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This episode features Host, Elena Melchert, Don Conkle, Trustee, Marietta College Board of Directors, and Dr. Ben Stuart, Dean, Center for Earth, Energy, and the Environment, discussing the upcoming energy symposium at Marietta College, featuring keynote presentation by Dr. Scott Tinker, panel focusing on energy diversity, speaker on AI integration, and discussion on collaboration between academia and industry for the future energy needs in Appalachia. LINKS Register for the April 21 energy symposium at Marietta College via the CEEE website CEEE | Marietta College Marietta College | Earn Your Degree from a Top-Ranked College in Ohio

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In this episode recorded in person at 2026 CERAWeek by S&P Global, Host, Elena Melchert, talks with Herman Nieuwoudt, President, IFS Energy Resources, about what is needed to succeed during times of extreme volatility. The energy industry is experiencing rapid technological change, enabling greater resilience and improved operations. Leadership involves adaptability, learning from challenges, and embracing innovation. Industry now has robust solutions across accounting, production, and asset management, helping clients achieve optimal performance through unified asset views with AI integration. This is crucial given market volatility—from pandemics to geopolitical conflicts—which impacts resource allocation and operational decision-making. Tools that aid investment planning amid uncertainty, underpin targeted spending that maximize returns. Unified asset management streamlines work orders, dispatch, maintenance, and inventory, minimizing downtime and enhancing efficiency, even as workforce experience levels change.

Episode Links 

IFS Energy & Resources: Upstream Oil and Gas

Production: IFS Merrick https://go.ifs.com/ifs-merrick

Accounting: IFS AP Invoice https://go.ifs.com/ap-invoice-2026

Land: iLandman https://www.ifs.com/en/products/upstream-oil-and-gas/land-management/ifs-ilandman

Post-CERAWeek blog post by Herman Nieuwoudt: https://blog.ifs.com/reflections-from-ceraweek-2026-resilience-in-the-age-of-uncertainty/

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In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, talks with Karen Olson, President, Olson Turner Enterprises about the history of the HFTC, and provides a complete summary of the Opening Panel Session on the first day of HFTC 2026 sharing key messages she heard from Panelist, Assistant Secretary Kyle Hausveit, Department of Energy, Hydrocarbon and Geothermal Office, and the other panelists, Episode Links linkedin.com/in/karen-olson-petroleum https://www.spe-events.org/hydraulicfracturing 

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In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Ted Pardee, CRO, Kognitiv Spark, about the transformative potential of augmented reality and AI in the oil and gas industry. They explore various use cases, and how these technologies enhance safety, training, and operational efficiency in remote and challenging environments.

https://www.kognitivspark.com/
linkedin.com/in/tedpardee
Corporate LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/kognitivspark
YouTube Video One: RemoteSpark – Connected Worker Support
Company brochure Link: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/61a7b16e6152b74a797c3316/t/69b331a1f321fd1622387d2b/1773351329898/RemoteSpark+Product+Brochure.pdf

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In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert interviews Tyler Rice, Pressure Control Sales Manager at SPM Oil and Gas. Tyler shares his journey into the oil and gas industry, discussing his diverse experiences and the evolution of pressure control technology. The conversation delves into the critical role of pressure control in hydraulic fracturing, the advancements in equipment and techniques, and the future trends shaping the industry. Tyler emphasizes the importance of safety, efficiency, and innovation in meeting the demands of modern oil and gas operations.

Episode Links
Company Website SPM Oil & Gas | SPM Oil & Gas
LinkedIn (1) Tyler Rice | LinkedIn

World Oil Article SF Hydraulic Fracturing/Completion Technology—Rice (SPM Oil & Gas)
https://www.spmoilandgas.com/en_US/services-and-programs/pressure-control-solutions.html

https://www.spmoilandgas.com/en_US/resources/blog/spm-pressure-control-solutions-breaking-from-tradition.html

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In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, discusses the evolution of data management in the oil and gas industry with Cindy Sullivan, a Principal Consultant at ORTECHA. They explore the challenges of data quality, the importance of metadata, and the role of AI in data management. The conversation highlights the need for a common language in data, the significance of data architecture, and the challenges of visualizing subsurface data. The episode concludes with insights on managing data effectively and the future of data in the industry.

Website: www.ortecha.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ortecha/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ortecha
Enterprise Data Management Association link: Website: Home – EDM Council
LinkedIn: Cindy Sullivan | LinkedIn

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In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert talks with Carlos Granado, Regional Director USA at Computer Modelling Group Ltd (CMG) who shares insights about how deeper understandings about subsurface reservoirs can drive revenue growth. Reservoir and production modeling for oil and gas and related subsurface fields aids precision in the application of new reservoir engineering technologies. A native of Venezuela, Carlos also presents some unique insights about reservoirs in Latin America linkedin.com/in/carlosgranado https://www.cmgl.ca/ 

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In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, talks with Tom Hansen, Nick Thelin, and Jason Thompson of Emerson’s Paine Brand. They discuss the evolution of transducers, their applications in oil and gas and aerospace, and the engineering challenges faced in design and manufacturing. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration across teams, the rigorous testing and validation processes, and the reliability of their products in extreme environments. The episode concludes with insights into the future of their technology and the ongoing pursuit of innovation.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/rosemountspecialtyproducts
https://www.emerson.com/en-us/automation/paine

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In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert interviews Lewis Matthews, CEO of Project Gemini. They discuss Matthews’ journey into the oil and gas industry, the importance of data and AI in modeling and decision-making, and how Project Gemini is revolutionizing portfolio optimization through innovative techniques. The conversation highlights the integration of human expertise with AI, the significance of causal frameworks, and how game theory can be used to optimize oil and gas portfolios from a large number of options.

linkedin.com/in/lewis-matthews-52449352 https://projectgeminae.net/ Click for example of causal inference of induced seismicity https://github.com/Project-Geminae/induced-seismicity

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