Digital Innovations in Oil and Gas with Geoffrey Cann
382 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsA weekly podcast on the impacts of digital on the oil and gas industry.
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199 - Interview with Matt Harrison of Wellaware
April 14, 2021 12:30 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBToday's podcast is with Matt Harrison, the co-founder and CEO if Wellaware. Wellaware helps companies by providing monitoring and operations data directly to workers on the site. Today we discuss the value of better well data for upstream companies, and where this better data can lead in terms of future innovations. Duration: 35m 56s
198 - Interview with Greg Belbin of Gyrodata
April 09, 2021 12:30 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBToday's podcast is with Greg Belbin of Gyrdodata. Gyrodata is a long-operating oilfield technology company. As their name suggests, they specialize in gyrometric surveying and data gathering. Today we look at how this field is evolving, and how oil and gas can capture more and better data. Duration: 33m 42s
197 - Interview with Katrina Ingram of Ethically Aligned AI
April 07, 2021 12:30 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBToday's podcast is a sit-down with Katrina Ingram, the founder of Ethically Aligned AI. This organization looks at the ethical issues around AI adoption, focused on issues of fairness, job loss, and the responsible use of algorithms. Today we discuss these dimensions of AI in the oil and gas space, and the degree that algorithms are starting to have a bigger impact on our lives. Duration: 32m 42s
196 - Interview with Krys Korczewski
March 31, 2021 12:30 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBToday's podcast is a chat with Krys Korczewski, formerly of NAL Resources. Krys helped NAL transform their business and upstream oi land gas through new technological innovations. We discuss his journey today, alongside how these transformation plans can be executed in oil and gas. Duration: 34m 05s
195 - Interview with Dave Shook of ShookIoT and Uptake
March 24, 2021 12:30 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBToday's podcast is with Dave Shook, the founder of ShookIoT and now a part of Uptake. Dave returns to discuss the acquisition of his company, and the state of industrial internet of things. We go into greater detail about where IoT creates value and what Uptake is doing in the energy sector. Duration: 37m 12s
194 - Interview with Clarence Monteiro of Teamwork Group
March 17, 2021 12:30 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBToday's podcast is with Clarence Montiero, the principal at Teamwork Group. Teamwork is a single platform that hosts apps and technology to help downstream companies manage workflows. Today we discuss the changes to downstream that are being seen, and how the pandemic has impacted the industry. Duration: 33m 19s
193 - Interview with Chad Hayden of Galatea
March 12, 2021 12:30 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBToday's podcast is with Chad Hayden, the founder of Galatea. Galatea is developing water management solutions that optimize and automate water use in oil and gas. Today we discuss the growing question of ESG and what new technologies can do to help improve the environmental and social records of energy companies. Duration: 33m 19s
192 - Interview with Azad Abbasi of Genius XR
March 10, 2021 12:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBToday's podcast is with Azad Abbasi, the CEO of Genius XR. Genius XR is a company that creates content based on AR, VR, MR, and AI. They build video content based on those four pillars, which is called XR. Today we discuss the rapid and increasing maturity of virtual reality tools, and where value can be generated for industry players. Duration: 34m 38s
191 - Interview with Greg Corey of Freewave Technologies
March 03, 2021 12:30 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBToday we have a chat with Greg Corey, of Freewave Technologies' customer support group. Freewave develops Machine to Machine infrastructure to deliver data in IIoT environments. Today we discuss the data challenges behind IIoT, the shifting attitudes towards it in oil and gas, and where value can be created. Duration: 34m 08s
190 - Interview with Kenton Gray of Datagration
February 24, 2021 12:30 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBToday's podcast is with Kenton Gray, the Chief Technology Officer at Datagration. Datagration looks at the various sets of data in oil and gas companies and helps them integrate, analyze, and then process it. Today we discuss the data problem in oil and gas, the amount of time engineers spend figuring it out, and how much value can be gained from better practices. Duration: 34m
189 - Neil Wagner of Calgary Counselling Centre
February 17, 2021 12:30 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBFor today's podcast, I have a great chat with Neil Wagner, the head of IT at the Calgary Counselling Centre. The Centre is currently the largest of it's kind in Alberta, and it provides charitable counselling services of all sorts. Today we discuss how modern technology is changing even the world of counselling services, and the impact COVID-19 has had on our community. Corrections: The original number of staff at the Centre was 4, not 12. The volume of face-to-face sessions from Jan 1 ...
