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International Safety Leadership with Simon Antonio Padilla Vega | Ep 374
In this episode, we explore safety leadership across multicultural environments in the oil and gas industry. Our guest, Simon Antonio Padilla Vega, shares over…
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What’s the total value equation for brand strategy, even in the hardest of industrial sectors | Ep 4
This week, we sit down with Nader Safinya to discuss his book, “Engineering the Right Hug”. And important to note about that title, it’s not…
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Vince Volpe on Oil and Gas Industry Leaders | Ep 195
In this episode, Paige talks with Vince Volpe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Innovation & Technologies, about his extensive experience in the…
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Uma perspectiva do mercado nacional de Óleo e Gás com Telmo Ghiorzi, presidente da ABESPETRO | Ep 3
Sponsored by Qumulo – Any Data. Any Location. Total Control. Nome do Episódio: Uma perspectiva do mercado nacional de Óleo e Gás com Telmo Ghiorzi, presidente…
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Stabilize Soil, Save Water with Todd Denton | Lithic Industries | Ep 244
Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, Todd Denton of Lithic Industries speaks with Joe Batir and discusses…
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Oil and Gas This Week | Sep 3 2026 | Ep 410
Sponsored by NavVis – Laser Scanning Solutions & Digital Twin Technology On behalf of the LaCour family, it with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we…
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How computer vision is changing industrial safety in real time – A Conversation with Everguard’s Paul Thurber | Ep 63
Guest: Paul ThurberTitle: How computer vision is changing industrial safety in real time – A Conversation with Everguard’s Paul ThurberSummary…
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Emergency Response and Safety Training with F.I.R.S.T. – EPC Conference 2026 | Ep 372
Join us as we explore advanced safety training, innovative simulation tools, and industry insights at the EPC Conference with representatives from F.I.R.S.T…
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IMAGE in realtime with Susan Nash | Ep 243
Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, Susan Nash from AAPG discusses the evolution of the IMAGE Conference…
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What is producing monster results in 2026 | Ep 101
In this episode, Mark LaCour and Matt Bertram share their top strategies for 2026 that are driving monster results in sales and marketing within the oil and…
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Energy, Drones, and Robotics with Sean Guerre, Innovate Energy Network | Ep 356
DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Sean Guerre, Executive Director, Innovate Energy Network, about emerging technologies in the energy…
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Undersecretary of Energy, Kyle Haustveit on Oil & Gas, Coal, Geothermal, and Critical Minerals | Ep 355
DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Kyle Haustveit, Former Assistant Secretary for Hydrocarbons and Geothermal at the US Department of…
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From Firefight to Frontline AI: Andrea Hine on Building Tools That Actually Work in the Field | Ep 62
In August 2020, Andrea Hine was a shift supervisor fighting a plant fire with nothing but a handheld radio, describing a live, shifting scene to engineers who…
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When Design & Engineering Meet over Hydrogen, It’s Explosive | Ep 2
Kailey Euceda sits down with Katie O’Shea of GeoKiln to discuss Hydrogen, DOE, deep tech commercialization in new energy, + startups. And as Future of…
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Breaking into Oil and Gas, a Five Step Process | Ep 100
In this episode, Mark LaCour and Matthew Bertram share expert insights when answering a listeners question about selling into the oil and gas industry when…
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EOR/IOR, the real problems of moving oxygen |
Sit down with Tom Burghart to discuss his pathway from EOR/IOR to Nanotechnology! University of Oklahoma alum, Tom sees how #consortiums can help us advance…
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Parkinson’s, the Permian, and a Directional Drilling Legacy | Ep 370
When Renee Helmer’s husband Richard was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2016 — the same year a business deal collapsed and their…
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Kaden’s Guide to Sustainable Evil | Ep 52
Sponsored by Magney-Grande – Your ESP Longevity Experts Kaden has finally done it. He’s turned evil, built himself a volcano lair, adopted a suspiciously…
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Energy Projects Conference Part 2 | Ep 81
EPC Show Part 2 of 3We’re live from Houston at EPC Show 2026, where alongside the cranes, control systems, and capital announcements, there’s a…
