Congress Chaos, FAA Close Call & COP30’s Amazon Irony | BDE 11.15.25

COP30’s giving big “save the trees… after we bulldoze them” energy, and Kirk and Mark are all over it. They roast the idea of hosting a climate conference in the Amazon while clearing land for roads, hotels, and runways, right as private jets zip overhead and new drilling permits get stamped. It’s peak irony, wrapped in green branding. They unpack the politics, the money, the energy realities no one onstage wants to mention, and why these climate summits keep feeling more like PR tours than solutions. Sharp takes, spicy commentary, and a whole lot of uncomfortable truth about what “going green” really looks like when the cameras are rolling.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 - How are you01:17 - FAA Shutdown News07:13 - Sanctions Update in Energy Sector11:16 - Shell vs BG Venture Global Analysis13:58 - COP26 Climate Conference Highlights21:56 - IEA World Energy Outlook 2022 Insights36:28 - College Football Roundup40:00 - Last Minute Energy Update40:31 - Wrapping Up Discussion41:38 - Goodbye and Closing Remarkshttps://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