Nerdin' Out with Cold Bore

Operators are under pressure to do more with less, and the future of completions lies in data-driven decision making. In this episode of Nerdin' Out, hosts Alex Fortin and Derek Mathewson sit down with Sean Hervo, co-founder and CEO of PrePad, to explore how physics-based simulation helps operators design completions smarter, faster, and more profitably. Sean shares how PrePad enables operators to...

Welcome to another episode of the Nerdin' Out with Cold Bore. This time, Craig and Derek sit down with Josh Gray from Stage Completions—a guy who’s seen it all, from sub-zero rig runs to cutting-edge frac design. In this wide-ranging, hilarious, and genuinely insightful episode, Josh breaks down what makes Stage’s “interventionless” completions system different, shares metallurgy wisdom only a...

🎙️ In this episode of Nerdin' Out with Cold Bore, we sit down with Sean David, VP of Upstream Operations, to explore how artificial intelligence, real-time data, and a hefty dose of curiosity are transforming the energy industry. From his first-hand experiences watching fracs in the field to innovating artificial lift systems with the Whale Shark separator system, Sean brings deep insight into...

In this episode of Nerdin' Out with Cold Bore, hosts Alex Fortin, Craig Bergmann, and Derek Mathewson dive deep into the intersection of AI, automation, and fracking. We start by analyzing DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model that claims to have been trained for a fraction of the cost of OpenAI’s models. The discussion touches on its controversial training methods, potential intellectual property (IP)...

Join Craig, Derek and special guest John Thompson for an insightful chat unpacking reservoir optimization techniques and production forecasting. We dive into rate transient analysis (RTA) - an advanced form of production data analysis. John breaks down how operators use RTA workflows to characterize reservoirs and inform field development decisions. You'll learn: - What RTA is and how it works - W...

Hey nerds! Derek and I recently had an awesome chat about the exciting advancements happening in space exploration and remote operations centers. We nerded out over that insane SpaceX Starship landing and how the latest rockets can now transport crazy amounts of cargo into orbit at an extremely low cost per Kg - we're talking launching missions every 3 days! 🤯 This will enable so many new space s...

Hey Nerds! Watching the results from the recent U.S. election rolling in nearly in real time got us thinking—what if polling wasn’t just about gathering opinions but incentivized participation to make more accurate forecasts? This sent us on a deep dive into polling biases, prediction markets like Polymarket, and their surprising accuracy in calling elections. But it doesn’t stop there! Inspired b...

In this episode of Nerdin' Out, Alex, Derek, and Craig discuss Cold Bore Technology’s approach to data governance. They delve into the frameworks and systems implemented to maintain data quality, covering key dimensions like accuracy, cohesion, and timeliness. They also explore how these principles support the oil and gas industry, ensuring that customers receive reliable high quality data, and di...

Hey friends! Alex and Craig here, "Nerdin' Out" over our data protocols and streaming in completions. We know, pretty niche topic - but if you love diggin' into the details of how data flows from sensors to decisions, this one's for you! We start off chatting about how Apple hypes up their product launches while we struggle to get eyes on our new data features. It ain't easy! Then we break down th...

Join Cold Bore's data experts, AKA Nerds, as they dive deep into the world of completions data. This series is designed for fellow data enthusiasts, providing a space to explore the complexities of data quality and governance without simplifying or having to dumb down the conversation. Hosted by Alex Fortin, Craig Bergmann, and Derek Mathewson, this podcast uncovers the hidden challenges and c...