The North American Prospect Expo (NAPE) is the energy industry’s largest marketplace for buying, selling and trading prospects. This year's event brought major insights and surprising tech. In this episode of A Crude Bit of Humor, Kendall Neukomm sits down with Buffie Campbell and Coby Nathanson to recap the standout themes from NAPE 2026, including growing power demand from data centers and Houston’s expanding role as a central energy hub. With practical perspective and plenty of humor, this episode offers a sharp look at what mattered most on the conference floor.

Key Takeaways

How AI and digitization are reshaping land, accounting and document workflows
The shift in first purchaser and division order practices operators are navigating
Houston’s continued rise as companies relocate and consolidate
The tech that grabbed attention - including a hat distributing robot

Why Listen

This episode delivers a focused and insightful recap of the biggest trends shaping today’s energy landscape. If you want a fast, informative overview of NAPE with real industry context and a touch of humor, this conversation has you covered.

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