188 - Interview with Omar Morales of Advano
February 10, 2021 12:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBToday's interview is once again a chat with Omar Morales. Having moved from oil and gas to Advano, a battery company for electric drivetrains, Omar lays out how one petroleum worker is using his skills in a new environment. We also discuss the energy transition and how oil and gas talent can move with the times. Duration: 34m 35s
187 - Interview with Scott Mussbacher of Vista Projects
February 03, 2021 12:30 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBToday I have a conversation with Scott Mussbacher of Vista Projects. Vista is an energy engineering firm that helps companies transform their operations through new digital technologies. Today we discuss that change initiative, how digital and innovation is coming to energy, and how Vista is operating in that space. Duration: 32m 09s
186 - Interview with David Lepa of Anaplan
January 27, 2021 17:14 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBFor Today's podcast, I have a chat with David Lepa of Anaplan. Anaplan provides planning tools over the cloud, allowing companies to drive change and adapt to challenging circumstances. Today we discuss the power of planning tools, Anaplan's vision for the future, and how we can tackle these difficult times. Duration: 32m 35s
185 - How to create Value in Refinery Mergers through Digital
January 20, 2021 12:30 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIrving Oil, operator of Canada’s largest oil refinery by volume, is looking to purchase North Atlantic Refining Limited (NARL), a refinery and fuels business in Newfoundland. If in these challenging times you’re able to acquire a struggling competitor, digital innovations are a compelling means to capture value. Duration: 12m 31s VURBL station is https://vurbl.com/station/3vTEKH37KDh/
184 - Interview with Shawn Zulfikar of OGHelp
January 13, 2021 12:30 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBToday's podcast is a chat with Shawn Zulfikar, the CEO and co-founder of OGHelp. OGHelp is a platform that connects oil and gas companies to relevant professionals around the world, so businesses can access international talent for whatever jobs need doing. Today we discuss remote work and the gig economy, and how these trends may change how we view employment in oil and gas. Duration: 32m 31s Vurbl show is https://vurbl.com/station/3vTEKH37KDh/
183 - Interview with Deepak Atyam of Tri-D Dynamics
January 06, 2021 12:30 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBToday's podcast is an interview with Deepak Atyam, the co-founder and CEO of Tri-D Dynamics. Tri-D develops sensors for pipe infrastructure, to access difficult-to-reach and remote assets to make autonomous, "smart" pipelines. Today we discuss attaching sensors to pipelines, managing the data generated, and Tri-D's vision for the future. Duration: 32m 12s
182 - Interview with Travis Parigi of LiquidFrameworks
December 23, 2020 12:30 - 33 minutes - 31 MBToday's podcast is with Travis Parigi, the CEO and President, as well as the founder, of LiquidFrameworks. LiquidFrameworks provides a mobile platform for field operations, allowing field workers to track jobs and manage their work. Today we discuss field operations and how mobile platforms are making changes. Duration: 33m 51s
181 - Interview with Samantha Stuart of TC Energy
December 16, 2020 12:30 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThis episode is an interview with Samantha Stuart, the VP of Strategy and Corporate Development at TC energy. TC is one of North America's largest energy companies, from transporting hydrocarbons to the production of renewable energy. Today we discuss the changes and challenges to the energy sector, digital innovations on the horizon, and how TC is approaching the energy transition. Duration: 31m 52s
180 - Interview with Bobby Mason of SPOC Automation
December 09, 2020 12:30 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBToday's podcast is with Bobby Mason, the President and CEO of SPOC Automation. SPOC Automation specializes in automating pump controls, allowing for fine-tuning and higher levels of efficiency. Today we discuss the savings available with automation, how small savings can add up over time, and the increasing degree of automation in the North American gas sector. Duration: 34m 35s
179 - Interview with Waclaw Jakubowicz of Hampton Data Services
December 04, 2020 12:30 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBToday's podcast is an interview with Waclaw "Wally" Jakubowicz, the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Hampton Data services. Hampton tackles the data challenge posed to oil and gas companies, who are now swimming in an ocean of subsurface and asset information. Today we discuss that ocean and how companies can navigate it. Duration: 35m 15s
178 - Interview with Wayne Karpoff of Willowglen Systems
