Category: ets
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Data and Data Progress | Sathiya Namasivayam and Altay Sansal of TGS | Ep 166
In this episode out host, Joe Batir, speaks with Sathiya Namasivayam, Data Management Lead, and Altay Sansal, Senior Data Science Lead, both with TGS. This discuss the development of the Data Science team at TGS, why they formed, and what insights they have been finding. Altay’s Book Recommendations: Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson Designing Machine…
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Technical Solutions Versus Social Actions | Dr. Valerie Thomas of Georgia Tech | Ep 165
In this episode our host, Joe Batir, speaks with Dr. Valerie Thomas, a professor at Georgia Tech. They discuss her extensive background and her current research on energy systems throughout the world. She emphasizes the importance of community engagement and understanding user behavior in the adoption of energy technologies. Dr. Thomas also explores unpopular yet…
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What is Clean (Water)? | Patrick Hill of Mott Corporation
Summary In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions podcast, Joe Batir interviews Patrick Hill, Vice President and General Manager of Process Systems Americas at Mott Corporation, a precision filtration company. They discuss the importance of filtration and its various applications, with a focus on water filtration and wastewater recovery. They explore the different types of filtration processes and…
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“Live” From the IMAGE Geothermal Hub | Joe Batir and Anine Pederson | Ep 163
This is a two-piece episode, two sessions recorded at the AAPG/SEG IMAGE conference, in the Geothermal Hub. In the first part, our host, Joe Batir, answers questions about geothermal energy asked during an open session. In the second part, Joe Batir and Anine Pederson of Geothermal Rising discuss the geothermal industry and specifically focus on observations and insights…
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Offshore Wind Market Outlook with Katja Akentieva of TGS | Ep 162
In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, speak with Katja Akentieva, Vice President of New Energy Solutions at TGS. Katja gives an update on the current offshore wind market, how the market has changed in the past few years, and how data sets are enabling better predictions and faster development. Katja’s book recommendation: The Culture Map by Erin Meyer …
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The Energy Grid with Cristin Lyons of Scott Madden | Ep 161
In this episode, Joe Batir talks with Cristin Lyons, Partner and Energy Practice Leader at Scott Madden. They discuss the role of management consulting in the energy industry and the challenges of operationalizing strategic imperatives. She highlights the importance of grid reliability in the transition to clean energy and the need for coordination between supply…
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Recent Musings with Joe Batir | Ep 160
In this episode, Joe Batir discusses two main topics: the Olympics and the impact of administration changes on energy policy and funding. Regarding the Olympics, the host talks about the discussions around weather, climate change, and sustainability during the games. He also mentions the challenges faced by athletes in terms of room conditions and food. In the…
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Getting Power to Customers | Matt Herpich of Conduit Power | Ep 159
In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, speaks with Matt Herpich, CEO of Conduit Power, and discusses the company’s focus on electrification and decarbonization in the oil field. The company primarily works with oil and gas upstream and midstream companies in West Texas, where there is a structural mismatch between localized gas prices and value. Conduit Power aims…
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Diamonds are a Data Center’s Best Friend | Adam Khan of Diamond Quanta | Ep 158
Summary In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, speaks with Adam Khan, CEO and founder of Diamond Quanta, and discusses the use of diamond in semiconductor and quantum applications to address the challenges of heat dissipation and energy efficiency. Adam explains the limitations of traditional semiconductors and the need for materials that can operate at higher temperatures. Diamond,…
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The O.I.L. Library and the Energy Transition| Trey Cortez | Ep 157
Summary In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, speaks with Trey Cortez, board member of the Oil Information Library. They discuss the Tech Talk series and the future of the oilfield library. The library serves as a hub for data storage, information sharing, and collaboration in the oil and gas industry. The Tech Talk series brings industry experts…