In this conversation, Host, Elena Melchert interviews David Riesenberg who discusses the significance of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) in addressing climate change. They explore the technical, regulatory, and operational aspects of CCUS, including the history of CO2 injection, the importance of monitoring and regulatory frameworks, and the international landscape of CCUS initiatives. The […]
Jul 02, 2025•32 min
In this episode, Elena Melchert discusses the critical role of water in the oil and gas industry with guests Nick Nicholas and Andrea Bautista. They explore the complexities of produced water, its treatment, and the economic implications of water management. The conversation highlights the importance of sustainability and collaboration in addressing water challenges, emphasizing the […]
Jun 25, 2025•22 min
In this episode of the Oil and Gas Upstream podcast, host Elena Melchert discusses the importance of sustainability and decarbonization in the oil and gas industry with guests Trey Schaffer, Senior Partner, Environmental Resources Management (ERM) and Farshid Mostowfi, Technology Advisor and Environmental Sustainability Champion, SLB. They explore the origins of the Decarbonization Congress, […]
Jun 04, 2025•18 min
In this episode of the Oil and Gas Upstream podcast, host Elena Melchert discusses the importance of sustainability and decarbonization in the oil and gas industry with guests Trey Schaffer, Senior Partner, Environmental Resources Management (ERM) and Farshid Mostowfi, Technology Advisor and Environmental Sustainability Champion, SLB. They explore the origins of the Decarbonization Congress, […]
May 28, 2025•18 min
In this conversation, Elena Melchert and Lachlan Hughson discuss the intersection of finance and engineering within the oil and gas industry. They explore the importance of upgrading the finance function to improve decision-making, the role of software in financial modeling, and the impact of financial decisions on society. Lachlan emphasizes the need for a probabilistic […]
May 21, 2025•38 min
In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews James Deckelman, CEO of Blue Energies, discussing the company’s upcoming public listing and its strategic positioning in the oil and gas sector. They explore the dynamic market conditions, the advantages of a reconnaissance license, and the potential impact of Blue Energies’ operations in Liberia. The conversation highlights the challenges […]
May 14, 2025•36 min
In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Matthew Stevenson, Chief Revenue Officer of Svante, a carbon management company focused on innovative carbon capture technologies. They discuss the importance of carbon capture in addressing climate change, the company’s journey towards commercialization, and the technological advancements that make Svante’s approach unique. The conversation also covers the financial aspects […]
May 07, 2025•42 min
In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert speaks with David Boggs, Managing Director of Energy Maritime Associates. They discuss the floating production industry, the evolution of LNG in the US, and the various types of offshore facilities such as FPSOs, FSOs, TLPs, and SPARs. David shares insights into the lifecycle of […]
Apr 30, 2025•49 min
In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert interviews Ernie Miller, CEO of Verde Clean Fuels. They discuss Miller’s extensive background in the oil and gas industry, the deregulation of natural gas and power markets, and the innovative solutions Verde Clean Fuels offers for utilizing low-value natural gas. The conversation highlights the […]
Apr 23, 2025•29 min
In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert interviews Collins Bioseh, a market segment manager for Haglund’s, a subsidiary of Bosch Rexroth. They discuss the role of Haglund’s in the oil and gas industry, focusing on their innovative hydraulic motors and their applications in various machinery. Collins shares his journey into the […]
Apr 16, 2025•32 min
In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert interviews Matt Elbert and Christan Perkins from Tachyus, a company focused on revolutionizing reservoir management through artificial intelligence and data analytics. They discuss the challenges and innovations in oil recovery, the importance of optimizing production strategies, and the role of technology in addressing environmental […]
Apr 04, 2025•38 min
In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert engages with guests Warren Spiwak and Hilde Haviland to discuss the complexities of energy risks and insurance and the intersection of energy, insurance, and financial strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding risks and the evolving landscape of the industry. They also explore the importance […]
Mar 26, 2025•33 min
In this conversation, Elena Melchert talks with Dan Naatz, Independent Petroleum Association (IPAA) about the partnership of IPAA with the North American Prospects Expo (NAPE) event, highlighting the importance of independent oil and gas producers in the U.S. He emphasizes the opportunities and risks in the industry, the continuous innovation and technology advancements, and the […]
Mar 19, 2025•6 min
In this episode, host Elena Melchert talks with Courtney Childress about what happens BEFORE drilling for oil. What is a Landman, and what does he or she do? If you own subsurface minerals such as oil and gas, what do you do to monetize your holdings? Ms. Childers takes us through the process, step by […]
Mar 12, 2025•28 min
In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert interviews Jeffrey Thyne, an expert in oil recovery through water chemistry manipulation. They discussed Thyne’s extensive background in the oil and gas industry, the inception of his company ESAL, and the innovative techniques he developed to enhance oil recovery. The conversation delves into the […]
