Trump halts Empire Wind, China ceases exports, crude production plateauing | BDE 04.22.25

Empire Wind just hit the brakes, and we’re breaking down why. From tangled-up environmental red tape to sky-high project costs, this offshore wind giant in New York is facing a major pause that’s sending shockwaves through the energy world. We’re talking rare earth minerals, China’s export power moves, and whether the U.S. is already peaking on oil production. Oh, and Chuck’s got a story or two from the World Oil Man’s Poker Tournament, because what’s an energy convo without a little Vegas flair?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 - Intro03:05 - Vineyard Wind Construction Halted: Renewable Energy, Offshore Wind, Project Delay11:15 - China Threatens Rare Earth Export Ban: Rare Earth Metals, Trade Tensions, China Policy16:53 - The US Needs to Dominate Critical Industries: Industrial Strategy, Economic Growth, Global Competitiveness23:43 - US Oil Production is Like an LA Weatherman: Oil Market, Production Trends, Economic Forecast34:01 - Josh Young: 2012 Oil Peak: Oil Industry, Peak Production, Historical Trends38:55 - What Did We Learn: Key Takeaways, Insights, Discussion Summary41:20 - How to Space: Energy Planning, Infrastructure, Spatial Strategyhttps://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