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Summary
In this episode, Joe Batir talks with Cameron Halliday, CEO of Mantel. They discuss innovative carbon capture technology that promises to revolutionize industry efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Cameron explains how Mantel’s molten borate system offers a significant leap forward in overcoming the energy penalties of traditional methods, paving the way for more sustainable industrial processes.

Cameron’s book recommendation:
The Prize by Danie Yergin: https://a.co/d/04NsOhlW

Chapters
00:00 Introductions
04:13 Current Industry Standards in Carbon Capture
10:00 The Energy Penalty Problem
19:14 The Need for Innovative Solutions
26:30 Challenges in Adopting New Technologies
28:31 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Useful Links
Cameron’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-halliday/
Mantel’s website: https://mantelcapture.com/
Joe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfbatir/

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Sponsored by Tracerco – Direction, Measurement and Diagnostics Solutions
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What happens between a barrel of crude oil and the gasoline in your car? More importantly, why are refinery margins exploding while oil prices remain relatively tame?

In this episode of Refining Reality, Brian and Bill break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in the energy industry: the crack spread. Despite the name, it has nothing to do with narcotics and everything to do with how refineries make money.

The discussion explores how crude oil is transformed into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, asphalt, bunker fuel, and other products that power the modern economy. The hosts explain why traders monitor the classic 3:2:1 crack spread, how refinery profitability is measured, and why crack spreads have surged from roughly $20-$25 per barrel earlier in the year to as high as $55 per barrel amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

Brian and Bill also dive into the growing disconnect between physical and financial energy markets. While headline crude prices may suggest one reality, physical barrels moving through global supply chains are telling a very different story. From the Strait of Hormuz and Middle East tensions to refinery utilization approaching 95%, this episode uncovers why refining margins have become one of the most important indicators in the energy sector.

The conversation also highlights how refiners can capitalize on strong margin environments through operational excellence. Sponsored by Tracerco, the episode explores how advanced diagnostics, online scanning technologies, and real-time refinery insights help operators maximize uptime, identify inefficiencies, and avoid costly shutdowns before they happen. Tracerco’s diagnostic technologies help refiners optimize operations while keeping critical assets online and productive.

If you’ve ever wondered why refinery profits surge during periods of market disruption, or how geopolitical events ripple through gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel markets, this episode provides the framework you need to understand the refining business.

In This Episode
What a crack spread really is and why it matters
How crude oil becomes gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other products
Why the industry uses the 3:2:1 crack spread benchmark
The relationship between refinery utilization and profitability
How geopolitical disruptions impact refining margins
Why physical crude markets can diverge from financial markets
The Strait of Hormuz and its influence on global energy flows
Why today’s crack spreads may not last forever
How refinery diagnostics and predictive insights improve profitability
What refiners should be doing before margins inevitably contract
Key Takeaway

Today’s refining margins may feel like a golden age, but history suggests that crack spreads eventually contract. The winners won’t simply be the refiners enjoying today’s margins. They’ll be the operators investing now in technology, reliability, diagnostics, and operational excellence so they can remain profitable when market conditions tighten.

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Sponsored by Tracerco
https://tracerco.com/

Providing innovative diagnostic technologies, online process measurements, and refinery optimization solutions that help operators improve uptime, reduce costs, and maximize performance.

Hosted by Energy Rogue®
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Helping energy professionals, traders, producers, and executives make better decisions through market intelligence, data analytics, and actionable insights into crude oil, natural gas, NGLs, and refined products.

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The Death of Industrial Drudgery: How Your Competitors’ AI Agents Are Taking Action Now
How Ruh.ai is Freeing Up Resources, Cutting Costs, and Creating Massive Value in Construction, Oil & Gas, and Manufacturing

Summary:

Most “AI agents” are just chatbots with a wrapper and a new name.
In this episode, Andrew sits down with Jesse Anglen, founder of Ruh.ai, who explains why true autonomous AI agents are far superior — they don’t just chat, they reason, take action, and complete real work inside your existing systems 24/7.
Jesse shares his five-bucket framework and powerful real-world examples from construction, oil & gas, and manufacturing — showing how companies are already using autonomous AI employees to eliminate repetitive drudgery, reclaim 15–25 hours per week, and keep humans focused on judgment, relationships, and high-value work.
If you’re a board leader, executive, or operations leader responsible for productivity and margins in energy or industrial sectors, this episode is essential listening. Your competitors aren’t waiting and neither should you.

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Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI

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In this episode, Alex Hawkinson, CEO of Bright AI, shares with Host, Elena Melchert, insights on how physical AI is transforming critical infrastructure sectors like energy. Discover how advanced sensors, robotics, and AI models are boosting productivity, safety, and sustainability in oil and gas operations.

Keywords
Physical AI, IoT, Energy Sector, Oil and Gas, Sensors, Robotics, Predictive Maintenance, Infrastructure, Digital Transformation

LINKS

Stateful: https://bright.ai/stateful-os/

BrightAI for O+G: https://bright.ai/industries/oil-gas/

The Always-On Oil Field YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBTx3rc0gBY

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This episode features industry experts Micah Backlund (H&P) and Craig McMillin (bpx energy) discussing safety culture, human organizational performance, and leadership in the oil and gas industry. They share insights on shifting from compliance to performance safety, the importance of psychological safety, and practical strategies for reducing serious injuries and fatalities.

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We’re coming to you live from Bismarck, North Dakota at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, the biggest gathering in North Dakota and one of the most consequential rooms in American energy. Part 1 goes straight to the top, featuring the voices shaping energy policy, innovation, and the future of the Bakken.

