Episodes

  • Navigating Data Management Challenges with Cindy Sullivan, Principal Consulting at ORTECHA | Ep 331

    Navigating Data Management Challenges with Cindy Sullivan, Principal Consulting at ORTECHA | Ep 331
    Mar 11 2026
    Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, discusses the evolution of data management in the oil and gas industry with Cindy Sullivan, a Principal Consultant at ORTECHA. They explore the challenges of data quality, the importance of metadata, and the role of AI in data management. The conversation highlights […]
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    34 mins
  • Reservoir modeling drives revenue growth with Carlos Granado of CMG | Ep 330

    Reservoir modeling drives revenue growth with Carlos Granado of CMG | Ep 330
    Mar 4 2026
    Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert talks with Carlos Granado, Regional Director USA at Computer Modelling Group Ltd (CMG) who shares insights about how deeper understandings about subsurface reservoirs can drive revenue growth. Reservoir and production modeling for oil and gas and related subsurface fields aids precision in […]
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    43 mins
  • Designing technologies that solve problems found both in outer space and thousands of feet underground with Emerson’s Payne Brand | Ep 329

    Designing technologies that solve problems found both in outer space and thousands of feet underground with Emerson’s Payne Brand | Ep 329
    Feb 25 2026
    Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, talks with Tom Hansen, Nick Thelin, and Jason Thompson of Emerson’s Payne Brand. They discuss the evolution of transducers, their applications in oil and gas and aerospace, and the engineering challenges faced in design and manufacturing. The conversation highlights the importance of […]
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    29 mins
  • Lewis Matthews, CEO, Project Geminae | Ep 328

    Lewis Matthews, CEO, Project Geminae | Ep 328
    Feb 4 2026
    In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert interviews Lewis Matthews, CEO of Project Gemini. They discuss Matthews’ journey into the oil and gas industry, the importance of data and AI in modeling and decision-making, and how Project Gemini is revolutionizing portfolio optimization through innovative techniques. The conversation highlights the integration of […]
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    41 mins
  • Skip York, Global Energy Fellow, Baker Institute at Rice University | Ep 347

    Skip York, Global Energy Fellow, Baker Institute at Rice University | Ep 347
    Jan 28 2026
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    36 mins
  • David Smith, Vice President, Black Pearl Technologies | Ep 326

    David Smith, Vice President, Black Pearl Technologies | Ep 326
    Dec 24 2025
    In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, talks with David Smith, Vice President, Innovation, Black Pearl, about their innovative technologies such as Beacon and Zephyr. They discuss David’s diverse background, and insights into hydraulic fracturing, and partnership between company and client in technology development. The conversation also touches on the philosophy behind the company name “Black […]
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    30 mins
  • Magnetic Bright Spots with Bill Rhea, Pilot Exploration | Ep 325

    Magnetic Bright Spots with Bill Rhea, Pilot Exploration | Ep 325
    Dec 17 2025
    In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert talks with Bill Rhea, Pilot Exploration, talks about knowing where to drill thus eliminating dry holes through the use of technology based on sedimentary residual magnetics (SRM) magnetic bright spots (MBS) based on understanding the full magnetic spectrum of the earth especially the Flex Trend in the Gulf of […]
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    25 mins
  • Navigating the Oil and Gas Landscape with Energy Innovation Capital | Ep 324

    Navigating the Oil and Gas Landscape with Energy Innovation Capital | Ep 324
    Dec 3 2025
    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 mins