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  • Navigating the Oil and Gas Landscape with Energy Innovation Capital | Ep 324

    Navigating the Oil and Gas Landscape with Energy Innovation Capital | Ep 324
    2025/12/03
    In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert and Sarah Kern, Director of Strategic Engagement at Energy Innovation Capital discuss Sarah’s career journey from electrical engineering to the drilling industry, her involvement in industry organizations, and the success of the ATCE 2025 conference. The conversation also touches on leadership changes within SPE, […]
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    30 分
  • Andy Cordova, President, Lufkin Industries | Ep 323

    Andy Cordova, President, Lufkin Industries | Ep 323
    2025/11/28
    In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert interviews Andy Cordova, president of Lufkin Industries, discussing the evolution of rod lift technology and its significance in the oil and gas industry. They explore Lufkin’s history, the transition from conventional to modern reservoirs, and the challenges faced in managing production from horizontal wells. […]
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    30 分
  • Lisa BlankenburgTechnical Sales Director for TAQA | Ep 322

    Lisa BlankenburgTechnical Sales Director for TAQA | Ep 322
    2025/11/19
    In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert talks with Lisa Blankenburg, North American Technical Sales Director at TAQA, about her career journey from nursing to a leading role in oil and gas. They discuss TAQA’s innovative technologies, such as sand screens, production enhancement, and swell plug solutions; used to tackle challenges […]
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    33 分
  • The Future of Drilling: Mahmoud Nasef | Ep 321

    The Future of Drilling: Mahmoud Nasef | Ep 321
    2025/11/12
    In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert speaks with Mahmoud Nasef, Regional Business Development Manager for NOV in Dubai. They discussed Mahmoud’s journey into the oil and gas industry, the role of a regional business development manager, and the innovative Downhole Broadband Solutions (DBS) technology that is transforming drilling operations. The […]
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    41 分
  • Dena Wiggins, President and CEO, Natural Gas Supply Association | Ep 320

    Dena Wiggins, President and CEO, Natural Gas Supply Association | Ep 320
    2025/11/05
    In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, meets with Dena Wiggins, NGSA. They discuss the role of NGSA in the natural gas industry, the importance of infrastructure and permitting, the critical nature of natural gas storage, and the dynamics of pricing in the market. They also touch on the impact of shale development on energy independence, […]
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    28 分
  • Digital Twins in Oil and Gas with Adam McCullough | Ep 319

    Digital Twins in Oil and Gas with Adam McCullough | Ep 319
    2025/10/29
    In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert speaks with Adam McCullough, Alaska Program Manager at NV5 Geospatial, about the transformative role of geospatial technologies in modern energy projects. From LIDAR and thermal imaging to bathymetric mapping and digital twin systems, Adam explains how these innovations help oil and gas operators make […]
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    27 分
  • Claudia Molina, Sequen Technologies, recorded at URTEC 2025 Conference Houston | Ep 318

    Claudia Molina, Sequen Technologies, recorded at URTEC 2025 Conference Houston | Ep 318
    2025/10/15
    In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Claudia Molina, President, Seguen Technologies, discussing her extensive background in the oil and gas industry, the importance of data science, and the intersection of technology and human expertise. They explore the concepts of commercial and technical viability, the role of curiosity in career development, and the perception of risk […]
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    39 分
  • URTEC 2025, Houston, Tx | Ep 117

    URTEC 2025, Houston, Tx | Ep 117
    2025/10/08
    In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert engages with the Program Co-Chairs of the 2025 URTEC “Unconventional Resources Technology Conference”, discussing the recent evolution of unconventional resources production, the integration of geothermal energy, and the future of the oil and gas industry. The guests share their backgrounds, the significance of URTEC […]
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    35 分