The Energy Pipeline

Offshore energy policy, global investment, and the Gulf’s economic impact are shaping the industry’s future.

On the Energy Pipeline Podcast, sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas, host Josh Lowrey is joined by a special co-host Mr. Stephen Preng of Preng & Associates. Together, they invited Erik Milito, president of the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA), to explore the policies and investments driving offshore energy.

Milito discusses Gulf of America production, the industry’s support for more than 400,000 jobs, and the importance of communicating offshore energy’s environmental progress and contributions to coastal communities.

00:00 Welcome and Co-Host

01:32 Introducing NOIA Guest

02:33 NOIA Mission and Community

04:07 Policy Uncertainty and COVID

05:48 Who NOIA Represents

08:42 Membership Growth and Competition

10:21 Deepwater Tech and Regulation

12:41 Durable Policy and Jobs

16:19 Telling the Industry Story

29:21 Tools for Better Messaging

33:09 Caterpillar Storytelling

34:16 Real HSE Commitment

36:01 Containment Readiness

37:30 Integrity and Collaboration

40:10 Aligning NOIA Members

42:52 Educating Policymakers

44:16 Workforce and TWIC Reform

46:17 AI Offshore Opportunities

51:20 Beyond the Gulf Leasing

01:01:54 Wrap Up and Thanks

In this special edition of the Energy Pipeline Podcast, sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas, recorded in Dubai, host Josh Lowrey interviews Keith Chometsky, Senior VP of Technology at Turnwell, about adapting the U.S. shale model to the UAE’s unconventional resources.

A joint venture between ADNOC Drilling, Patterson-UTI, and SLB. Turnwell has reduced drilling cycle times from 43 days to under 20 on average, while increasing fracturing efficiency from 1–2 to 8–10 stages per day. Keith also discusses supply chain challenges and the outlook for ADIPEC and the AIQ Global Energy Soirée.

00:00 Dubai Special Edition

00:49 Meet Keith Turnwell

01:23 Keith Career Journey

03:05 NOV Alumni Era

04:49 Caterpillar Show Setup

05:49 What Is Turnwell JV

06:46 Exporting Shale Playbook

07:35 Surprises In UAE

08:48 Scaling Unconventionals

10:44 Adapting And Training

12:44 Customer Culture Shift

13:54 Supply Chain Risk

14:38 Drilling Speed Breakthroughs

16:32 UAE Ambition Runway

18:08 What Success Looks Like

20:58 ADIPEC And Soiree Preview

23:47 Closing Thanks And Plug

The future of completions is being shaped by automation, AI, and machine learning.

On the Energy Pipeline Podcast, sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas, host Josh Lowrey welcomes Wayne Richards, President and CEO of GR Energy Services, to explore how technology is improving efficiency, reliability, and recovery across the oilfield.

Richards discusses robotic gun assembly, real-time machine learning, AI-enabled inspection, and the potential for more remote and autonomous wellsite operations.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

00:54 Caterpillar Shoutout

01:52 Wayne Life Update

02:34 Oilfield Then vs Now

05:21 Rig Count and Completions Shift

06:06 Chasing Better Recovery

09:51 What Operators Want

12:16 GR Vertical Integration

15:08 Robotics and HSE Gains

18:49 Real Time Machine Learning

22:08 From 1981 to Today

27:09 Turning Data Into Value

27:43 Turning Data Into Action

28:43 Building Tools That Prevent Failures

30:20 Proving Value In The Field

32:14 Future Of Oilfield Services

35:22 Autonomous Wellsite Blueprint

38:07 AI Quality Control With X Ray

45:15 Entrepreneurial Culture And Safety

47:02 Mentorship And Giving Back

49:24 Closing Thoughts On Industry

At AIQ’s Media Day in Abu Dhabi, Josh Lowrey sits down with Dennis Jol, the Chief Executive Officer of AIQ, to talk about applied AI, agentic workflows, and how the company is expanding from its work with ADNOC into global markets.

They discuss how AIQ is tackling complex energy challenges, navigating sovereign data and cybersecurity requirements, expanding into North America, and building Genesis, its AI-native operating system for enterprise agents.

Sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas.

