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DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Michael Lowder, Senior Strategic Account Manager, Percepto, about the latest advancements in drone automation and AI for oil and gas asset inspection. They explore how these technologies improve safety, efficiency, and decision-making in the energy industry. Recorded live at the 2026 Energy, Drones, and Robotics Conference, The Woodlands, TX…

DESCRIPTION In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Patrick Bangert, Chief of Artificial Intelligence at Occidental Petroleum, about the evolution and application of AI in the oil and gas industry. They explore how advancements in compute power, data, and scientific innovation are transforming upstream operations and future opportunities. LINKSOxy | Zero In Brought to you on OGGN,…

DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Sean Guerre, Executive Director, Innovate Energy Network, about emerging technologies in the energy sector, including drones, robotics, AI, and security. They explore how these innovations are transforming upstream oil and gas operations, enhancing safety, efficiency, and decision-making. LINKShttps://innovateenergynow.com/https://innovateenergynow.com/events/edr-summit-2027 Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network…

DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Kyle Haustveit, Former Assistant Secretary for Hydrocarbons and Geothermal at the US Department of Energy, now the U.S. Department of Energy’s Under Secretary of Energy as if May 22, 2026.Recorded at OTC 2026, this discussion includes the recent realignment of energy offices, the importance of critical minerals, and innovations…

DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Dr. Richard Middleton shares with Host, Elena Melchert, insights into carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). He focuses on software tools that can screen for good CCS candidates around the world, that excel at pipeline routing, and that can optimize a CCS project location. LINKS Carbon Solutions Services, Software, and Projects: https://www.carbonsolutionsllc.com/carbon-solutions-services-software-and-projectsCarbon…

DESCRIPTIONIn this episode recorded live at the Offshore Technology Conference 2026, Host, Elena Melchert, interviews John Dabbar, Executive Director of the National Petroleum Council, exploring the council’s role, recent studies, and the future of energy resources including oil, natural gas, and critical minerals. They discuss stakeholder engagement, regulatory challenges, and innovative research at national labs.…

In this episode recorded in person at the CCUS Conference 2026, Host, Elena Melchert talks with Ed Covington, Vice President of Strategy and Markets at Pelican Energy Consultants, who shares insights into the complex world of CO2 processing, pipeline transport, and the role of supercritical CO2 in CCS and EOR projects. Discover how decades of…

In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, invites Dr. Neeraj Gupta to share his extensive journey in carbon management, CCS research, and the innovative work at Battell. Discover the history, challenges, and future of CCS with prospects of offshore CO2 storage and the evolution of CCS technology. Of note is the role of the U.S. Department…

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONExplore the critical intersections of electricity transmission, competition, and costs in this insightful discussion between Host, Elena Melchert, and Paul Ciccio, Chairman, Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition. They dive into how lack of competition affects transmission costs and what policy changes could make a difference for consumers and industries…

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI Jag GattuDESCRIPTION In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Jag Gattu, founder and CEO of Uptime AI, about how AI is transforming the decision-making process in upstream oil and gas operations. They explore the evolution of data analytics, how the development of sensor technology is essential to the role…