In this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stuart Turley breaks down the DOE’s $1 billion loan to restart Three Mile Island and why it marks a major win for American energy security and nuclear renaissance. He then dives into how China now sets the floor and ceiling for global oil prices, and why China and India continue buying Russian oil despite sanctions and shifting tanker data. Stu also covers Japan’s accelerating geopolitical posture toward China, Europe’s dangerous dependence on China for rare earth processing, and the EIA’s surprising crude inventory draw that signals a bullish outlook for oil. Packed with analysis, global insights, and energy market implications, this episode keeps you sharp and ahead of the curve.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:20 - $1 Billion Loan from the DOE to Restart Three Mile Island: A Boost for American Energy Security

02:07 - China Sets the Floor and Ceiling for Global Oil Prices

05:04 - Why China and India Continue Buying Russian Oil?

07:47 - Japan Might Challenge China Sooner Than Expected – Andrew Korybko

09:17 - Europe Has Rare Earth and Critical Minerals, But Is at China’s Mercy Just Like Everyone Else

14:07 - EIA Reports Surprise Crude Oil Inventory Dip

16:37 - Outro

Links to articles discussed:

$1 Billion Loan from the DOE to Restart Three Mile Island: A Boost for American Energy Security

China Sets the Floor and Ceiling for Global Oil Prices

Why China and India Continue Buying Russian Oil?

Japan Might Challenge China Sooner Than Expected – Andrew Korybko

Europe Has Rare Earth and Critical Minerals, But Is at China’s Mercy Just Like Everyone Else

EIA Reports Surprise Crude Oil Inventory Dip