Energy 101: We Ask The Dumb Questions So You Don't Have To

Energy 101 class is back in session as geothermal expert Joe Batir joins us to break down what geothermal energy is, how it works, and why it’s one of the most reliable, dispatchable baseload renewables, covering its history, recent resurgence, costs, global capacity, challenges, future potential, and the powerful synergies between geothermal and oil and gas, including how existing wells can be repurposed for geothermal production.

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In this episode of Energy 101, we sit down with Jennifer Stewart, who takes us through her unique path to the oil and gas industry - starting from non-profit work, moving on to data analytics, and eventually mastering OpenWells as a product champion. We also discuss the significance of educating the public on the industry.

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Our fellow Wildcatter Jeremy Funk joins us on Energy 101 to break down what sales really looks like in the oil and gas industry, sharing how he got started, how technology is changing O&G sales, the difference between being a trusted partner versus a pushy salesperson, why long-term relationships matter, and what’s happening in energy innovation out of Denver, plus a rapid-fire round to wrap it up.

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In this episode of Energy 101, our DW resident roughneck, Fracslap, breaks down what it really takes to do one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, sharing firsthand insight into the risks, grit, and realities of life in the oilfield.

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This week on Energy 101, Justin Ballard, the Bitcoin Lawyer, gives us a clear 101 on bitcoin, breaking down how bitcoin mining can expand access to power in developing countries, reduce oil and gas emissions by using flared gas, and eliminate wasted renewable energy by putting excess solar and wind power to work.

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Consider this your warning, this episode of Energy 101 is a little out of control (just kidding… kind of), as we go fully behind the scenes to talk New Year’s resolutions, what we’re excited about at DW in 2023, office icks, and plenty of unfiltered chaos, including a moment you’ll have to listen to believe, featuring a questionable attempt at doing the splits.

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This week on Energy 101, Sydney and Jules are joined by DW’s resident Rad Dad, John, and guest Bobby Neelon to talk all things data, covering Bobby’s path from high school math teacher to data analytics engineer, why mineral rights matter, how data technology in oil and gas has evolved over the past decade, and why data is now critical to every energy business, capped off with a rapid-fire round.

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Anup, the brains behind Pangaea Charging, has made it his mission to bring EV charging stations to every corner of the commercial world. From apartment buildings to grocery stores, Anup’s got you covered. And even if you’re just looking for a charger for your single-family home, he’s happy to help out there too. His chargers work with any type of electric vehicle and have those fancy universal plugs. Before starting Pangaea Charging, Anup dabbled in the world of marketing and even did a stint in sales at an oil exploration company and Google. But it was his love for the environment and the future of transportation that ultimately led him to his true passion - bringing convenient EV charging to the masses.

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Sydney and Jules sit down with Vicki Knott, CEO and co-founder of CruxOCM, to get a crash course on midstream, covering her background on the Keystone Pipeline, how automating control room operations improves safety, why pipelines are critical to energy infrastructure, and wrapping up with a rapid-fire round.

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In this episode of Energy 101, we turn on the cameras and give you a raw, behind-the-scenes look at everyday life at DW, wrapping up Fuze, reading mean reviews, talking about what the team is excited for next, breaking down perception versus reality, and, of course, taking on the Spicy Gummy Bear Challenge.

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