ExxonMobil in Trinidad, Presidio goes public, AI data centers, Putin & Zelensk | BDE 08.22.25

Exxon’s latest play in Trinidad and Tobago is a big one, 2,700 square miles of offshore exploration rights that could reshape energy in the Western Hemisphere. Chuck and Mark break it all down: why this territory matters, how seismic programs are setting the stage for massive discoveries, and what it could mean geopolitically as deepwater exploration heats up. Along the way, they get into industry trends, SPACs, policy shake-ups, and even share some personal stories that keep the conversation grounded. It’s a mix of big-picture strategy and boots-on-the-ground perspective on why projects like this matter for the future of energy.

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00:00 - ExxonMobil Trinidad and Tobago Exploration
06:57 - Presidio SPAC Public Offering
15:28 - NYT vs. Trump Admin vs. IEA Analysis
21:49 - Largest AI Data Center Project Update
24:46 - Trump, Putin, and Zelensky Admins Discussion
33:26 - Positive DOE Energy Numbers
34:40 - The Tragedy of War
36:00 - Weekend with Jewel
39:20 - Music Plug

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