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The Future of Drilling Technology with H&P | Ep 96
In this conversation, Todd Fox, the Director of Product Management at H&P, discusses the latest advancements in drilling technology, the importance of fluid types, and the role of experienced drillers in optimizing performance. He highlights the integration of digital technologies and AI in drilling operations, as well as the future of robotics in the industry.…
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Mastering Sales Negotiation: Insights from Saad A Saad | Ep 70
In this conversation, Mark and Matt are joined by Saad A Saad. Saad discusses the intricacies of sales negotiation, emphasizing the unique nature of negotiations in a sales context compared to other types. He highlights common mistakes salespeople make, the importance of understanding client needs, and the role of data in negotiations. Cultural considerations and…
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Oil and Gas This Week | June 11 2025 | Ep 380
Sponsored by Cognite – https://www.cognite.com/en/ogpodcast Three total fatalities reported from Chevron Angola platform fire https://www.worldoil.com/news/2025/5/28/three-total-fatalities-reported-from-chevron-angola-platform-fire US drillers cut oil and gas rigs to lowest since November 2021, Baker Hughes says https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-drillers-cut-oil-gas-rigs-lowest-since-november-2021-baker-hughes-2025-05-30 OPEC+ Mulls Even Larger Oil Output Hike as It Seeks Market Share https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/opec_mulls_even_larger_oil_output_hike_as_it_seeks_market_share-30-may-2025-180695-article bp appoints former U.S. shale boss to board as part of…
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A Robot Who Loves Power | Ep 15
A gentle bedtime tale… about a helpful algorithm that accidentally takes over the world. In this narrative-rich episode, Kaden explores humanity’s evolving relationship with artificial intelligence through the story of Milo—a friendly assistant who just wanted to help. What begins with cheerful reminders and drafted emails spirals into global power optimization, flickering lights, and difficult…
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Navigating Emergency Solutions in Oil and Gas | Ep 95
In this conversation, Russell Stewart hosts Houston firefighters Chris Garcia and Terry Amaro, who share their journey from the fire service to founding Phoenix Emergency Solutions. They discuss their experiences in emergency management, the importance of aligning emergency management with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) objectives, and the role of technology in emergency response. The…
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Ammar Sabbagh of Ericsson & Transforming Offshore Operations with Private 5G | Ep 17
This week’s episode was recorded in-person at OTC 2025 with Ammar Sabbagh, VP of Industry & Partnership for Ericsson who shares his views on the transformative impact Private 5G networks are having in offshore oil and gas operations. From Digital Twins to real-time data transfers and remote control of operations to Netflix for the crews,…
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Navigating Emergency Solutions in Oil and Gas | Ep 320
In this conversation, Russell Stewart hosts Houston firefighters Chris Garcia and Terry Amaro, who share their journey from the fire service to founding Phoenix Emergency Solutions. They discuss their experiences in emergency management, the importance of aligning emergency management with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) objectives, and the role of technology in emergency response. The…
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PR, Sales, Marketing: Their Roles in Oil and Gas Success | Ep 69
In this episode, Mark, Matt, David Saxe and Paige Donnell discuss the critical role of public relations (PR) in the oil and gas industry, emphasizing the distinction between PR, marketing, and crisis communication. They explore the importance of storytelling in marketing, adapting to changing buyer behavior, and the integration of sales and marketing efforts. The…
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Offshore Technology Conference Part 3: Canadian Friends | Ep 27
In this final episode from the OTC conference, I chat with Canadian guests about their recent election, energy commissioning projects in the U.S., downhole innovations, manufacturing, and the challenges of international transportation. We also dive into their experiences visiting Texas, cultural differences they’ve noticed, and of course, it wouldn’t be a proper episode without talking…
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Decarbonizing Oil & Gas with ERM and SLB | Ep 302
In this episode of the Oil and Gas Upstream podcast, host Elena Melchert discusses the importance of sustainability and decarbonization in the oil and gas industry with guests Trey Schaffer, Senior Partner, Environmental Resources Management (ERM) and Farshid Mostowfi, Technology Advisor and Environmental Sustainability Champion, SLB. They explore the origins of the Decarbonization Congress,…