Ep. 185: Energy, Courage & the Future of Oil: Exxon’s Hammerhead, LNG Growth

In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto are joined by King Operating Corporation leaders Rachel Griffith (SVP) and Kelly Duncan (EVP of Operations) for a thoughtful discussion on oil & gas headlines, personal reflections, and industry insights.
The conversation begins with a reflection from the Charlie Kirk Memorial before turning to key developments shaping today’s energy landscape: Exxon’s $6.8B Hammerhead project in Guyana, America’s surging role as the world’s top LNG exporter, and the U.S. push for the World Bank to resume financing new oil & gas projects. Together, the group unpacks what these shifts mean for supply, refining capacity, investor sentiment, and the long-term outlook for global energy.
Rachel shares leadership lessons from her time in Kenya and the value of investor education, while Kelly weighs in on refinery shutdowns and demand outlooks. Plus, Jay closes with his “Five Things,” including the Word of the Week: Courage.
Tune in for an honest, forward-looking conversation at the intersection of energy, leadership, and faith—and don’t miss Jay’s Oil & Gas Weekly Rundown LIVE, every Wednesday at 2 p.m. CT on LinkedIn and YouTube (@JayRYoungOfficial).