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Oil and Gas Upstream

Oil and Gas Upstream

Hosted by Elena Melchert

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300

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Aug 2026

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EN-US

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Oil and Gas Upstream explores what is happening in the upstream oil and gas industry. Host Elena Melchert brings value, unity, and information to the energy industry one conversation at a time. Guests of this show bring stories from various sectors of the industry.

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August 12, 202629 min

Inside the National Petroleum Council with John Dabbar, NPC Executive Director | Ep 353

DESCRIPTIONIn this episode recorded live at the Offshore Technology Conference 2026, Host, Elena Melchert, interviews John Dabbar, Executive Director of the National Petroleum Council, exploring the council’s role, recent studies, and the future of energy resources including oil, natural gas, and critical minerals. They discuss stakeholder engagement, regulatory challenges, and innovative research at national labs. […]

August 5, 202631 min

CO2 in CCS and EOR with Ed Covington, Pelican Energy Consultants | Ep 352

In this episode recorded in person at the CCUS Conference 2026, Host, Elena Melchert talks with Ed Covington, Vice President of Strategy and Markets at Pelican Energy Consultants, who shares insights into the complex world of CO2 processing, pipeline transport, and the role of supercritical CO2 in CCS and EOR projects. Discover how decades of […]

July 29, 202629 min

Pioneering CCS: Dr. Niraj Gupta’s Journey from Geology to Offshore Storage | Ep 351

In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, invites Dr. Neeraj Gupta to share his extensive journey in carbon management, CCS research, and the innovative work at Battell. Discover the history, challenges, and future of CCS with prospects of offshore CO2 storage and the evolution of CCS technology. Of note is the role of the U.S. Department […]

July 22, 202626 min

Transmission Competition and Electricity Costs with Paul Ciccio | Ep 350

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONExplore the critical intersections of electricity transmission, competition, and costs in this insightful discussion between Host, Elena Melchert, and Paul Ciccio, Chairman, Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition. They dive into how lack of competition affects transmission costs and what policy changes could make a difference for consumers and industries […]

July 15, 202628 min

AI Reasoning Agents Address Industrial Expertise Crisis | Ep 349

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI Jag GattuDESCRIPTION In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Jag Gattu, founder and CEO of Uptime AI, about how AI is transforming the decision-making process in upstream oil and gas operations. They explore the evolution of data analytics, how the development of sensor technology is essential to the role […]

July 8, 202625 min

Revolutionizing Drilling: The Power of Mud Motors and MWD | Ep 348

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, we explore the sophisticated technology behind modern drilling operations, focusing on mud motors and measurement while drilling (MWD). Our guests from MS Directional share insights into how these tools enable precise wellbore placement and the future of drilling technology. Featuring Derek Koller and Chuck Davis. […]

July 1, 202629 min

Black & Veatch, Leading in Floating LNG Technology with Bryan Mandelbaum | Ep 347

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Bryan Mandelbaum, Vice President at Black & Veatch, about the future of LNG, floating LNG technology (FLNG), and the critical role of energy in global development. They explore the technical, economic, and geopolitical aspects of LNG projects, risk management, and the evolving […]

June 24, 202627 min

Vycarb the CO2 Capture/Storage Poised to Transform Heavy Industry with Dr. Garrett Boudinot, Vycarb | Ep 346

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, climate scientist turned entrepreneur Dr. Garrett Boudinot shares the innovative technology behind Vycarb, a company developing a groundbreaking method to accelerate ocean carbon sequestration by converting CO2 into bicarbonate. Discover how this solution offers a scalable, permanent, and low-cost approach to industrial carbon storage, with […]

June 17, 202633 min

Produce energy better: lessons from the Bakken with John Hamling, UNDEERC | Ep 345

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, recorded in person at the 2026 SPE-AAPG-SEG CCUS Conference, The Woodlands, TX, Host, Elena Melchert, talks with John Hamling, Asst. Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at the University of North Dakota Energy & Environmental Research Center. John shares insights about the transferability of research results from […]

June 10, 202632 min

How BrightAI Is Transforming Critical Infrastructure with Alex Hawkinson, Founder and CEO | Ep 344

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Alex Hawkinson, CEO of Bright AI, shares with Host, Elena Melchert, insights on how physical AI is transforming critical infrastructure sectors like energy. Discover how advanced sensors, robotics, and AI models are boosting productivity, safety, and sustainability in oil and gas operations. KeywordsPhysical AI, IoT, […]

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