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The Energy Pipeline, powered by Upright Digital and sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas, is hosted by Josh Lowrey. Each week, the show explores the conversations shaping today’s oil and gas industry from operations in the field to innovation, technology, and long-term sustainability. Featuring insights from ...

Keith Chometsky on UAE Shale, Drilling Efficiency & Turnwell | Ep. 141
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Keith Chometsky on UAE Shale, Drilling Efficiency & Turnwell | Ep. 141

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Oct. 21, 2026

Keith Chometsky on UAE Shale, Drilling Efficiency & Turnwell | Ep. 141

In this special edition of the Energy Pipeline Podcast, sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas, recorded in Dubai, host Josh Lowrey interviews Keith Chometsky, Senior VP of Technology at Turnwell, about adapting the U.S. shale model to the UAE’s unconventional resources. A joint venture between ADNOC Drilling, Patterson-UTI, and SLB. Turnwell has reduced drilling cycle times from 43 days to under 20 on average, while increasing fracturing efficiency from 1–2 to 8–10 stages per day. Keith also discusses sup
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Oct. 14, 2026

Wayne Richards on AI, Automation & the Future of Wireline | Ep.140

The future of completions is being shaped by automation, AI, and machine learning. On the Energy Pipeline Podcast, sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas, host Josh Lowrey welcomes Wayne Richards, President and CEO of GR Energy Services, to explore how technology is improving efficiency, reliability, and recovery across the oilfield. Richards discusses robotic gun assembly, real-time machine learning, AI-enabled inspection, and the potential for more remote and autonomous wellsite operations. 00:00 Welco
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Oct. 7, 2026

How AIQ Is Turning AI Into Applied Intelligence for Energy | Ep. 139

At AIQ’s Media Day in Abu Dhabi, Josh Lowrey sits down with Dennis Jol, the Chief Executive Officer of AIQ, to talk about applied AI, agentic workflows, and how the company is expanding from its work with ADNOC into global markets. They discuss how AIQ is tackling complex energy challenges, navigating sovereign data and cybersecurity requirements, expanding into North America, and building Genesis, its AI-native operating system for enterprise agents. Sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas. 00:00 Welcome
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Sept. 30, 2026

Eric Fierson on Technology, Emissions & the Evolution of Natural Gas | Ep. 138

The energy industry is evolving, and technology is changing how natural gas operations keep up. On The Energy Pipeline, sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas, host Josh Lowrey welcomes Eric Fierson, Emissions Manager at Caterpillar Oil & Gas, to discuss how emissions regulations shape oil and gas operations, how AI is supporting regulatory research, and the growing role of natural gas compression. Eric also explores rising demand from data centers and G3600 technology updates that can reduce methane exha
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Sept. 16, 2026

Kasey Hohl on Rethinking Power in Frac Operations | Ep.137

Electric frac is reshaping how operators approach power and efficiency. Host Josh Lowrey welcomes Kasey Hohl of Evolution Well Services to discuss the rise of electric frac, Evolution’s integrated eFrac systems, and how field gas and power generation can deliver fuel savings and operational flexibility. Kasey also shares insights on Evolution’s PRISM culture and the growing role of engineering, automation, and AI in the field. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 01:09 Studio Setup and Podcast Ha
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Sept. 2, 2026

Paul Dunn on The Future of Carbon Capture | Ep.136

Capturing CO2 is only half the challenge. On The Energy Pipeline, sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas, host Josh Lowrey sits down with Paul Dunn, Chief Engineer, Low Carbon Solutions at Caterpillar, to explore the technology, economics, and future of carbon capture. Dunn explains Caterpillar’s thermal swing adsorption approach, compares it with other capture technologies, and revisits a 2019 field demonstration. He also discusses 45Q tax credits, carbon monetization in Canada, demand from AI data cent