CA suing XOM over plastics, WTI breaches $72, hydrogen controversy | BDE 09.24.24

Oil prices are all over the place, and it’s not just about supply and demand anymore. China’s latest fiscal moves, rate cuts, stimulus, and construction demand are sending ripples through global markets, while hurricanes in the Gulf and geopolitical tensions add even more volatility. We’ll break down why traditional market fundamentals aren’t telling the full story, how ExxonMobil’s latest legal battles fit into the bigger picture, and what energy permitting challenges and big tech’s growing influence mean for the future of oil and gas. Whether you’re watching drilling rigs, American shale, or the push for renewables, this one’s got something for you.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - OIL: What's going on01:17 - China: What's going on02:55 - Hurricane Helene Update05:19 - Middle East: What's going on07:45 - Exxon: What's going on10:18 - Climate Week Overview21:25 - Highlights from Climate Week22:38 - Leapfrogging Energy Policy Explained24:40 - COP28 and the UN Climate Agenda27:37 - USFacts.org Insights31:36 - USFacts.org Training Program Details36:23 - Preview of Next Week’s CYNEnergy37:46 - Have We Eclipsed CYNEnergy Yet?38:20 - RFK Jr and Olivia Nuzzi Discussionhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters