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Summary
Explore innovative methods in mineral processing and sustainable materials with host, Joe Batir, and Cody Fink, CEO of Brimstone. They discuss the future of mining, material extraction from abundant rocks, and the technological advancements driving low-carbon industry solutions. Joe Batir highlight the potential impacts with respect to the future of aluminum production, critical minerals, and the geopolitical implications of new technologies that could democratize resource access globally. They explore how innovative processes like this enables new geographic resource abundance, which can reshape energy and mineral industries, fostering human abundance and reducing conflict.

Cody’s Book Recommendation:
Energy and Civilization by Vaclav Smil: https://a.co/d/0ggx5qAU

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Cody Finke and Brimstone
03:50 The Concept of a ‘Fourth Great Refinery’
04:52 Mining Abundant Rocks for Multiple Materials
05:53 Geopolitical Implications of Resource Democratization
11:12 The Gabbro Rock and Its Resources
14:58 Global Power Shifts and Geology’s Changing Role
19:17 Capital Efficiency and Risk Management
24:48 Long-term Vision for Resource-Based Prosperity
50:00 Final Questions

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Brimstone website: https://www.brimstone.com/
Cody’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-finke-ph-d-213b88ab/
Joe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfbatir/

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In this episode, Deirdra speaks with Paul Parisotto, CEO of Moon River Moly, about why molybdenum is emerging as a critical mineral for the future of steel, energy, infrastructure, and defence. Paul explains how molybdenum strengthens steel for use in pipelines, nuclear reactors, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and other high-demand applications, while outlining Moon River Moly’s plans to advance their British Columbia assets.

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Sponsored by Ericsson – Driving oil and gas forward with seamless connectivity.

This episode of Digital Doers features Casey Thames sitting down with Curt Finch, founder and CEO of Journyx, to discuss how workforce and project time data can evolve from a simple payroll function into a strategic operational tool.

The conversation explores how Journyx originated from Curt’s early experience tracking software development work for IBM, where detailed labor and project tracking revealed patterns around profitability, efficiency, and resource allocation long before modern AI tools existed. That experience became the foundation for building a system focused on operational intelligence rather than just timesheets.

Curt explains the concept of “time intelligence” and how organizations can use labor and project data to identify inefficiencies, improve forecasting, and detect operational problems before projects go off track. The discussion highlights the importance of accurate data collection, structured workflows, and reducing reliance on manual employee input through automation and intelligent suggestions.

The episode also dives into the realities of implementation and adoption in industrial environments, including challenges tied to workforce buy-in, cultural resistance, and balancing operational visibility without creating a perception of surveillance. Curt emphasizes that the value comes not from monitoring employees, but from helping organizations better understand cost drivers, project performance, and strategic decision-making.

Casey and Curt discuss parallels across industries including energy, utilities, pharmaceuticals, and large-scale operations, covering how predictive insights can help organizations recognize failing projects early, improve estimation accuracy, and reduce wasted time and capital. The conversation also touches on AI’s growing role in reporting, analytics, and workflow automation, along with the risks and regulatory concerns surrounding its adoption.

The episode closes with a broader discussion around leadership, organizational culture, workforce dynamics, and lessons learned from scaling a technology company over nearly three decades. Curt shares practical insight into hiring challenges, company culture, and why operational data becomes most valuable when organizations use it proactively instead of reactively.

Guest:
Curt Finch – Founder & CEO, Journyx

Host:
Casey Thames – Digital Doers / OGGN

Sponsored by:
Ericsson

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Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform

SUMMARY:
At 3 a.m. on a rig in the Guyana-Suriname Basin, seconds of latency can cost millions and endanger crews.
Tampnet’s hybrid networks — subsea fiber backbone, private 5G on deck, and smart LEO backup — deliver 99.99% uptime and are transforming offshore operations.
In this follow-up episode, Trygve Hagevik, Chief Commercial Officer of Tampnet, explains how operators are shifting from reactive to predictive performance as AI, digital twins, and remote operations accelerate. Discover why fiber remains king despite advancing satellites, how 5G slices improve crew welfare and safety (including FirstNet coverage), and Tampnet’s rapid expansion into Brazil, Mexico, and beyond.
This episode is essential listening for anyone in offshore drilling, production, energy, or digital transformation.

