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October 28 The Real Energy Challenge Is Not Production – It Is Recovery with John Lassek, U.S. Department of Energy | Ep 364
DESCRIPTION
In this episode, John Lassek, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Hydrocarbon and Geothermal Energy (HGEO), shares with Host, Elena Melchert, insights into the Department of Energy’s recent reorganization, strategic focus areas, and the importance of public-private partnerships in advancing oil, gas, and geothermal energy security.
LINKS
John Lassek biography
https://www.energy.gov/hgeo/person/john-lassek?utm_source=chatgpt.com
HGEO Strategic Plan: Advancing American Energy Dominance, Security, and Global Leadership https://www.energy.gov/hgeo/hgeo-strategic-plan-advancing-american-energy-dominance-security-and-global-leadership-0?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Office of Subsurface Energy https://www.energy.gov/hgeo/office-subsurface-energy?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Office of Oil and Gas https://www.energy.gov/hgeo/office-oil-and-gas?utm_source=chatgpt.com
NETL Oil & Gas Center of Excellence https://netl.doe.gov/centers-of-excellence/oil-gas?utm_source=chatgpt.com
DOE Natural Gas and LNG Regulation https://www.energy.gov/hgeo/regulation?utm_source=chatgpt.com
U.S. Natural Gas Is Supplying Energy to the World: July 2026 Summary https://www.energy.gov/hgeo/articles/us-natural-gas-supplying-energy-world-july-2026-summary?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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October 21 The Hidden Cost of Siloed Systems in Industrial Operations with Ritesh Tolia, Telepresenz | Ep 363
DESCRIPTION
In this episode, Ritesh Tolia, co-founder of Telepresenz, talks with Host, Elena Melchert, about how AI-powered platforms are transforming frontline operations between teams, workflows, safety intelligence, and operational knowledge to help industrial organizations improve field execution, safety, compliance, and efficiency.
LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/company/telepresenz-official/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWT0qhSDB7o
https://telepresenz.com/
https://youtu.be/CKCukQPiwlA
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October 14The New AI Revolution Is Scaling Human Judgment, Not Replacing It with Matt Oberdorfer, EOT | Ep 362
DESCRIPTION
In this episode, Matt Oberdorfer, CEO, EOT shares insights with Host, Elena Melchert, on how AI and time series models are transforming upstream oil and gas operations, emphasizing practical applications, data cleaning, operator training, and the future of AI-driven decision making.
LINKS
eot.ai : our software company which is focused on time series AI models that can be used by operators and engineers (without coding)
chronx.ai : the actual software that is using a time series transformer model to enables future discovery dashboards where engineers can train, learn and validate their private AI models for equipment they are responsible for.
A scientific summary on time series transformer model in AI: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1574013725001595 :
How a transformer model works (very technical) https://www.alignmentforum.org/posts/pHPmMGEMYefk9jLeh/llm-basics-embedding-spaces-transformer-token-vectors-are
Here is a prompt / question that anyone can put into ChatGPT / Claude / etc. I like this prompt a lot because it will work in anyones context (try it out for yourself and copy and paste it into AI).
“Explain time-series transformer models in simple terms for an oil & gas upstream engineer. Explain how they learn from large multivariate histories of sensor data (pressure, temperature, vibration, flow, etc.) and discover complex temporal relationships to understand equipment behavior, answer questions about the past, and predict what happens next. Use practical examples with pumps, compressors, ESPs, wells, and production facilities. Compare transformers with traditional AI/ML and explain why and when transformers can be better, particularly when dealing with large amounts of historical data, many interacting signals, and complex relationships across time.”
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October 07 Reducing Offshore Decommissioning Planning Time by 80% with Martyn Fear, Promethean Energy | Ep 361
In this episode, Martyn Fear, COO of Promethean Energy, talks with Host, Elena Melchert, about the complex world of offshore well decommissioning, the challenges faced, and innovative solutions to optimize costs and safety in the industry.
LINKS
https://info.promethean-energy.com/upstreampodcast
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September 30 Why Curiosity and Grit Are the Real Edge in Energy Innovation with Claudia Molina, SeguEN | Ep 360
Claudia Molina, Founder and President of SeguEN shares her journey through the energy industry, her insights on innovation, and her new book ‘Energy Mavericks’ that highlights servant leadership and technological breakthroughs across energy sectors.
LINKS
About Energy Mavericks: Energy Mavericks by Claudia Molina
About SeguEN: AI Systems for Energy & Subsurface Operations | SeguEN
About Claudia Molina: (2) Claudia Molina, MDS, MBA, P. ENG. | LinkedIn
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September 23 How to Tell If a Decision Is Good Before You See the Outcome with Christopher Donaleski | Ep 359
DESCRIPTION
In this episode, Christopher Donaleski, founder of AI Advisory Group, shares insights on how to validate decisions in the age of AI, emphasizing the importance of understanding biases, decision frameworks, and the impact of organizational culture on AI implementation. This episode was recorded live at the 2026 Energy, Drones, and Robotics Conference held at The Woodlands, TX
LINKS
https://thevalidatedmind.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdonaleski/
https://substack.com/@thevalidatedmind
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September 16 From Drilling Engineering to Drones and AI in Oil and Gas | Ep 358
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In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Michael Lowder, Senior Strategic Account Manager, Percepto, about the latest advancements in drone automation and AI for oil and gas asset inspection. They explore how these technologies improve safety, efficiency, and decision-making in the energy industry. Recorded live at the 2026 Energy, Drones, and Robotics Conference, The Woodlands, TX
LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lowder-954126187/
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7474823336053878785
Chevron<>Percepto testimonial
Percepto EPA OOOOa/b approval
Percepto AI emission detector
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September 09 AI in Oil & Gas: From Mainframes to Large Language Models with Patrick Bangert, OXY | Ep 357
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In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Patrick Bangert, Chief of Artificial Intelligence at Occidental Petroleum, about the evolution and application of AI in the oil and gas industry. They explore how advancements in compute power, data, and scientific innovation are transforming upstream operations and future opportunities.

LINKS
Oxy | Zero In
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September 01 Energy, Drones, and Robotics with Sean Guerre, Innovate Energy Network | Ep 356
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In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Sean Guerre, Executive Director, Innovate Energy Network, about emerging technologies in the energy sector, including drones, robotics, AI, and security. They explore how these innovations are transforming upstream oil and gas operations, enhancing safety, efficiency, and decision-making.
LINKS
https://innovateenergynow.com/
https://innovateenergynow.com/events/edr-summit-2027
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August 26 Undersecretary of Energy, Kyle Haustveit on Oil & Gas, Coal, Geothermal, and Critical Minerals | Ep 355
DESCRIPTION
In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Kyle Haustveit, Former Assistant Secretary for Hydrocarbons and Geothermal at the US Department of Energy, now the U.S. Department of Energy’s Under Secretary of Energy as if May 22, 2026.
Recorded at OTC 2026, this discussion includes the recent realignment of energy offices, the importance of critical minerals, and innovations in oil, gas, and geothermal energy.
LINKS
https://www.energy.gov/
https://www.energy.gov/person/kyle-haustveit
https://www.energy.gov/leadership-organization
https://www.energy.gov/hgeo/hydrocarbons-and-geothermal-energy-office
https://www.energy.gov/cmei/ammto/critical-minerals-and-materials
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