Oil and Gas Upstream

In this conversation, Elena Melchert talks with Dan Naatz, Independent Petroleum Association (IPAA) about the partnership of IPAA with the North American Prospects Expo (NAPE) event, highlighting the importance of independent oil and gas producers in the U.S. He emphasizes the opportunities and risks in the industry, the continuous innovation and technology advancements, and the significance of energy security and exports for the United States.

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In this episode, host Elena Melchert talks with Courtney Childress about what happens BEFORE drilling for oil. What is a Landman, and what does he or she do?  If you own subsurface minerals such as oil and gas, what do you do to monetize your holdings?  Ms. Childers takes us through the process, step by step—and it’s not what you see on TV.

Episode Links 

https://www.themineraladvocate.com

linkedin.com/in/courtney-childress-cpl-89129458

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In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert interviews Jeffrey Thyne, an expert in oil recovery through water chemistry manipulation. They discussed Thyne’s extensive background in the oil and gas industry, the inception of his company ESAL, and the innovative techniques he developed to enhance oil recovery. The conversation delves into the complexities of wettability and its impact on oil production, highlighting the empirical methods used to gather data and improve recovery rates. In this conversation, Geoffrey Thyne discusses innovative oil recovery techniques, the challenges faced in shale production, and the significant role of chemistry in enhancing oil extraction. He emphasizes the potential of machine learning to analyze reservoirs and improve production efficiency. The discussion also touches on the future of oil production in light of global energy needs and the importance of addressing energy poverty.

Episode Links 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-thyne-9258863

https://www.linkedin.com/company/esal-llc/posts/?feedView=all

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In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert engages with Sam Norwood, a petroleum engineering student at Texas A&M University. They discuss the evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry, the importance of technology and collaboration, and the role of petroleum engineers in addressing global energy needs. Sam shares insights from his experiences as a student and the challenges faced by the industry, including energy poverty and the impact of fossil fuels on society. The conversation highlights the significance of education, innovation, and teamwork in the field of petroleum engineering.

Episode Links

www.linkedin.com/in/jams-sam-norwood-139b42232 

https://tamuspe.org

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Host, Elena Melchert, talks with Dwayne Purvis, Founder and Principal Advisor, Purvis Energy Advisors about integrating petroleum engineering with sustainable energy.  Recorded in person at the SPE 2024 Annual Technology Conference and Exhibition.

https://www.purvisenergyadvisors.com

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In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert speaks with Deb Ryan, CEO and founder of Swan Mountain Advisory, about the evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry, particularly in relation to carbon management, emissions reduction, and the integration of AI. They discuss the importance of adapting to new technologies and regulations, the dynamics of carbon pricing and markets, and the role of both corporations and individuals in addressing carbon footprints. Deb emphasizes the need for collaboration across industries to find innovative solutions to carbon challenges and shares insights from her own podcast, Navigating Carbon.

Episode Links 

AlphaX Decision Sciences website: http://www.alphaxds.com

Navigating Carbon Podcast

Linked In Page – https://www.linkedin.com/company/navigating-carbon/?viewAsMember=true

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-carbon/id1777599573 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3k2BppIhWoO1Y4XzcwGq5y 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NavigatingCarbon

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Elena talks with Pierre d’Huart at the SPE/ATCE 2024 conference in New Orleans about the oil and gas industry in Europe as well as SPE in Europe. Pierre is Director of Technology Development at SAIPEM and is the SPE Regional Director for Europe. He shares insights about Europe’s upside potential for producing gas, including Romania and Ukraine, and that 9% of all SPE membership (10,000 people) is in Europe.

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linkedin.com/in/pedhuart 

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Elena talks with Tracy Gray, Former Vice President of Strategy, Marketing and Product Commercialization in Oil and Gas Automation. Tracy is a 2024 awardee of the Houston Business Journal’s “Women Who Mean Business in Energy” award. With 27 years’ experience in oil and gas leadership, Tracy discusses how a business strategy is the “fabric” that creates alignment within a company, and the key to strategic success is transparency and communication with everyone in the organization. She also believes that AI (Artificial Intelligence) will be the new internal “knowledge system” for companies in the near future. 

Episode Links 

Guest Editorial: Unleashing the Power of Customer Advisory Boards Combined With a Customer Value-Based Strategy

HBJ’s 2024 Women Who Mean Business honorees revealed – Houston Business Journal

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyrgray

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Elena Melchert talks with geochemist Justin Mackey and Tom Tarka both at the at the U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) about Critical Minerals.  Critical Minerals are those minerals used in many applications, from cell phones and appliances to electric vehicles and solar panels. Justin is currently studying the resource potential of lithium in the produced water associated with the Marcellus Shale and there is a link to a paper below on the subject.

Episode Links 

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-58887-x

https://www.netl.doe.gov

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Ukrainian Petroleum Engineering students (student SPE members) from 5 student chapters of SPE across Ukraine talk with Elena Melchert about their goals and aspirations for careers in Petroleum Engineering and the future Ukrainian oil and gas industry.

https://www.spe.org/en/section/250

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