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Oil and Gas Upstream

Elena Melchertfeeds.oggn.com
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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Episodes

Dr. Joe Batir of Teverra | Ep 245

Elena Dr. Joe Batir of Teverra (formally Petrolern) about the work he and Teverra are involved with to optimize reliable energy sources and carbon storage solutions. Dr. Batir also has a Podcast on the Oil and Gas Network called Energy Transitions Solutions and is involved in an initiative with the Department of Defense, through the Defense Innovation […]

Jan 31, 202432 min

Paul Hudson, CEO, PetroAlpha | Ep 244

This episode is made possible by Oliva Gibbs LLP In this episode, host, Elena Melchert, talks with Paul Hudson, CEO ofPetroAlpha, about his past experiences as director, owner, partner, andmentor for operations that dealt with nearly every aspect of wellconstruction around the world. They also discussed PetroAlpha, and howit provides credit solutions to companies based on […]

Jan 24, 202439 min

Mike Antosh, Vice-President, Prolytx – Engineering IT and digital twins | Ep 243

In this episode, host, Elena Melchert, talks with Mike Antosh about Prolytx, an Asset Management Information Company that bridges the gap between IT and Engineering groups for owner operators of large-scale facilities such as deepwater platforms. Link to Prolytx: https://www.prolytx.com/Link to Prolytx Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prolytx This episode is made possible by Oliva Gibbs LLP Brought to […]

Jan 17, 202433 min

Emissions, risk, oil and gas, carbon storage, and bitcoin | Ep 242

In this episode, host, Elena Melchert, talks with the co-founders of Falcon West Energy Insurance Solutions, Peter Brecht and Darrick Huddleston, about how companies can operate in confidence when they know how to use insurance to manage risk, including oil and gas, geothermal, carbon capture and storage, and other energy. Darrick also noted that when […]

Jan 10, 202431 min

Sally Goodson, President of Goodson Energy Advisors | Ep 241

In this episode, host, Elena Melchert, talks with Sally Goodson about her over 30-year oil and gas career with both Chevron and the American Petroleum Institute. Ms. Goodson also discusses her views on the oil and gas industry’s ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This episode is made possible by Oliva Gibbs LLP Brought to you […]

Jan 03, 202435 min

The OGGN Holiday Special | Ep 240

Warm thoughts and good cheer from your favorite bunch of oil and energy podcast hosts. *** Watch the VIDEO here *** This episode is made possible by Oliva Gibbs LLP Click here to take it one question survey and receive OGGN hardhat and laptop stickers. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the […]

Dec 26, 20238 min

Fifty-years of petroleum engineering: Dr. Larry Lake | Ep 239

In this episode, Dr. Larry Lake discusses energy diversity, key technologies, including hydraulic fracturing, data analytics/decision and risk analysis, enhanced oil recovery, geochemistry, and flow, and the potential for petroleum engineering to support “energy diversification” such as geothermal. Fifty-years of experience, leadership and a key contributor to the field of petroleum engineering, Dr. Larry Lake, […]

Dec 20, 202335 min

Celebrating TAQA Drilling Solutions 20 year anniversary with Reid Warriner and Pedro Vergel | Ep 238

Elena Melchert interviews Reid Warriner, CEO of TAQA Drilling Solutions and Pedro Vergel, VP North and South America for Well Completions. This TAQA team describes technology contributions to production, applications of oil and gas technology to other subsurface sectors such as geothermal and carbon storage. https://tq.com This episode is made possible by Oliva Gibbs LLP Click here to […]

Dec 13, 202326 min

Tucker Perkins, Propane Education & Research Council | Ep 236

In this episode our host, Elena Melchert, talks with Tucker Perkins, President and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council about the who, what, when, where, and why of propane. https: //propane.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/path -to-zero/id1515782219 This episode is made possible by Oliva Gibbs LLP Click here to take it one question survey and receive OGGN hardhat and laptop stickers. […]