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In this conversation, Russell Stewart interviews Keeley Bell, founder of Silverback G.R.I.T., a human performance company focused on enhancing mental resilience and performance in high-risk industries like oil and gas. Keeley discusses the importance of mental health, nutrition, and hydration in improving workplace safety and performance. He shares insights from his background as an athlete and offshore worker, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to mental performance coaching. Keeley also addresses the stigma surrounding mental health in the industry and the importance of creating a supportive culture both at work and at home.

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In this episode, Dr. Hamed Soroush, a distinguished SPE lecturer and CEO of Teverra, shares insights on geothermal energy, hydrogen production, and the role of oil and gas in the future of clean energy. Discover how subsurface technologies are transforming energy sustainability and the potential of repurposing oil wells for geothermal power. Contact Hamed Soroush via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hamed-soroush Company Website: www.teverra.com

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OT.Sec.Con Part 2: On the Front Lines of Cyber Defense

What started as curiosity is quickly turning into a real understanding of just how serious cybersecurity is for critical infrastructure.

In Part 2, we continue the conversation from OT.Sec.Con with separate interviews featuring conference organizer Mary DiForie and cybersecurity instructor Kevin Kumpf, each bringing their own perspective on the evolving world of Cyber Security, conferences, and why education is important!

We also hear from Mike Hoffman of Dragos on protecting industrial systems, Vivek Ponnada of Frenos on using AI analysis on growing infastructure, and James Gower of Entergy on what it takes to secure the grid from the operator side.

This is where strategy meets reality, and where cybersecurity becomes mission-critical.

https://www.otseccon.com/
https://www.dragos.com/
https://frenos.io/company
https://www.entergy.com/

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Sponsored by NavVis – Laser Scanning Solutions & Digital Twin Technology

Gasoline Prices Jump Across All 50 States
https://www.rigzone.com/news/gasoline_prices_jump_across_all_50_states-05-may-2026-183610-article/

ConocoPhillips Beats Profit Estimates for Q1
https://www.rigzone.com/news/conocophillips_beats_profit_estimates_for_q1-05-may-2026-183613-article/

GlobalData Identifies ‘Top’ Oil, Gas Themes for 2026
https://www.rigzone.com/news/globaldata_identifies_top_oil_gas_themes_for_2026-05-may-2026-183607-article/

TA’ZIZ secures $28.5 B in agreements to expand UAE’s chemicals infrastructure
https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/taziz-secures-285-b-in-agreements-to-expand-uaes-chemicals-infrastructure/

Automatic Pig Valve Launchers Enable Simplified Pigging Automation for Remote Pipelines
https://pgjonline.com/magazine/2026/april-2026-vol-253-no-4/features/automatic-pig-valve-launchers-enable-simplified-pigging-automation-for-remote-pipelines

Trump signs order authorizing oil pipeline project partially reviving Keystone XL
https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/trump-signs-order-authorizing-oil-pipeline-project-partially-reviving-keystone-xl/

Booming U.S. energy exports draw scrutiny as domestic fuel prices bite
https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/05/booming-us-energy-exports-draw-scrutiny-as-domestic-fuel-prices-bite/

ABB introduces Unification X to enable seamless control room integration
https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2026/04/abb-introduces-unification-x-to-enable-seamless-control-room-integration/

From Entry to Elevation: The Global Women in Pipeline Forum at PTC 2026
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Lawmakers propose Stop Climate Shakedowns Act in Congress
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Galveston Bay refinery team helps make a first-time homeowner’s dream come true
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Sponsored by Tracerco – Direction, Measurement and Diagnostics Solutions
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Artificial intelligence is storming into refineries and petrochemical plants like a caffeinated intern with access to every spreadsheet ever created… but there’s a catch. AI is only as good as the data feeding it. Garbage in, garbage out… just faster and with more confidence.

