CERAWeek Highlights, Iranian sanctions, Trump & Tesla | BDE 03.12.25

AI is shaking up the energy world, and we’re here for it. Fresh off the MARC (Minerals and Royalties Conference), we’re unpacking the biggest shifts in energy, how AI is changing the game, why the IEA suddenly has a different tune on global energy policies, and what natural gas and EV adoption mean for US energy independence. We’ll also get into the geopolitical chess match of sanctions and strategies, plus how energy ties into national security and tech. As always, expect sharp insights, a few hot takes, and plenty of laughs along the way.Click here to watch a video of this episode.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 - CERAWeek Recap 202304:58 - IEA Insights on Energy12:21 - Starting Over in Energy Transition13:44 - EIA Natural Gas Price Forecast 202318:02 - ADNOC Investment in US Data Centers22:29 - Iranian Sanctions Impact on Energy27:40 - Bloomberg: Unspontaneous Combustion Explained32:40 - Material Science and Supply Chain Challenges36:20 - Trump’s Influence on Electric Vehicles38:50 - Best Cybertruck Wrap Job Showcase40:22 - Episode Wrap-Up and Key Takeawayshttps://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