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Let’s talk about Plastic with Dr. Chris DeArmitt | Plastics Research Council | Ep 241
Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, Joe Batir interviews Dr. Chris DeArmitt of the Plastics Research…
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Justifying Your Marketing Budget to the CFO | Ep 99
In this episode, Mark LaCour and Matthew Bertram discuss how oil field service companies can justify marketing budgets without relying on traditional lead…
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Better, faster, cheaper: the software behind carbon capture decisions with Dr. Richard Middleton, Carbon Solutions | Ep 354
DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Dr. Richard Middleton shares with Host, Elena Melchert, insights into carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). He focuses…
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Oil and Gas This Week | Aug 14 2026 | Ep 408
Sponsored by NavVis – Laser Scanning Solutions & Digital Twin Technology U.S. Gulf lease sale draws $82.7 million in high bids from 16…
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Safety Culture Transformation with Justin Ganschow of Caterpillar Safety Services | Ep 369
Explore how Caterpillar is reshaping safety culture across industries, emphasizing leadership engagement, human organizational performance, and proactive risk…
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Solar, SPACS, and Energy Project “Swaps” with Joe Batir | Ep 240
Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryJoe Batir discusses recent developments in solar energy, renewable investments, and…
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Deep Water, Deep Skill: Lee Iver on the People Behind the Gulf’s Offshore Energy | Ep 35
Host Scott Angelle sits down with Lee Iver, founder and president of PDI Solutions, a leading provider of deepwater production operations support, asset…
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Safety Leadership and Stories: Insights from Paul Espenan | Ep 368
In this episode, we dive into the power of storytelling in safety leadership with Paul Espenan, Senior Vice President EHS&R – Diversified Energy Company…
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CO2 in CCS and EOR with Ed Covington, Pelican Energy Consultants | Ep 352
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…
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Global Energy Show Part 3 | Ep 79
Global Energy Show Part 3 of 3We close out our Global Energy Show 2026 series with the conversations that zoom out the furthest — the ones about where the…
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Revolutionizing Energy Asset Management with Real-Time Tech | Ep 239
Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, an expert from Akselos discusses innovative technologies for extending…
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How to Accelerate Deal Closure in Oil and Gas | Ep 98
In this episode, Mark LaCour and Matthew Bertram discuss essential sales fundamentals for enterprise deals in the oil and gas industry, addressing common…
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The Energy Basket: Why “Energy Transition” Was the Wrong Word All Along
Kailey Euceda joins OGGN founder Mark LaCour to launch The Energy Basket — a new show built on one idea: energy isn’t a transition with a winner and a…
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Let’s meet some Geothermal Start-ups with Joe Batir | Ep 238
Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. In this episode, host Joe Batir speaks with four different geothermal start ups while at the…
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Oil and Gas This Week | July 31 2026 | Ep 407
Sponsored by NavVis – Laser Scanning Solutions & Digital Twin Technology See a photo of Mark wearing the NavVis VLX LiDAR Scanner! Oil prices slide as U.S. and…
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Global Energy Show Part 2 | Ep 78
We’re back on Day 2 at the Global Energy Show 2026 in Calgary, and the floor is just as packed as yesterday. Part 2 takes a different angle — this…
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Mastering Buyer Champions: The Secret Weapon in Modern Sales | Ep 97
In this episode, Mark LaCour and Matthew Bertram explore the concept of buyer champions, their importance in modern sales, and how to effectively empower and…
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The Future of Onboard Agriculture with AI | Ep 367
In this episode, Russell Stewart interviews Coby Sella, CEO of Agwa Farm, about how AI-powered hydroponic systems are transforming nutrition, safety, and…
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Pioneering CCS: Dr. Niraj Gupta’s Journey from Geology to Offshore Storage | Ep 351
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…
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Can We Make A Powerplant on The Moon | Ep 51
Sponsored by Magney-Grande – Your ESP Longevity Experts MISSION BRIEF The Moon has no atmosphere. No power grid. No utility poles. No electricians on call. So……
