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Capitol Crude: The US Energy Policy Podcast

In-depth weekly analysis of US energy policy news from S&P Global Commodity Insights senior editors covering the Capitol. Hosted by Jasmin Melvin.

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Saudi, Inc. How the US shaped Saudi's oil history, and where it's headed

Saudi, Inc. How the US shaped Saudi's oil history, and where it's headed

On this week's Capitol Crude podcast we interview Ellen Wald author of the new book 'Saudi, Inc.: The Arabian Kingdom’s ... Read more

5 Mar 2018

24mins

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Trump’s offshore policy stalled, but industry continues eastern Gulf push

Trump’s offshore policy stalled, but industry continues eastern Gulf push

Some view the Trump administration’s push to expand offshore oil and gas drilling to most federal waters as a failure. B... Read more

3 Jun 2019

13mins

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Is oil headed to $80/b?

Is oil headed to $80/b?

Gary Ross, founder of PIRA Energy and head of global oil analytics for S&P Global Platts, says oil at $80/b is possi... Read more

15 Jan 2018

14mins

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Refiner bankruptcy amplifies fight over US biofuel mandate

Refiner bankruptcy amplifies fight over US biofuel mandate

US oil refiners consider this year to be their best shot in a decade at reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard, and they ... Read more

26 Feb 2018

12mins

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What are the implications of China's first crude oil futures contract?

What are the implications of China's first crude oil futures contract?

On this week's Capitol Crude podcast we look at the implications of China’s first ever crude oil futures contract, expec... Read more

22 Jan 2018

12mins

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The great Permian oil production slowdown of 2019

The great Permian oil production slowdown of 2019

US oil producers are bracing for a tough end to 2019: flat prices, falling rig counts, slower drilling permits and fewer... Read more

4 Nov 2019

17mins

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Live from CERAWeek: Texas regulator sees Permian output hitting 7 million b/d

Live from CERAWeek: Texas regulator sees Permian output hitting 7 million b/d

Capitol Crude is live from CERAWeek by IHS Markit in Houston. On this special episode, we’re talking Permian output, whi... Read more

5 Mar 2018

14mins

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The US' shifting role in the global oil market

The US' shifting role in the global oil market

US oil output has exceeded 10 million b/d for the first time since 1970. What does this mean for diplomacy, sanctions an... Read more

5 Feb 2018

24mins

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Examining Florida's exemption from the US oil and gas drilling plan

Examining Florida's exemption from the US oil and gas drilling plan

Why Florida?On this week’s podcast, Senior Editors Meghan Gordon and Brian Scheid look at the Trump administration’s pla... Read more

29 Jan 2018

9mins

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What if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz?

What if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz?

On today's Platts Capitol Crude, Fernando Ferreira, a senior analyst with Rapidan Energy Group, discusses a new report t... Read more

29 Jul 2019

21mins

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ConocoPhillips’ top economist on the oil market outlook and peak demand

ConocoPhillips’ top economist on the oil market outlook and peak demand

While the peak oil theory is dead, the industry faces a very real prospect of peak demand -- and sooner than you might t... Read more

1 Jul 2019

9mins

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The Barrel Brothers on East Coast refinery closures, gas prices and global oil demand

The Barrel Brothers on East Coast refinery closures, gas prices and global oil demand

The Barrel Brothers are back! US Energy Information Administration petroleum analysts Jeff Barron and Mason Hamilton tal... Read more

15 Jul 2019

18mins

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White House chaos: A Trump adviser on oil policy, energy dominance and Twitter diplomacy

White House chaos: A Trump adviser on oil policy, energy dominance and Twitter diplomacy

It was chaos in the White House when George David Banks arrived at the White House, he tells Platts Capitol Crude. Banks... Read more

20 Feb 2018

21mins

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Has the oil market found balance?

Has the oil market found balance?

After the Abqaiq attack, OPEC+, trade fights, and the ongoing record growth of US shale, oil prices are, basically, righ... Read more

11 Nov 2019

11mins

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Why the oil market is wrong about Abqaiq

Why the oil market is wrong about Abqaiq

A week after attacks on Saudi oil facilities shut down nearly 6% of the global oil supply, Brent futures prices are up l... Read more

23 Sep 2019

32mins

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US refiners fight tariff on Mexican crude imports as trade concerns weigh on oil prices

US refiners fight tariff on Mexican crude imports as trade concerns weigh on oil prices

In the thick of its trade dispute with China, the Trump administration threatened last week to start yet another tariff ... Read more

10 Jun 2019

17mins

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Permian drillers brace for slowdown on challenging demand outlook

Permian drillers brace for slowdown on challenging demand outlook

Pioneer CEO Scott Sheffield sees Permian production growth slowing next year, but he still thinks the basin will eventua... Read more

16 Sep 2019

24mins

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Does zero mean zero? Why Iranian oil exports won’t end as waivers expire

Does zero mean zero? Why Iranian oil exports won’t end as waivers expire

The Trump administration will not extend its Iran sanctions waivers to China, India and other buyers in an attempt to pu... Read more

29 Apr 2019

18mins

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Democrats' fracking ban proposal already having impact on US energy investment

Democrats' fracking ban proposal already having impact on US energy investment

The 2020 fight over energy policy is just getting started, and investors already have a bad case of heartburn over Democ... Read more

28 Oct 2019

18mins

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Global supply disruptions and US crude export capacity

Global supply disruptions and US crude export capacity

The September 14 attack on Saudi oil projects took 5.7 million b/d of crude supply off the global market, but, ultimatel... Read more

30 Sep 2019

18mins

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