
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CareersBusinessBusiness NewsNews | |||

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In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Kyle Haustveit, Former Assistant Secretary for Hydrocarbons and Geothermal at the US Department of Energy, now the U.S. Department of Energy’s Under Secretary of Energy as if May 22, 2026.
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In this episode, Dr. Richard Middleton shares with Host, Elena Melchert, insights into carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). He focuses on software tools that can screen for good CCS candidates around the world, that excel at p... more
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In this episode recorded live at the Offshore Technology Conference 2026, Host, Elena Melchert, interviews John Dabbar, Executive Director of the National Petroleum Council, exploring the council’s role, recent studies, and the future of ... more
In this episode recorded in person at the CCUS Conference 2026, Host, Elena Melchert talks with Ed Covington, Vice President of Strategy and Markets at Pelican Energy Consultants, who shares insights into the complex world of CO2 processing, pipeline... more
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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
Thanks so much for this podcast. Love being able to learn about what my dad does to proved for us
Elena is a great host!
It is always listening to this podcast. Elena is a great and well knowledgeable host. Keep it up!
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!
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Oil and gas focused conversations with a practical bent, featuring guests who are engineers, policy experts, academics, and technology leaders. Recent episodes center on CCS/CCUS economics and policy, offshore storage concepts, AI-driven operations, drilling optimization, and new energy hardware like floating LNG and geothermal, all anchored by the host's approachable, industry-insider style. Across episodes, listeners get real-world insights, case contexts, and actionable takeaways—from regulatory incentives and project finance to breakthrough technologies and how to scale them in upstream, midstream, and beyond. The show is notable for blending technical depth with accessible storytelling, a hands-on perspective on capital-intensive proje... more
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Recent guests on Oil and Gas Upstream include:
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2. Ed Covington
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