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Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. Summary In this episode, host Joe Batir interviews Joseph Bonafin, Director, Next Generation Geothermal Projects at Turboden. They explore the latest advancements in geothermal energy, focusing on Turboden’s innovative organic ranking cycle technology and its role in scaling up geothermal power to meet global energy demands. Ke...

A work order can close green while the torque spec was skipped, the photo was of the wrong flange, and the only person who would have caught it has already retired. Swaroop Kolli, president and chief product officer at Atheer, and Dan Fraser, an industry specialist who came up through oilfield inspection and maintenance, explain the execution gap between systems that plan work — ERP, EAM, MES, CMM...

From paper tickets to AI agents — what does it really take to get digital into the field? In this episode of Digital Doers, Jason Duff sits down with Michael Maltsev, founder and CEO of RigER, to talk about the realities of digital transformation in oilfield services. RigER has spent more than a decade tackling a very practical problem: connecting what happens in the field with the systems and peo...

Sponsored by NavVis – Laser Scanning Solutions & Digital Twin Technology Global Warming To Exceed 2 Degrees Celsius Limit By 2050: Exxon https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Global-Warming-To-Exceed-2-Degrees-Celsius-Limit-By-2050-Exxon.html ExxonMobil Global Outlook, the study cited: https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/publications/global-outlook/co2-emissions-projected-to-fall-by-...

This week’s conversation goes deep into spotlighting the convergence between Future of Energy and Future of Work. We sit down with Katie Mehnert and John Mossop of the Bee Suite to wrap-up on the engagements from Houston Energy & Climate Week. This one is timely for anyone facing job insecurity or who may be wondering about where they belong. The Energy Basket Podcast is where audiences...

In this episode, Martyn Fear, COO of Promethean Energy, talks with Host, Elena Melchert, about the complex world of offshore well decommissioning, the challenges faced, and innovative solutions to optimize costs and safety in the industry. LINKS https://info.promethean-energy.com/upstreampodcast Brought to you on  OGGN , the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy...

Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. Summary In this episode, host Joe Batir interviews Johan Karlsson from ABB. They discuss the total energy market, the critical need for increased electricity supply, the potential for efficiency improvements in electrical motors, and how these advancements can support the global energy transition. Johan’s book recommendation: F...

In this episode, Brad LaPorte, Chief Marketing Officer at Morphisec, shares insights on the evolving cybersecurity landscape, especially within critical infrastructure like oil and gas. He discusses the unique challenges of protecting interconnected systems and connected worker safety platforms from cyber threats, including ransomware groups like Keelin and Dark Side. Brad emphasizes the importanc...

In this episode, Russell interviews Matt Smith, CEO and founder of My Pass Global, a pioneering platform transforming how critical industries manage workforce credentials. Discover how their innovative skills passport and verification system enhances safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across global energy, mining, and industrial sectors. Contact Matt Smith via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in...

SUMMARY: In Episode 45, Rama Oruganti said effective edge agents were years out and cyber was the big risk. Twenty episodes later we revisit these predictions. The agents arrived in months. It turns out the fracture is accountability. He calls it the “apprentice inversion”: the model talks like a coworker and acts like a boss. Authority moved up. Accountability didn’t. Follow the green...

Claudia Molina, Founder and President of SeguEN shares her journey through the energy industry, her insights on innovation, and her new book ‘Energy Mavericks’ that highlights servant leadership and technological breakthroughs across energy sectors. LINKS About Energy Mavericks: Energy Mavericks by Claudia Molina About SeguEN: AI Systems for Energy & Subsurface Operations | SeguEN...

N.W.T. Minister Caitlin Cleveland discusses the region’s next chapter, from critical minerals and AI, to infrastructure, Indigenous partnerships, and workforce development. Brought to you on OGGN , the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here . Visit the OGGN Merch store here . Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here...

Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. Summary In this episode, Joe Batir speaks with Oliver Friesen, CEO of Guardian Metal Resources, about tungsten, junior mining, and why reshoring critical minerals matters for the energy transition and U.S. industrial supply chains. Oliver explains how two past-producing Nevada projects could help restore domestic tungsten production...

