Oil and Gas HSE

Hosted by Russell Stewart

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378

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Oct 2026

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Industry veteran and Houston API Chairman Russell Stewart brings listeners a show that explores what some would argue is the most important facet of our industry—health and safety. With a steady lineup of expert guests, this show covers a broad range of real-world HSE topics.

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October 21, 202623 min

Innovative AI Solutions for EHS Management | Ep 379

In this episode, Paul Leonard shares his extensive international experience in chemical engineering and safety culture. Discover insights on safety practices across industries and how new technologies are transforming safety management. Contact Paul Leonard via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paulanthonyleonard Disrupt Software Website: https://www.disruptinc.io/ Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and […]

October 15, 202626 min

Produced Water – Infrastructure Challenges and Solutions | Ep 378

Jonna Smoot, SPE Permian Basin Board Member and Produced Water Society Permian Basin Chapter President, discusses the importance of produced water management in the Permian Basin, exploring new technologies, infrastructure, and the environmental impact of produced water treatment and reuse.Contact Jonna Smoot via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonna-d-smoot-25290854 Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network […]

October 7, 202622 min

Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructure | Ep 377

In this episode, Brad LaPorte, Chief Marketing Officer at Morphisec, shares insights on the evolving cybersecurity landscape, especially within critical infrastructure like oil and gas. He discusses the unique challenges of protecting interconnected systems and connected worker safety platforms from cyber threats, including ransomware groups like Keelin and Dark Side. Brad emphasizes the importance of […]

September 30, 202625 min

Revolutionizing Workforce Credentialing: How My Pass Global Leads with Safety & Efficiency | Ep 376

In this episode, Russell interviews Matt Smith, CEO and founder of My Pass Global, a pioneering platform transforming how critical industries manage workforce credentials. Discover how their innovative skills passport and verification system enhances safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across global energy, mining, and industrial sectors.Contact Matt Smith via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mattsmith000Company Website: mypassglobal.com Brought to […]

September 23, 202627 min

The Power of Workplace Well-Being in the Oil & Gas Industry with Chris Cummings | Ep 375

Russell joins OGGN colleague, Daniel Radabaugh, host of the Global Energy Recon Podcast and Co-Founder, CEO of One Shot Growth. In this episode, they go “across the pond” to explore the critical link between mental health, safety, and organizational performance in high-risk industries like oil and gas. Their guest is Chris Cummings, a global wellbeing […]

September 16, 202629 min

International Safety Leadership with Simon Antonio Padilla Vega | Ep 374

In this episode, we explore safety leadership across multicultural environments in the oil and gas industry. Our guest, Simon Antonio Padilla Vega, shares over 20 years of experience working in complex, high-risk offshore operations in Venezuela, Suriname, Trinidad, and Colombia. Tune in for practical insights on process safety, human performance, and leveraging technology in safety […]

September 9, 202626 min

The “E” in HSE | Ep 373

In this episode, Russell Stewart hosts Luke Jacobs, CEO of Encamp, to explore innovative environmental compliance solutions tailored for the oil and gas industry. They discuss the evolution of environmental management technology, the role of AI in streamlining regulatory processes, and how these tools translate into cost savings and risk mitigation for organizations. Contact Luke […]

September 2, 202615 min

Emergency Response and Safety Training with F.I.R.S.T. – EPC Conference 2026 | Ep 372

Join us as we explore advanced safety training, innovative simulation tools, and industry insights at the EPC Conference with representatives from F.I.R.S.T. Learn about high fidelity mannequins, chemical spill response, and specialized rescue training for chemical plants and refineries. Company Website: https://firstcallfirst.com/ Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil […]

August 26, 202635 min

Look Up and Live | Ep 371

In this episode, Russell Stewart speaks with Mike Sullivan, President of Utility Safety Partners, about damage prevention, utility safety, and the evolution of “click before you dig” systems in Canada. Mike shares how Utility Safety Partners unified multiple organizations into one umbrella focused on keeping workers and the public safe and explains why overhead power […]

August 19, 202632 min

Parkinson’s, the Permian, and a Directional Drilling Legacy | Ep 370

When Renee Helmer’s husband Richard was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2016 — the same year a business deal collapsed and their international contracts dried up — she made a decision that changed both their lives. A former stay-at-home mom and schoolteacher with zero oilfield background, Renee walked into Helmer Directional Drilling (founded by her […]