Peak Permian? The U.S. Oil Boom Isn’t Over — Trisha Curtis Exposes the Truth

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley dives deep with Trisha Curtis, CEO of PetroNerds, in a no-holds-barred conversation on the myths of peak Permian, U.S. shale resilience, OPEC’s bluff, China's global energy influence, rising electricity costs, the EU’s energy collapse, and the urgent need for pragmatic U.S. energy policy. From oilfield boots-on-the-ground insights to the geopolitical chessboard, this is a masterclass in energy dominance, national security, and market realities. Don’t miss it. Topics Covered:Is the Permian peaking or just getting started?Why U.S. oil & gas output keeps defying forecastsOPEC’s spare capacity myth and Saudi strategyHow China weaponizes energy and manufacturingThe U.S. refining edge (and why it’s at risk)Colorado, California, and the cost of bad energy policyEurope's energy collapse & reindustrialization threatsWhy power generation = national securityThe truth about LNG, coal, and blackout risks Watch, share, and subscribe to stay informed on the real energy stories behind the headlines. Highlights of the Podcast  00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Topics: Peak Oil & OPEC 01:50 - Peak Permian? Not Yet 05:47 - Permian Gas & Decline Curves 07:02 - U.S. Refining & Exports 09:43 - Alaska, Gulf, California 12:04 - China’s Global Energy Push 15:43 - OPEC Capacity Reality Check 20:11 - Saudi Break-Even & Output 24:06 - CO Energy Policy Fails 27:53 - Utilities & Electricity Costs 31:16 - Net Zero vs. Reality 35:51 - France & EU Energy Collapse 39:07 - Nuclear, LNG & China Risk 42:13 - Blackouts & Coal Comeback 44:29 - Gillette Coal Power Tour 47:19 - Pipelines & NY Policy 50:14 - Iran, Hamas, Middle East Risk 51:58 - Dark Tankers & Sanctions 55:21 - Russia’s Oil Gameplan 01:01:40 - Ukraine Ceasefire Risks 01:03:36 - Exxon, Ruble & Russia Tax 01:05:28 - U.S. Energy Dominance 01:07:13 - Connect with Trisha Curtis Connect with Trisha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trisha-curtis-petronerds/ Or her website: https://petronerds.com/