Oil and Gas Upstream

DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Michael Lowder, Senior Strategic Account Manager, Percepto, about the latest advancements in drone automation and AI for oil and gas asset inspection. They explore how these technologies improve safety, efficiency, and decision-making in the energy industry. Recorded live at the 2026 Energy, Drones, and Robotics Conference, The Woodlands, TX […]

DESCRIPTION In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Patrick Bangert, Chief of Artificial Intelligence at Occidental Petroleum, about the evolution and application of AI in the oil and gas industry. They explore how advancements in compute power, data, and scientific innovation are transforming upstream operations and future opportunities. LINKSOxy | Zero In Brought to you on OGGN, […]

DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Sean Guerre, Executive Director, Innovate Energy Network, about emerging technologies in the energy sector, including drones, robotics, AI, and security. They explore how these innovations are transforming upstream oil and gas operations, enhancing safety, efficiency, and decision-making. LINKShttps://innovateenergynow.com/https://innovateenergynow.com/events/edr-summit-2027 Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network […]

DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Kyle Haustveit, Former Assistant Secretary for Hydrocarbons and Geothermal at the US Department of Energy, now the U.S. Department of Energy’s Under Secretary of Energy as if May 22, 2026.Recorded at OTC 2026, this discussion includes the recent realignment of energy offices, the importance of critical minerals, and innovations […]

DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Dr. Richard Middleton shares with Host, Elena Melchert, insights into carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). He focuses on software tools that can screen for good CCS candidates around the world, that excel at pipeline routing, and that can optimize a CCS project location. LINKS Carbon Solutions Services, Software, and Projects: https://www.carbonsolutionsllc.com/carbon-solutions-services-software-and-projectsCarbon […]

DESCRIPTIONIn this episode recorded live at the Offshore Technology Conference 2026, Host, Elena Melchert, interviews John Dabbar, Executive Director of the National Petroleum Council, exploring the council’s role, recent studies, and the future of energy resources including oil, natural gas, and critical minerals. They discuss stakeholder engagement, regulatory challenges, and innovative research at national labs. […]

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 Energy Consultants, who shares insights into the complex world of CO2 processing, pipeline transport, and the role of supercritical CO2 in CCS and EOR projects. Discover how decades of […]

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 Battell. Discover the history, challenges, and future of CCS with prospects of offshore CO2 storage and the evolution of CCS technology. Of note is the role of the U.S. Department […]

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONExplore the critical intersections of electricity transmission, competition, and costs in this insightful discussion between Host, Elena Melchert, and Paul Ciccio, Chairman, Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition. They dive into how lack of competition affects transmission costs and what policy changes could make a difference for consumers and industries […]

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI Jag GattuDESCRIPTION In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Jag Gattu, founder and CEO of Uptime AI, about how AI is transforming the decision-making process in upstream oil and gas operations. They explore the evolution of data analytics, how the development of sensor technology is essential to the role […]

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, we explore the sophisticated technology behind modern drilling operations, focusing on mud motors and measurement while drilling (MWD). Our guests from MS Directional share insights into how these tools enable precise wellbore placement and the future of drilling technology. Featuring Derek Koller and Chuck Davis. […]

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Bryan Mandelbaum, Vice President at Black & Veatch, about the future of LNG, floating LNG technology (FLNG), and the critical role of energy in global development. They explore the technical, economic, and geopolitical aspects of LNG projects, risk management, and the evolving […]

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, climate scientist turned entrepreneur Dr. Garrett Boudinot shares the innovative technology behind Vycarb, a company developing a groundbreaking method to accelerate ocean carbon sequestration by converting CO2 into bicarbonate. Discover how this solution offers a scalable, permanent, and low-cost approach to industrial carbon storage, with […]

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, recorded in person at the 2026 SPE-AAPG-SEG CCUS Conference, The Woodlands, TX, Host, Elena Melchert, talks with John Hamling, Asst. Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at the University of North Dakota Energy & Environmental Research Center. John shares insights about the transferability of research results from […]

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Alex Hawkinson, CEO of Bright AI, shares with Host, Elena Melchert, insights on how physical AI is transforming critical infrastructure sectors like energy. Discover how advanced sensors, robotics, and AI models are boosting productivity, safety, and sustainability in oil and gas operations. KeywordsPhysical AI, IoT, […]

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Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTONIn this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, interviews Daniel Merino-Garcia, VP Research, Project InnerSpace about the future of geothermal energy, its technological parallels with oil and gas, and the role of industry collaboration and innovation in scaling geothermal solutions worldwide. LINKShttps://www.canarymedia.com/articles/geothermal/xprize-competition-next-gen-geothermal-plants www.projectinnerspace.org Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and […]

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONIn this interview, Host, Elena Melchert, talks with Sonali Singh, SVP of Product at Quorum Software, as she shares her extensive experience in AI, software development, and energy. She discusses the evolution of AI from deterministic to agentic workflows, its applications in oil and gas, and how it […]

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONIn this insightful interview, former Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) discusses with Host, Elena Melchert, the vital role of natural gas in the energy transition, Louisiana’s energy industry, and the importance of a balanced approach to energy policy. She shares her career journey, the significance of energy for global […]

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, and Dr. Christopher Liner, Science Advisor for RAM Geothermal, discuss innovative geothermal technologies, including new patents that could revolutionize geothermal energy extraction. He shares insights from his extensive industry background, academic research, and recent patents, highlighting how these advancements can accelerate the […]