Local Energy

This is a re-release of an episode from January 2026. Join hosts Peter Brecht and Wade Spear for a deep dive into oil and gas fundamentals! In this recap episode, we decode industry terms, analyze market indicators, and break down technical concepts from recent guest conversations. From tracking Ford Raptors in Midland to understanding collapsed casing, this episode covers everything you need to k...

In this episode of Local Energy, we sit down with Justin Bates from Echometer to explore how a small 18-person company became the global industry standard for acoustic fluid level measurement in oil and gas operations. From its 1962 origins, using 10-gauge blanks fired from .45 Long Colts, to today's sophisticated portable sensor systems, Echometer's story reveals the power of customer-focused inn...

Discover the fascinating transition from marketing to petroleum geology as Dylan Morton of MidCon Energy breaks down the technical science of detrital zircons and the economic reality of modern water flood optimization. In this episode of Local Energy, Peter and Wade sit down with Dylan Morton, a geologist who took an unconventional path into the oil patch. After realizing marketing wasn't his cal...

Energy isn't just an industry—it's the backbone of the modern world. Every week on Local Energy, we go beyond the headlines to share the real stories of the people working in the oilfield. From the grit of the rig floor to the frontier of AI, we provide an insider’s look at how the industry actually works—and why there has never been a more exciting (or complex) time to build a career in energy. W...

Dale Poserow shares his journey of building Expro's wireline division from the ground up—completely solo. From applying for a job he "didn't think he'd get" to navigating the challenges of being a team of one handling sales, operations, and field work, Dale offers an honest look at entrepreneurship in the oil and gas industry. In this episode, we discuss the realities of starting a new business di...

“Operating a small business feels like a daily knife fight where you get out of bed, try not to get stabbed, get back in bed, and do it all over again." Brent BeshoreFor Dan Doyle, though, it might have a little more real-life than proverbial. Author of the upcoming book "Of Roughnecks & Riches: A Start-Up in the Great American Fracking Boom," Dan joins the Local Energy Podcast to share his in...