Nov 29, 202338 min

2020 SPE President, Shauna Noonan, live at SPE GCS ESPS | Ep 235

In this episode, host, Elena Melchert, talks with, Shauna Noonan, Oxy Fellow & Senior Director Global SCM Initiatives at Occidental, and 2020 SPE President about her career trajectory and contributions to industry from her experiences that stretch from a Girl Scout (Girl Guides in Cananda) to recipient of 2023 SPE Distinguished Member Award. Recorded live […]

Nov 22, 202338 min

Improving production operations with Sandy Williams, Founder and CEO of ALP | Ep 234

In this episode, host, Elena Melchert, interviews the Founder and CEO of Artificial Lift Performance, ALP, and some of the challenges producers face in optimizing production operations. Sandy Williams shares that ALP has developed a software application, called “Pump Checker” to help operators monitor, analyze and optimize wells with artificial lift. The software empowers engineers […]

Nov 15, 202340 min

Carol Grande, CEO, Magney Grande Distribution, Inc., and her contributions to electric submersible pumps | Ep 233

In this episode, host, Elena Melchert, interviews Carol Grande about their Ziton, the voltage measurement technology, and the founding of the Electric Submersible Pump Symposium as the “mother of ESPs” recorded live at the 2023 SPE Gulf Coast Section Electric Submersible Pump Symposium. This episode is made possible by Oliva Gibbs LLP Click here to take it one question survey […]

Nov 08, 2023

Jeff Dwiggins, President, Artificial Lift Solutions, and 2023 ESP Symposium Chair a Society of Petroleum Engineers Gulf Coast Section | Ep 232

In this episode, host, Elena Melchert, talks with Jeff Dwiggins about electric submersible pumps, how they work, and their role in oil and gas production operations, recorded live at the 2023 ESP Symposium Chair a Society of Petroleum Engineers Gulf Coast Section Artificial Lift Solutions: https://artliftsolutions.com/ Jeff Dwiggins: www.dwigginsconsulitng.com SPE Gulf Coast Section https://www. spegcs.org/ This episode is made […]

Nov 01, 2023

Oil and gas produced water with Lisa Henthorne of Aris Water | Ep 231

In this episode our host, Elena Melchert, and Lisa Henthorne, Chief Scientist at Aris Water, talk about produced water: what it is, where it comes from, what is done with it, and why we should care. Link to Aris Water https://www.ariswa ter.com/ This episode is made possible by Oliva Gibbs LLP Brought to you on OGGN, the largest […]

Oct 25, 2023

From modest beginnings in South America to leading a multi-million dollar consultancy – with Sonia Clayton | Ep 230

From modest beginnings in South America to leading a multi-million dollar consultancy for the largest oil and gas companies in the world meet Sonia Clayton, Founder, President, and CEO of Virtual Intelligence Providers, and non-profit Global Energy Transition In this episode our host, Elena Melchert, discusses the challenges of the transition to a low carbon economy from […]

Oct 18, 2023

All-of-the-above energy with James Campos, Virginia Deputy Secretary of Commerce & Trade | Ep 229

In this episode our host, Elena Melchert, talks with James Campos, about energy in the Commonwealth of Virginia, carbon storage, the deepest natural harbor in the USA, and the 2023 Energy Freedom Summit in the DC/Maryland/Virginia region to be held in person and online focused on the latest development in energy. https://www.energy.virginia.gov/geolog y/EnergyResources.shtml https://www.energiasummit.com in […]

Oct 11, 2023

Meet the 2024 Society of Petroleum Engineers President Terry Palisch | Ep 228

In this episode our host, Elena Melchert, talks with Terry Palisch about his journey as a petroleum engineer, his work with SPE, the role of petroleum engineers in ensuring the worlds energy needs, and his goals for the future of the Society of Petroleum Engineers including the importance of creating our energy future, and why […]

Oct 04, 2023

Appreciating energy and the folks who make it happen! | Ep 226

In this episode our host, Elena Melchert, presents highlights from podcasts during the last year and her appreciation for the podcast’s listeners and guests. This episode is made possible by Oliva Gibbs LLP Click here to take it one question survey and receive OGGN hardhat/laptop stickers Sign up for the OGGN Newsletter here. Brought to […]

