On the Energy Realities podcast today, with David Blackmon, Dr. Tammy Nemeth, and Stu Turley, we have an eye-opening discussion about the UK's totally horrific energy policies. Irina Slav was unable to attend this week’s podcast.

Just to tee up the next interview with Kathryn, she has another one on the UK’s oil and gas markets rolling out next month, and we have already asked for her to hop on the Energy Realities or Energy News Beat podcast.

The report by Kathryn Porter at Watt-Logic delves into whether the UK's electricity grid can handle this transition, especially amid reliance on intermittent renewables like wind and solar. The analysis highlights stalling deployment due to high costs, grid constraints, and reliability issues, while drawing parallels to similar policies in the European Union and "blue" states in the United States. As I often emphasize, understanding these dynamics is crucial for consumers bearing the financial brunt.

1. The state of the UK power grid and the challenges it faces due to electrification and the retirement of legacy power generation assets. Catherine Porter, an energy consultant, discusses her recent report on this topic.

2. The potential issues with the UK’s gas grid and pipeline infrastructure as North Sea gas production declines. This could lead to gas shortages during peak demand periods.

3. The political and policy landscape in the UK, including the role of the Labour party under Keir Starmer and the rise of new political movements like Reform UK. There is discussion around the disconnect between government policies and the ability to implement them effectively.

4. The broader themes of deindustrialization, the economic challenges facing the UK, and the impacts on ordinary citizens, particularly those from lower-income backgrounds.

5. The debate around the motivations and ideological drivers behind the UK’s energy and climate policies, with differing views on whether this is driven by genuine beliefs or a hidden agenda to control people’s lives.

Here is the link to the full Report:

I highly recommend connecting with Kathryn on her LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynporter26/

https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/p/electrification-can-the-grid-cope

Irina Slav

International Author writing about energy, mining, and geopolitical issues. Bulgaria Irina Slav

David Blackmon

Principal at DB Energy Advisors, energy author, and podcast host.Principal at DB Energy Advisors, energy author, and podcast host. David Blackmon

Tammy Nemeth

Energy Consulting Specialist The Nemeth Report

Stuart Turley

President and CEO, Sandstone Group, Podcast Host

This is a huge story, with great implications for the United States, but not so much for UN climate funds. Tom Nelson is a great friend to the Energy Realities podcast, a movie producer, and a podcast host. He will bring some fun insights to this huge story. Buckle up as Dr. Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley pile in to have some fun on this great start to a new year.

The main topics discussed in this Podcast are:

1. The United States' withdrawal from various UN and international organizations, conventions, and treaties, particularly those related to climate change. This includes the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the IPCC, and other climate-related institutions.

2. The implications and potential impacts of the US withdrawal from these organizations, with differing views expressed. Some see it as a positive development that will undermine the "climate change scam", while others are concerned it will reduce US influence and participation.

3. The debate around the role and validity of climate science, with some participants strongly criticizing the IPCC and climate change narratives as being unscientific, alarmist, and driven by political and financial agendas rather than facts.

4. The discussion of alternative energy sources, with participants expressing support for fossil fuels, nuclear power, and criticizing the push for renewable energy like wind and solar as impractical and ineffective.

5. Broader geopolitical and ideological themes, including the perceived links between climate change activism, globalism, and communism, as well as the idea of a "global reset" and shifting power dynamics.

6. The impact of events like the COVID-19 pandemic in shaping public skepticism towards expert consensus and government policies related to climate change.

Check out Tom Nelson's Substack https://tomn.substack.com/

Time Stamps:

05:01 Tom Nelson spending 50 trillion dollars on wind and solar

26:13 David Blackmon CO2 is plant food

30:52 Tom Nelson CO2 has never been the climate control knob

31::34 Irina - you can call them cultists

40:03 Stu Turley: Countries begging for Trump to capture their leaders

43:32 Clean Coal , Nuclear

44:38 Dr. Tammy Nemeth - More CO2 when dinosaurs were around

Irina Slav

International Author writing about energy, mining, and geopolitical issues. Bulgaria

David Blackmon

Principal at DB Energy Advisors, energy author, and podcast host.Principal at DB Energy Advisors, energy author, and podcast host.

Tammy Nemeth

Energy Consulting Specialist

Stuart Turley

President and CEO, Sandstone Group, Podcast Host

The Energy Realities team of David Blackmon, Irina Slav, Dr. Tammy Nemeth, and Stu Turley kicks off 2026 with a bang! This is a wild ride, and we are off to the Energy Realities Races in 2026.

00:00 Introduction

02:09 Dr. Tammy Nemeth looks to kick off energy trends in Canada and Oil markets

05:00 David Blackmon Venezuela

06:29 Irina Slav - Common Sense

09:34 David - Battery Advancements

11:18 Stu Turley - batteries must be recyclable, and it will take Billions to get Venezuelan oil moving

14:57 If North Korea, Democrats, or Republicans who allegedly took money grumble, it means you're on the right track.

15:26 Trillions spent on the energy transition, only to have higher costs

22:07 EVs and Norway

30:55 Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

34:33 Orsted and Equinor

43:26 Climate action faces key tests

1. Energy trends and outlook for 2026:

- The impact of the situation in Venezuela on the global oil market and Canada's oil exports

- The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its expansion to more industries

- Challenges facing the energy transition, such as the viability of new battery technologies and the reliability of renewable energy sources like wind and solar

2. Geopolitical and economic issues:

- Tensions between the US, Canada, and the EU

- Concerns about corruption and fraud in China's electric vehicle industry

- The potential impact of the US taking action in Venezuela on Chinese investments in South America

3. Energy policies and their effects:

- The differences in electricity prices and affordability between Democratic-led and Republican-led states in the US

- The unintended consequences of renewable energy policies, such as increased electricity costs for consumers

4. Specific energy-related news and developments:

- Legal challenges by offshore wind companies against the US government's suspension of offshore wind projects

- The decline in oil prices in 2025 and OPEC's efforts to manage the resulting glut

The transcript covers a wide range of energy-related topics, from geopolitics and policies to technological developments and market trends, providing a comprehensive discussion of the key issues facing the energy sector in 2026.

Irina Slav

International Author writing about energy, mining, and geopolitical issues. Bulgaria

David Blackmon

Principal at DB Energy Advisors, energy author, and podcast host.Principal at DB Energy Advisors, energy author, and podcast host.

Tammy Nemeth

Energy Consulting Specialist

Stuart Turley

President and CEO, Sandstone Group, Podcast Host