Digital Innovations in Oil and Gas with Geoffrey Cann

Today's podcast is with Greg Belbin of Gyrdodata. Gyrodata is a long-operating oilfield technology company. As their name suggests, they specialize in gyrometric surveying and data gathering. Today we look at how this field is evolving, and how oil and gas can capture more and better data. Duration: 33m 42s

Today's podcast is a sit-down with Katrina Ingram , the founder of Ethically Aligned AI . This organization looks at the ethical issues around AI adoption, focused on issues of fairness, job loss, and the responsible use of algorithms. Today we discuss these dimensions of AI in the oil and gas space, and the degree that algorithms are starting to have a bigger impact on our lives.  Duration: 32m 4...

Today's podcast is a chat with Krys Korczewski , formerly of NAL Resources. Krys helped NAL transform their business and upstream oi land gas through new technological innovations. We discuss his journey today, alongside how these transformation plans can be executed in oil and gas.  Duration: 34m 05s

Today's podcast is with Dave Shook, the founder of ShookIoT and now a part of Uptake . Dave returns to discuss the acquisition of his company, and the state of industrial internet of things. We go into greater detail about where IoT creates value and what Uptake is doing in the energy sector.  Duration: 37m 12s

Today's podcast is with Clarence Montiero , the principal at Teamwork Group. Teamwork is a single platform that hosts apps and technology to help downstream companies manage workflows. Today we discuss the changes to downstream that are being seen, and how the pandemic has impacted the industry.  Duration: 33m 19s

Today's podcast is with Chad Hayden, the founder of Galatea. Galatea is developing water management solutions that optimize and automate water use in oil and gas. Today we discuss the growing question of ESG and what new technologies can do to help improve the environmental and social records of energy companies.  Duration: 33m 19s

Today's podcast is with Azad Abbasi, the CEO of Genius XR. Genius XR is a company that creates content based on AR, VR, MR, and AI. They build video content based on those four pillars, which is called XR. Today we discuss the rapid and increasing maturity of virtual reality tools, and where value can be generated for industry players.  Duration: 34m 38s

Today we have a chat with Greg Corey, of Freewave Technologies' customer support group. Freewave develops Machine to Machine infrastructure to deliver data in IIoT environments. Today we discuss the data challenges behind IIoT, the shifting attitudes towards it in oil and gas, and where value can be created.  Duration: 34m 08s

Today's podcast is with Kenton Gray , the Chief Technology Officer at Datagration. Datagration looks at the various sets of data in oil and gas companies and helps them integrate, analyze, and then process it. Today we discuss the data problem in oil and gas, the amount of time engineers spend figuring it out, and how much value can be gained from better practices.  Duration: 34m

For today's podcast, I have a great chat with Neil Wagner , the head of IT at the Calgary Counselling Centre. The Centre is currently the largest of it's kind in Alberta , and it provides charitable counselling services of all sorts. Today we discuss how modern technology is changing even the world of counselling services, and the impact COVID-19 has had on our community.  Corrections: The origina...

Today's interview is once again a chat with Omar Morales . Having moved from oil and gas to Advano , a battery company for electric drivetrains, Omar lays out how one petroleum worker is using his skills in a new environment. We also discuss the energy transition and how oil and gas talent can move with the times.  Duration: 34m 35s

Today I have a conversation with Scott Mussbacher of Vista Projects. Vista is an energy engineering firm that helps companies transform their operations through new digital technologies. Today we discuss that change initiative, how digital and innovation is coming to energy, and how Vista is operating in that space. Duration: 32m 09s

For Today's podcast, I have a chat with David Lepa of Anaplan. Anaplan provides planning tools over the cloud, allowing companies to drive change and adapt to challenging circumstances. Today we discuss the power of planning tools, Anaplan's vision for the future, and how we can tackle these difficult times.  Duration: 32m 35s

Irving Oil, operator of Canada's largest oil refinery by volume, is looking to purchase North Atlantic Refining Limited (NARL), a refinery and fuels business in Newfoundland.  If in these challenging times you're able to acquire a struggling competitor, digital innovations are a compelling means to capture value.  Duration: 12m 31s VURBL station is https://vurbl.com/station/3vTEKH37KDh/

Today's podcast is a chat with Shawn Zulfikar, the CEO and co-founder of OGHelp. OGHelp is a platform that connects oil and gas companies to relevant professionals around the world, so businesses can access international talent for whatever jobs need doing. Today we discuss remote work and the gig economy, and how these trends may change how we view employment in oil and gas.  Duration: 32m 31s Vu...

Today's podcast is an interview with Deepak Atyam , the co-founder and CEO of Tri-D Dynamics . Tri-D develops sensors for pipe infrastructure, to access difficult-to-reach and remote assets to make autonomous, "smart" pipelines. Today we discuss attaching sensors to pipelines, managing the data generated, and Tri-D's vision for the future.  Duration: 32m 12s

Today's podcast is with Travis Parigi , the CEO and President, as well as the founder, of LiquidFrameworks. LiquidFrameworks provides a mobile platform for field operations, allowing field workers to track jobs and manage their work. Today we discuss field operations and how mobile platforms are making changes.  Duration: 33m 51s

This episode is an interview with Samantha Stuart , the VP of Strategy and Corporate Development at TC energy . TC is one of North America's largest energy companies, from transporting hydrocarbons to the production of renewable energy. Today we discuss the changes and challenges to the energy sector, digital innovations on the horizon, and how TC is approaching the energy transition.  Duration: 3...

Today's podcast is with Bobby Mason, the President and CEO of SPOC Automation. SPOC Automation specializes in automating pump controls, allowing for fine-tuning and higher levels of efficiency. Today we discuss the savings available with automation, how small savings can add up over time, and the increasing degree of automation in the North American gas sector.  Duration: 34m 35s

Today's podcast is an interview with Waclaw "Wally" Jakubowicz , the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Hampton Data services. Hampton tackles the data challenge posed to oil and gas companies, who are now swimming in an ocean of subsurface and asset information. Today we discuss that ocean and how companies can navigate it.  Duration: 35m 15s

Today's podcast is an interview with Wayne Karpoff, the CEO of Willowglen. Willowglen Systems provides industrial automation technology, from Flow Computers to SCADA infrastructure. Today we discuss the evolution of SCADA systems in oil and gas, the current trend of automation, and the value of better asset management.  Duration: 32m 50s

Today's interview is with Brent Rhymes , the CEO of WolfePak Software. WolfePak develops software tools for oil and gas companies that enable business automation, from streamlining work processes to managing ticket purchases for crude oil. Today we discuss the field ticket process, how much of oil and gas is still rooted in paper-based processes, and where data management and automation fit.  Dura...

Today's interview is with Andrew Bruce , the CEO of Data Gumbo.  Data Gumbo is utilizing blockchain to transform transactions in the oil and gas industry. Today we discuss blockchain's place in oil and gas, what sorts of transactions can be improved by the technology, and where automation can drive value.  Duration: 30m 48s

Today's podcast is an interview with Tony Wood , the CEO of Catalyst44 Ltd. Catalyst is a small consulting operation which focuses on digital transformation and strategic growth for businesses. Today we discuss transformation, adoption of digital, and how to change the mindset in the industry towards new technology.  Duration: 35m 07s

Today's episode is with Roy Christensen , the founder of KT Project. KT Project, or Knowledge Transfer Project, was founded in 2018 to help companies successfully execute capital projects by transferring knowledge and skills to team members. Today we discuss the need for knowledge transfer, the technologies which enable it, and the value for oil and gas.  Duration: 27m 15s