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Revolutionizing Asset Management and Safer, Faster Operations | Ep 113
This conversation with Mark LaCour and Martín Luna Rivera explores the innovative use of technology to make asset management simpler, smarter, and safer. Plus, how can it also be used in the bidding process for contracts, emphasizing its potential to streamline operations, enhance safety, and reduce costs. The discussion highlights how the platform R2S gives…
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Clad Technology and Geothermal | William Hitters | Ep 205
In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions podcast, Joe Batir interviews William Hitters, Global OCTG Director at CladTek, discussing the innovative technologies and solutions CladTek offers for the geothermal industry. They explore the importance of corrosion resistance in geothermal wells, the economic advantages of using CRA cladded pipes, and the future of geothermal energy…
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Leadership and Safety: A Personal Journey | Ep 342
In this engaging conversation, Christina Sistrunk shares her extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, focusing on the critical importance of safety leadership. She discusses her journey from engineering to becoming a vice president at Shell, where she faced the challenge of a plateau in safety performance. Christina emphasizes the need for personal commitment…
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Connecting Rugged Devices with Reliable Satellite Networks | Ep 38
n this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski discusses the evolution of connectivity solutions for frontline workers in harsh environments. Featuring guests from DeltaVue, RuggON, and Ubiqconn, the conversation explores how ruggedized technology and satellite communications are transforming operations in industries like mining and oil and gas. The discussion highlights the importance of…
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EAG Inc on OGGN Pitch | Ep 02
Elizabeth Gerbel, Founder and CEO of EAG, Inc., and Chris Petropulos, VP of Consulting, discuss how their mix of business process and IT consulting, software implementation, back-office outsourcing, and IT managed services help both mature and start-up upstream, midstream, and energy adjacent companies operate and improve. They describe how EAG’s years of hands-on design, implementation,…
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Reasons to Hate Energy and One Reason to Not | Ep 31
Okay… so… we need to talk. This episode — Episode 31 — should not exist. It wasn’t planned. It wasn’t scheduled. It wasn’t even supposed to be possible. Episode 30 was meant to be the grand finale — thirty reasons to hate energy, a nice round number, a tidy wrap-up, a neat little bow tied around…
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Preserving Galveston Habitat is Good Business | Karla Klay | Ep 204
In this episode, host Joe Batir speaks with Karla Klay, Executive Director and Founder of Artist Boat, a non-profit in Galveston preserving coastal habitat. They discuss what a coastal habitat is, the benefits of coastal habitat from an environmental position, and the benefits of conserving this habitat from a business perspective. Finally, Karla gives a…
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Revolutionizing Pressure Control Solutions | Ep 341
In this conversation, Jill Minassian, Senior Business Development Manager for SPM Pressure Control Solutions, discusses the evolution of pressure control technology in the oil and gas industry. She highlights the transition from traditional flow iron setups to large bore iron, emphasizing the benefits of efficiency, safety, and cost savings. Jill also addresses the global adoption…
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Navigating the Oil and Gas Landscape with Energy Innovation Capital | Ep 324
In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert and Sarah Kern, Director of Strategic Engagement at Energy Innovation Capital discuss Sarah’s career journey from electrical engineering to the drilling industry, her involvement in industry organizations, and the success of the ATCE 2025 conference. The conversation also touches on leadership changes within SPE,…
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Grateful for the Tech Revolution: Empowering Frontline Workers toward a Safer, Smarter World | Ep 37
In this special episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski explores gratitude for the transformative impact of technology on frontline industries such as oil and gas, manufacturing, services, and logistics. It’s a Thanksgiving episode that highlights how innovations like IoT sensors, wearables, AI, and augmented reality are enhancing safety, productivity, and efficiency for frontline…