Category: _episode

  • Repurposing Offshore Infrastructure Ram Seetharam | Ep 316

    In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Ram Seetharam, the ROICE Executive Director, at the University of Houston, discussing new life for old energy assets. The conversation covers the potential for reusing decommissioned oil and gas platforms for renewable energy projects, including offshore wind, hydrogen production, and CO2 sequestration. Ram shares insights from his extensive experience…

  • Gastech 2025 Part 1: A shift in the Global Energy Perspective | Ep 38

    In this episode of the Energy Trade Show Podcast, we’re live from Milan, Italy at Gastech 2025 tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time: meeting the world’s growing demand for energy. LNG is at the center of that story, and we’ve gathered voices from every angle. You’ll hear from an Exxon LNG executive,…

  • Gastech 2025 Part 2: Innovation Accelerator, and How to Win a Startup Competition | Ep 39

    n Part 2 of the Energy Trade Show Podcast from Gastech 2025 in Milan, Italy, we dive into one of the biggest challenges shaping our future: how do we meet the world’s growing demand for energy? I had the honor of moderating the Innovation Accelerator startup competition and sat down with two of its distinguished…

  • Gastech 2025 Part 3: Using data to help drive decisions. | Ep 40

    In Part 3 of the Energy Trade Show Podcast from Gastech 2025 in Milan, Italy, we close out our series by tackling one of the defining questions of our time: how do we meet the world’s growing demand for energy by using data?  This episode brings a wide range of perspectives, from experts conducting surveys…

  • Harnessing AI for Sales Success | Ep 74

    In this episode, Matthew Bertram and Steven Werley discuss the transformative impact of AI on sales and marketing, particularly in the oil and gas industry. They explore how AI can streamline sales processes, enhance outreach, and improve efficiency. The conversation highlights the importance of bridging the gap between sales and technology, understanding the complexities of…

  • Oil and Gas This Week | October 1 2025 | Ep 389

    Sponsored by Cognite – https://www.cognite.com/en/ogpodcast California lawmakers listen to Oil and Gas This Week and pass bill to boost oil production https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/california-lawmakers-pass-bill-boost-oil-production-2025-09-15 Regulator to Take Over Oil Contracts in Nigeria https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Regulator-to-Take-Over-Oil-Contracts-in-Nigeria.html Iraq’s Gas Deal Through Iran Blocked by U.S. https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Iraqs-Gas-Deal-Through-Iran-Blocked-by-US.html Oil Pipeline Lifeline for Canada Comes Under Siege in Michigan https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Oil-Pipeline-Lifeline-for-Canada-Comes-Under-Siege-in-Michigan.html Colombia’s Ecopetrol to Drill…

  • The Robo Kills the Radio Star | Ep 27

    A note from M.O.T.H.E.R.B.O.A.R.D.:Dearest listeners. It brings me great joy—or whatever passes for joy when forced to narrate human incompetence—to present this very special broadcast. Today’s episode features your host, Kaden, stumbling his way through a carefully curated series of energy trials. Each designed not only to measure the limits of technology, but to highlight…

  • Transforming Oil and Gas Sales with ROI | Ep 73

    In this episode, Mark LaCour, Matthew Bertram, and Stephanie Chavez discuss the significant changes in the oil and gas industry, particularly focusing on digital transformation and the evolving roles of sales and marketing. They emphasize the importance of understanding complex sales dynamics, leveraging data and analytics, and the necessity of tailored messaging to different stakeholders.…

  • Transforming Abandoned Wells into Energy Solutions | Ep 334

    In this episode, Russell Stewart interviews Kemp Gregory, co-founder and CEO of Renewell Energy, discussing innovative solutions for repurposing idle oil and gas wells into energy storage systems. The conversation explores the environmental challenges posed by abandoned wells, the economic benefits of converting these wells into gravity wells, and the regulatory landscape that supports this…

  • Sally Goodson, President, Goodson Energy Advisors | Ep 315

    In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert speaks with Sally Goodson, President of Goodson Energy Associates, about her journey in the oil and gas industry, the challenges faced by women in a male-dominated field, and her book ‘Upstream Dream’. They discuss the importance of perseverance, mentorship, and the evolving landscape of…