December 02, 2020 12:30 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBToday's podcast is an interview with Wayne Karpoff, the CEO of Willowglen. Willowglen Systems provides industrial automation technology, from Flow Computers to SCADA infrastructure. Today we discuss the evolution of SCADA systems in oil and gas, the current trend of automation, and the value of better asset management. Duration: 32m 50s
177 - Interview with Brent Rhymes of WolfePak Software
November 25, 2020 12:30 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBToday's interview is with Brent Rhymes, the CEO of WolfePak Software. WolfePak develops software tools for oil and gas companies that enable business automation, from streamlining work processes to managing ticket purchases for crude oil. Today we discuss the field ticket process, how much of oil and gas is still rooted in paper-based processes, and where data management and automation fit. Duration: 30m 59s
176 - Interview with Andrew Bruce of Data Gumbo
November 18, 2020 12:30 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBToday's interview is with Andrew Bruce, the CEO of Data Gumbo. Data Gumbo is utilizing blockchain to transform transactions in the oil and gas industry. Today we discuss blockchain's place in oil and gas, what sorts of transactions can be improved by the technology, and where automation can drive value. Duration: 30m 48s
175 - Interview with Tony Wood of Catalyst44 Ltd.
November 11, 2020 12:30 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBToday's podcast is an interview with Tony Wood, the CEO of Catalyst44 Ltd. Catalyst is a small consulting operation which focuses on digital transformation and strategic growth for businesses. Today we discuss transformation, adoption of digital, and how to change the mindset in the industry towards new technology. Duration: 35m 07s
174 - Roy Christensen of KT Project
November 04, 2020 12:30 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBToday's episode is with Roy Christensen , the founder of KT Project. KT Project, or Knowledge Transfer Project, was founded in 2018 to help companies successfully execute capital projects by transferring knowledge and skills to team members. Today we discuss the need for knowledge transfer, the technologies which enable it, and the value for oil and gas. Duration: 27m 15s
173 - Interview with Sean Huang of Matidor
October 28, 2020 12:30 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBToday's podcast is an interview with Sean Huang, a co-founder of Matidor. Matidor is a collaboration streaming tool which uses map data to connect different business units for projects out in the field. For this discussion we'll cover the many different systems in oil and gas, how to make them communicate with digital technology, and the benefits that collaboration solutions can bring. Duration: 32m 10s
172 - Interview with Bertrand Groulx
October 21, 2020 12:30 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBToday's podcast is an interview with Bertrand Groulx, A100 member and former Verdazo president. Bertrand is an expert on visual analytics and it's applications in various business sectors. Today we discuss operations in oil and gas, the cost-saving opportunities, and what COVID has done to the industry. Duration: 27m 23s
171 - Only the Low Cost Survive
October 07, 2020 12:30 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBIt’s become clear that the adoption of new ways of working enabled by digital tools is a critical pathway to lower cost. Moreover, it turns out that digital innovations are THE key solution to solving the problems of the pandemic AND the cost challenges of the industry. And they’ve been in front of us for a couple of years now. Duration: 12m 39s
170 - How Workers feel about Digital
September 30, 2020 12:30 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThere are a lot of change agents in oil and gas, helping their organizations adopt digital innovations. They might want to reflect on the inner dialogue taking place in the heads of their co-workers. Oil, gas and services companies intent on adopting digital (and that means all of you), should be helping their employees deal with some uncomfortable truths and deeply unsettling feelings. Duration: 11m 34s
169 - The Time of the Digital Ecosystem is Nigh
September 23, 2020 12:30 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBSuccessful industries have successful ecosystems. Today, the oil and gas industry is in a struggle to survive, let alone be successful. Let’s call it a terrible, horrible, no good very bad year. Now is the time for the digital ecosystem to help reshape and reform oil and gas, and capitalize on the opportunity. Duration: 13m 30s
168 - Interview with Morgan Eldred of Digital Energy
September 16, 2020 12:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBToday's podcast is an interview with Morgan Eldred, a managing partner of Digital Energy. A Dubai-based research and technology company, Digital Energy brings digital solutions and new business models to companies. Their main offering is ODIN, an integrated network which acts as a platform for digital solutions. Today we'll be discussing that, and the other work Digital Energy does. Duration: 34m 33s
