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This conversation with Mike Sommers and host Casey Thames was recorded during a workforce celebration event in the Permian Basin and explores the role of the American oil and gas industry in powering the nation’s economy, workforce, and energy security.

Mike Sommers, President and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, discusses the scale of the industry’s impact across the United States, including the millions of jobs supported directly and indirectly by oil and natural gas production. The conversation highlights why the Permian Basin continues to serve as the operational backbone of American energy development and why workforce investment remains critical to the industry’s future.

The discussion also touches on what API calls the “Demand Decade,” a period where global energy demand is expected to increase significantly as population growth, data centers, artificial intelligence, and infrastructure development require more reliable energy. As demand grows, the episode explores the importance of workforce development, industry standards, and the continued role of oil and natural gas in supporting global energy needs.

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American Petroleum Institute
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Casey Thames
Oil and Gas Global Network
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What happens when one of the world’s largest energy companies decides to treat digital reality not as a project, but as core enterprise infrastructure? In this episode, we sit down with ExxonMobil’s Michael and NavVis CRO Finn to unpack how ExxonMobil is building an enterprise-scale reality capture program that’s redefining how the industry manages facility data. From the concept of “Mean Time to Reality” to the organizational change required to make digital twins actually work, this conversation covers the technology, the strategy, and the cultural shifts driving the next generation of operational excellence in oil and gas.

Finn Boysen – Chief Revenue Officer @ NavVis
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Michael Hotaling – Executive Advisor, Technology Scouting, and Innovation with Exxon Mobil
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This conversation with Mark LaCour and new host Casey Thames was recorded live from NAPE Expo in Houston and explores the next chapter of Digital Doers. The discussion outlines the continued mission of the show, the evolution in hosting, and how Digital Doers will maintain its focus on practical digital implementation across the energy industry.

Rather than focusing on buzzwords, the conversation centers on operational application — how digital tools improve safety, efficiency, communication, and reliability in real-world environments. Casey brings an operational leadership background to the show, grounding technology discussions in execution and measurable outcomes.

Listeners can expect continued conversations with operators, service providers, and innovators applying technology to solve real energy challenges.

Mark LaCour
OGGN – Oil & Gas Global Network
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Casey Thames
Host, Digital Doers

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This conversation with Mark LaCour and Martín Luna Rivera explores the innovative use of technology to make asset management simpler, smarter, and safer. Plus, how can it also be used in the bidding process for contracts, emphasizing its potential to streamline operations, enhance safety, and reduce costs. The discussion highlights how the platform R2S gives teams instant access to up-to-date asset information, anytime and anywhere. It reduces offshore travel, improves safety, and helps teams find what they need quickly – improving business operations and efficiency.

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Recorded at the Cognite user forum with guest host Jada Powell. Noriko Rzonca and Kiyohide Yoshii from Cosmo Oil discuss their experience at the event, focusing on the transformative impact of AI on their operations. They share insights on the challenges of data quality, the importance of proactive maintenance, and the evolving role of AI in the oil industry. The conversation highlights the necessity of starting AI initiatives despite potential hurdles and emphasizes the importance of data governance and workforce adaptation in the face of technological change.

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Guest host Jada Powell interviews Jacob Beazinot at the Cognite User Forum, discussing the transformative role of AI in the oil and gas industry. Jacob shares insights from his extensive experience in technology and highlights the growing confidence in AI applications among users.

The conversation covers the measurable impacts of AI on operations, the varied human reactions to its adoption, and the importance of data integrity in implementing AI solutions. Jacob also discusses future trends, including physics-informed neural networks, and emphasizes the need for a strong data foundation to support management systems like Lean.

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Recorded at the Cognite user forum, guest host Powell talks with David Teixugueira De Castro from Total Energies and Karen Czachorowski from Aker BP. They discuss the insights gained from the conference, Total Energies’ data strategy and partnership with Cognite, the implementation of AI in operations, and the future of AI in the oil and gas industry. The discussion highlights the importance of data ownership, the efficiency gains from AI, and the evolving role of technology in transforming industry practices.

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Recorded at the Cognite user forum, guest host Jada Powell interviews Josh Dotson, the Industry 4.0 leader at Koch, discussing the transformative journey of implementing AI and Cognite in their operations. They explore the challenges and successes of integrating AI into everyday business practices, the importance of data quality, and the future potential of AI technologies.

Digital Doers is sponsored by Ericsson – Driving oil and gas forward with seamless connectivity. Learn more at https://www.ericsson.com/en/industries/offshore-and-processing

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Host Blair Lee speaks with Oracle experts Dr. Ryan Krebs, Master Principal Cloud Architect, and Jason M. Jeray, Vice President of Energy, Utilities, and Industrials, about separating AI hype from reality and practical implementation strategies using Oracle’s Modern Data Platform.

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In this festive OGGN Christmas Special, the hosts and co-hosts engage in a fun-filled quiz that tests their holiday knowledge. The conversation flows from introductions to a series of light-hearted trivia questions, with plenty of laughter and banter along the way. The episode wraps up with warm holiday wishes and a humorous note about one particular listener.

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