Episodes

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Dwayne Purvis, Reservoir Engineer. They discuss why Dwayne went back to school after 30 years in the oil and gas industry, the opportunity the Oil and Gas industry has with the Energy Transition, and news about Dwayne’s conference, Carbon Expo. Dwayne’s book recommendations: Coming into the Country by John McPhee Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks Dwayne Purvis’ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpurvispe/ Dwayne Purvis Consultancy: ht...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Hamed Darabi, Chief Technology Officer of QRI and Yannick Agbor, Senior Partner Solutions Architect with AWS. In this show they discuss how QRI has gone about building solutions to complex problems within the energy supply chain. Here, they walk through the example of water management to show how solutions are built and implemented, and how AWS expedites the ability to build and implement solutions. Yannick’s Book Recommendation: Things Fall Apart...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Julie Beaudry, New Technology Manager from Flexcon. They discuss the mature but evolving process of roll – to – roll manufacturing and cover the vital roll this process plays in modern life. Many everyday use items are manufactured through some type of lamination or roll – to – roll process, including phone screens, car interiors, aerospace industry components, and labels. Important to the energy transition, this process is used to create PEMs, com...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Gary Kruse, Director of Research at Arbo. They discuss how regulation and policy previously facilitated the growth of natural gas pipelines in the United States and use this analysis to discuss how regulations with renewable energy and specifically transmission lines could similarly help grow renewable energy adoption and utilization. Gary’s book recommendation: Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley Gary Kruse’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/g...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Grant Strem, Chairman and CEO of Proton Technologies. They talk about Clear Hydrogen – what is it, what the process is to form this type of Hydrogen, how this idea came to be, where it is being done today, and where they are going. Grant’s Book Recommendation: The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn These show notes contain affiliate links. Show your support for this show, the information we provide, and our energy community by using thes...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with attendees and exhibitors at the Methane Mitigation America Summit, which was held in Houston, TX, December 5th – 7th, 2022, organized by Oil and Gas IQ. On this episode, we get everyone’s real-time thoughts on the conference, see where Methan mitigation is going, and a quick snapshot on how this growing part of the energy industry views the energy transition. Methane Mitigation Summit Series: https://www.industrialtransformationnetwork.com/events-m...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Mark LaCour, Editor in Chief of OGGN. They go over some of Mark’s 2023 predictions and how these will relate and impact the energy transition. Mark’s book recommendation: Principle Centered Leadership by Steven Covey These show notes contain affiliate links. Show your support for this show, the information we provide, and our energy community by using these links. Mark LaCour’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oil-and-gas-expert-speaker/ OG...