167 - Interview with Edward Eichstetter of EKU
September 09, 2020 12:30 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBToday's podcast is with Edward Eichstetter, the CEO of EKU Power Drives Inc. EKU takes innovations from the automobile sector and brings them to oil and gas drive trains. EKU has helped make hydraulic fracturing much more energy-efficient as a result. Today we discuss electric vehicles, the innovations that EKU is bringing, and what digital innovations they are bringing to oil and gas. Duration: 36m 40s
166 - Interview with Ian Cunningham of Wave9
September 02, 2020 12:30 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBToday's podcast is an interview with Ian Cunningham, President and CEO of Wave9. Wave9 is a platform that utilizes sensors, cameras, and AI to allow oil and gas companies to track, monitor, and manage assets. Today we discuss the challenges of asset management, the changes that AI and sensor technology brings, and the power of digital solutions in oil and gas. Duration: 36m 31s
165 - Interview with Matt Kleiman of Cumulus Digital Systems
August 26, 2020 12:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBToday's podcast is an interview with Matt Kleiman, the co-founder and CEO of Cumulus Digital Systems. Cumulus is a company which makes oil and gas tools smart through sensor technology. This lets companies track and monitor tool use. Today we discuss where this technology came from, what oil and gas companies have found when using it, and how this can make work-sites much more efficient. Duration: 34m 35s
164 - Interview with Omar Morales of the Omar Project
August 19, 2020 12:30 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBToday's podcast is an interview with Omar Morales, the head of the Omar Project. The Omar Project is a blog and community site for project management. Today we discuss the various challenges of project management, be it from COVID-19, digital transformation, new technology on-site, or issues in oil and gas in general. Duration: 35m 12s
163 - Interview with Clinton Bonner of Topcoder
August 12, 2020 12:30 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBToday's podcast is an interview with Clinton Bonner, the VP of marketing at Topcoder. A global coding crowdsourcing platform, Topcoder connects businesses to a worldwide resource of coding expertise to help them develop software and technology. We'll be discussing crowdsourcing, the value it presents, and Topcoder's place in the oil and gas sector. Duration: 37m 04s
162 - Interview with Ryan Dawson of Corva
August 05, 2020 12:30 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBToday's podcast is with Ryan Dawson, the CEO and Founder of Corva. Corva provides real-time data and analytics for oil and gas companies, servicing some of the world's largest players. Today we discuss the monitoring software and hardware used by oil and gas, the innovations that are incoming or have come to the industry, and what Corva offers to their clients. Duration: 32m 09s
161 - Interview with Brendan Boyle of Vintri
July 29, 2020 12:30 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBToday's podcast is an interview with Brendan Boyle, the President and CEO of Vintri Technologies. Vintri Technologies is the leading supplier of Material Traceability and Data Integrity in the pipeline industry. In this interview we discuss the pipeline industry, challenges with data acquisition and management, and which technologies can solve those issues. Duration: 31m 44s
160 - Interview with Tony Nash of Complete Intelligence
July 22, 2020 12:30 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBToday's podcast is an interview with Tony Nash, CEO and founder of Complete Intelligence. Specialising in revenue forecasting and predictive analytics, Complete Intelligence develops artificial intelligence solutions. In this interview, we discuss predictive analysis, how Complete Intelligence works, and what value these forecasts can generate. Duration: 37m 56s
159 - Interview with Tom Poteet of Mesa Natural Gas Solutions
July 15, 2020 12:30 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBIn today's episode, we have an interview with Tom Poteet, VP of Corporate Development at Mesa Natural Gas Solutions. Mesa is a developer and manufacturer of natural gas powered microgrids and generators for the oil and gas sector. Today we discuss Mesa's technology, the issues and challenges of remote power generation, and what innovations Mesa is bringing to the table. Duration: 32m 22s
158 - Interview with Amit Bhargava of EnviroApps
July 08, 2020 12:30 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIn today's podcast, we have an interview with Amit Bhargava, co-founder of EnviroApps. EnviroApps is a platform for digitally tracking hazardous materials manifests, in order to reduce errors and ensure compliance. Today we discuss the challenges of having paper-based systems, the value of tracking and tracing, and technology can assist companies in achieving their environmental targets. Duration: 32m 05s
157 - What will Change in a Post-Pandemic Industry?
