This is the first in a new series for 2025, in which we will discuss how AI impacts energy throughout the entire supply chain and on to consumers.

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley hosts experts Mark Stansberry and Jon Brewton to discuss the intersection of AI, energy, and business. Mark, a seasoned oil and gas professional, shares his excitement about the potential of AI in the industry, while Jon, the founder of Data Squared, explains how his company is tackling the challenge of connecting disparate data systems. They explore the importance of explainable AI and its application in high-stakes sectors like defense and energy. The discussion also highlights the role of AI in optimizing costs and improving decision-making across industries.

Thank you, Mark and Jon, for stopping by the podcast! This was an important episode, and it will be a great start for the series.

Please follow Jon on his LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-brewton-datasquared/

And Data2 websitehttps://data2.ai/

Check out everything about Mark Stansberry here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-a-stansberry-67407511/

And his website:https://www.markstansberry.com/

Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 - Intro

00:44 - Guest Introduction: Mark Stansberry

01:03 - Guest Introduction: John Brewton

01:21 - Mark’s Role as Advisor

02:40 - John’s Company, Data Squared

06:00 - Solving Industry Problems with AI

08:43 - Business Application: Connecting Disparate Data Systems

14:07 - Example of Solving Data Challenges

18:32 - Value Chain Optimization

21:08 - AI in Engineering and Strategic Planning

25:03 - Overcoming the Challenge of Hallucinations in AI

32:00 - The Role of AI in Federal Government and Energy

33:03 - Collaboration with Louisiana State University

35:50 - The Future of AI and Energy

39:01 - Closing Remarks

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