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Under Pressure: Compressor Talk

Under Pressure: Compressor Talk

Written by: David Abshire
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Hosted by David Abshire, CEO of Midwest Compressor Systems, Compressor Talk is where the oil and gas industry gets its edge. Each episode cuts through the noise to deliver real conversations, expert insights, and the latest innovations shaping the future of compressor technology and oil extraction.


From field performance and reliability trends to energy efficiency, automation, and sustainability, this is where engineers, operators, and decision-makers stay ahead of what’s next in the industry that keeps the world moving.


If you work with compressors, rely on them, or want to understand how they power modern extraction — you’re in the right place.


→ Tune in for the talk that keeps the pressure on progress.

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Episodes
  • A Day in the Life of a Production Engineer
    Jan 23 2026

    Summary

    In this episode of the Under Pressure Podcast, host David Abshire speaks with Cameron Bayne, a production engineer in California's oil industry. Cameron shares his journey into petroleum engineering, detailing his education at the Colorado School of Mines and the challenges he faced in the industry after graduation. He discusses his current role, responsibilities, and the unique challenges of working in a small operator environment, particularly in California's regulatory landscape. The conversation also covers production enhancement strategies, the transition from service to operator roles, and valuable advice for aspiring engineers in the oil and gas sector.

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    25 mins
  • Challenging the Myths of the Oil and Gas Industry
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode of Compressor Talk, David Abshire interviews Aiden Larrabee, a senior petroleum engineering student at Texas A&M. Aiden shares his journey from Maine to Texas, discussing how he discovered his passion for petroleum engineering through podcasts and the importance of real-world experience. He challenges common misconceptions about the oil and gas industry, emphasizing its ongoing relevance and impact. Aiden highlights the value of his education at Texas A&M, his involvement in the Society of Petroleum Engineers, and his research in enhanced geothermal systems. He also discusses his plans to combine engineering with finance to enhance decision-making in his future career.

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    40 mins
  • The Sales-Operations Connection
    Nov 18 2025

    In this conversation, Jason LeGrande discusses the importance of communication in operations, particularly emphasizing the need for a communications director to streamline processes. He highlights the challenges faced by sales teams in maintaining focus while juggling operational requests, underscoring the need for better information flow between sales and operations.

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    24 mins
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