World Oil Deep Dive
World Oil's Deep Dive podcast features detailed discussions with leading technology experts and brings you to the forefront of the oil and gas industry's technological advancements. Dive deep into the industry's innovations, trends, and challenges with insights from the minds driving progress and tr...
Recent Episodes
Sept. 15, 2026
Inside Aize's V3: Taking digital twins from topside to full field
Live from ONS 2026 in Stavanger, Jim sits down with Nicolay Ryste, VP of Product Management at Aize, the digital twin software company spun out of the Aker family. Nicolay traces Aize's path from an internal BP pilot to today's V2 platform running across Aker BP, ExxonMobil, and SBM Offshore, then previews V3: extending digital twins beyond topside to subsea and onshore assets, a rebuilt 3D and 2D engine built for tablets and lower-power devices, and a new MCP server that lets users bring their
Aug. 11, 2026
A century of standards: The evolution of the API Monogram and QR programs
In this episode, Ian Wood, Senior Program Manager, American Petroleum Institute (API), explains the significance of the API monogram and API QR programs, focusing on quality standards, compliance and industry integrity. Discover how these programs have evolved over a century to ensure safety and trust in the oil and gas industry.
Aug. 5, 2026
Beyond compliance: Building resilient environmental programs
In this episode, World Oil sat down with Ray Cheatham, Energy Section Leader, Onterris, to explore how oil and gas operators are building resilient environmental programs amidst shifting regulations, focusing on methane detection, regulatory compliance and strategic planning for uncertainty.
June 30, 2026
Realizing efficient well abandonment safely How modular systems redefine rig-less subsea and mudline well decommissioning
In this episode, we explore innovative modular systems for safe and efficient offshore well abandonment, focusing on James Fisher Energy's SeaBass system and global regulatory frameworks.
June 11, 2026
Innovative data-driven approaches that are shaping the future of energy supply and exploration
Brandon Myers, Head of Research at Novi Labs, shares insights on advanced energy analytics, machine learning forecasting and the US oil inventory landscape. Discover how innovative data-driven approaches are shaping the future of energy supply and exploration.
May 20, 2026
Revolutionizing upstream oil and gas exploration and production with AI: Inside AspenTech's ASI environment
In this episode, World Oil sat down with Ron Beck, Senior Director, Group Marketing, Subsurface, Science and Engineering, AspenTech, to explore AspenTech's subsurface intelligence (ASI), an AI-powered environment transforming upstream oil and gas exploration. Ron details how ASI accelerates decision-making, enhances collaboration, and integrates advanced AI and cloud technologies to optimize production and reduce costs.