Episodes

Feb. 6, 2025

UnPlug: Stage Isolation, Reimagined – The Future of Frac at SPE's HFTC with Thru Tubing Solutions

In this episode of World Oil Deep Dive, we’re coming to you live from SPE's, Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference in The Woodlands, Texas. We sit down with Justin Allison, Senior Engineering Advisor from Thru Tubing Solutions (TTS) to discuss a groundbreaking innovation in frac plug technology—the UnPlug system. Unlike anything seen before, this decentralized stage isolation method is eliminating failure points, improving efficiency, and reducing drill-out risks for operators. Justin share...
Jan. 21, 2025

Trump's impact on global energy markets

In this episode, adapted from the Gulf Energy Information webcast, the editors of World Oil, Petroleum Economist, Pipeline & Gas Journal, Hydrogen Economist and Hydrocarbon Processing discuss how Trump's incoming administration will shape global energy markets and the effects of future policy and regulations. Key topics include regulatory changes, adjustments in subsidies and taxes, and potential impacts on the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors worldwide.
Dec. 10, 2024

Weatherford’s CEO sees firm building on recent success to achieve next level

As the global upstream industry prepares to satisfy a very robust outlook for oil and gas development in the next few years, Weatherford President and CEO Girish Saligram sees his firm as well-positioned to capitalize on the forward momentum. Having successfully restructured Weatherford and eliminated considerable debt over the last several years, Saligram believes his company will excel in technology differentiation is driving innovation and solving customer problems. He sees a much more produc...
Dec. 2, 2024

Meeting standards and specifications: A discussion with Hamza Hallal of the American Petroleum Institute

World Oil sat down with Hamza Hallal, Senior Manager, Monogram/APIQR, American Petroleum Institute (API), to discuss API's Monogram Program, and how the association monitors and engages with users to ensure that they are following API standards and specifications.
Nov. 21, 2024

Live at ADIPEC: Advancing pump technologies-Designs, applications and condition monitoring

On this episode, Live from ADIPEC, World Oil speaks with two SMEs from ITT on the future of pumps in upstream operations. The discussions include how multi-face pump designs are advancing, selecting the best pump for a customer's specific application and how digital technologies, such as condition monitoring, are optimizing pump operations, and much more.
Nov. 19, 2024

Live at ADIPEC: Generative AI, visualization and digital twins, advancing the energy transition and value chains

World Oil met with Rob McGreevy, Chief Product Officer, AVEVA, at ADIPEC. In this episode, Mr. McGreevy details how digital technologies-such as generative AI, visualization and digital twins-can/are being used to decarbonize the energy sector and optimize oil, gas and energy value chains.
Nov. 12, 2024

Women in Leadership: A discussion with Caroline Alting, Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence, Noble Corporation

Leading up to the Women's Global Leadership Conference in Energy, Gulf Energy Information sat down with Caroline Alting, Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence, Noble Corporation. In this episode, Ms. Alting discusses her career progression and the role of women in the oil and gas industry, including major inflection points of her career, advice for attracting and retaining female talent, advice for young women starting their career and much more.
Nov. 1, 2024

Revolutionizing Gas Handling: Unveiling NOV Extract's Integrated Gas Processor

In this episode of World Oil Deep Dive, host Austin Milburn welcomes James Rhys-Davies, Technical Director at NOV Extract Production, to discuss groundbreaking advancements in artificial lift technology. Dive into the mechanics and impacts of the new Integrated Gas Processor (IGP), a revolutionary tool designed to enhance the efficiency of gas handling and mitigate production downtime in the oil and gas sector. James provides an in-depth look at how the IGP's modular design and innovative featur...