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Oil and Gas Upstream
Hosted by Elena Melchert · EN
Oil and Gas Upstream explores what is happening in the upstream oil and gas industry. Host Elena Melchert brings value, unity, and information to the energy industry one conversation at a time. Guests of this show bring stories from various sectors of the industry.
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How BrightAI Is Transforming Critical Infrastructure with Alex Hawkinson, Founder and CEO | Ep 344
5d ago00:32:27Summary readySponsored 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, Energy Sector, Oil and Gas, Sensors, Robotics, Predictive Maintenance, Infrastructure, Digital Transformation LINKS Stateful: https://bright.ai/stateful-os/ BrightAI for O+G: https://bright.ai/industries/oil-gas/ The Always-On Oil Field YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBTx3rc0gBY Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page
SummaryUnderstanding Capital Intensity in the Oil and Gas Industry with Dr. Dale Nesbitt, Arrowhead Economics | Ep 343
2w ago00:34:34Summary readySponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page
SummaryUnlocking Terawatts: The Future of Geothermal Energy with Project InnerSpace | Ep 342
3w ago00:40:52Summary readySponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTONIn this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, interviews Daniel Moreno-Garcia, VP Research, Project InnerSpace about the future of geothermal energy, its technological parallels with oil and gas, and the role of industry collaboration and innovation in scaling geothermal solutions worldwide. LINKShttps://www.canarymedia.com/articles/geothermal/xprize-competition-next-gen-geothermal-plants www.projectinnerspace.org Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page
SummaryFrom Field Signals to Financial Decisions: Interview Sonali Singh, SVP Quorum Software | Ep 341
4w ago00:29:13Summary readySponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONIn this interview, Host, Elena Melchert, talks with Sonali Singh, SVP of Product at Quorum Software, as she shares her extensive experience in AI, software development, and energy. She discusses the evolution of AI from deterministic to agentic workflows, its applications in oil and gas, and how it can enhance decision-making, safety, and operational efficiency. LINKShttps://www.quorumsoftware.com/ https://www.quorumsoftware.com/solutions/upstream-on-demand https://www.quorumsoftware.com/solutions/zdscada https://www.quorumsoftware.com/solutions/flowcal Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page
SummaryThe Power of Natural Gas: Louisiana’s Role in a Clean Energy Future with Senator Mary Landrieu | EP 340
May 1300:20:36Summary readySponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONIn this insightful interview, former Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) discusses with Host, Elena Melchert, the vital role of natural gas in the energy transition, Louisiana’s energy industry, and the importance of a balanced approach to energy policy. She shares her career journey, the significance of energy for global development, and strategies to attract young talent to the industry. LINKSNatural Allies for a Clean Energy Future website: https://www.naturalalliesforcleanenergy.org/ “Energy Affordability in America: Why Is Electricity So Expensive?” from Natural Allies member company EQT: https://www.eqt.com/energy-affordability “Leading the Way: How Natural Allies Members Reduced Methane Intensity Through Industry Collaboration” from the Natural Allies blog: https://www.naturalalliesforcleanenergy.org/2026/03/leading-the-way-how-natural-allies-members-reduced-methane-intensity-through-industry-collaboration/ Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page
SummaryRevolutionizing Geothermal Energy: New Patents and Technologies with Dr. Chris Liner | Ep 339
May 600:29:56Summary readySponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, and Dr. Christopher Liner, Science Advisor for RAM Geothermal, discuss innovative geothermal technologies, including new patents that could revolutionize geothermal energy extraction. He shares insights from his extensive industry background, academic research, and recent patents, highlighting how these advancements can accelerate the adoption of geothermal power worldwide. LINKSRAM Geothermalhttps://ramgeothermal.com/leadership/ LinkedInwww.linkedin.com/in/christopher-liner-81728025 University of Arkansashttps://geosciences.uark.edu/directory/index/uid/liner/name/Christopher+L.+Liner/ Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page
