We're talking about one of the best trades ever made: swapping out Kirk to bring on the legendary Dave Purcell! Dave's done it all—from leading development at Apache to diving into some seriously big ventures. We'll get into his wild ride through the oilfield, hitting everything from hydraulic fracking to global capital strategies, and he’s got insider takes on OPEC moves, the latest in U.S. drilling, and where American Shale might be headed. If you want the scoop on drilling rigs, roughneck life, and how automation is changing the game with giants like Chevron and ExxonMobil, this one's for you!

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00:00 - Guest Intro - Dave Pursell
02:14 - Industry Events and Trends
03:58 - Remembrance Day Observance
04:42 - Dave’s Insights on OPEC
06:32 - OPEC's Strategic Considerations
09:54 - Addressing Iran's Influence
12:52 - Campaign Theme: Drill, Baby, Drill
18:09 - Historical Lessons in Energy
23:54 - Future of Oil and Gas Industry
26:55 - Role of an Energy Czar
32:00 - Highlights from COP 29
42:56 - Diamondback's Off-Grid Power Initiatives
45:14 - Increasing GOR in the Permian Basin
47:28 - Bridging the Power Gap to Nuclear
50:50 - Texas A&M's Role in Nuclear Energy
53:40 - Final Thoughts and Reflections

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