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Back to SearchWhy We’re Fracking the Same Wells Twice (And It Actually Works)
Episode 45
Refracs might sound like something out of an engineer’s fever dream, but Bob Barba makes it surprisingly simple and honestly, kind of fascinating. He…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Real Reason Our Power Grid Keeps Failing
Episode 44
AI and Bitcoin mining’s gotten a bad rap when it comes to power use, but what if it’s actually helping reshape the grid? We sat down with Haley Juare…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
WTF is Coring?
Episode 43
Coring is one of those parts of energy that doesn’t get much spotlight but makes everything else possible. Courtney Rubin from Baker Hughes breaks it…
5 months ago
Why Oil Companies Are Always Short on Cash
Episode 42
Philip Reed, better known as the "OFS Finance Guy," isn’t afraid to tell it like it is when it comes to money in the oilfield. Between explaining inv…
5 months, 1 week ago
Inside the Life-Saving World of Well Control
Episode 41
Well control is one of those topics that sounds super technical, but it’s basically about keeping a well safe and under control when you’re drilling.…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Digitizing Energy Infrastructure Is So Hard
Episode 40
Sean Kelley knows that digital tools aren’t just shiny add-ons, they’re the backbone of how energy companies can work smarter and faster. In this con…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Can Technology Make Drinking Water From Thin Air?
Episode 39
Turning air into water sounds like science fiction, but that’s exactly what SkyH2O is doing. We sat down with Terell Jones to unpack how atmospheric …
6 months ago
Data is Energy's Most Untapped Resource
Episode 38
Spreadsheets, SCADA systems, terabytes of old data, and a surprising amount of laughter, this one has it all. Jacob and Julie sat down with Bobby Nee…
6 months, 1 week ago
WTF is Wireline?
Episode 37
Wireline isn’t your average day job, it’s long shifts, high stakes, and a whole lot of grit. Massiel Diez pulls back the curtain on what it’s really …
6 months, 1 week ago
How Fracking Made Energy Affordable Again
Episode 36
Fracking might sound complicated, but it’s basically a wild mix of science, engineering, and more than a few surprising stories. We sat down with Jus…
6 months, 2 weeks ago