Sep 13, 2023

Bryant Jones, Executive Director for Geothermal Rising talks about how geothermal energy as “earth energy” and as a solution to the nation’s energy needs, and a new opportunity for petroleum engineers – Ep 222

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with … This episode is made possible by Oliva Gibbs LLP Click here to take it one question survey and receive OGGN hardhat/laptop stickers Brought to you on Oil and Gas Global Network, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. More from OGGN […]

Aug 15, 2023

Matt Oberdorfer, EOT founder and CEO, on how one can avoid “Proof-of-Concept Hell” that some great innovations and ideas can fall prey to – Ep 211

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with author, speaker, serial entrepreneur, and investor Matt Oberdorfer about his work and insights related to upgrading the OT/IT infrastructure of industrial companies to harness the power of modern AI, ML, and analytics for digital twins with special applications to upstream oil and gas. https://oggn.com/ https://thetrailblazersguide.com/ https://embassyofthings.com/ This […]

Aug 08, 2023

Drillpipe and tubulars for offshore wells with Noah Trist of Workstring International recorded at OTC 2023  – Ep 220

In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with Noah Trist, Vice President for Business Development at Workstring International https://oggn.com/ Link to Oliva Gibbs sponsor https://oglawyers.com/ https://www.otcnet.org/ https://www.fifthring.com https://workstringsinternational.com/ This episode is made possible by Oliva Gibbs LLP Click here to take it one question survey and receive OGGN hardhat/laptop stickers Brought to you on Oil and […]

Aug 01, 2023

Balancing the energy transition with the oil and gas and “freedom molecules” that America needs according to Scott Angelle, Former Director, USA Energy Workers / Angelle Partners – Ep 219

In this episode our host Elena Melchert interviews Scott Angelle at OTC 2023 where he presented on the topic of “Balancing Energy Transition and Production”, including offshore oil and gas, and the role of the U.S. energy worker in making energy available to Americans. https://oggn.com/ https://www.otcnet.org/ https://www.fifthring.com https://usaenergyworkers.com/ This episode is made possible by Oliva Gibbs […]

Jul 25, 2023

Vision and goals of Guyana related to energy transition including current status and opportunities as presented by Alex Graham, CEO, Tagman Media, Inc. of Guyana – Ep 218

In this episode our host Elena Melchert interviews Alex Graham, Chief Executive Officer, Tagman Media, Inc. of Guyana, on Guyana’s vision and goals in contributing to the energy transition, opportunities for Guyana related to ExxonMobil Liza-1 and Liza-2 project, including engagement with the people of Guyana, the protection of pristine coastal shores, and community benefits from […]

Jul 18, 2023

Balancing Energy, Economic, and Climate Security with Dr. Scott Tinker recorded at Offshore Technology Conference 2023 – Ep 217

In this episode our host Elena Melchert interviews Dr. Scott Tinker at OTC 2023 immediately after he presented keynote address on the topic of balancing energy, economic, and climate security leading to “Net Zero Poverty”. How will you respond to Dr. Tinker’s energy challenge? https://oggn.com/ Link to Oliva Gibbs sponsor https://oglawyers.com/ https://www.otcnet.org/ https://www.fifthring.com www.beg.utexas.edu https://switchon.org/ https://www.pbs.org/show/energy-switch/ […]

Jul 11, 2023

Meet the 2023 SPE Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Conference Technical Program Chairs recorded live at 2023 SPE CCUS Conference held at the University of Houston, April 25-27, 2023 – Ep 216

In this episode our host Elena Melchert interviews 2023 Technical Program Chairs, Autumn Haagsma, Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education/Michigan Geological Survey, and David Riestenberg, ARI. Recorded in the Exhibit Hall at the 2023 SPE Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Conference held at the University of Houston, April 25-27, 2023 https://oggn.com/ Link to Oliva Gibbs […]

Jul 04, 2023
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