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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
DESCRIPTION
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
DESCRIPTION
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
DESCRIPTION
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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August 19 Better, faster, cheaper: the software behind carbon capture decisions with Dr. Richard Middleton, Carbon Solutions | Ep 354
DESCRIPTION
In this episode, Dr. Richard Middleton shares with Host, Elena Melchert, insights into carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). He focuses on software tools that can screen for good CCS candidates around the world, that excel at pipeline routing, and that can optimize a CCS project location.
LINKS
Carbon Solutions Services, Software, and Projects: https://www.carbonsolutionsllc.com/carbon-solutions-services-software-and-projects
Carbon Solutions software website: https://www.carbonsolutions-software.com
Carbon Scout Global home: https://carbonscout.carbonsolutions-software.com
GeoRoutify home: https://www.carbonsolutions-software.com/software/georoutify
GeoStratify home: https://www.carbonsolutions-software.com/software/geostratify
Carbon Scout Global news release: https://www.carbonsolutions-software.com/news/announcement/announcement-2026-07-14-carbon-scout-global-now-available
Carbon Scout Global video series: https://www.carbonsolutions-software.com/case-studies/video-carbonscout-fundamentals-series
Global CO2 Storage paper news release: https://www.carbonsolutions-software.com/news/data-spotlight/data-spotlight-2026-06-29-global-basins-for-storing-co2
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August 12 Inside the National Petroleum Council with John Dabbar, NPC Executive Director | Ep 353
DESCRIPTION
In this episode recorded live at the Offshore Technology Conference 2026, Host, Elena Melchert, interviews John Dabbar, Executive Director of the National Petroleum Council, exploring the council’s role, recent studies, and the future of energy resources including oil, natural gas, and critical minerals. They discuss stakeholder engagement, regulatory challenges, and innovative research at national labs.
LINKS
https://www.npc.org/
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August 05 CO2 in CCS and EOR with Ed Covington, Pelican Energy Consultants | Ep 352
In this episode recorded in person at the CCUS Conference 2026, Host, Elena Melchert talks with Ed Covington, Vice President of Strategy and Markets at Pelican Energy Consultants, who shares insights into the complex world of CO2 processing, pipeline transport, and the role of supercritical CO2 in CCS and EOR projects. Discover how decades of pipeline experience and innovative engineering are shaping the future of carbon capture and storage.
LINKS:
Pelican Energy Consultants | Explore Energy Solutions Today
CCUS | Explore CCUS Solutions Today — Pelican Energy Consultants
Pelican SOQ CCUS
Pelican CCUS Projects List
Contact | Get in Touch Today — Pelican Energy Consultants
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