In this week’s episode of the Periodical Podcast, your hosts Kevin and Tavis discuss the major winter storm that nearly destroyed the Texas power grid as producers were unable to keep up with surging demand. Since this is not the first time an arctic blast has plunged Texas into darkness, it has left many people wondering: why did this happen and could energy producers and regulators have done more to prepare for this cold spell?

Thawing the Texas Power Grid

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Industry Leader Spotlight - Episode 14: Matt Showalter

In this episode your host Tavis talks about a new futures contract, Venezuela's attempt to trade crude for COVID vaccines, and the corporate world's lack of funding for the environement.

Monday Madness: March 29 '21

In this week’s episode of the Periodical Podcast, your hosts Kevin and Tavis give an update to our Post-COVID global demand outlook projections. Now that global vaccination rollouts are in full force while a travel bug appears to be sweeping across the planet, how accurate were these previous expectations and what does the remainder of the year look like for global oil demand?

Global Oil Demand: Vaccinations and the Summer Travel Bug

Join your host Tavis as he goes through the biggest statistics and plenty of news around the North Sea!

Monday Madness: June 14th '21

Commodity records, first new wells in 9 months, and the "bright" ideas of international government

Monday Madness: Oct 11 '21

Oil amusement parks, pleas from the presidential administration, and the beginning of the end of California.

Monday Madness: Oct 18 '21

Anthony and Tavis read between the lines of some of the larger stories of the week. Recorded 3/23/22.

Referenced Articles:
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Houthi-Rebels-Target-Saudi-Energy-Infrastructure-Again.html

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/russia-says-it-has-written-guarantees-iran-nuclear-deal-2022-03-15/

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Greater-Sanctions-On-Russia-Could-Cripple-Europes-Largest-Economy.html

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/09/11/missile-defense-saudi-arabia-511320

Wacky World of Energy - 3/30/22

Relaxing commodity prices, foolish protests, and Russia knowing that it has the gold.

Monday Madness: Apr 25 '22

Anthony and Tavis are breaking down the nuttiest stories and exploring Russia's possible motives.

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4503831-the-golden-age-of-oil-and-gas-producers

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/API-Opposed-To-US-Bill-Allowing-Antitrust-Lawsuits-Against-OPEC.html

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/European-Requests-For-Russian-Gas-Hit-5-Month-High.html

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Buffett-Is-Betting-Big-On-Oil-And-Gas-Stocks.html

https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/russia-planning-to-annex-parts-of-eastern-ukraine-in-mid-may-us-official_4442356.html?utm_campaign=app-cc&utm_source=ref_share

Wacky World of Energy 5-4-22

Unstable commodity prices, wild claims from the IEA, and Poland's defiance against Gazprom

Monday Madness May 5 23 '22

Looking the other way as illegal oil flows in, Libya's grand reopening, and EPA standards that may raise the cost of gasoline.

Monday Madness: June 6 '22

A bumbling UK energy idea, back to 0 for Libya, and potential for decreased demand (thanks COVID).

Monday Madness: Jun 13 '22

A tragic fire, utilizing archaic energy resources, and even less global supply.

Monday Madness Jun 20 '22

Anthony and Tavis are back talking about ineffective measures of controlling commodity prices, the environmentalist rejection of domestic production, and much much more. All references are listed below.

References:
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/G7s-Oil-Price-Cap-For-Russia-Easier-Said-Than-Done.html

https://oilprice.com/Geopolitics/International/Russia-Defaults-On-Foreign-Debt-For-The-First-Time-In-104-Years.html

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/16/environmental-groups-sue-biden-to-block-oil-and-gas-drilling-permits.html

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-24/us-poised-to-escalate-claim-that-mexico-violated-free-trade-pact?cmpid=BBD062422_OUS&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=220624&utm_campaign=openamericas

https://www.yahoo.com/news/biden-calls-chevon-ceo-mildly-210244204.html

https://www.chevron.com/newsroom/2022/q2/a-letter-to-president-biden-from-chevron-ceo-mike-wirth?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=corporate

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/which-us-refineries-have-shut-since-global-pandemic-why-2022-06-17/

Wacky World of Energy 6-29-22

Mysterious rig builds, Germany soothing fears over surge in coal use, and China choking out their fuel exports. It's Monday Madness!

Monday Madness: Jul 18 '22

Nonexistent long positions, reaching under the table to secure more oil, and the beginning of the end of the Nord Stream.

Monday Madness: August 22 '22

An abysmal week for the rig count, the G-7s newest attempt at kidding themselves, and an untimely illness of falling out a window.

Monday Madness: Sep 6 '22

A big bang to the new year! Welcome to the first episode of Monday Madness for 2023.

Monday Madness: Jan 3 '23

This week Tavis discusses a hopeful outlook for commodity prices and Europe's stubborn attitude surrounding energy independence and handouts.

Monday Madness: Feb 13 '23

In this episode Tavis talks about the weekly stats, Canada's hesitance for wind, and China's LNG dreams.

Monday Madness: Renewable Troubles

Tavis and Scott are back with the biggest news of July 2023 across major US oil basins.

Basin Breakdown July 2023

In this episode Tavis observers the same old statistics we've come to know and love, and some successes for China and Brazil.

Monday Madness: Stacking BRICS

Tavis is back explaining why we have hit 10 month price highs for most crude benchmarks. It is Monday Madness!

Monday Madness: MEGA CUTS

In this episode Tavis we review great price and rig statistics and look at a tumultuous weekend for LNG.

Monday Madness: LNG Strikes & Price Spikes

In this episode Tavis analyses the price boom, the treacherous environment under Newsom, and Iran drawing the nuclear curtain.

Monday Madness: Will the Supers Shrug?

Tavis and Scott are back with the biggest stories in the American oil patch for August 2023

Basin Breakdown August 2023

In this episode we look at quickly improving prices, Lego's commitment to a greener brick, and the industry's frustration with a lack of consistency

Monday Madness: Renewable Lego

In this episode we explore the recent price jumps, India's refusal to step away from coal, and the upcoming refinery maintenance.

Monday Madness: More coal, please

In this episode we look at volatile price movement, iffy commodity data, and the recent escalation of Middle-Eastern conflict

Monday Madness: Escalation

December 2019's significant happenings, basin by basin.

What Happened Last Month in Oil and Gas: December 2019 Review

Out of toilet paper, supertankers making BANK, and the Saudi Prince's choice to detain. A quick episode for your commute.

Monday Mania: A March 16 Update

In this episode your host Tavis talks about, you guessed it, the virus. Huge drops in energy demand, no more nail salons for Nana, and the government asking a celebrity to deliver a PSA. Crazy episode for crazy times! As always, be sure to leave reviews on Spotify, SoundCloud, and Apple Podcasts. Any other questions you can leave directly on this page in the comments!

Monday Madness: March 23

In this episode your host Tavis talks about plummeting rig counts, skyrocketing unemployment concerns, and the current struggles of service companies and their employees.

Monday Madness: March 30

WE EVALUATE MARKETS AND GEOPOLITICS RELATED TO ENERGY. JOIN US FOR AN EPISODE.

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