Trump halts Empire Wind, China ceases exports, crude production plateauing | BDE 04.22.25

Empire Wind just hit the brakes, and we’re breaking down why. From tangled-up environmental red tape to sky-high project costs, this offshore wind giant in New York is facing a major pause that’s sending shockwaves through the energy world. We’re talking rare earth minerals, China’s export power moves, and whether the U.S. is already peaking on oil production. Oh, and Chuck’s got a story or two from the World Oil Man’s Poker Tournament, because what’s an energy convo without a little Vegas flair?

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00:00 - Intro
03:05 - Vineyard Wind Construction Halted: Renewable Energy, Offshore Wind, Project Delay
11:15 - China Threatens Rare Earth Export Ban: Rare Earth Metals, Trade Tensions, China Policy
16:53 - The US Needs to Dominate Critical Industries: Industrial Strategy, Economic Growth, Global Competitiveness
23:43 - US Oil Production is Like an LA Weatherman: Oil Market, Production Trends, Economic Forecast
34:01 - Josh Young: 2012 Oil Peak: Oil Industry, Peak Production, Historical Trends
38:55 - What Did We Learn: Key Takeaways, Insights, Discussion Summary
41:20 - How to Space: Energy Planning, Infrastructure, Spatial Strategy

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