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POLITICO Energy

Each week, hosts Nirmal Mulaikal and Josh Siegel break down the stories and power players shaping energy politics and policy in the United States and around the world by featuring original interviews with key power players, alongside in-depth reporting and analysis from the largest energy policy newsroom in the world.
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An exclusive (and remote) conversation with FERC’s Neil Chatterjee.

POLITICO’s Gavin Bade talked with FERC’s chairman Neil Chatterjee . The agency has been ramping up its efforts to ensure power reliability during the pandemic. Plus, America’s energy independence may not last much longer. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Apr 08, 20208 minEp. 118

Why the Senate won’t cap a super greenhouse gas

A bipartisan push to phase out HFCs, a super greenhouse gas, killed the energy package last month. Now, a bill to achieve just that continues to struggle to make it out of a Senate committee. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff explains why, despite bipartisan support, this package can’t make it out. Plus, the U.S. sets expectations for Thursday’s OPEC+ meeting. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior pr...

Apr 07, 20205 minEp. 117

Trump shows his guns in the oil price war.

After talking with American oil producers, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and the leader of Saudi Arabia, the president appeared defiant on Saturday, saying he would consider imposing tariffs on oil imports if the U.S. isn’t treated fairly. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choice...

Apr 06, 20205 minEp. 116

Can Trump’s “tweet policy” help the oil market?

In a Thursday morning tweet, the president announced a potential drop in oil prices, but the world’s oil leaders were quick to correct him. Plus, the EPA extends the time for comments on its controversial transparency rule. And, why you should not put a call with the federal government on hold. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is...

Apr 03, 20208 minEp. 115

The UN climate summit suffers from social distancing.

Despite still being 7 months away, the United Nations announced it would delay its yearly summit on climate change, fearing a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, the Interior Department shuts down the Grand Canyon while the disease continues to spread across the country. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico p...

Apr 02, 20206 minEp. 114

Why the EPA is hitting the brakes on fuel efficiency.

The agency’s new rule is finally out, and POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Alex Guillen report it is expected to increase pollution and more premature deaths. Plus, Democrats are asking the Interior Department to close national parks during the coronavirus pandemic. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn...

Apr 01, 20207 minEp. 113

The EPA readies new auto fuel efficiency standards

The Trump administration is ready to finish undoing one of Obama’s legacy environmental plans, but POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains why not everyone in the auto industry is thrilled about it. Plus, Trump dials Russia to talk about the oil market. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about you...

Mar 31, 20207 minEp. 112

What the next stimulus package could include

POLITICO’s Transportation reporter Sam Mintz is following what Congress is considering for the next stimulus package, which could include money for energy infrastructure. And, Trump’s rollback on fracking is held up by a federal court. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choic...

Mar 30, 20206 minEp. 111

Trump’s losing bet in the oil price war.

POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains why the Trump administration’s strategy to end the oil price war is unlikely to work. Plus, the EPA allows big polluters to delay regulatory compliances as they deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Mar 27, 20209 minEp. 110

How climate change could open the door for more illnesses in the US.

POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how rising temperatures are making an opening for more diseases to spread across the US. Plus, Eric Wolff explains why environmental regulations failed to make the stimulus package. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Mar 26, 20207 minEp. 109

The green fine print holding back a new stimulus package.

POLITICO’s Gavin Bade and Anthony Adragna break down some of the environmental issues that are delaying a new stimulus package. Plus, the small oil refiners appeal a ruling on biofuel exemptions without support from the EPA. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Mar 25, 20207 minEp. 108

The oil price war tests oil execs’ loyalty to Trump.

POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre discusses how American oil executives are growing frustrated with the administration’s lack of action on the international front to try to calm the price war that is setting oil prices in the low 20s. Plus, partisan disagreement on environmental provisions stalls more federal response against the economic crisis produced by the coronavirus pandemic. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jen...

Mar 24, 20207 minEp. 107

The coronavirus tests Europe’s climate policies

From her apartment in Brussels, POLITICO Europe’s Kalina Oroschakoff joins us to discuss how the virus has fundamentally changed life across Europe, and is testing the continent’s political leaders’ pledges on climate policies. Plus, the virus strikes the Senate and a package to combat the pandemic. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prie...

Mar 23, 20208 minEp. 106

The coronavirus can’t stop EPA’s controversial deregulations.