00:00 Welcome to Abu Dhabi

01:45 UAE Business Mindset

03:57 Inside AIQ Media Day

04:34 AIQ Origin Story

05:54 Where AIQ Fits in AI

09:54 Scaling AIQ Globally

10:19 Trust and Data Sovereignty

11:34 Applied AI Value Creation

16:00 North America Expansion

20:33 Genesis AI Operating System

24:32 ADIPEC Soirée Preview

27:10 ADIPEC Plans and Wrap

 The energy industry is evolving, and technology is changing how natural gas operations keep up.

On The Energy Pipeline, sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas, host Josh Lowrey welcomes Eric Fierson, Emissions Manager at Caterpillar Oil & Gas, to discuss how emissions regulations shape oil and gas operations, how AI is supporting regulatory research, and the growing role of natural gas compression.

Eric also explores rising demand from data centers and G3600 technology updates that can reduce methane exhaust emissions by up to 40% through retrofit options.

00:00 Podcast Welcome

00:14 Meet Eric Fierson

02:13 Eric Career Origins

03:47 Why Cat Culture Works

07:54 Emissions Team Scope

09:22 Emissions Rules Explained

12:58 AI And Customer Insights

17:28 Compression Basics

18:40 Data Centers Drive Demand

20:32 Cross Division Collaboration

23:05 Conferences vs Lobbying

24:45 Regulations Drive Innovation

27:03 Testing for Reliability

28:09 Methane Cut Breakthrough

30:20 More Than Methane

31:16 From Motorcycles to Engines

32:32 Product Strategy Role

35:41 Closing Question Confidence

36:12 University Partnerships Pipeline

37:21 Arizona Rivalry Banter

39:20 Staying Ahead of Rules

40:18 EWTC and Industry Training

42:33 Podcast Wrap and Thanks

Electric frac is reshaping how operators approach power and efficiency.

Host Josh Lowrey welcomes Kasey Hohl of Evolution Well Services to discuss the rise of electric frac, Evolution’s integrated eFrac systems, and how field gas and power generation can deliver fuel savings and operational flexibility.

Kasey also shares insights on Evolution’s PRISM culture and the growing role of engineering, automation, and AI in the field.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

01:09 Studio Setup and Podcast Habits

02:48 Tech Adoption and Plaud Notes

04:55 Casey Background and Education

06:52 Pioneer to Evolution Story

08:37 Early eFrac Skepticism

10:22 Evolution Culture and Offices

12:37 Why Operators Choose eFrac

14:26 Integration and Customer Demands

18:19 Field Gas and New Partnerships

20:28 Winning Partner Trust

21:02 Long Term Value

23:34 Evolve Beyond Fixes

26:39 PRISM Culture Model

29:46 Customer Success Bridge

34:29 Challenge The Organization

36:15 AI And Data Centers

39:01 Podcast Reach Story

41:34 Supply Chain Spotlight

42:43 Wrap Up And Links

Capturing CO2 is only half the challenge.

On The Energy Pipeline, sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas, host Josh Lowrey sits down with Paul Dunn, Chief Engineer, Low Carbon Solutions at Caterpillar, to explore the technology, economics, and future of carbon capture.

Dunn explains Caterpillar’s thermal swing adsorption approach, compares it with other capture technologies, and revisits a 2019 field demonstration. 

He also discusses 45Q tax credits, carbon monetization in Canada, demand from AI data centers, and a Solar Turbines technique that doubles CO2 concentration while cutting exhaust flow in half.

00:00 Podcast Welcome

00:12 Meet Paul Dunn

01:05 Rhode Island Vs Houston

03:07 Paul’s Engineering Path

06:06 Carbon Capture Options

08:41 Thermal Swing Breakthrough

11:56 Prototype And Acquisition

13:39 Caterpillar Business Model

16:08 Carbon Capture In 2026

17:25 CO2 EOR Explained

20:18 Books And Practicalities

21:32 Where Will CO2 Go

23:06 45Q Credit Gets Real

24:11 Bipartisan Support for CCS

25:35 Canada and Paris Monetization

27:16 From Theory to Deployment

30:23 AI Data Centers Demand Power

33:44 Biggest Barrier: Storage Sites

36:12 Caterpillar Approach Thermal TSA

37:06 Gas Turbine CO2 Concentration Trick

41:01 Scaling Inside Caterpillar

44:53 Wrap Up and Where to Find Them

What separates a good event from a day attendees will never forget?

