shifting inflection point.

What it takes to get energy from where it is produced to where it is consumed was at the heart of many of RBN's most popular blogs in 2025. But there were also the three T's: Trump, tariffs and turbulence.

Plains All American's Basin Pipeline and the complementary Sunrise Pipeline play major roles in moving Permian crude to Cushing, OK, the delivery point for the U.S. benchmark and a key storage hub. In today's RBN blog, we'll dig into why the pipes are so important to the Permian, Plains and Cushing.

Underpinned by new shipper commitments, a WhiteWater Midstream-led team has upsized the capacity of its planned 2.5-Bcf/d Eiger Express Pipeline to a whopping 3.7 Bcf/d. In today's RBN blog, we'll discuss the expansion plan.

The permitting process for carbon-capture projects is, in some ways, like navigating Houston's notorious rush-hour traffic — if everyone tries to move at once, gridlock can quickly ensue. That's true at both the federal level, where the EPA has more sequestration wells under review than ever before, and at the state level, where Louisiana just hit the pause button on its reviews. In today's RBN blog, we look at how increased interest in carbon capture has exacerbated the permitting backlog.

A few days ago, HF Sinclair joined ONEOK, Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan in planning pipeline projects to move more refined products to Western markets. It's too soon to say how many of these projects will come to fruition, but what's certain is that the effort to transport large volumes of products west from PADDs 2, 3 and 4 will significantly impact refinery economics across vast swaths of the U.S. In today's RBN blog, we‘ll discuss the pipeline projects and how they will affect market dynamics.

There's been a lull in midstream M&A activity the past few months, but several companies in that space have been making significant adjustments to their portfolios, either by acquiring assets from others or selling ownership interests in their own businesses. There's also been a lot of buzz about major deals that may be in the works. In today's RBN blog, we'll discuss a few of the more interesting midstream transactions and what's spurring them, and also look at the general state of the midstream sector.

Out of the blue, Plains All American has scooped up 100% of the EPIC Crude Pipeline. Plains had previously announced an agreement to buy a 55% stake in the Permian-to-Corpus-Christi pipeline from Diamondback Energy and Kinetik Holdings, and on November 5, it said it had closed on a deal to buy the other 45% from Ares Management. In today's RBN blog, we'll discuss what the acquisition means for Plains, as well as a possible expansion of EPIC and the planned rebranding of the pipe.

On the anniversary of the passing of the founder of RBN, John Stadtmiller, Richard is joined by fellow RBN hosts Steven Douglas Whitener, Steve O'Brien, Chris Hinkley and Alan Crutcher.

On the anniversary of the passing of the founder of RBN, John Stadtmiller, Richard is joined by fellow RBN hosts Steven Douglas Whitener, Steve O'Brien, Chris Hinkley and Alan Crutcher.

Two Denver-based E&Ps that each started out small but quickly expanded through a series of acquisitions will now combine to form one of the nation's larger crude-oil-focused producers. With the planned merger of SM Energy and Civitas Resources, the pro forma company will be a significant player in the Permian, South Texas, the Denver-Julesburg and the Uinta. In today's RBN blog, we'll discuss the planned combination and the E&Ps' rationale for it.

The liquids pipeline rate index, which the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission uses to adjust the rates charged to shippers on the crude oil, refined products and NGL pipelines it regulates, is the most important rulemaking proceeding for interstate oil pipelines. In today's RBN blog, we take a deeper dive into the rate index, the disruptions caused by recent attempts to adjust it mid-cycle, and how delays in the review process could cause problems down the road.

The Trump administration has been easing regulations, accelerating project approvals, and proclaiming its undying support for the oil and gas industry. But much of the oil patch is in the doldrums. Crude oil prices are stuck in the low $60s/bbl, upstream capex and oilfield activity are down, and some U.S. producers are struggling. In today's RBN blog, we'll discuss the contrast between what the industry had hoped 2025 would bring and how things stand now.

Energy Transfer has built one of the largest crude oil midstream portfolios in the U.S., yet one of its most important assets — the West Texas Gulf Pipeline — often flies under the radar. The 72-years-young line is still a workhorse, moving crude from the Permian Basin to Longview and Nederland, TX, where it feeds into Energy Transfer's massive Gulf Coast export hub. In today's RBN blog, we'll look at West Texas Gulf and how it fits into Energy Transfer's broader midstream strategy.

The eight-year legal clash over the coveted CITGO refinery assets just took another unexpected turn, leaving the potential sale up in the air. The winner of the auction for CITGO's three large U.S. refineries, related pipelines and terminal assets remains uncertain as the auction faces additional legal hurdles. In today's RBN blog, we'll dive into the latest in the court case and what it could mean for the three refineries involved, which have a combined capacity of more than 800 Mb/d.

This past spring — 10 years after Williams Cos. first proposed the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project and one year after it scrapped plans for it — the effort to add 400 MMcf/d of natural gas pipeline capacity into New York City was revived. Since then, FERC has re-approved the project and regulators in New York and New Jersey have been mulling over whether to issue water-quality permits. In today's RBN blog, we discuss Williams's renewed push to get NESE permitted and built.

A bullish long-term outlook for rising natural gas demand and pricing has partially mitigated the current deep concerns about the steep erosion of oil prices. However, short-term gas pricing has proven very volatile, as the near-month NYMEX price has yo-yoed dramatically in October and the Energy Information Administration recently cut its January forecast. In today's RBN blog, we present a new metric that calculates the gas price sensitivity of major U.S. producers.

For more than 30 years, Henry Hub in Louisiana has anchored natural gas pricing in the Lower 48. But in the past 10 years, its role has shifted in profound ways. It has gone from a domestic benchmark pricing location for a vibrant Gulf Coast producing region to a demand-driven market and an index for U.S. LNG exports. In today's RBN blog, we look at how Henry Hub became so integral to the workings of the emerging LNG market, both in the U.S. and globally. 

