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The hosts briefly mention the historical USS Liberty incident in the context of current naval deployments. They then pivot to a news report about the Biden administration announcing $7 billion in funding for seven regional "clean hydrogen hubs." The hosts characterize the hydrogen initiative as a massive green energy scam.
Turkey Discovery of Black Sea Natural Gas Reserves
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Turkey has discovered 58 billion cubic meters of natural gas in the Black Sea, bringing total reserves to 710 billion cubic meters. Valued at approximately $1 trillion, these reserves are intended to transform Turkey into a regional energy hub and reduce dependence on Russia and Iran. The government aims to begin supplying gas to the domestic system by March 2023.
ERCOT Remote Thermostat Control, Smart Savers Texas
Texas residents discovered that their smart thermostats were being remotely adjusted to 78 degrees by energy companies during a heat wave. The "Smart Savers Texas" program, operated by Energy Hub, allows utilities like TXU and ERCOT to control home temperatures in exchange for sweepstakes entries. Many users were unaware they had enrolled in the program until they woke up sweating.
Vladimir Putin announced the cancellation of the South Stream pipeline through Bulgaria, opting instead to create an energy hub in Turkey. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker insisted the project is not dead and pledged financial solidarity with Bulgaria. The cancellation follows reported pressure from Senator John McCain on the Bulgarian government to abandon the Russian-led project in favor of the Nabucco pipeline.
