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Wind, Waves & Wells with Joe

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Oil and Gas
North Sea
Oil and Gas Industry
Piper Alpha
Energy Transition
Deepwater Horizon
Wind Energy
Macondo
Wind Power
Mental Health
Weight Limit 124 Kilos
Aberdeen
Oil & Gas Industry
Oil
Geopolitics In the Middle East
Offshore Drilling
Gulf Of Mexico
Renewables
Offshore Oil and Gas Industry
Energy Security

Wind, Waves & Wells with Joe, offers an inside look at the dynamic energy industry, from the latest innovations in renewable power to the untold stories of those working in oil, gas, and beyond. Each episode dives into the real-world impact of energy on our daily lives, exploring how it shapes economies, communities, and the environment. Whether you’re an industry veteran or simply curious about t... more

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On 6 July 1988, 167 men lost their lives in the Piper Alpha disaster.

Joe Meanan was one of only 61 survivors.

In this episode of Wind, Waves & Wells, Joe shares his first hand account of life offshore in the 1980s, working on Piper Alpha, the nigh... more

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On the night of 6 July 1988, commercial diver Ed Punchard was working beneath Piper Alpha.

Within minutes, he found himself caught in the world's worst offshore oil disaster.

Unlike many accounts of Piper Alpha, this conversation comes from someone... more

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This week I'm joined by Rob Hinton.

Rob is a former Royal Navy mine clearance diver, commercial diver, military diving instructor and founder of HoldFast Elite and the HoldFast Schools Mission.

We discuss the realities of commercial diving, the ris... more

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This week I'm joined by Erik de Haas.

Erik has worked across offshore oil and gas, renewables, subsea operations and major marine projects around the world.

We discuss why offshore remains a "prove it, not potential" industry, whether the sector re... more

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In this episode of Wind, Waves & Wells, I sit down with Ian Garden, Managing Director of RigDeluge and creator of the False Positives documentary.

Ian discusses concerns he has raised over more than a decade regarding offshore firefighting systems, ... more

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What happens when an offshore driller hits rock bottom and decides to rebuild his life from the ground up?

In this episode, I sit down with Keeley Bell, founder of Silverback GRIT, to discuss offshore life, addiction, mental health, leadership, fitn... more

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This episode is one of the most balanced and honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast.

John Underhill, Professor at the University of Aberdeen and Director for Energy Transition, joins me to break down what’s actually happening in the energy wo... more

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This one is a proper deep dive into the world behind the wells.

Juan Cottier joins me to break down what geology actually is, how it fits into oil and gas, and why it’s one of the most misunderstood parts of the industry.

We get into how oil is rea... more

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Keeley Bell
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John Underhill
Professor at University of Aberdeen, University Director for Energy Transition
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Juan Cottier
Geologist with extensive offshore and consultancy experience
Episode: Juan Cottier - Geology & Why the Oil Industry Is Eating Itself
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President & CEO of the Sandstone Group; Founder of Energy Newsbeat
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Engineer with a background in oil and gas; author of Shadowy Ship
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37 years since Piper Alpha Part 1
Q: What was life like on Piper Alpha before the incident?
Life was normalized to risk, with a culture of acceptance and limited emphasis on safety teach-ins; people trusted their routine and moved forward despite warning signs.
Energy Security: The Missing Piece of the Energy Transition - Erik de Haas
Q: What's your view on energy transition and security?
Energy transition should be gradual and grounded in economic sustainability; energy security must be considered as a core pillar, not an afterthought, to ensure reliable supply as we shift toward more renewables.
Energy Security: The Missing Piece of the Energy Transition - Erik de Haas
Q: How do offshore and onshore teams communicate to avoid misalignment?
Empathy and active listening are key; teams should understand offshore constraints and drivers before proposing solutions, ensuring that decisions aren't made in a vacuum and that ownership of interfaces is clear.
Energy Security: The Missing Piece of the Energy Transition - Erik de Haas
Q: What makes offshore commercial decisions different from purely technical choices?
Decisions must balance technical feasibility with economic viability, stakeholder buy-in, and risk containment, so that the chosen path works for the project as a whole rather than just the best technical solution.
Keeley Bell - Five Years Sober, One Mission: Changing Offshore Culture
Q: How should companies change offshore culture to improve wellbeing and safety?
Leaders must lead by example, invest in wellbeing programs, and move beyond checklist approaches to implement ongoing support, leadership accessibility, and integrated protocols that address sunlight, sleep, nutrition, water, and exercise.

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What is Wind, Waves & Wells about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners likely consist of energy industry professionals, engineers, policy analysts, and executives who want real-world perspectives on oil, gas, renewables, and offshore operations. Episodes frequently blend technical drilling or safety topics with geopolitics, energy policy, and industry culture, often featuring firsthand accounts, policy explanations, and leadership insights. Notable strengths include candid safety discussions, deep dives into Deepwater Horizon-era lessons, and thoughtful takes on energy security and transition dynamics. The format tends to favor practical takeaways, incident storytelling, and expert viewpoints from operators, policymakers, and authors, making it appealing to listeners who want both technical depth and... more

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