Category: _episode

  • Mike Sommers on Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Podcast | Ep 190

    In this episode, Paige Wilson speaks with Mike Sommers, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Petroleum Institute (API), as they discuss Mike’s journey from Capitol Hill to leading API, the importance of leadership in the oil and gas industry, and the role of API in setting standards and advocating for the industry. Episode…

  • Warren Cat’s Permian Basin New Engine Rebuild Center – Part Two | Ep 116

    Russell continues his interview from last week with Steve Plemons and Keaton Mayers of Warren Cat discussing the opening of the new West Texas Engine Rebuild Center.  They explore what setes the ERC apart from a technical standpoint, how it is desighned to improve efficiency and service, and what it means for technician development and…

  • Geothermal, (still) Rising | Bryant Jones | Ep 202

    In this episode, host Joe Batir speaks with Bryant Jones, Executive Director of Geothermal Rising, for a second time, recorded during the closing reception of the 2025 Geothermal Rising conference. They provide a review and recap of the conference with their personal highlights. They also discuss the growth of geothermal and Geothermal Rising during Bryant’s…

  • Leadership in HSE |Ep 340

    In this engaging conversation, Byron Fruge with Onward Consulting discusses the critical role of leadership in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) within the oil and gas industry. He emphasizes that true leadership is not confined to titles but is a behavior that can be exhibited by anyone, regardless of their position. Byron introduces the concept…

  • Lisa BlankenburgTechnical Sales Director for TAQA | Ep 322

    In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert talks with Lisa Blankenburg, North American Technical Sales Director at TAQA, about her career journey from nursing to a leading role in oil and gas. They discuss TAQA’s innovative technologies, such as sand screens, production enhancement, and swell plug solutions; used to tackle challenges…

  • Accelerate Transformation with Better Data for Better Decisions | Ep 35

    In this episode of The Connected Workers Podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and Hsing-Hsing Li of ACELER8.AI discuss the transformative impact of AI on frontline workers and business operations. They explore how the company’s AI tools help breakdown information silos, overcome inefficiencies, manage disruptions, and improve decision-making through better data integration. Better data leads to better decisions…

  • Oil and Gas This Week | Nov 19 2025 | Ep 392

    Sponsored by Cognite – https://www.cognite.com/en/ogpodcast ExxonMobil warns EU law could force exit from Europe https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/exclusive-exxonmobil-warns-eu-law-could-force-exit-from-europe/ar-AA1PIxmI?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=6908dec6088f47b0b60488bd87a95a9f&ei=19 BP to sell stakes in US onshore pipeline assets for $1.5 billion https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/bp-to-sell-stakes-in-us-onshore-pipeline-assets-for-1-5-billion/ar-AA1PHS2p?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=69090234fdb543bca6651b03fa0def24&ei=18 Pirates Board Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Pirates-Board-Oil-Tanker-in-Indian-Ocean.html Australia’s Woodside Bets Big on LNG Boom With 2032 Growth Plan https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Australias-Woodside-Bets-Big-on-LNG-Boom-With-2032-Growth-Plan.html UAE Dismisses Fears of Oil Glut https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/UAE-Dismisses-Fears-of-Oil-Glut.html…

  • Look out, it’s the Disaster Expo! | Ep 50

    In this episode, we uncover some surprising facts about the communities the American Red Cross serves most, explore innovative new approaches to fire suppression and firefighting with Firetrol Protection Systems, and even discover a tech-driven, affordable solution for end-of-life planning with Clozure. Oh yeah, people keep on asking about the casket experience, I almost fell…

  • Russell Holmes | Ep 26

    The amazing story of offshore safety with Russell Holmes, American Petroleum Institute’s (API) Center for Offshore Safety (COS) Senior Director Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for the OGGN newsletters here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More…

  • Unlocking Energy Efficiency in High Power Systems | Michael Basler and Tim Latimer | Ep 201

    In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions Podcast, host Joe Batir talks with with ABB’s Michael Basler and Fervo Energy co-founder Tim Latimer. They explore the importance of energy efficiency in the context of increasing energy demand, the role of geothermal energy, and the significance of partnerships in achieving sustainable energy solutions. The conversation…