What’s the difference between conventional and unconventional oil? Turns out, a lot and Yogashri Pradhan breaks it all down with clarity and charisma. From fracking to reservoir behavior to how the industry mindset is evolving, this convo is packed with firsthand insight. Yogashri brings real-world experience from IronLady Energy Advisors and makes sense of the tech, the data, and the human side of drilling. Whether you’re deep in the oil game or just energy-curious, this one’s got something for you.

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00:00 - Intros
00:53 - Yoshi Pradhan’s Background in Energy
03:07 - College Education and Industry Insights
09:41 - Conventional vs Unconventional Reservoirs Explained
11:25 - Vertical vs Horizontal Recovery Techniques
17:28 - Production Side Strategies
21:11 - Downhole Tools Overview
22:53 - Innovations in Downhole Tool Technology
27:33 - Company Mindset: CapEx vs OpEx Analysis
31:08 - Cash Flow Optimization Strategies
32:41 - Profitability of Unconventional Resources
38:33 - Understanding Type Curves in Oil Production
43:49 - Napkin Math vs Real Engineering in Energy
50:11 - Importance of Perf Orientation in Wells
54:50 - Lessons from Unconventional Wells
57:40 - AI Optimization for Conventional Wells
01:01:10 - AI Trickle Down Effects in Energy
01:06:48 - Iron Lady Energy Consulting Insights
01:11:19 - Jake Corley's Alaska Experience
01:14:10 - Supporting Your Energy Goals
01:18:22 - Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs)
01:26:30 - Topics We Didn't Cover
01:26:50 - Teaching in Energy Sector
01:27:20 - Petroleum Fundamentals Explained
01:30:38 - Introduction to Energy Finance
01:32:49 - Essential Checklist for Energy Professionals
01:35:10 - Importance of Your MBA in Energy
01:35:51 - Understanding Payout Economics
01:41:05 - Water Disposal Challenges in Oil & Gas
01:44:26 - Addressing Orphan Wells Issues
01:48:40 - OUTRO

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