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Oil and Gas Upstream

Elena Melchert
Oil and Gas Industry
Oil and Gas
Hydrogen
Produced Water
Society Of Petroleum Engineers
Geothermal Energy
Hydraulic Fracturing
Artificial Intelligence
Energy Transition
Reservoir Engineering
Decarbonization
Natural Gas
Petroleum Engineering
Upstream Oil and Gas
CCUS
Enhanced Oil Recovery
Sustainability
Cybersecurity
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
Oil and Gas Production

Oil and Gas Upstream explores what is happening in the upstream oil and gas industry. Host Elena Melchert brings value, unity, and information to the energy industry one conversation at a time. Guests of this show bring stories from various sectors of the industry.

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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 Amer... more

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 ene... more

Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI

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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 succee... more

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 firs... more

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Recent Guests

Don Conkle
Trustee for the Board of Directors for Marietta College
Marietta College
Episode: Appalachian Energy Symposium, April 20-21, 2026, at Marietta College | Ep 336
Ben Stuart
Dean, Center for Earth, Energy, and the Environment at Marietta College
Marietta College
Episode: Appalachian Energy Symposium, April 20-21, 2026, at Marietta College | Ep 336
Herman Nieuwoudt
President, Energy and Resources at IFS
IFS
Episode: Asset Management During Volatility with Herman Nieuwoudt, IFS Energy Resources | Ep 335
Karen Olson
President of Olson Turner Enterprises
Olson Turner Enterprises
Episode: Conversation with Karen Olson, President, Olson Turner Enterprises, Houston, TX in person at the 2026 HFTC | Ep 334
Ted Pardee
Chief Revenue Officer, Kognitiv Spark
Kognitiv Spark
Episode: Future of Work Management with Ted Pardee, CRO, Kognitiv Spark | Ep 333
Tyler Rice
Pressure Control Sales Manager
SPM Oil and Gas
Episode: Tyler Rice, SPM Oil and gas, continuous pumping and linear pressure control | Ep 332
Cindy Sullivan
Principal Consultant at Ortecha
Ortecha
Episode: Navigating Data Management Challenges with Cindy Sullivan, Principal Consulting at ORTECHA | Ep 331
Carlos Granado
Regional Director USA, CMG
CMG
Episode: Reservoir modeling drives revenue growth with Carlos Granado of CMG | Ep 330
Lewis Matthews
CEO of Project Gemini
Project Gemini
Episode: Lewis Matthews, CEO, Project Geminae | Ep 328

Host

Elena Melchert
Host of conversations with industry experts and leaders to share insights and stories relevant to the oil and gas upstream sector.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings
  • Extra_OilGas_dinary

    I’ve listen some episodes but all of them pretty interesting, Helena & guests are people with highly experience.. this my podcast is my reference for my oil&gas field… thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ramenergy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome

    Thanks so much for this podcast. Love being able to learn about what my dad does to proved for us

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sum-life
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    Elena is a great host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trevor Oldham
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    It is always listening to this podcast. Elena is a great and well knowledgeable host. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kassem_Ok
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent, Informative Show

    I have only listened to a couple episodes but I’m low key hooked. Justin does a great job with the guests and you can feel his passion for the O&G industry. I’m not an O&G by any means, but I am curious now thanks to this podcast!! Keep spreading the word Justin!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tha1ForLyfe
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging conversations that provide valuable insights into the oil and gas industry.
Many enjoy the breadth of topics covered, ranging from technical advancements to career advice, making it relatable to both seasoned professionals and newcomers.
The host is often praised for creating a welcoming atmosphere that encourages guests to share personal stories alongside industry insights.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Asset Management During Volatility with Herman Nieuwoudt, IFS Energy Resources | Ep 335
Q: What is the vision for AI-enabled asset management in the next few years?
The trajectory involves increasingly capable agents that handle inventory replenishment, logistics, fault diagnosis, and work order generation, all while surfacing safety-focused guidance to operators, enabling faster, safer, and more cost-efficient operations.
Asset Management During Volatility with Herman Nieuwoudt, IFS Energy Resources | Ep 335
Q: How does AI change decision-making in volatile markets?
AI enhances decision-making by embedding intelligence in every step—investment planning, maintenance forecasting, and real-time asset performance monitoring—so companies can reallocate resources quickly, reduce cash burn, and avoid noisy investments that don't pay off.
Asset Management During Volatility with Herman Nieuwoudt, IFS Energy Resources | Ep 335
Q: What exactly does IFS do for customers in oil and gas?
IFS provides a suite of products—from accounting to production management—coupled with a strong focus on asset management. The AI envelope is embedded across processes, enabling unified visibility, better forecasting, and proactive maintenance while supporting inventory, procurement, and field dispatch.
Future of Work Management with Ted Pardee, CRO, Kognitiv Spark | Ep 333
Q: How do you view adoption and partnership in this space?
Ted emphasizes adaptability across headset platforms, partnerships (e.g., with Panopto for video repositories), and the importance of solving concrete problems to drive adoption rather than chasing trendy tech for its own sake.
Future of Work Management with Ted Pardee, CRO, Kognitiv Spark | Ep 333
Q: What are the main use cases you're seeing in oil and gas?
The guest outlines field training, remote assistance, live camera control, video and annotation workflows, and safety drills as core AR/AI applications in upstream, midstream, and downstream contexts.

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1. Don Conkle
2. Ben Stuart
3. Herman Nieuwoudt
4. Karen Olson
5. Ted Pardee
6. Tyler Rice
7. Cindy Sullivan
8. Carlos Granado

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