Peter Brecht and Wade Spear

Local Energy

Business EN ↓ 28 episodes

Oil and gas podcast with real field experience. WTI markets, drilling, production, oilfield careers, LNG, and energy news — no fluff, just shop talk. Local Energy is hosted by Peter Brecht and Wade Spear. We cover field operations, energy markets, oilfield careers, drilling, production, midstream, LNG, and offshore — with guests from field hands to CEOs, grid operators, and 30-year Chevron veterans. Oil and gas news, career stories, and market analysis from people who did the job — this is your channel. Topics: WTI forecasts, H2S safety, company man roles, oilfield finance, SCADA, Bitcoin o

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Peter Brecht and Wade Spear

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The World’s Most Important Work Happens Here 20.02.2026 0:33

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...

Starting an Expro Oil & Gas Division Alone 20.02.2026 29:34

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...

The Roughneck's Guide to Building an Oil and Gas Business 20.02.2026 37:22

“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...