In this episode, we explore how kaarvi.ai is revolutionizing sales and marketing in the oil and gas industry through AI-driven personalized outreach, lead scoring, and real-time analytics. It’s so good that it fooled Mark completely, leading him to developing a relationship with their CEO and bringing them onboard as a new sponsor. Discover how this innovative platform can transform your sal...

Sponsored by Liskow – Leaders in all aspects of energy law. In this episode, Matt and April discuss the evolving landscape of pipeline law and safety with attorneys from O’Neill and Rivera. The conversation covers key regulatory requirements, the impact of recent changes on the industry, and practical insight for legal professionals, industry stakeholders, and others navigating pipeline safe...

Sponsored by NavVis – Laser Scanning Solutions & Digital Twin Technology Equinor Targets 15 Million Tons of LNG as Qatar Exports Stay Blocked https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Equinor-Targets-15-Million-Tons-of-LNG-as-Qatar-Exports-Stay-Blocked.html Japanese Refiners Rush for Oman Crude After Saudi Pipeline Shutdown https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Japanese-R...

Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. Summary In this episode, Joe Batir speaks with Andrea Meroni, Segment Leader – Turbine Electrification at ABB Motion. He discusses the transformative potential of electrifying large turbines used in heavy industry, exploring the technical, economic, and environmental benefits of this shift. We delve into real-world examples, ch...

Russell joins OGGN colleague, Daniel Radabaugh, host of the Global Energy Recon Podcast and Co-Founder, CEO of One Shot Growth. In this episode, they go “across the pond” to explore the critical link between mental health, safety, and organizational performance in high-risk industries like oil and gas. Their guest is Chris Cummings, a global wellbeing expert, who shares insights from his new book...

Sponsored by Verusen – Optimizing MRO Supply Chains with AI Randy Mackay, Senior Consulting Partner with ERA Group, is the first guest in what will be a periodic series where we bring category experts on to share knowledge about the goods and services they buy. Randy focuses on facilities, so we cover everything from trash bags to janitorial services to copier contracts to paper and Styrofoam...

Sponsored by Tracerco – Direction, Measurement and Diagnostics Solutions Learn More at tracerco.com What if the future of refining looks completely different from the past? In this episode of Refining Reality, Brian Pieri and Bill Shanahan explore one of the most overlooked forces in the energy industry: location. From the first oil refineries in Pennsylvania to today’s massive Gulf Coast re...

Sponsored by Ericsson – Driving oil and gas forward with seamless connectivity. This episode of Digital Doers features Casey Thames sitting down with David Smith, Vice President of Innovation and Technology at Black Pearl Technology, for a conversation about a side of industrial innovation that most people never see. While many companies receive credit for the products and technologies they bring...

Sponsored by Magney-Grande – Your ESP Longevity Experts Crimes Against Electricity Episode 1: The Chernobyl Incident April 26, 1986. A routine safety test at Reactor Number Four of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant ends in catastrophe. Within seconds, a reactor is destroyed, a city is doomed to evacuation, and radioactive contamination begins spreading across Europe. For decades, investigators, en...

In this episode Russell continues his coverage of DEKRA’s Safety In Action Conference 2026 from Orlando, Florida interviewing Neil Forrest, VP HSE & Sustainability at Seadrill. This is an engaging deep dive into a variety of safety insights ranging from the “old way” of safety to modern practices – risks and limitations of early safety protocols compared to today, technologic...

In the world of Oil and Gas conferences, none has such a historic Texas legacy as the Offshore Technology Conference. Join me, your host Ben Seligson, as we interview folks from all over North America navigating the evolving oil and gas industry at the OTC conference. In Part 2, I’m joined by my guest host Kailey Euceda, and we speak with: Alex Rode – Guardian Telecom Jim Hanson – Propak Sys...

Deirdra caught up with Chris Phalen, Vice President of Domestic Policy at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) during CERAWeek, where NAM had just launched its new critical minerals strategy for America. Among other things, the two discuss NAM’s recently released permitting report, which highlights that delays and inefficiencies in the U.S. system cost manufacturers billions each year a...