The Gas Compression Podcast

On The Gas Compression Podcast, your host Michael Haning of Disco Inc, interviews leaders and practitioners in the gas compression industry. This is the only podcast out there for professionals working in the gas compression industry. Each week we will be bringing you interviews and discussions with some of the leaders in the industry today to discuss the latest trends and what the future holds. If you are working in Gas Compression and have always wanted to sit down with leaders in the field to pick their brain, this show is your chance.

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Episodes

The Future Is Now with Chris Holcomb of 7Compression

On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast , host Michael Haning welcomes Chris Holcomb, General Manager at 7Compression, a gas compression company specializing in production enhancement with the latest technology and top-level service. Chris talks about his early career in the industry and the winding path that led to his current position. A common thread throughout his career was his constant search to “find a better way” to do things. This focus on maximum efficiency continues today with ...

Oct 04, 2021•31 min

Operating at Peak Efficiency with David Rutherford of Crestwood Midstream Partners

On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast , host Michael Haning welcomes David Rutherford, Senior Engineer of Compression and Rotating Equipment at Crestwood Midstream Partners LP for an interesting discussion about the state of the industry today, and David’s philosophy on ways to maximize efficiency in their operations. David’s career path has led him to a variety of positions in the industry, which he says has allowed him to learn the ins and outs of many aspects of the business through ...

Sep 27, 2021•36 min

The Importance of Proper Lubrication with Curtis Roys of Patton Divider Block Systems

On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast , host Michael Haning welcomes Curtis Roys of Patton Divider Block Systems. Curtis has been in the gas compression industry since the late 70s, and he spends much of his time these days fixing common problems in gas compression, and training technicians so they can troubleshoot those problems in the future. The biggest problem Curtis sees in the industry is that people don’t truly understand divider block systems, and they overlook the importance of...

Sep 20, 2021•48 min

Focusing on the Future with Brian Green of TOPS LLC

On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast , host Michael Haning welcomes Brian Green, Chief Operating Officer at TOPS LLC, an oilfield equipment rental company specializing in the natural gas compression market. Brian talks about his decision to join TOPS (which was founded by his father) in 2006, not long after he graduated from Baylor University with a degree in economics. Since he has been there, the company has experienced tremendous growth in the highly competitive market of the Permia...

Aug 20, 2021•31 min

The Future Is Bright with Brent Haight of Gas Compression Magazine

On this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast , Brent Haight , CEO and Founder at Third Coast Publishing which publishes Gas Compression Magazine , joins host Michael Haning to talk about his career of more than 22 years covering the gas compression industry. With his education and background in journalism, Brent was lucky enough to answer a want ad that led to his long career in the industry. It has allowed him to travel the world and experience places and adventures he never could have imagin...

Aug 03, 2021•32 min

Lasting 27 Years in the Industry with Bunky Dussetschleger of K&R Operating

Louis (Bunky) Dussetschleger , Field Technician at K&R Operating LLC , has been in the gas compression industry for over 27 years. He joins host Michael Haning on this episode of The Gas Compression Podcast to discuss the history of the gas industry as seen from Bunky’s eyes out in the field, what the future looks like in the gas industry, and what employers should know about finding, training, and keeping new talent in the industry. Bunky started in the industry as a young man and, with his...

Jul 21, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The History and Future of the Gas Industry with Norman Shade, Part 2

W. Norman Shade, Jr. , PE Sr. Consultant & President Emeritus, ACI Services Inc. has been a respected voice in the gas industry for decades. He joins host Michael Haning on part two of this two-part episode of The Gas Compression Podcast . In part two, they discuss the state of the industry, and where Norm sees the industry headed in the future. He says that one of the biggest challenges the industry faces is the current public perception of the industry, which is not exactly stellar, and ho...

Jun 28, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2

The History and Future of the Gas Industry with Norman Shade of ACI Services Part 1

W. Norman Shade, Jr. , PE Sr. Consultant & President Emeritus, ACI Services Inc. is one of the most respected and experienced voices in the gas industry. He joins host Michael Haning on part one of this two-part episode of The Gas Compression Podcast . They discuss the history of the gas industry, both in the U.S. and globally, the state of the industry today, and what the future looks like. Norm starts at the beginning with the discovery of natural gas, which was considered a waste product ...

Jun 28, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Welcome to the Gas Compression Podcast

Welcome to the Gas Compression Podcast! This inaugural episode of the Gas Compression Podcast features host Michael Haning, President of Diversified Industrial Service Company (DISCO), who started this podcast to serve professionals and leaders in the gas compression industry. The Gas Compression Podcast will feature interviews with leaders in the industry who will discuss the industry’s latest trends, share stories, best practices and explore what the future holds. This will be a weekly podcast...

Jun 07, 2021•2 min

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