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The Stranded Asset Trap in Oil and Gas
Lucas and Luna explore why traditional energy companies are quietly hedging their bets as renewable costs plummet. With Brent crude hovering near 114 dollars and Henry Hub natural gas rising, we examine the financial risk of stranded assets. Using specific data from late September 2026, including XLE performance and core CPI trends, they analyze how capital allocation is shifting away from pure extraction toward grid integration and hybrid solutions. This episode breaks down the hidden cost of maintaining legacy infrastructure when the market price for power is changing faster than the pipes…
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