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Canada’s Missed Energy Moment? Dr. Anas Alhajji on Oil, EVs, and Global Reality
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Is the electric vehicle revolution all hype? Is Canada underestimating its role in the global energy future?
In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir is joined by world-renowned energy economist Dr. Anas Alhajji, who breaks down why the "end of oil" is far from reality — and why Canada’s oil sands and natural gas are more vital than ever.
From flawed EV stats out of China to the $18 trillion investment gap in global oil and gas, Dr. Alhajji challenges the forecasts shaping public policy and investor decisions. He explains why hybrid vehicles are the real trend, how energy demand is skyrocketing due to urbanization, immigration, and AI — and why Canada is poised to lead, if it seizes the moment.
Why the Trans Mountain pipeline still matters
How media and international agencies distort the energy picture
What Canada needs to do now to support global data centres and energy security
This is a must-watch for anyone interested in real talk about the future of energy, and Canada’s place in it.
The energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.
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Chapters
1. Setting The Stakes: Hybrid Era (00:00:00)
2. Guest Intro And Canadian Focus (00:01:16)
3. Why Canada’s Oil Sands Attract Capital (00:02:08)
4. U.S. Dependence And TMX Repercussions (00:05:10)
5. No New Refineries, Only Upgrades (00:08:20)
6. From Peak Supply To Peak Demand Claims (00:09:45)
7. Debunking “Oil On Water” Narratives (00:12:20)
8. Sanctions, Routing, And Tanker Data (00:18:05)
9. Saudi Flows, Egypt Storage, India Needs (00:22:20)
10. Media Bias, Agendas, And Forecast Failures (00:26:00)
11. EV Numbers, Real Oil Displacement (00:29:15)
12. China’s EV Scams And Data Gaps (00:33:20)
13. Hybrids Surge And Tax Realities (00:37:40)
14. Why Another Canadian Pipeline Matters (00:41:00)
15. Urbanization, Immigration, And Energy Demand (00:44:00)
16. AI, Data Centers, And Fuel Mix Shifts (00:47:40)
17. Optimism, Investment Cycles, And LNG (00:51:00)
18. Policy Pitfalls And Carbon Accounting (00:54:00)
19. Canada’s Missed Chances And Next Moves (00:57:30)
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