We’re sitting down with Troy Tittlemeier as he breaks down why dolomite's still driving big convos underground, how hydrogen might flip the future of energy, and what happens when your transfer pump craps out with 500 barrels of dirty water heading your way. Behind every wellhead, every flare, and every busted pump…there’s a story nobody’s told yet. Welcome to Conventionally Uncouth.

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00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Troy’s Background in Oil and Gas
07:39 - Reidpalooza Event Overview
11:15 - Conventional Oil & Gas Insights
19:04 - Importance of Field Experience
20:55 - Risk Tolerance in Oil and Gas
23:54 - Knowledge Loss in the Industry
25:48 - Significance of Conventional Energy
28:09 - Future of Conventional Energy
32:55 - Technological Advances in Conventional Oil
34:55 - Advancements in 3D Seismic Technology
37:18 - The Role of Rocks in Oil Production
39:13 - Understanding Dolomite
41:10 - Process of Dolomitization
43:35 - Dolomite's Role in Hydrocarbon Conversion
48:31 - Insights on Serpentinization
52:40 - Ongoing Oil Generation in the Earth
55:19 - Activity in the Permian Basin
57:17 - Oil and Gas Humor
01:00:57 - Embracing Challenges in the Industry
01:03:36 - Tokenization of Oil Production
01:09:15 - Well Spacing Considerations
01:12:54 - Hydraulic Fracturing Techniques
01:15:50 - Key Missed Topics in Oil Discussion
01:19:24 - Wildcatter Challenges
01:23:33 - Drilling Well Costs Explained
01:25:50 - Vertical vs Horizontal Wells Analysis
01:27:04 - Cost-Effectiveness of 3D Seismic
01:28:47 - Securing Farmouts from Supermajors
01:29:20 - Behind Pipe Operations Explained
01:30:48 - Matt’s Whiskey Experience
01:33:42 - Conventional vs Unconventional Oil
01:40:18 - Exploring for Conventional Reservoirs
01:47:19 - Gasoline Production in Crisis
01:51:24 - Water Sample Update in Oil Production
01:54:50 - Navigating Government Bureaucracy
01:56:30 - Challenges with Orphan Wells
01:57:35 - Sign Off and Conclusion

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