ExxonMobil in Trinidad, Presidio goes public, AI data centers, Putin & Zelensk | BDE 08.22.25

Exxon’s latest play in Trinidad and Tobago is a big one, 2,700 square miles of offshore exploration rights that could reshape energy in the Western Hemisphere. Chuck and Mark break it all down: why this territory matters, how seismic programs are setting the stage for massive discoveries, and what it could mean geopolitically as deepwater exploration heats up. Along the way, they get into industry trends, SPACs, policy shake-ups, and even share some personal stories that keep the conversation grounded. It’s a mix of big-picture strategy and boots-on-the-ground perspective on why projects like this matter for the future of energy.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 - ExxonMobil Trinidad and Tobago Exploration06:57 - Presidio SPAC Public Offering15:28 - NYT vs. Trump Admin vs. IEA Analysis21:49 - Largest AI Data Center Project Update24:46 - Trump, Putin, and Zelensky Admins Discussion33:26 - Positive DOE Energy Numbers34:40 - The Tragedy of War36:00 - Weekend with Jewel39:20 - Music Plughttps://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