From a newly confirmed federal official to the architects of Bakken 2.0, deal-makers, advocates, and the innovators turn-keying the next generation of wells — these conversations define what energy dominance looks like right now.

Kyle Hausveit — Undersecretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
Ron Ness — President, North Dakota Petroleum Council
Lynn Helms — Bakken 2.0 Lead, North Dakota Petroleum Council
Jerry Simmons — President & CEO, Domestic Energy Producers Alliance (DEPA)
Memo Barreto — Lund Oil
Josh Haaland & Matt Lamb — Enerstar / J.D. Rush

Links:
https://www.energy.gov
https://ndoil.org
https://ndoil.org/bakken-2-0
https://www.depausa.org
https://www.lundoilinc.com
https://www.interstarsolutions.com
https://www.jdrushcorp.com

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Sponsored by NavVis – Laser Scanning Solutions & Digital Twin Technology

Mark and Paige record live from the 2026 Annual PIP Conference: The Wisdom Loop

Kuwait Says Oil Output Won’t Recover for 10-12 Weeks After Hormuz Reopens
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Kuwait-Says-Oil-Output-Wont-Recover-for-10-12-Weeks-After-Hormuz-Reopens.html

Russia’s China Energy Lifeline Is Becoming a Noose
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Natural-Gas/Russias-China-Energy-Lifeline-Is-Becoming-a-Noose.html

TETRA Prices $100 Million Stock Offering to Fund Arkansas Bromine Project
https://oilprice.com/Company-News/TETRA-Prices-100-Million-Stock-Offering-to-Fund-Arkansas-Bromine-Project.html

Equinor Nominates Jarle Roth to Succeed Reinhardsen as Board Chair
https://oilprice.com/Company-News/Equinor-Nominates-Jarle-Roth-to-Succeed-Reinhardsen-as-Board-Chair.html

Energy Cos Team Up for New AI Powered Safety Initiative
https://www.rigzone.com/news/energy_cos_team_up_for_new_ai_powered_safety_initiative-03-jun-2026-183840-article/

NOAA Predicts 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Activity
https://www.rigzone.com/news/noaa_predicts_2026_atlantic_hurricane_activity-01-jun-2026-183821-article/

Eni Declares ‘Giant’ Gas Discovery Offshore Indonesia
https://www.rigzone.com/news/eni_declares_giant_gas_discovery_offshore_indonesia-20-apr-2026-183483-article/

Oil Trading Higher for Third Consecutive Session
https://www.rigzone.com/news/oil_trading_higher_for_third_consecutive_session-03-jun-2026-183838-article/

Chevron Applies for Argentina Tax Break Program with $13B Investment Plan
https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/drilling-exploration/chevron-applies-for-argentina-tax-break-program/

IEA Forecasts Chance of Critically Low Stockpiles Before Peak Summer Demand
https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/iea-forecasts-critically-low-stockpiles/

Renewable Fuel Credit Prices Hit Records on U.S. Biofuel Mandates, Oil Market Volatility
https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/06/renewable-fuel-credit-prices-hit-records-on-us-biofuel-mandates-oil-market-volatility/

Wild Well Controlled Community Outreach
https://www.wildwell.com/about/community-outreach

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Sponsored by Verusen – Optimizing MRO Supply Chains with AI

Brian Wolf, Director of Global Supply Chain, and Matt McClellan, Head of Global Inventory Management from Seadrill walk us through a case study of how they are optimizing MRO inventory on their offshore rigs. We start at the beginning with the business case, then talk software, project structure, process, data, change management, rollout plan, lessons learned, and results. Part 1 covers the project through rolling out to the rigs. Part 2 will discuss the categories focused on, lessons learned, the dead stock problem, and what sustain will likely look like.

Seadrill Website: https://www.seadrill.com/
Brian Wolf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-wolf-83666a63/
Matt McClellan LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matt-mcclellan

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Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform

Title: The Blue-Collar Renaissance: 55 Episodes on the Future of Work

Summary:
This episode explores how technology is transforming frontline work, emphasizing AI, edge computing, and connectivity to create a safer, more efficient, and skilled blue-collar workforce.
Host Andrew Chrostowski reveals what we’ve learned from 55 Conversations about technology at the edge, AI & ubiquitous connectivity, highlighting the future of work and the blue-collar renaissance we’re experiencing.

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Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner.

Summary:
In this episode, Joe Batir interviews Dina Goloshchapova, Technical Advisor and Geothermal Champion of Carbo, to explore the fascinating world of ceramics, ceramic beads, and specifically proppants used in geothermal and oil & gas industries. They discuss the properties, manufacturing processes, and evolving applications of these high-precision materials, highlighting their critical role in energy and subsurface engineering.

Dina’s Book Recommendation:
Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: https://a.co/d/08DILzlu

Keywords:
ceramics, ceramic beads, proppants, geothermal, oil and gas, energy industry, subsurface engineering, high-temperature materials, EGS, geothermal solutions

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Episode and Guest
01:19 What are Ceramics Beads: History and Applications
04:35 Properties of Ceramics: Strength, Lightness, and Chemical Stability
10:04 Summary of Ceramic Properties and Uses
14:01 The Role of Proppants in Subsurface Industry and Fracture Stimulation
17:19 Challenges and Evolution of Proppants
28:04 Future Developments and Innovations in Proppant Technology
31:19 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

Useful Links:
Dina’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgoloshchapova/
Carbo website: https://carbo.tech/
Joe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfbatir/

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