July 01, 2020 12:30 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBWe will look back on 2020 as a pivotal time in the recent history of the planet, likely more so than 9/11, the Great Financial Crisis, and most assuredly, Brexit. A number of cherished oil and gas business orthodoxies have been thrown on the discard pile as we cope with this pandemic. New ones are taking their place, and those that become habits will endure beyond this current crisis. Duration: 11m 26s
156 - Interview with Dusty Sonnier of McCoy Global
June 24, 2020 12:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBToday's podcast is an interview with Dusty Sonnier, director of engineering and technology at McCoy Global. McCoy is a provider of wellbore integrity and sensor technology for oil and gas companies. Today, we'll be discussing the technology McCoy provides, the importance of good data for the industry, and business units of oil and gas that the public rarely gets to see. Duration: 34m 35s
155 - Interview with Travis Schindler of SkyX
June 19, 2020 12:30 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBToday's episode of the podcast is an interview with Travis Schindler, the director of sales at SkyX. SkyX is a provider of unmanned aerial drones for the purpose of collecting data and monitoring work sites. Today we'll be talking about the use-cases for drones, how they operate, and where oil and gas companies can find value in the technology. Duration: 36m 7s
154 - Dance the Oil and Gas Contango
June 17, 2020 12:30 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBI was recently contacted by a friend in Germany seeking some insights into the current oil market. What happens when the supply of oil overshoots the demand for oil? Sometimes the spot price is below the future price for a commodity market, and is called a contango market. Oil markets today are strongly contango. What will the oil price be in the future? Duration: 11m 33s
153 - Interview with Brandon Ambrose, CEO and Founder of EZOPS
June 12, 2020 12:30 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode, I interview Brandon Ambrose, CEO and Founder of EZOPS, a mobile solution built by oil field operators for oil field operators. The solution optimizes scheduling, pigging, chemical management, contractors, and a host of other time and cost saving abilities. Duration: 32:42
152 - Interview with Alex Meleshko of Frac Sand
June 10, 2020 12:30 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode of the podcast, we have an interview with Alex Meleshko of Frac Sand. Frac Sand is a part of PanXchange, a commodity trading platform. This platform lets traders exchange physical commodities (like oil and gas) anonymously and in real-time. Today we discuss the nature of oil and gas commodity trading, technology's role in transforming it, and what Frac Sand is doing in this space. Duration: 31m 37s
151 - Improve your business's resilience to COVID-19 with Digital
June 05, 2020 12:30 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe COVID-19 Pandemic looks like it is here to stay for a little while longer. The longer this pandemic drags on, the more costly these manual social distancing measures will become, and the more compelling it will be to reconfigure work to permanently solve for social distancing. The brave will figure out how to leverage the spare capacity made available because of COVID-19 to reconfigure the business around these digital innovations. Duration: 11m 37s
150 - Interview with Shawn Martens of Ironsight
June 03, 2020 12:30 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBToday's episode features an interview with Shawn Martens, co-founder of Ironsight. IronSight uses Uber-like software to digitally request, dispatch, GPS track, and analyze oilfield services. Today we discuss the value of digital in the field, the experience of using Ironsight, and how Uber-like experiences can transform the service sector. Duration: 33m 25s