
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, Christopher Donaleski, founder of AI Advisory Group, shares insights on how to validate decisions in the age of AI, emphasizing the importance of understanding biases, decision frameworks, and the impact of organizational... more
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In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Michael Lowder, Senior Strategic Account Manager, Percepto, about the latest advancements in drone automation and AI for oil and gas asset inspection. They explore how these technologies improve ... more
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In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Patrick Bangert, Chief of Artificial Intelligence at Occidental Petroleum, about the evolution and application of AI in the oil and gas industry. They explore how advancements in compute power, ... more
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In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Sean Guerre, Executive Director, Innovate Energy Network, about emerging technologies in the energy sector, including drones, robotics, AI, and security. They explore how these innovations are tr... 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:
1. Michael Lowder
2. Patrick Bangert
3. Sean Guerre
4. Kyle Haustveit
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6. John Dabbar
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8. Niraj Gupta
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