Episodes

  • CCUS Tax Incentives and in the Big Beautiful Bill Act with Elizabeth McGinley, Tax Attorney, Bracewell | Ep 338

    CCUS Tax Incentives and in the Big Beautiful Bill Act with Elizabeth McGinley, Tax Attorney, Bracewell | Ep 338
    Apr 29 2026
    Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert interviews tax lawyer Elizabeth McGinley about the intricacies of CCUS, tax credits like 45Q and 45Z, and the evolving landscape of carbon capture, utilization, and storage industry. They explore the technical, legal, and financial aspects of CCUS projects, including permitting, contracts, and […]
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    31 mins
  • Permitting reform with Chris Treanor, PAGE recorded in person at CERAWeek by S&P Global | Ep 337

    Permitting reform with Chris Treanor, PAGE recorded in person at CERAWeek by S&P Global | Ep 337
    Apr 22 2026
    Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert talks with Chris Treano, Executive Director of Advocacy Group for Partnership to Address Global Emissions (PAGE) about the need for permitting reform to expand American energy infrastructure, how it can alleviate costs for consumers and grow our economy, and the prospects for […]
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    25 mins
  • Appalachian Energy Symposium, April 20-21, 2026, at Marietta College | Ep 336

    Appalachian Energy Symposium, April 20-21, 2026, at Marietta College | Ep 336
    Apr 15 2026
    Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI This episode features Host, Elena Melchert, Don Conkle, Trustee, Marietta College Board of Directors, and Dr. Ben Stuart, Dean, Center for Earth, Energy, and the Environment, discussing the upcoming energy symposium at Marietta College, featuring keynote presentation by Dr. Scott Tinker, panel focusing on energy diversity, speaker on […]
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    27 mins
  • Asset Management During Volatility with Herman Nieuwoudt, IFS Energy Resources | Ep 335

    Asset Management During Volatility with Herman Nieuwoudt, IFS Energy Resources | Ep 335
    Apr 8 2026
    Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI Episode Description In this episode recorded in person at 2026 CERAWeek by S&P Global, Host, Elena Melchert, talks with Herman Nieuwoudt, President, IFS Energy Resources, about what is needed to succeed during times of extreme volatility. The energy industry is experiencing rapid technological change, enabling greater resilience and improved […]
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    26 mins
  • Conversation with Karen Olson, President, Olson Turner Enterprises, Houston, TX in person at the 2026 HFTC | Ep 334

    Conversation with Karen Olson, President, Olson Turner Enterprises, Houston, TX in person at the 2026 HFTC | Ep 334
    Apr 2 2026
    Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, talks with Karen Olson, President, Olson Turner Enterprises about the history of the HFTC, and provides a complete summary of the Opening Panel Session on the first day of HFTC 2026 sharing key messages she heard from Panelist, Assistant Secretary Kyle Hausveit, […]
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    42 mins
  • Future of Work Management with Ted Pardee, CRO, Kognitiv Spark | Ep 333

    Future of Work Management with Ted Pardee, CRO, Kognitiv Spark | Ep 333
    Mar 25 2026
    Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Ted Pardee, CRO, Kognitiv Spark, about the transformative potential of augmented reality and AI in the oil and gas industry. They explore various use cases, and how these technologies enhance safety, training, and operational efficiency in remote and challenging environments. https://www.kognitivspark.com/linkedin.com/in/tedpardeeCorporate LinkedIn: […]
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    27 mins
  • Tyler Rice, SPM Oil and gas, continuous pumping and linear pressure control | Ep 332

    Tyler Rice, SPM Oil and gas, continuous pumping and linear pressure control | Ep 332
    Mar 18 2026
    Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert interviews Tyler Rice, Pressure Control Sales Manager at SPM Oil and Gas. Tyler shares his journey into the oil and gas industry, discussing his diverse experiences and the evolution of pressure control technology. The conversation delves into […]
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    25 mins
  • Navigating Data Management Challenges with Cindy Sullivan, Principal Consulting at ORTECHA | Ep 331

    Navigating Data Management Challenges with Cindy Sullivan, Principal Consulting at ORTECHA | Ep 331
    Mar 11 2026
    Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, discusses the evolution of data management in the oil and gas industry with Cindy Sullivan, a Principal Consultant at ORTECHA. They explore the challenges of data quality, the importance of metadata, and the role of AI in data management. The conversation highlights […]
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    34 mins