Mar 05, 2025•51 min
In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert engages with Sam Norwood, a petroleum engineering student at Texas A&M University. They discuss the evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry, the importance of technology and collaboration, and the role of petroleum engineers in addressing global energy needs. Sam shares insights from […]
Feb 26, 2025•37 min
Host, Elena Melchert, talks with Dwayne Purvis, Founder and Principal Advisor, Purvis Energy Advisors about integrating petroleum engineering with sustainable energy. Recorded in person at the SPE 2024 Annual Technology Conference and Exhibition. https://www.purvisenergyadvisors.com linkedin.com/in/dpurvispe Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for […]
Feb 19, 2025•40 min
In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert speaks with Deb Ryan, CEO and founder of Swan Mountain Advisory, about the evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry, particularly in relation to carbon management, emissions reduction, and the integration of AI. They discuss the importance of adapting to new technologies and […]
Feb 12, 2025•34 min
Elena talks with Pierre d’Huart at the SPE/ATCE 2024 conference in New Orleans about the oil and gas industry in Europe as well as SPE in Europe. Pierre is Director of Technology Development at SAIPEM and is the SPE Regional Director for Europe. He shares insights about Europe’s upside potential for producing gas, including Romania […]
Feb 05, 2025•29 min
Elena talks with Tracy Gray, Former Vice President of Strategy, Marketing and Product Commercialization in Oil and Gas Automation. Tracy is a 2024 awardee of the Houston Business Journal’s “Women Who Mean Business in Energy” award. With 27 years’ experience in oil and gas leadership, Tracy discusses how a business strategy is the “fabric” that […]
Jan 29, 2025•35 min
Elena Melchert talks with geochemist Justin Mackey and Tom Tarka both at the at the U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) about Critical Minerals. Critical Minerals are those minerals used in many applications, from cell phones and appliances to electric vehicles and solar panels. Justin is currently studying the resource potential of […]
Jan 22, 2025•33 min
Ukrainian Petroleum Engineering students (student SPE members) from 5 student chapters of SPE across Ukraine talk with Elena Melchert about their goals and aspirations for careers in Petroleum Engineering and the future Ukrainian oil and gas industry. https://www.spe.org/en/section/250 Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. […]
Jan 15, 2025•27 min
Elena talks with Tomas Reyna, Intern with Niche Consultants and student at Albright College in Redding Pa, studying Political Science. Tomas does legislative research among other things at Niche Consultants and is interested in Political Science because he is learning about a lot of different areas. He discussed his 3 take aways from the conference: […]
Jan 08, 2025•29 min
Host, Elena Melchert, talks with Glen Davis, current Director of Energy for the Virginia Departmet of Energy. Mr. Davis talks about the “all of the above” energy policy in Virginia and the fact that energy demand is growing in the US and even at a rate of 5% year over year in Virginia. He said […]
Dec 25, 2024•11 min
In this festive OGGN Christmas Special, the hosts and co-hosts engage in a fun-filled quiz that tests their holiday knowledge. The conversation flows from introductions to a series of light-hearted trivia questions, with plenty of laughter and banter along the way. The episode wraps up with warm holiday wishes and a humorous note about one […]
Dec 24, 2024•11 min
Host, Elena Melchert, talks with Carlos Torres at the SPE/ATCE 2024 conference in New Orleans about his 24-year career in oil and gas that includes experiences in Asia, Venezuela and the US with SLB before founding his own energy services company. Episode Link https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlosatorres1 Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network […]
Dec 18, 2024•29 min
Host, Elena Melchert, talks with Dr. Jeremy Boak about his over 40 years’ experience as a geologist in various roles from ARCO to the Department of Energy, the Colorado School of Mines, and currently as Consultant to Teverra where he is working on geothermal energy. Dr. Boak discusses produced water and its effects on the […]
Dec 11, 2024•45 min
Dr. Hamed Soroush talks with Host, Elena Melchert, about In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert speaks with Dr. Hamed Soroush, founder and CEO of Tavera, about the company’s innovative approaches to subsurface technologies, including geothermal energy, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and energy storage solutions. They discuss the rebranding of […]
Dec 04, 2024•39 min
In this episode, Elena Melchert talks with Derrick Whiting and Yani Araujo of Intertek at the CCUS conference in March 2024. They discuss how CO2 is effectively injected for storage and how Intertek evaluates the rock formation and effects of CO2 injection. They discuss the long-term effects of C02 injection that must be evaluated to […]
Nov 27, 2024•35 min
Chris Wright talks with Host, Elena Melchert, about his career in energy, especially oil and gas, and an important timeline of industry contributions to making the USA a net exporter of energy. The Bettering Human Lives report is available for download at www.libertyenergy.com. Requests for the printed report can be made at Liberty’s website, or please contact BHL@libertyenergy.com. Bettering Human […]
Nov 20, 2024•40 min
