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 Welcome to Big Digital Energy with Chuck Yates, Mark Meyer and Kirk Coburn. Weekly news in energy covering oil and gas and cleantech.2025 Digital Wildcatters, Inc Politics & Government
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  • Oil Markets Go Schizo, OPEC+ Blinks & Cenovus Doubles Down on Canada’s “Peak Oil” Bet | BDE 25.10.09

    Oil Markets Go Schizo, OPEC+ Blinks & Cenovus Doubles Down on Canada’s “Peak Oil” Bet | BDE 25.10.09
    Oct 9 2025

    Oil at $500? Yeah, not happening, at least not anytime soon. Kirk, Chuck, and Mark unpack the hype around that wild prediction and explain what’s actually driving oil markets right now. Between OPEC’s chess moves, shifting U.S. production, and global demand swings, there’s plenty to keep traders guessing. They also get into the ripple effects of renewables, how countries are juggling sustainability with economic reality, and a few curveballs, like the MEG Energy deal, that have everyone talking. It’s a smart, unfiltered look at where the energy world’s really headed.

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    00:00 - Chuck’s Medical Emergency
    02:34 - Show Intro and Overview
    06:28 - OPEC+ Surprise Announcement
    08:41 - Trump’s Peace Plan and Oil Markets
    17:54 - Future of Renewables in Energy
    21:15 - Investing in Energy Technology
    22:37 - China’s Energy Strategy and Impact
    25:00 - Knowledge Gaps in Energy Sector
    27:30 - Costs of Bad Energy Policy
    30:25 - Addressing Grid Challenges
    36:31 - Ambler Mining Road Discussion
    39:08 - Finger of the Week Highlight
    45:50 - Show Closing Remarks

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  • Revolutionizing Fracking with Real-Time Data | BDE 10.08.25

    Revolutionizing Fracking with Real-Time Data | BDE 10.08.25
    Oct 8 2025

    Real-time frac data isn’t some future concept, it’s here, and it’s changing the way completions get done. Chuck Yates sat down with folks from ProFrac and Seismos to break down how AI, automation, and acoustic sensing are turning traditional fracking on its head. Matt Wilks and Panos Adamopoulos talk about ProPilot 2.0 and how closed-loop fracturing is giving operators instant feedback to fine-tune every stage. Then Larry Carroll and Steven Bourgoyne take it further, showing how machine learning and data-driven workflows are pushing completions toward adaptive, even autonomous, operations. From cutting costs to squeezing every drop of performance, this one’s a look at how the oilfield is starting to feel a lot more like sci-fi.

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    0:00 Introduction and On-Site Experience
    0:43 Frac Automation Evolution: From ProPilot to Real-Time Adaptation
    2:07 Seismos Partnership: Real-Time Subsurface Data and Closed Loop Fracturing
    5:05 Cost Savings vs Well Performance: What Real-Time Data Enables
    7:10 Breaking Down Engineering Silos with Real-Time Collaboration
    10:06 Supervised vs Unsupervised Closed Loop: Control and Customization
    14:01 Role of AI in Frac Operations and Data Management
    16:11 Case Study: Equipment Optimization and Millions Saved
    18:26 Adaptive Systems: AI + Physics-Based Measurement in Action
    20:49 Human Expertise in an AI World: Replacing or Enhancing?
    23:16 How the ProFrac–Seismos Partnership Came Together
    25:32 Looking Ahead: Fully Autonomous Fields and Future Inventory
    29:35 Frac Performance Measurement: Defining Good vs Bad
    33:11 Customer Collaboration: Building Prescriptive Completions Together
    36:40 Isolating Variables: Why Controlled Change Matters
    40:13 Real-World Results: Cost and Performance Improvements
    42:31 Future Roadmap: More Intelligent, Automated, Efficient Fracs
    45:33 Refracs and Unlocking More Value from Existing Wells
    47:07 Overcoming Customer Risk Aversion to Innovation
    49:06 True Partnerships: EMPs and Service Companies Working Together
    51:24 Rethinking Tribal Knowledge: AI as a Force Multiplier
    53:48 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

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  • Trump’s bold take on climate week, Another BP walkback, solar plant shutdown | BDE 09.26.25

    Trump’s bold take on climate week, Another BP walkback, solar plant shutdown | BDE 09.26.25
    Sep 26 2025

    Trump’s Climate Week speech was anything but subtle, and the Big Digital Energy crew had plenty to say about it. Kirk, Chuck, and Mark break down his unapologetic shots at global green agendas, the messy reality of rushing energy transitions, and what it all means for regular people facing rising energy costs. They don’t shy away from calling out China and India’s emissions role, questioning high-profile renewable failures like the Mojave solar plant, and unpacking the politics of energy independence. It’s a mix of sharp analysis, fiery takes, and plenty of laughs, the kind of conversation where climate policy, energy security, and everyday impact all collide in classic Big Digital Energy fashion.

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    00:00 - Intro
    01:39 - Trump's UN Speech Highlights
    05:38 - China's Emissions Reduction Pledge
    11:56 - Rick Perry's LinkedIn Insights
    17:25 - BP’s Energy Market Outlook
    22:47 - Matt's 2018 Electric Vehicle Speech
    26:16 - Ivanpah Solar Facility Closure
    28:30 - Left Coast Offshore Wind: Environmental Impact
    37:03 - Innovative Giant Kites for Energy
    40:25 - Jake's Two-Week Bender
    41:50 - Ryder Cup Overview
    43:58 - Final Hot Take Discussion

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