In this episode of Refining Reality, Brian and Bill break down where AI is genuinely transforming refinery uptime, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency… and where the industry may be overestimating what algorithms can actually do.

From million-dollar downtime events to predictive diagnostics, the conversation explores how refiners are shifting from reactive maintenance toward real-time operational intelligence. The guys unpack how AI models evolved from the same mathematical foundations used in weather forecasting, why probability matters in industrial systems, and how “man + machine” may ultimately outperform either one alone.

The bigger story? In today’s volatile commodity environment, uptime is no longer just an operations metric… it’s a margin strategy.

As crude prices swing, refining margins expand and contract, and aging infrastructure becomes harder to maintain, operators are searching for every competitive advantage possible. That’s where real-time diagnostics, advanced instrumentation, and AI-assisted monitoring become critical to protecting throughput, product quality, and profitability.

And perhaps the biggest takeaway:
AI doesn’t replace experience.
It amplifies it.

Sponsored by Tracerco: https://tracerco.com/

Hosted by Energy Rogue®: https://energyrogue.com/

Where Tracerco Fits In

When refineries are operating near maximum utilization, visibility inside the process becomes everything. That’s where Tracerco comes in.

Using advanced diagnostics, scanning technologies, tracer studies, and AI-enhanced analytics, Tracerco helps operators:

Detect process inefficiencies before failure occurs
Reduce unplanned downtime
Improve maintenance planning
Optimize separation and refining efficiency
Validate real-time operational performance
Improve safety while reducing costly shutdowns

Tracerco’s technologies like Tru-Scan, PhaseFinder, Profiler, and the Insights Platform help refiners “see inside” towers, separators, exchangers, and FCC units while systems remain online.

Because in today’s refining environment, the difference between profit and pain may come down to catching one bad pump… one fouled exchanger… or one flooding tower before it becomes a multi-million-dollar outage.

In modern refining, AI without operational visibility is just educated guessing.
Data isn’t optional anymore… it’s operational survival.

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Sponsored by Ericsson – Driving oil and gas forward with seamless connectivity.

This conversation features Casey Thames sitting down with Dr. Péter Fankhauser, CEO of ANYbotics, and Dr. Darius Ngo, Senior Vice President at Yokogawa, to discuss how robotics, industrial AI, and operational technology are beginning to reshape inspection and monitoring across industrial operations.

The discussion focuses on the limitations of traditional inspection methods and why operators are increasingly looking toward autonomous systems to improve visibility, safety, and operational reliability. In many industrial environments, manual inspection rounds still consume significant time and expose personnel to hazardous conditions, while fixed sensor deployments alone are often impractical or too costly to scale across entire facilities. Robotics are emerging as a way to bridge that gap by collecting richer and more frequent operational data while reducing personnel exposure in high-risk environments.

Dr. Fankhauser and Dr. Ngo explain how robotic systems are being deployed across oil and gas, utilities, manufacturing, offshore operations, and other critical infrastructure environments where safety, distance, and operational continuity are constant concerns. The conversation explores how robotic inspection data is integrated into existing OT systems, control rooms, and asset management platforms, allowing operators to contextualize findings and incorporate them directly into operational workflows and maintenance planning.

The episode also examines the operational realities of implementation inside existing facilities, particularly brownfield sites that were never originally designed with digital integration or robotics in mind. Topics include management of change, workforce adoption, operator confidence, and the cultural shift that comes with introducing robotic coworkers into industrial environments. Rather than replacing field personnel, the discussion emphasizes how robotics are increasingly being used to complement experienced operators by automating repetitive inspection tasks and improving access to actionable operational insight.

The conversation closes with a look ahead at the future of autonomous operations, including industrial AI, multi-robot coordination, predictive maintenance, and the long-term evolution toward robotic systems capable of supporting broader operational and maintenance activities.

Guest
Dr. Péter Fankhauser
CEO
ANYbotics
https://www.anybotics.com/

Dr. Darius Ngo
Senior Vice President
Yokogawa
https://www.yokogawa.com/

Host
Casey Thames
Host, Digital Doers
Oil & Gas Global Network (OGGN)

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