In the middle of a public health crisis, the agency continues to work hard on registering controversial deregulations. And POLITICO’s Annie Snider reports that environmentalists and public health experts worry the agency is escaping public scrutiny. Plus, Zack Colman talks how environmentalists want to embed climate policy on the stimulus packages making their way through Congress. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio depart...

Mar 20, 20208 minEp. 105

Climate activism goes online

POLITICO’s Zack Colman is looking at how climate activists, one of the most outgoing activism groups, is having to adapt to adapt through the web. Plus, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports on how oil producers are reacting to dipping oil prices. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad...

Mar 19, 20209 minEp. 104

Why restocking the petroleum reserve won't help the oil industry.

POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, Eric Wolff and Zack Colman discuss whether the President’s pledge to restock the Strategic Petroleum Reserve would help the struggling oil sector. Plus, Democrats want to include climate change policy in the emergency stimulus package. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn...

Mar 18, 202010 minEp. 103

The cost Trump could pay from the oil crisis

POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, Zack Colman, and Eric Wolff discuss how the drop in oil prices could hurt the President’s re-election bid. Plus, senators reach out to Saudi Arabia to try to bump up oil prices Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 17, 20208 minEp. 102

The return of the feud over biofuel exemptions

POLITICO’s Eric Wolff discusses how the spat between oil refiners and biofuel producers is coming back. Plus, New Jersey’s Energy Samantha Maldonado is following a local dispute over how liquified natural gas will be taken to their backyard. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad...

Mar 16, 20208 minEp. 101

How the coronavirus is hitting energy in the US

The spread of the virus has hurt sports, travel, and schools, but is it hurting the energy industry? We check in with POLITICO’s Gavin Bade and Matt Daily. Plus, FERC finally gets a new chairman. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 13, 202010 minEp. 100

Will Congress bail out oil producers?

The possibility of a bailout to oil producers has POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, Zack Colman, and Anthony Adragna running around Congress to gauge whether it could happen. Plus, the House picks up the pace on phasing down HFCs. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Mar 12, 20208 minEp. 99

Bernie’s “nuclear option” on nuclear energy

POLITICO’s Gavin Bade discusses the progressive presidential hopeful’s plan to phase out nuclear power. Plus, Sen. Lisa Murkowski blasts her colleagues over the controversial proposed amendment to her energy package. For briefings on coronavirus and the latest politics from the Hill, check out our new podcast POLITICO Dispatch. Subscribe here: https://apple.co/2TGi2dV Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Am...

Mar 11, 20207 minEp. 98

Coronavirus sparks battle over oil prices

POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna and Ben Lefebvre explain why oil prices crashed on Monday, and whether they’ve hit rock bottom. Plus, the amendment that could kill the Senate energy package. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 10, 20208 minEp. 97

The energy package debate continues

Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 09, 20205 minEp. 96

How green are your ‘eco-friendly’ investments?

POLITICO’s Zack Colman goes through the tricky fine print in ‘environmentally-conscious’ investing. Plus, senators agree on voting on an amendment to the energy package. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 06, 20207 minEp. 95

Trump’s tweets give natural parks more money

POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna has details on a package that would secure funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Plus, EPA trims down its science diet even more. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 05, 20207 minEp. 94

The long-gone climate champion in the Democratic race

POLITICO’s Eric Wolff takes a look at Gov. Jay Inslee’s short-lived presidential run, and how it paved the way for an aggressive climate plan across the entire Democratic field. Plus, permanent funding may be streaming in for the Land and Water Conservation fund. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Le...

Mar 04, 20207 minEp. 93

A progressive’s Texas-sized gamble to win on Super Tuesday

POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna and Ben Lefebvre are following a Democratic primary in Texas that will test the political power of the Green New Deal. Plus, James Danly’s FERC nomination gets a re-do in the Senate. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Mar 03, 20208 minEp. 92

Exclusive with Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Energy Package

POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna sat down with Sen. Lisa Murkowski to discuss the much-anticipated energy package, arctic drilling, and her time on the Energy Committee. Plus, organizers pull the plug on one of the world’s largest energy conferences amid coronavirus fears. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer...

Mar 02, 20208 minEp. 91

The Senate’s energy package is in (finally!)

Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 28, 20208 minEp. 90

Trump’s China deal runs flat for LNG sellers

POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre has details on what President Trump’s recent trade agreement means for the liquified natural gas industry. Plus, the Secretary of Energy and EPA Administrator are set to testify on Capitol Hill. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Jeremy Siegel is a host and producer for Politico's audio department. Learn more about your a...

Feb 27, 20205 minEp. 89
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