Energy Transition Solutions

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Susan Nash, Director of Innovation and Emerging Science and Technology at the AAPG, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. They discuss how the energy industry continually adopts new technology and innovation to improve output, and how this has morphed into adoption and discussion of new energy […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Derek Gonsuron, Product Management Director – CCUS at S&P Global. They talk about how Derek and his team in the Commodity Insights group are examining the larger CCUS ecosystem.  They talk through questions like what are the key challenges for expedited implementation of CCUS and how can […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Paul Rodden of the Hydrogen Podcast while at NAPE. They catch up a bit, discuss NAPE, and give insight into recent headlines including the Baker Hughes – FFI announcement for collaboration on Geothermal and Hydrogen production and the investment by Ford into Lithium Americas. In honor of […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Dwayne Purvis, Reservoir Engineer. They discuss why Dwayne went back to school after 30 years in the oil and gas industry, the opportunity the Oil and Gas industry has with the Energy Transition, and news about Dwayne’s conference, Carbon Expo. Dwayne’s book recommendations: Coming into the Country […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Hamed Darabi, Chief Technology Officer of QRI and Yannick Agbor, Senior Partner Solutions Architect with AWS. In this show they discuss how QRI has gone about building solutions to complex problems within the energy supply chain. Here, they walk through the example of water management to show […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Julie Beaudry, New Technology Manager from Flexcon. They discuss the mature but evolving process of roll – to – roll manufacturing and cover the vital roll this process plays in modern life. Many everyday use items are manufactured through some type of lamination or roll – to […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Gary Kruse, Director of Research at Arbo. They discuss how regulation and policy previously facilitated the growth of natural gas pipelines in the United States and use this analysis to discuss how regulations with renewable energy and specifically transmission lines could similarly help grow renewable energy adoption […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Grant Strem, Chairman and CEO of Proton Technologies. They talk about Clear Hydrogen – what is it, what the process is to form this type of Hydrogen, how this idea came to be, where it is being done today, and where they are going. Grant’s Book Recommendation: […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with attendees and exhibitors at the Methane Mitigation America Summit, which was held in Houston, TX, December 5th – 7th, 2022, organized by Oil and Gas IQ. On this episode, we get everyone’s real-time thoughts on the conference, see where Methan mitigation is going, and a quick snapshot […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Mark LaCour, Editor in Chief of OGGN. They go over some of Mark’s 2023 predictions and how these will relate and impact the energy transition. Mark’s book recommendation: Principle Centered Leadership by Steven Covey These show notes contain affiliate links. Show your support for this show, the […]

‘Twas the day before Christmas, when all through the studio, not a creature was stirring, not even our hosts. The headphones were hung, by their laptops with care, in hopes that St. Mark soon would be there……. The hosts were nestled, all snug in their beds, while visions of guests danced in their heads. Join […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Erin Grover, member of the World Economic Forum’s Crypto Sustainability Coalition. They discuss ecocredits – what they are, why they are so exciting for small businesses and large corporations alike, and how they can help drive sustainability practices across the entire supply chain. Erin’s book recommendation: The […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Peter Duncan, Founder and CEO, and Gary Hargraves, President and COO of Microseismic, Inc. They discuss the energy transition and how it parallels the transition and advancement of companies and careers in the energy space. They walk through Gary’s path from the tech world into energy, the […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Keith Stelter, Corporate Marketing and Strategic Development Manager at Arc Energy. They discuss the opportunity to bring hardware back into operations through reconditioning and how reuse of equipment has significant carbon footprint savings. Keith’s Book recommendation: Start with Why by Simon Sinek Keith Stelter’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Matt Harrison, Co-Founder of Wellaware and Keith Norman, Head of Technology Partnerships at AWS, Energy Business Units. They discuss upstream production monitoring, production automation and optimization, and how a complete understanding of the production system can lead to cleaner, safer, and more profitable energy production. Matt’s book […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Karla Klay, Executive Director of Artist Boat. They discuss art, science, climate change, and immersive educational experiences and how these can help us understand and connect with nature and science. They also discuss how science education led to Artist Boat which led to preserving wetlands habitat […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with John Jeffers, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Revolution Turbine Technologies. They discuss the major market opportunity of waste pressure associated with natural gas pipeline systems. Answers discussed include what is waste pressure, what is the size of pressure turbine recovery units, and why and how RTT […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Chris Robart, Chief Commercial Officer of Ambyint and Keith Norman. They discuss the importance of production lift optimization and how the optimization procedure has changed in the past 15 years. They also highlight the environmental value of lift optimization and future outlook on paths  to monetize more […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Elias (Eli) Hinckley, Renewable Energy and Climate Finance Lawyer and Partner at Baker Botts. They discuss the Inflation Reduction Act – what is it, why is it called the Inflation Reduction Act, and how you can be involved with this generational opportunity. Eli’s Book Recommendations: The prize […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Neal Dikeman, co-Founder of Energy Transition Ventures. They talk about the origin of the phrase energy transition, why there is no such thing as the funding valley of death, and a multitude of other topics. Neal’s book recommendations: The Prize by Daniel Yergin All books by Robert […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Elena Melchert, new podcast host of Oil and Gas Upstream. They discuss Elena’s previous career in the government, how governmental policy impacts energy production, and how oil and gas upstream is embracing the energy transition. Elena’s book recommendations: The Bible Fossil Future by Alex Epstein Elena’s […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Laura Stadler, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of ESG for Frio Valley Infrastructure. They discuss the Hydrogen market, why Laura is so bullish on Hydrogen, and why Hydrogen needs Pipelines to be the best fuel it can be. Laura’s book recommendations: The Great Oildurado by Hildegarde Dolson […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with  Chris Davis, Senior Vice President of Milestone Carbon. They talk about CCS – where is it today, why it hasn’t taken off like it needs to, and what Milestone Carbon is doing to change that. Mike’s Book Recommendation: David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell Chris Davis […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Greg Fasullo, CEO of Elevation Home Energy Services. They discuss the growth of the residential solar market, how solar paired with energy management technology has a compounding impact, and how the real opportunity for exponential growth requires buy-in from institutional single family rental companies. Greg’s book recommendation: […]

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Bobby Tudor, Chairman of the Houston Energy Transition Initiative and CEO of Artemis Energy Partners. They discuss the energy transition, what it means for Houston, and how Houston can position itself to continue as the energy capital of the world into a low carbon energy future. Bobby’s […]