Trump’s tariffs, 42-Mile conveyor belt, UK dodge gas storage crisis | BDE 02.04.25

Big things are happening in the oilfield, literally. We’re talking about a 42-mile, all-electric conveyor belt hauling frac sand across the Delaware Basin, cutting out thousands of truckloads and making operations safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Bud Brigham and his team just dropped $400 million on this beast, moving 13 million pounds of sand annually and changing the game for shale drilling. We’re breaking down why this could be the future of frac logistics, what it means for rigs and automation, and how it stacks up against traditional sand hauling. Plus, a look at the latest energy headlines, OPEC moves, US policy shifts, and what’s shaking up oil markets, from Chevron to ExxonMobil.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 - Mark’s Back01:32 - OPEC+ Meeting04:14 - Mexican Tariffs07:34 - Tariffs and Trade Policy11:15 - USMCA Update14:15 - Trump vs. Mexico: Who Won?15:27 - UK Energy Crisis24:30 - Bud Brigham's Conveyor Belt Innovation28:34 - Upcoming Events29:38 - Mavs Trade Analysis34:18 - Super Bowl Highlights36:40 - Officer of the Year Recognitionhttps://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