‘Twas the day before Christmas, when all through the studio, not a creature was stirring, not even our hosts. The headphones were hung, by their laptops with care, in hopes that St. Mark soon would be there……. The hosts were nestled, all snug in their beds, while visions of guests danced in their heads. Join us for a special OGGN Holiday Episode! This episode is made possible by AWS Energy. Enjoying the show? Leave me a review here Click here to take it one question survey and receive OGGN ha...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Erin Grover, member of the World Economic Forum’s Crypto Sustainability Coalition. They discuss ecocredits – what they are, why they are so exciting for small businesses and large corporations alike, and how they can help drive sustainability practices across the entire supply chain. Erin’s book recommendation: The Hero with a thousand faces by Joseph Campbell The Hero’s Journey by Joseph Campbell Erin Grover’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Peter Duncan, Founder and CEO, and Gary Hargraves, President and COO of Microseismic, Inc. They discuss the energy transition and how it parallels the transition and advancement of companies and careers in the energy space. They walk through Gary’s path from the tech world into energy, the 20 year path of Microseismic, Inc., as a company, and how both of these stories can drive encouragement, inspiration, and innovation for anyone in the energy indu...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Keith Stelter, Corporate Marketing and Strategic Development Manager at Arc Energy. They discuss the opportunity to bring hardware back into operations through reconditioning and how reuse of equipment has significant carbon footprint savings. Keith’s Book recommendation: Start with Why by Simon Sinek Keith Stelter’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-stelter-575b9312/ Arc Energy: https://www.arcenergy.com/ This episode is made possible ...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Matt Harrison, Co-Founder of Wellaware and Keith Norman, Head of Technology Partnerships at AWS, Energy Business Units. They discuss upstream production monitoring, production automation and optimization, and how a complete understanding of the production system can lead to cleaner, safer, and more profitable energy production. Matt’s book recommendation: The Hard Thing about Hard Things by Ben Horowitz Keith’s book recommendation: Blueprint for...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Karla Klay, Executive Director of Artist Boat. They discuss art, science, climate change, and immersive educational experiences and how these can help us understand and connect with nature and science. They also discuss how science education led to Artist Boat which led to preserving wetlands habitat along the Gulf Coast on West Galveston Island. Karla’s Book Recommendations: Naming Nature by Carol Kaesuk Yoon The Overstory by Richard Powers An ...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with John Jeffers, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Revolution Turbine Technologies. They discuss the major market opportunity of waste pressure associated with natural gas pipeline systems. Answers discussed include what is waste pressure, what is the size of pressure turbine recovery units, and why and how RTT fits into the space. John’s book recommendations: The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson The Offshore Imperative by by Tyler Pries...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Chris Robart, Chief Commercial Officer of Ambyint and Keith Norman. They discuss the importance of production lift optimization and how the optimization procedure has changed in the past 15 years. They also highlight the environmental value of lift optimization and future outlook on paths to monetize more efficient, lower carbon intensity operations. Chris’ Book Recommendation: The Prize by Daniel Yergin Keith’s Book Recommendation: The Signal a...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Elias (Eli) Hinckley, Renewable Energy and Climate Finance Lawyer and Partner at Baker Botts. They discuss the Inflation Reduction Act – what is it, why is it called the Inflation Reduction Act, and how you can be involved with this generational opportunity. Eli’s Book Recommendations: The prize by Daniel Yergin Catch 22 by Joseph Heller Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Eli’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliashinckley/ Baker Botts website: ...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Neal Dikeman, co-Founder of Energy Transition Ventures. They talk about the origin of the phrase energy transition, why there is no such thing as the funding valley of death, and a multitude of other topics. Neal’s book recommendations: The Prize by Daniel Yergin All books by Robert Heinlein All books by Louie L’Amour Neal’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dikeman Energy Transition Ventures: https://energytransitionventures.com/ https://l...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Elena Melchert, new podcast host of Oil and Gas Upstream. They discuss Elena’s previous career in the government, how governmental policy impacts energy production, and how oil and gas upstream is embracing the energy transition. Elena’s book recommendations: The Bible Fossil Future by Alex Epstein Elena’s linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenamelchert/ Oil and Gas Upstream: https://oilandgasonshore.com/ https://lovethepodcast.com/ets This ...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Laura Stadler, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of ESG for Frio Valley Infrastructure. They discuss the Hydrogen market, why Laura is so bullish on Hydrogen, and why Hydrogen needs Pipelines to be the best fuel it can be. Laura’s book recommendations: The Great Oildurado by Hildegarde Dolson How the Word Really Works by Vaclav Smill Laura’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljktx/ Frio Valley Infrastructure: https://friovalley.com/ This epi...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Chris Davis, Senior Vice President of Milestone Carbon. They talk about CCS – where is it today, why it hasn’t taken off like it needs to, and what Milestone Carbon is doing to change that. Mike’s Book Recommendation: David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell Chris Davis Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdavisccs/ Milestone Carbon: https://www.milestone-es.com/Solutions/Carbon-Capture-and-Sequestration/ This episode is made possible by AWS E...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Greg Fasullo, CEO of Elevation Home Energy Services. They discuss the growth of the residential solar market, how solar paired with energy management technology has a compounding impact, and how the real opportunity for exponential growth requires buy-in from institutional single family rental companies. Greg’s book recommendation: Good to Great by Jim Collins Traction by Gino Wickman Empathy in Action by Tony Bates and Dr. Natalie Petouhoff Gr...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Bobby Tudor, Chairman of the Houston Energy Transition Initiative and CEO of Artemis Energy Partners. They discuss the energy transition, what it means for Houston, and how Houston can position itself to continue as the energy capital of the world into a low carbon energy future. Bobby’s book recommendations: Energy and Civilization by Vaclav Smil How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates The Houston Energy Transition Initiative: https://www...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks communications with Mike Casey, President and Founder of Tigercomm. The discuss how and why Mike started Tigercomm, why the clean economy isn’t growing the way it needs to, and how Tigercomm is attempting to solve that. Mike’s book recommendation: The Tiger by John Vaillant Mike’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikecaseytigercomm/ Tigercomm: https://www.tigercomm.us/home Tigercomm’s recent opt-ed: https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/solar/how-...

In this episode, our host Joe Batir talks with Alex Richter, Founder of ThinkGeoEnergy and Head of Business Development at Innargi. They discuss how ThinkGeoEnergy was started as a side hobby out of the financial crisis of 2008, how news has changed since 2008, where geothermal energy is going especially in the current energy and societal turmoil, and where ThinkGeoEnergy is going to keep informing the public on geothermal energy. Alex’s book recommendations: Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds ...