Topic: British Gas

2 chapters across the catalog

Twerkin' Russians
Episode 1617 1:09:47 - 1:13:32

1617: Twerkin' Russians

Rules of War, Gaza Gas Field History

The hosts discuss the absence of typical war narratives, such as the use of Captagon or Viagra, in the current conflict. They revisit the history of the Gaza Marine gas field, discovered by British Gas in 2000. The conversation touches on the technicalities of side-drilling and international law regarding resource extraction in disputed territories.

Truth to Podcaster
Episode 1126 1:33:32 - 1:36:23

1126: Truth to Podcaster

German Energy Grid Failures, BP Natural Gas Advertising

Germany's transition to wind and solar power has resulted in a 51% increase in energy costs and a reliance on natural gas to stabilize the grid. A British Petroleum (BP) commercial is analyzed, which promotes natural gas as the "smart partner" to renewables when the wind stops blowing. The hosts argue that the Green New Deal actually benefits big oil companies by necessitating gas-powered backups.