Oil and Gas Upstream

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with Joe Frantz, CEO, Frantz and Associates about frac plugs, snubbing units, perf erosion, SPE Distinguished Lecturer Series, and technology advancements in hydraulic fracturing recorded at 2023 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-frantz-53ab35191/ This episode is made possible by TechnipFMC Click here to ta...

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with Dr. Dan Hill, Texas A&M, about the DOE’s field laboratory portfolio, advanced diagnostics related to hydraulic fracturing, and the contribution of these public-private partnerships to U.S. energy security. Recorded at 2023 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Conference. This episode is made possible by TechnipFMC SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Conference Natio...

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with Doug Valleau of Strategia innovation Technology Advisors about petroleum geology fundamentals, unconventional resource potential, and monitoring fluid flow through nano-Darcy pore structures at reservoir pressure and temperature, and URTeC 2023 www. URTeC.org This episode is made possible by TechnipFMC Click here to take it one question survey and...

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with James Liu of Drillrizon about how the drilling industry can evolve by coupling fundamental geophysics with new technologies. www. Drillrizoninc.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/drillrizoninc/ This episode is made possible by TechnipFMC Click here to take it one question survey and receive OGGN hardhat/laptop stickers Brought to you on Oil and...

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with Dr. Jennifer Miskimins about hydraulic fracturing, latest technology trends in hydraulic fracturing, and the 2023 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Conference in The Woodlands January 31-February 2, 2023 Link to the SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Conference, The Woodlands, TX, January 31 to February 2, 2023. https://www.spe-events.org/hydraulicfracturing/Homepag...

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks about the NPC: who they are, what they do, and their two most recent studies presented to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Grandholm on Dec. 14, 2022. National Petroleum Council website NPC.org This episode is made possible by TechnipFMC Click here to take it one question survey and receive […]

In this episode our host Elena Melchert provides an overview of the Oil and Gas Upstream podcast during 2022 and describes some of the topics to be discussed on 2023 podcasts Oil and Gas Upstream website:  https://oggn.com/podcasts/oil-gas-upstream/#:~:text=Oil%20and%20Gas%20Upstream%20explores,various%20sectors%20of%20the%20industry. This episode is made possible by TechnipFMC Click here to take...

‘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 Elena Melchert talks with Karen Olson of Well Data Labs about the early days hydraulic fracturing, the first SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Conference, development of a 6 TCF gas reservoir in Norway, and transferring oil and gas skillsets to geothermal energy as part of enhanced geothermal systems. https://www.spe-events.org/hydraulicfracturing  2023 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Tec...

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with Jimmy Robinson of Northern Oilfield Services about changes to the oilfield over time including hydraulic fracturing and the human resources of the future. This episode is made possible by TechnipFMC Click here to take it one question survey and receive OGGN hardhat/laptop stickers Brought to you on Oil and […]

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with Dr. Alessandra Simone, subsurface Subject Matter Expert with Geostock Sandia.  Dr. Simone describes her 20-year career from aeronautical engineering (helicopters) to petroleum engineering across six countries and offers advice for new and pending petroleum engineers. This episode is made possible by TechnipFMC Click here to take it one […]

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with a surprise guest. This episode is made possible by TechnipFMC Click here to take it one question survey and receive OGGN hardhat/laptop stickers Brought to you on Oil and Gas Global Network, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. More from OGGN […]

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with Joe Navar of Mesquite Technologies about how production technology has advanced over time making artificial lift safer and “smarter”. For more information about Mesquite Technologies email: contact@mesqt.com OR visit website www.mesquite-technologies-llc.com This episode is made possible by TechnipFMC Click here to take it one question survey and...

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with Art Schroeder, CEO, Energy Valley, Inc. about where upstream sits in the oil and gas value chain, difference between onshore and offshore upstream operations, and process of moving new technology from an a through to a reality. Art’s website is SubseaShuttle.com This episode is made possible by TechnipFMC […]

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with Dr. Bjorn Paulsson, CEO and President of Paulsson, Inc. about the benefits and applications of advanced borehole seismology in the oil and gas sector and beyond. Paulsson, Inc. website www.paulsson.com This episode is made possible by TechnipFMC Click here to take it one question survey and receive OGGN […]

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with Leslie Malone on optimizing value through digitization onshore and offshore for oilfields and other subsurface plus wind energy. https://lovethepodcast.com/ogu This episode is made possible by TechnipFMC Click here to take it one question survey and receive OGGN hardhat/laptop stickers Brought to you on Oil and Gas Global Network, the […]

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with Dr. Hamed Soroush, Founder and CEO of Petrolern, and Ms. Kerry Fellers, Petrolern, discuss innovative technology development, real-time risk identification and decision-making, the expansion of what constitutes “upstream”, and reducing the cost of operations to increase profitability. Petrolern Website  https://www.petrolern.com/ This episode is m...

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with Dr. Susan Nash, Director of Innovation, and Emerging Science and Technology for the American Association of Petroleum Geology, about the definition of “Upstream”, new technology and trends in Upstream, water and produced water, opportunities for young professions, and AAPG’s U-Pitch match-making efforts for technology development including invento...

In this episode our host Justin Gauthier talks with Jim Jones, CMO at RIOT Wireless to discuss how RIOT’s digital dipstick is assisting companies throughout the oilfield in accurate, real time tank measurement. Jim describes how this unique, field safe, technology can help save companies money through effective liquid measurement and treatments. LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimjon...

In this episode our host Justin Gauthier talks with Jason Modglin to discuss the current energy policy landscape and how we coming together as an energy industry will be imperative for solving the world’s biggest challenge of providing reliable, affordable, abundant energy to the world. Jason also shares his passion for helping our smaller Texas operators through […]

In this episode our host Justin Gauthier talks with Jason Earp, Executive Sales in Energy and Resources at Sodexo and discusses his philosophy on why being genuine and authentic is critical for the success of any business. Jason also shares his thoughts on servant leadership and why leading with the heart can help others in an […]

In this episode our host Justin Gauthier talks with Brian Smith, Gulf Coast Business Development Manager at Qi2 Elements to discuss their recent acquisition with Baker Hughes and why inspection and integrity management is critical for the future of our industry. Brian also describes his upbringing and how being a son of a 38 year Shell […]

In this episode our host Justin Gauthier talks with Senior Manager of Training and Development at API to discuss API’s latest initiative called SkillsReady. This is the program that prepares HS graduates/GED holders for a career in any segment of the O&G industry. LinkedIn profile links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanthomaswashingtonlibrary/ Website links: http://www.api.org/ https://www.api...

In this episode our host Justin Gauthier talks with Bill Melton, North American Sales Director of Measurement and Production Solutions at TechnipFMC to discuss how replacing sticks and spreadsheets is the key to unlocking true innovation potential for production optimization. Bill also discusses TechnipFMC’s new E-Mission™ technology which is the next level of optimization for your […]

In this episode our host Justin Gauthier sits down with Liz Dennette and covers everything from her love for slaying data silos to trying things for the very first time. Liz recently took on Velodrome racing and will stop nothing short of slaying the high angled track. Liz also shares information about her podcast which focuses […]