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From Fear to Fluency: Reskilling Workers for the AI Era with Dr. Andrew Schwarz | Ep 60
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Title: From Fear to Fluency: Reskilling Workers for the AI Era with Dr. Andrew Schwarz SUMMARY:Imagine…
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Global Energy Show Part 1 of 3 | Ep 77
We’re coming to you live from Calgary, Alberta at the Global Energy Show 2026, Canada’s national energy exhibition and one of the most important…
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Ramping up Caribbean Energy with Javed Razack | Ramps Logistics Limited | Ep 237
Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, Joe Batir interviews Javed Razack, Vice President of People and…
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Revolutionizing Industrial Safety with Wearable Biosensors and Hydration Monitoring | Ep 366
Russell joins Andrew Chrostowski the host of OGGN’s Connected Worker Podcast for a joint interview with Matt Marrapode and Randall Arms of Epicore…
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Transmission Competition and Electricity Costs with Paul Ciccio | Ep 350
Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONExplore the critical intersections of electricity transmission, competition, and costs in this…
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Why Refineries Can’t Make “Just Diesel” | Ep 16
Sponsored by Tracerco – Direction, Measurement and Diagnostics SolutionsLearn More at tracerco.com You cannot just turn crude oil into diesel. That sounds…
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Ray Cheatham on US Oil and Gas Production and the Environment | Ep 34
U.S. oil and gas production and the environmental argument — why producing more at home is better for the planet. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most…
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Explorando o Futuro Energético do Brasil: Uma Conversa com Chris Shöck | Ep 2
Sponsored by Qumulo – Any Data. Any Location. Total Control. Visão Energética — Episódio 2: Óleo, Gás e Renováveis com Christian SchöckNeste episódio…
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Refinery Capacity: When the Dial Hits 11 | Ep 15
Sponsored by Tracerco – Direction, Measurement and Diagnostics SolutionsLearn More at tracerco.com What happens when global fuel supply gets tight, refinery…
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Oil and Gas This Week | July 11 2026 | Ep 406
Sponsored by NavVis – Laser Scanning Solutions & Digital Twin Technology Drone Strike Shuts Russia’s Largest Refinery as Fuel Shortages…
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Unchained U: Facilities Costs 101 (Paper or Plastic?) | Ep 11
Sponsored by Verusen – Optimizing MRO Supply Chains with AI Randy Mackay, Senior Consulting Partner with ERA Group, is the first guest in what will be a…
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Location, Location, Refining: The Hidden Edge | Ep 14
Sponsored by Tracerco – Direction, Measurement and Diagnostics SolutionsLearn More at tracerco.com What if the future of refining looks completely different…
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AI and Data Governance: The Future of Sales and Marketing | Ep 95
In this episode, Mark LaCour and Matthew Bertram explore the transformative impact of AI on sales, marketing, and reputation management. They discuss how data…
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Crimes Against Electricity: The Chernobyl Incident | Ep 49
Sponsored by Magney-Grande – Your ESP Longevity Experts Crimes Against ElectricityEpisode 1: The Chernobyl Incident April 26, 1986. A routine safety test at…
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Edge Computing: Increasing Safety, Increasing Efficiency with Phil Trickovic | Tintri | Ep 235
Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, Joe Batir interviews Phil Trickovic, President and General Manager of…
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OTC Part 2 | Ep 75
In the world of Oil and Gas conferences, none has such a historic Texas legacy as the Offshore Technology Conference. Join me, your host Ben Seligson, as we…
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Stop Water Authority: Epicore’s Wearable Biosensor Revolutionizing HSE Heat Stress Prevention | Ep 59
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Title: TCW E59: Stop Water Authority: Epicore’s Wearable Biosensor Revolutionizing HSE Heat Stress…
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The Push for U.S. Permitting Reform: National Association of Manufacturers’ Chris Phalen | Ep 19
Deirdra caught up with Chris Phalen, Vice President of Domestic Policy at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) during CERAWeek, where NAM had just…
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Transition from Traditional Offshore Safety to Modern, Technology-Enabled Practices | Ep 364
In this episode Russell continues his coverage of DEKRA’s Safety In Action Conference 2026 from Orlando, Florida interviewing Neil Forrest, VP HSE &…