Big moves. Bold leadership.

Real impact.In this episode of The Oilfield 360, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard sit down with Danny Brown, CEO of Chord Energy.

From his journey as a mechanical engineer to leading a major oil and gas company, Danny shares insights on the merger of Oasis Petroleum and Whiting Petroleum forming Chord Energy, which later merged with Canadian company Enerplus, the power of communication during transactions, and the future of four-mile plus unconventional lateral drilling and completions. 

He also highlights the vital role of oil and gas in everyday life and offers advice for the next generation of energy leaders. 

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00:00 Welcome and Fall Weather Chat

00:37 Football and Vegas Stories

02:13 Introducing Danny Brown

02:28 Danny Brown's Background

05:34 Career Journey and Industry Insights

13:03 Offshore vs. Onshore Experiences

20:03 Chord Energy and Future Plans

35:58 Modest Inventory Builds and Market Predictions

36:27 Macro Environment and Decision Making

36:50 Building a Resilient Organization

39:37 Capital Allocation Strategies

41:00 Diversity and Board Dynamics

43:29 Employee Integration and Lessons Learned

49:02 Leadership and Mentorship

56:47 The Importance of Oil and Gas

01:08:50 Final Thoughts and Advice