Category: _episode

  • Refining Reality: The 3-2-1 Formula and the Secrets of Refinery Gain | Ep 4

    Sponsored by Tracerco – Direction, Measurement and Diagnostics SolutionsLearn More at tracerco.com Is a “Crack Spread” just industry nonsense, or the most important number in your refinery? In this episode of Refining Reality, hosts Bill and Brian Pieri strip away the jargon to explain the fundamental heartbeat of the oil and gas downstream sector. Recorded…

  • The Indigenous Equity Revolution in Mining | Ep 6

    In this episode of the Mining and Minerals Show, Deirdra Tindale explores a shift in the mining sector as Indigenous nations move from being project stakeholders to sophisticated equity owners. She sits down with both Mark Podlasly, Chief Executive Officer of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC), and Kody Penner, Vice President of Corporate…

  • How to Solve the Copper Shortage | Ep 221

    Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. In this episode, Joe Batir interviews experts Matt Uddenberg, Founder and CEO, and John Redwood, Senior Process Engineer, of Skouria. They discuss the future of mineral extraction, energy efficiency, and sustainable mining. Listen in and explore how innovative in situ recovery techniques are poised to…

  • Life, The Universe, And Energy | Ep 42

    Sponsored by Magney-Grande – Your ESP Longevity Experts Episode 42 might sound familiar to science-fiction fans. In The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, a supercomputer spends millions of years calculating the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything… and the answer is 42. The only problem? Nobody actually knows what the…

  • Leadership & Culture in Safety: Insights from Phillips 66 | Ep 251

    Join us in this episode as we explore how Phillips 66 achieved a record year in safety performance by emphasizing frontline leadership, proactive human performance strategies, and a culture of continuous improvement. Karen Albrecht, VP, Global HSE & Compliance for Phillips 66 shares actionable insights, real-world examples, and the importance of embedding safety into everyday…

  • Social license to operate: from mine opening to closure, and everything in between | Ep 5

    This week on the Mining and Minerals Show, we trace the journey of a mine from its initial opening to its final closure as Deirdra sits down with experts at PDAC. Eric Miller, CEO of Global Battery Materials, begins the discussion by detailing the strategic advantages of “brownfield” projects. He explains how reopening proven assets…

  • Energy Takes Over SXSW | Live from Austin | Ep 60

    Energy might not be the first thing people think about when they think of SXSW, but powering the future of technology, AI, and data centers starts with reliable electricity. In this episode of the #EnergyTradeShowPodcast, we interview the speakers from the the panel, “Powering Texas with Reliable Integrated High-Demand Energy.” With Texas experiencing unprecedented growth…

  • Margin Squeeze: Optionality in Volatile Markets | Ep 3

    Sponsored by Tracerco – Direction, Measurement and Diagnostics SolutionsLearn More at tracerco.com Commodity trading margins fell 30–40% in 2024, forcing executives to rethink resilience, portfolio strategy, and asset-backed optionality. In this episode of Refining Reality, we break down the global margin reset using insights from McKinsey and S&P Global, explore how leading firms are stabilizing…

  • Talking Prospects and Conferences | Ep 220

    Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. Join host Joe Batir as he shares his recent experiences at industry conferences, and the relevance and presence of energy transition, decarbonization, and resource prospecting at these conferences. Listen also to different companies share their prospects and opinions on renewable energy opportunities. Joe Batir’s Linkedin:…

  • Oil and Gas This Week | March 20 2026 | Ep 398

    Sponsored by NavVis – Laser Scanning Solutions & Digital Twin Technology Mark and Paige record live from Shell’s HERO (Helping Employees Reach Out) annual cookout in New Orleans, Louisiana. Oil’s surge above $100 highlights inflation risks for global marketshttps://www.worldoil.com/news/2026/3/10/oil-s-surge-above-100-highlights-inflation-risks-for-global-markets/ U.S. Gives Rosneft’s German Refinery Network Open-Ended Sanctions Exemptionhttps://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Gives-Rosnefts-German-Refinery-Network-Open-Ended-Sanctions-Exemption.html Hormuz Crisis Sends Shockwaves Through Global Marketshttps://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Hormuz-Crisis-Sends-Shockwaves-Through-Global-Markets.html…