Several large-scale LNG export projects have reached a final investment decision this year along the U.S. Gulf Coast, with most expected to start up between 2029 and 2031. They will be supported by new pipeline capacity to deliver natural gas from producing areas, but how and where will production increase to meet this new demand? In today's RBN blog, we detail the movement of gas throughout Texas and Louisiana and highlight the key findings in the newest edition of our Arrow Model.

E&Ps and oilfield service companies are constantly chasing the latest techniques to extract oil and gas faster and easier. Hydraulic fracturing was, of course, a game-changer, but now producers are using simultaneous fracking and even triple fracking, relatively newer approaches that use more resources but boost efficiency. In today's RBN blog, we'll break down these strategies, explore when they make sense for operators, and highlight the biggest challenges. 

Less than two months after ONEOK unveiled plans for a big new refined products pipeline from El Paso to the Phoenix area, Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan have jointly proposed an even more extensive project of their own: the Western Gateway Pipeline — now the focus of a binding open season — would enable flows from the St. Louis area to Southern California. In today's RBN blog, we'll discuss the project and what's driving the race to move more refined products west from PADDs 2 and 3 to PADD 5.

Keeping up with all the natural-gas-related infrastructure under development along the Gulf Coast is a full-time job. New gas pipelines out of the Permian and the Haynesville. New LNG export terminals from Brownsville, TX, to Plaquemines Parish, LA. And don't forget new gas storage capacity — that slice of the midstream sector is in the midst of its biggest boom in decades. In today's RBN blog, we'll finish our review of the latest round of Gulf Coast storage projects.

A tsunami of natural gas storage projects has been building along the Gulf Coast, most of them aimed at meeting the growing demand for flexible, responsive storage capacity near new LNG export terminals and gas-fired power plants. And the magnitude of that wave keeps growing. In today's RBN blog, we'll begin a new mini-series in which we update the storage projects we discussed in a number of posts last year and describe the additional projects that have come to light since then.

Neither midstream companies nor the folks who run them can be put into neat and simple categories. Each is unique. At the same time, however, there's no doubt that some midstreamers take a more aggressive approach to developing projects, while others are more cautious. Each approach comes with risks: on one hand, the possibility of anticipating demand that doesn't materialize; on the other, the risk of missed opportunities. In today's RBN blog, we discuss the strategies of five leading midstreamers.

The Trump administration promised to put wind in the sails of the fossil fuels industry, but the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has failed to resolve a key issue regarding the liquids pipeline rate index, under which the commission adjusts the rates charged to shippers on FERC-regulated crude oil, refined products and NGL pipelines. In today's RBN blog, we'll review the recent history of the rate index, why it moved sharply higher (and then lower) in recent years, and what lies ahead.

ARM Energy Holdings has reached a final investment decision for the 2.5-Bcf/d Mustang Express Pipeline, which will support Sempra Infrastructure's Port Arthur LNG Phase 2, the latest of several major LNG projects in the Sabine River area to reach FID. The pipeline is intended to act as a regional header system with a route designed to offer maximum optionality and connectivity. In today's RBN blog, we'll discuss what the pipeline could mean for regional gas flows.

Kinder Morgan's ongoing conversion of the Double H Pipeline to NGL service is only part of a larger plan by the midstream giant to move Bakken-sourced Y-grade from North Dakota to fractionation centers in Kansas and Texas. The Double H, which until recently transported crude oil, runs only to eastern Wyoming, so how will NGLs on the pipeline — renamed Hiland Express — get from there to Conway, KS; Mont Belvieu, TX; and maybe Sweeny, TX, too? In today's RBN blog, we discuss the possibilities.

Crude oil price erosion over the past two years has resulted in declining earnings and cash flows for E&Ps, many of which have struggled to sustain their generous shareholder return program. Now, the EIA is forecasting a 26% plunge in the average 2026 price for WTI, to only $47.77/bbl. That portends steep cuts in capex and dividends for oil-focused producers. In today's RBN blog, we calculate the oil price sensitivity of the 39 E&Ps we monitor and analyze their ability to weather the price dip.

--{ "September Patchwork Quilt"}-- CTTM book club on Telegram, Fiona asks 'How did you discover Alan Watt's work?' - A patchwork quilt of Alan Watt's talks in the month of September; remembering Hamish - Bridging emotion and reason - Making connections about Charlie Kirk and Nick Fuentes with Joe on the latest Real History episode: As Alan always said, 'Your leaders are supplied.' - Seasons change - PM Keir Starmer says a digital ID will be mandatory to work in the UK - Christian Nationalism; the 1930s scenario - Alan Watt on Sweet Liberty, Sept. 28, 2006: This earth plane is where spirit and matter meet; our personal choices matter. Alan Watt on The Grassy Knoll, Sept. 28, 2006: Think tanks - Deviant priesthood - Alan Watt on World Review Commentary, Sept. 2, 2007: RE-written history, a new FICTION for your generation; removal of "discordant" parts of history - Pacification of public - Club of Rome - A global system. - Alan Watt on RBN, Sept. 28, 2007: October in high occult - the New Age, MI5, MI6, Aleister Crowley, OTO - Psychedelic drugs, LSD, resulting in death, schizophrenia, brain damage - Drug promotion is done from the top. - Alan Watt on RBN, Sept. 28, 2009: The new priesthood (Experts) of science and greening - Reality creation, television images; "Most-Trusted" newscasters - New feudal society for New Age - Malthus - Symbiosis of elite masters and masses of slaves - The Dead - Survival instincts, wild vs. domesticated animals - Alan Watt blurb Sept. 18, 2016: Hamish.