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The Most Useless Ways to Generate Power (That People Tried Anyway)
In this electrifying episode of Sparking Interest, Kaden dives headfirst into humanity’s most hilariously misguided attempts at generating power — from jellyfish-powered solar cells to hamster-wheel electricity, coffee-fueled cars, and even the absurd dream of tapping into planetary motion. With a blend of humor, curiosity, and just the right amount of scientific skepticism, Kaden explores…
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It Broke, It Blew Up, and It’s On Fire: How to Handle Catastrophic Response | Ep 08
In this conversation, Matt Jones, April Rolen-Ogden, and Michael Golemi discuss the critical steps and considerations involved in responding to catastrophic incidents. They cover initial actions, the importance of communication with government agencies, insurance notification, and the complexities of maintaining privileges and working with the root cause analysis process. The discussion emphasizes the need for…
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Conservation as an Economic Driver | Larry Selzer, The Conservation Fund | Ep 181
In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions Podcast, Joe Batir speaks with Larry Selzer, President and CEO of the Conservation Fund, about the intersection of conservation and economic growth. They discuss the mission of the Conservation Fund, examples of sustainable economic development through conservation, and the importance of balancing economic and environmental goals. Larry…
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Offshore Technology Conference Part 1: Trinidad and Tobago Day! | Ep 24
In this special episode from the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2025, I hit the show floor to connect with leaders from Trinidad and Tobago, a nation making a strong push to attract international business and investment into O&G. Join me as I speak with representatives who share why T&T is positioning itself as a gateway…
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Building a Sales Team from Scratch (hint – start with marketing) | Ep 67
In this episode, Mark LaCour and Jordan Driskell discuss the critical elements of building a successful sales and marketing team from scratch. They emphasize the importance of starting with marketing to generate leads, the role of metrics in predicting sales success, and the evolving landscape of sales strategies in the modern business environment. The conversation…
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Oil and Gas This Week | May 21 2025 | Ep 379
Sponsored by Cognite – https://www.cognite.com/en/ogpodcast Mark and Paige record live from the Petroleum Accountants Society of Houston’s Annual Picnic Event at St Arnolds Brewery. Aramco signs pacts worth up to $90 billion with U.S. companies https://worldoil.com/news/2025/5/14/aramco-signs-pacts-worth-up-to-90-billion-with-u-s-companies U.S. Energy Department launches ‘largest deregulatory effort in history’ https://worldoil.com/news/2025/5/14/u-s-energy-department-launches-largest-deregulatory-effort-in-history U.S. crude production may decline in 2026 amid slowing…
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The Future of Financial Modeling with Lacklan Hughson | Ep 300
In this conversation, Elena Melchert and Lachlan Hughson discuss the intersection of finance and engineering within the oil and gas industry. They explore the importance of upgrading the finance function to improve decision-making, the role of software in financial modeling, and the impact of financial decisions on society. Lachlan emphasizes the need for a probabilistic…
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Epicore Biosystems Addresses the Epic Challenge of Dehydration and Heat Stress in Industrial Athletes | Ep 15
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski speaks with Matt Marrapode, Vice President of Strategy at Epicore Biosystems, about the critical issue of dehydration among industrial workers, or industrial athletes, as they refer to them. They discuss the innovative technology platform developed by Epicore that provides real-time hydration insights, guides personalized hydration…
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Caterpillar’s Legacy: A Century of Innovation | Ep 94
In this conversation, Caterpillar representatives discuss the company’s centennial celebration and its commitment to innovation in the oil and gas sector. They introduce the Gas Mechanical System (GMS), a new powertrain designed to run on 100% natural gas, highlighting its efficiency and sustainability benefits. The discussion also covers deployment challenges, emissions compliance, and the future…
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Blue Energies’ Journey into Liberia Deepwater Oil and Gas | Ep 299
In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews James Deckelman, CEO of Blue Energies, discussing the company’s upcoming public listing and its strategic positioning in the oil and gas sector. They explore the dynamic market conditions, the advantages of a reconnaissance license, and the potential impact of Blue Energies’ operations in Liberia. The conversation highlights the challenges…