On The Energy Pipeline, sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas, host Josh Lowrey sits down with Mark Immekus, President of Events at Upright Digital, to discuss his journey through oil and gas, media and the evolution of O&G industry events.

Mark shares how he helped grow the DUG conferences, navigated industry downturns and COVID-19, launched the Thrive Energy Conference, and how he has built memorable experiences by focusing on customer experience, attention to detail, and long-term relationships.

00:00 Podcast Returns

00:43 Meet Mark Immekus

02:10 Why Mark Matters

03:36 Handball to Houston

09:21 Breaking Into Events

11:55 Crisis and Hart Energy

13:58 Building DUG Powerhouse

20:30 Deals Made on Show Floor

23:10 COVID and New Chapter

32:15 Launching Thrive Blueprint

34:30 Building Thrive Fast

35:11 Why Its Called Thrive

37:05 Thrive 2021 Breakthrough

39:55 DEP Barbecue Takes Off

40:50 Ranch Chaos And Rainout

43:42 Camaraderie Over Trade Shows

44:58 Exclusive No Soliciting Rules

47:59 Caterpillar Booth Strategy

50:58 Obsessing Over Details

54:55 Team Culture And Praise

57:51 Post Event Self Critique

01:00:39 Bands Riders And Wrap Up

What does it take to find the leaders shaping the future of energy?

On The Energy Pipeline, sponsored by Caterpillar Oil & Gas, host Josh Lowrey sits down with Stephen Preng, Consultant and Practice Leader of Global Energy Services at Preng & Associates, to discuss executive search, talent strategy, and the future of leadership in the energy industry.

Preng shares how Preng & Associates has built its reputation through deep industry expertise, retained executive search, and a rigorous evaluation process. He also explores leadership trends across oil and gas and power, the impact of AI-driven energy demand, the "great crew change," and the qualities that define exceptional leaders in today's evolving energy landscape

00:00 Podcast Welcome

01:11 Preng Global Reach

03:34 Not Just Recruiters

06:57 Stephen’s Career Path

09:37 Why Companies Outsource

10:49 Networking at Conferences

13:05 Research Team Insights

16:18 Hottest Talent Markets

17:49 Great Crew Change Debate

20:43 Assessments and Culture Fit

27:09 AI in Executive Search

30:01 Defining Great Leaders

30:46 Servant Leadership Traits

31:48 Leadership In Different Markets

32:45 Books And Influence Lessons

35:05 Transferable Success Debate

37:04 Culture Clash In Energy

40:33 AI And Power Shift

43:46 Leaders Who Inspire

52:07 Preng Firm Differentiators

54:44 Favorite Placement Story

59:03 Wrap Up And Where To Find

How can companies stay resilient in the age of AI?

On this episode of the Energy Pipeline Podcast, sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas, Josh Lowrey sits down with Richard Rodriguez, Founder & CEO of ClearSync Solutions, to discuss cyber resilience, AI governance, cloud strategy, and the growing demand for data centers.

They also explore why many data center projects fail and how AI can help organizations make faster, smarter decisions.

00:00 Welcome and Sponsor Intro

00:28 Studio Banter and Watch on YouTube

03:04 Why Richard Matters

04:14 NOV Days and Early Career

07:40 Acquisitions Spark Tech Shift

10:08 Rubicon Oilfield Rocket Ship

13:35 ClearSync Launch After COVID

14:35 Cybersecurity Rescue Story

16:55 What ClearSync Actually Does

25:08 Cyber Resilience Explained

25:49 AI Adoption and Governance

28:07 Cloud Costs and Strategy

31:34 Convergence Moment in Energy

32:45 AI and Peptides Banter

33:34 Data Center Build Blueprint

35:21 From Land to Cooling

39:41 GPUs and Supply Reality

41:33 Is AI a Bubble

43:36 AI Agents for Operations

49:09 Bridging Business and IT

53:38 Governance and Data Readiness

56:37 Wrap Up and Where to Find