In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley sits down with Adam Hirschfeld, SVP of Workrise, to discuss the evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry. They dive into the impact of AI on energy demand, the challenges of permitting reforms, and the future of natural gas, microgrids, and decentralized grid management. Adam also shares insights into the growing role of midstream infrastructure, the shift towards AI-driven data centers, and how the energy sector is adapting to meet the increasing demand, all while navigating regulatory hurdles and workforce challenges.

While we evaluate oil and gas deals at Sandstone and Energy News Beat, E&P operators doing the work rely on Workrise to help get the projects moving on time and on budget. We hear great things from our oil and gas companies about their performance and hard work in keeping project deadlines.

This is an unsung and often overlooked critical cog in the Energy Dominance push by the Trump adminstration.

Connect with Adam on his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hirschfeld-09403ba/

Check out Workrise: https://www.workrise.com/

We have some great guests lined up, and we are planning a trip to Washington, DC. We'll keep you posted as we finalize the details with our guests and other podcasters.

I've just interviewed Ron Gusek, CEO at Liberty Energy, and I'm also interviewing General Flynn on September 3rd, among others we have lined up. We have arranged for 10 books and 10 movies of the General Flynn movie to give away to listeners in a contest that we will start on Sunday.

Highlights of the Podcast 

00:00 - Intro

00:00:41 – Workrise and Its Role in the Industry

01:34 – AI's Impact on the Industry

02:19 – The Growing Demand for Natural Gas and Energy

04:13 – Behind the Meter Power Generation and Midstream Challenges

06:11 – The Changing Energy Landscape

08:11 – Challenges in the Supply Chain

10:32 – The Shift Towards Localized Power Generation

12:09 – The Role of People in the Energy Industry

14:36 – Regulatory Challenges

16:43 – California's Energy Crisis

18:55 – Preparing for Future Energy Demands

20:25 – Securing the Future of U.S. Energy

22:57 – Adam’s Final Thoughts

23:15 – How to Connect with Adam Hirschfeld

Check out the full transcript at https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/