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  • A New Carbon Capture Technology | Cameron Halliday, Mantel | Ep 232

    Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, Joe Batir talks with Cameron Halliday, CEO of Mantel. They discuss innovative carbon capture technology that promises to revolutionize industry efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Cameron explains how Mantel’s molten borate system offers a significant leap forward in overcoming the energy penalties…

  • Crack Spreads, Refining Margins & Market Chaos | Ep 11

    Sponsored by Tracerco – Direction, Measurement and Diagnostics SolutionsLearn More at tracerco.com What happens between a barrel of crude oil and the gasoline in your car? More importantly, why are refinery margins exploding while oil prices remain relatively tame? In this episode of Refining Reality, Brian and Bill break down one of the most misunderstood…

  • The Death of Industrial Drudgery: How Your Competitors’ AI Agents Are Taking Action Now | Ep 57

    Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform The Death of Industrial Drudgery: How Your Competitors’ AI Agents Are Taking Action NowHow Ruh.ai is Freeing Up Resources, Cutting Costs, and Creating Massive Value in Construction, Oil & Gas, and Manufacturing Summary: Most “AI agents” are just chatbots with a wrapper and a new name.In this episode,…

  • How BrightAI Is Transforming Critical Infrastructure with Alex Hawkinson, Founder and CEO | Ep 344

    Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Alex Hawkinson, CEO of Bright AI, shares with Host, Elena Melchert, insights on how physical AI is transforming critical infrastructure sectors like energy. Discover how advanced sensors, robotics, and AI models are boosting productivity, safety, and sustainability in oil and gas operations. KeywordsPhysical AI, IoT,…

  • Redefining Safety Metrics in Oil & Gas | Part 1 | Ep 360

    This episode features industry experts Micah Backlund (H&P) and Craig McMillin (bpx energy) discussing safety culture, human organizational performance, and leadership in the oil and gas industry. They share insights on shifting from compliance to performance safety, the importance of psychological safety, and practical strategies for reducing serious injuries and fatalities. Brought to you on OGGN, the…

  • Williston Basin Petroleum Conference Part 1 | Ep 71

    We’re coming to you live from Bismarck, North Dakota at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, the biggest gathering in North Dakota and one of the most consequential rooms in American energy. Part 1 goes straight to the top, featuring the voices shaping energy policy, innovation, and the future of the Bakken. From a newly confirmed…

  • Oil and Gas This Week | June 10 2026 | Ep 404

    Sponsored by NavVis – Laser Scanning Solutions & Digital Twin Technology Mark and Paige record live from the 2026 Annual PIP Conference: The Wisdom Loop Kuwait Says Oil Output Won’t Recover for 10-12 Weeks After Hormuz Reopenshttps://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Kuwait-Says-Oil-Output-Wont-Recover-for-10-12-Weeks-After-Hormuz-Reopens.html Russia’s China Energy Lifeline Is Becoming a Noosehttps://oilprice.com/Energy/Natural-Gas/Russias-China-Energy-Lifeline-Is-Becoming-a-Noose.html TETRA Prices $100 Million Stock Offering to Fund Arkansas Bromine…

  • Seadrill Case Study Part 1 (Cleaning Your Room – Reloaded) | Ep 9

    Sponsored by Verusen – Optimizing MRO Supply Chains with AI Brian Wolf, Director of Global Supply Chain, and Matt McClellan, Head of Global Inventory Management from Seadrill walk us through a case study of how they are optimizing MRO inventory on their offshore rigs. We start at the beginning with the business case, then talk software,…

  • The Blue Collar Renaissance: 55 Episodes on the Future of Work | Ep 56

    Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Title: The Blue-Collar Renaissance: 55 Episodes on the Future of Work Summary:This episode explores how technology is transforming frontline work, emphasizing AI, edge computing, and connectivity to create a safer, more efficient, and skilled blue-collar workforce.Host Andrew Chrostowski reveals what we’ve learned from 55 Conversations about technology at…

  • Nitrogen Without the Truck: Refining’s Hidden Safety Play | Ep 10

    Sponsored by Tracerco – Direction, Measurement and Diagnostics SolutionsLearn More at tracerco.com In this episode of Refining Reality, Bill and Brian sit down with Brett Rogers of Purity Gas to unpack one of the least glamorous but most critical molecules in refining and energy operations: nitrogen. From tank blanketing and pipeline preservation to refinery safety,…