SummaryCCUS Tax Incentives and in the Big Beautiful Bill Act with Elizabeth McGinley, Tax Attorney, Bracewell | Ep 338
Apr 2900:31:07Summary readySponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert interviews tax lawyer Elizabeth McGinley about the intricacies of CCUS, tax credits like 45Q and 45Z, and the evolving landscape of carbon capture, utilization, and storage industry. They explore the technical, legal, and financial aspects of CCUS projects, including permitting, contracts, and monetization strategies. LINKSElizabeth L. McGinley: https://www.bracewell.com/people/elizabeth-l-mcginley/CCUS: https://www.bracewell.com/practices/carbon-capture-utilization-and-storage/45Q: https://www.bracewell.com/resources/irs-notice-provides-guidance-to-establish-secure-geological-storage-for-purposes-of-code-section-45q/ Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page
SummaryPermitting reform with Chris Treanor, PAGE recorded in person at CERAWeek by S&P Global | Ep 337
Apr 2200:24:40Summary readySponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert talks with Chris Treano, Executive Director of Advocacy Group for Partnership to Address Global Emissions (PAGE) about the need for permitting reform to expand American energy infrastructure, how it can alleviate costs for consumers and grow our economy, and the prospects for passing it before the USA 2026 midterm elections.Episode LinksPartnership to Address Global Emissions website: https://www.pagecoalition.com/“Energy Affordability in America: Why Is Electricity So Expensive?” from PAGE member company EQT: https://www.eqt.com/energy-affordability“When Infrastructure Can’t Keep Up, America Foots the Bill” from the PAGE blog: https://www.pagecoalition.com/when-infrastructure-cant-keep-up-america-foots-the-bill/ Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page
SummaryAppalachian Energy Symposium, April 20-21, 2026, at Marietta College | Ep 336
Apr 1500:26:52Summary readySponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI This episode features Host, Elena Melchert, Don Conkle, Trustee, Marietta College Board of Directors, and Dr. Ben Stuart, Dean, Center for Earth, Energy, and the Environment, discussing the upcoming energy symposium at Marietta College, featuring keynote presentation by Dr. Scott Tinker, panel focusing on energy diversity, speaker on AI integration, and discussion on collaboration between academia and industry for the future energy needs in Appalachia. LINKS Register for the April 21 energy symposium at Marietta College via the CEEE website CEEE | Marietta College Marietta College | Earn Your Degree from a Top-Ranked College in Ohio Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page
SummaryAsset Management During Volatility with Herman Nieuwoudt, IFS Energy Resources | Ep 335
Apr 800:26:08Summary readySponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI Episode Description In this episode recorded in person at 2026 CERAWeek by S&P Global, Host, Elena Melchert, talks with Herman Nieuwoudt, President, IFS Energy Resources, about what is needed to succeed during times of extreme volatility. The energy industry is experiencing rapid technological change, enabling greater resilience and improved operations. Leadership involves adaptability, learning from challenges, and embracing innovation. Industry now has robust solutions across accounting, production, and asset management, helping clients achieve optimal performance through unified asset views with AI integration. This is crucial given market volatility—from pandemics to geopolitical conflicts—which impacts resource allocation and operational decision-making. Tools that aid investment planning amid uncertainty, underpin targeted spending that maximize returns. Unified asset management streamlines work orders, dispatch, maintenance, and inventory, minimizing downtime and enhancing efficiency, even as workforce experience levels change. Episode Links IFS Energy & Resources: Upstream Oil and Gas Production: IFS Merrick https://go.ifs.com/ifs-merrick Accounting: IFS AP Invoice https://go.ifs.com/ap-invoice-2026 Land: iLandman https://www.ifs.com/en/products/upstream-oil-and-gas/land-management/ifs-ilandman Post-CERAWeek blog post by Herman Nieuwoudt: https://blog.ifs.com/reflections-from-ceraweek-2026-resilience-in-the-age-of-uncertainty/ Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page
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