EPISODE · Mar 12, 2025 · 10 MIN
Why America’s gas turbine shortage could upend Trump’s energy plans
from POLITICO Energy · host POLITICO
Despite Trump administration officials touting their moves to boost oil and gas, the head of one of America’s largest utilities said renewable projects remain more attractive because of a shortage of natural gas turbines. POLITICO Energy Editor Matt Daily breaks down the somewhat contradictory messages coming out of CERAWeek, if there’s anything Trump can do to solve this problem and what this means for America’s energy outlook. Plus, former Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chair Chris Hanson emphasized the importance of the agency’s independence following a recent executive order from President Donald Trump. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Despite Trump administration officials touting their moves to boost oil and gas, the head of one of America’s largest utilities said renewable projects remain more attractive because of a shortage of natural gas turbines. POLITICO Energy Editor Matt Daily breaks down the somewhat contradictory messages coming out of CERAWeek, if there’s anything Trump can do to solve this problem and what this means for America’s energy outlook. Plus, former Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chair Chris Hanson emphasized the importance of the agency’s independence following a recent executive order from President Donald Trump. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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