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Oil and Gas Upstream

Elena Melchert
Oil and Gas Industry
Oil and Gas
Geothermal Energy
Hydrogen
Produced Water
Society Of Petroleum Engineers
Artificial Intelligence
Hydraulic Fracturing
Energy Transition
Natural Gas
Reservoir Engineering
Decarbonization
CCUS
Enhanced Oil Recovery
Petroleum Engineering
Upstream Oil and Gas
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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In this episode, we explore the sophisticated technology behind modern drilling operations, focusing on mud motors and measurement while drilling (MWD). Our guests from MS Directional share insights int... more

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In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Bryan Mandelbaum, Vice President at Black & Veatch, about the future of LNG, floating LNG technology (FLNG), and the critical role of energy in glo... more

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In this episode, climate scientist turned entrepreneur Dr. Garrett Boudinot shares the innovative technology behind Vycarb, a company developing a groundbreaking method to accelerate ocean c... more

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In this episode, recorded in person at the 2026 SPE-AAPG-SEG CCUS Conference, The Woodlands, TX, Host, Elena Melchert, talks with John Hamling, Asst. Vice President, Strategic Partnerships a... more

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Recent Guests

Garrett Boudinot
Founder and CEO of Vicarb (Vycarb in transcript; likely a spelling variant)
Vicarb
Episode: Vycarb the CO2 Capture/Storage Poised to Transform Heavy Industry with Dr. Garrett Boudinot, Vycarb | Ep 346
John Hamling
Assistant Vice President for Strategic Partnerships at University of North Dakota Energy and Environmental Research Center
University of North Dakota Energy and Environmental Research Center
Episode: Produce energy better: lessons from the Bakken with John Hamling, UNDEERC | Ep 345
Alex Hawkinson
Founder and CEO of Bright AI
Bright AI
Episode: How BrightAI Is Transforming Critical Infrastructure with Alex Hawkinson, Founder and CEO | Ep 344
Dr. Dale Nesbitt
President of Arrowhead Economics LLC
Arrowhead Economics LLC
Episode: Understanding Capital Intensity in the Oil and Gas Industry with Dr. Dale Nesbitt, Arrowhead Economics | Ep 343
Daniel Moreno-Garcia
Vice President of Research at Project InnerSpace
Project InnerSpace
Episode: Unlocking Terawatts: The Future of Geothermal Energy with Project InnerSpace | Ep 342
Sonali Singh
Senior Vice President of Product
Quorum Software
Episode: From Field Signals to Financial Decisions: Interview Sonali Singh, SVP Quorum Software | Ep 341
Mary Landrieu
Former United States Senator from Louisiana; co-chair of the Leadership Council and Advocacy Group for Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future
Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future
Episode: The Power of Natural Gas: Louisiana’s Role in a Clean Energy Future with Senator Mary Landrieu | EP 340
Christopher Liner
Professor at University of Arkansas; Science Advisor for RAM Geothermal
RAM Geothermal / University of Arkansas
Episode: Revolutionizing Geothermal Energy: New Patents and Technologies with Dr. Chris Liner | Ep 339
Elizabeth McGinley
Tax attorney with Bracewell LLP
Bracewell LLP
Episode: CCUS Tax Incentives and in the Big Beautiful Bill Act with Elizabeth McGinley, Tax Attorney, Bracewell | Ep 338

Host

Elena Melchert
Host of Oil and Gas Upstream; affiliated with Oil and Gas Global Network / Energia Consulting; extensive experience across upstream media and industry networks.

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 States2 years ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    Elena is a great host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trevor Oldham
    United States3 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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Diverse, top-tier guests offer practical industry insights.
Host brings a knowledgeable, engaging presence that elevates conversations.
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Revolutionizing Geothermal Energy: New Patents and Technologies with Dr. Chris Liner | Ep 339
Q: How does RAM Geothermal plan to expand geothermal beyond the traditional western basins?
By leveraging the new patent framework to extract heat from a much larger base of wells (potentially 900,000 oil and gas wells) and by designing modular, scalable doublet deployments that can be installed from fewer drill pads and better align with local stress fields, enabling expansion east of the Rockies and into sedimentary basins.
Revolutionizing Geothermal Energy: New Patents and Technologies with Dr. Chris Liner | Ep 339
Q: Tell us about the patents and what problem they are solving in geothermal.
One patent focuses on non-invasively estimating true reservoir temperatures from surface measurements, avoiding the uncertainties of bottom-hole data, while the other patent rethinks the doublet well arrangement to dramatically reduce drilling costs and surface footprint through a compact, staged layout that can deliver large-scale power.
Produce energy better: lessons from the Bakken with John Hamling, UNDEERC | Ep 345
Q: Tell us a little about yourself and your role at the EERC.
John Hamling describes his background in mechanical and petroleum engineering, his progression at the EERC to Assistant Vice President for Strategic Partnerships, and how his work focuses on connecting customers with internal expertise to advance producing energy better.
Vycarb the CO2 Capture/Storage Poised to Transform Heavy Industry with Dr. Garrett Boudinot, Vycarb | Ep 346
Q: So what I'd like to ask you to do first for us is tell us a little bit about yourself, and then tell us a little bit about Vicarb, and we'll go from there.
Dr. Boudinot explains his background as a climate scientist, the inception of Vicarb, and how the Activate Fellowship funded by the DOE and ARPA-E enabled two years of R&D and mentorship to turn a scientific idea into a real industrial solution, shifting focus from ocean chemistry measurement to practical low-purity CO2 capture and bicarbonate storage.
Understanding Capital Intensity in the Oil and Gas Industry with Dr. Dale Nesbitt, Arrowhead Economics | Ep 343
Q: Why is oil and gas considered capital intensive, and how does this shape investment decisions?
Nesbitt explains that capital intensity includes not just the upfront cost but also load factors, depreciation, and the opportunity costs of capital, using examples like car vs. airplane travel and the high capital costs of refining versus the scalable output of wells; high forward prices may not always trigger investment due to longer-term risk and pricing structures.

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A broad look at the upstream oil and gas ecosystem, with interviews spanning AI and data-driven decision making, energy policy, workforce development, and frontline technology applications. The show frequently features executives, policymakers, engineers, and academics sharing practical insights on AI-enabled operations, permitting and policy, data management, and collaboration between industry, government, and academia. Noteworthy is the show's ability to blend technical detail with real-world stories, making complex topics approachable for practitioners while also appealing to decision-makers exploring technology adoption, policy impacts, and career pathways in energy. Potential listeners can expect timely analyses of AI, asset optimizati... more

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2. John Hamling
3. Alex Hawkinson
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5. Daniel Moreno-Garcia
6. Sonali Singh
7. Mary Landrieu
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