Digital Roughnecks - AI Solutions for Oil & Gas
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Digital Roughnecks is the podcast for oil & gas professionals who use technology to achieve autonomous operations. In particular, we focus on the impact that AI (artificial intelligence) on oil & gas operations.
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Digital Twins 2.0: Remotely Monitor and Manage Your Assets Using Computer Vision
November 25, 2022 21:25 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBFloyd Baker and Mark Smith discuss the benefits of using Digital Twins 2.0 to remotely monitor and manage your assets.In this episode we discuss: ✅ The overwhelming response to our live Digital Twin 2.0 webinar (see webinar replay below) ✅ Why Digital Twin 2.0 will increase operational efficiency & safety ✅ The benefits of being an early adopter of Digital Twins 2.0
Hybrid LDAR Reporting for EPA OOOOa/b/c
November 25, 2022 21:14 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBHow do you do mandatory LDAR reporting for state/federal when you're using both manual and autonomous LDAR? In this presentation, Brian Kromer and Mark Smith will announce a brand-new product called Hybrid LDAR Reporting. This live event will show you how to: ☑ Integrate with CleanConnect.ai Autonomous LDAR ☑ Manage both your manual LDAR and Autonomous LDAR ☑ Use Step2Compliance's easy-to-use cloud reporting platform for your NSPS OOOOa Annual Report (EPA CDX)
How energy companies can prepare for the new required SEC ESG reporting
April 20, 2022 17:47 - 23 minutes - 14.3 MBIf you're part of a publicly traded energy company or you have ESG investors, then this episode is designed for you. Arooshi Dahiya has helped dozens of publicly traded companies in Hong Kong, Singapore, India, and Europe with their mandatory ESG reporting. The SEC recently published it's 500-page proposed regulation called, "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors" Arooshi presents a summary of the new rules and explains what Ene...
Behind the scenes of ESG for Energy online summit
April 06, 2022 17:45 - 12 minutes - 9.47 MBIf you're an oil & gas professional who needs to do a live webinar or online summit, then this episode is designed just for you. The ESG for Energy online summit was held live on March 17, 2022. In this episode, Mark Smith goes behind the scenes of the conference with the producer, Russ Johns of the Pirate Syndicate. We show you: - The technology platforms we used for the online summit. - The steps you need to do to manage a live webinar or online summit. - The pros & cons of running...
New Methane Intensity Standard Could Be a Game Changer
March 24, 2022 15:56 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode, Thomas Fox, the founder of Highwood Emissions Management, describes a brand new methane intensity calculation standard called Veritas. The proposed standard, called "Veritas: a GTI (Gas Technology Institute) Gas Measurement & Verification Initiative" was co-developed by natural gas producers, non-profits, and academics to replace the current formula-based calculations with actual calculations of methane intensity. The goal of Veritas is to have their methane intensity method...
New GPA RSG Proposed Standard
March 09, 2022 19:07 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MBIn this episode, I interview Andrew Parker from SPL-Inc, Director of ESG & General Manager, SPL-Inc. We discuss: -Why GPA Midstream association decided to create an RSG (responsibly sourced gas) standard. - What GPA members. - How to get more information about the GPA RSG standard at the ESGforEnergy.com online summit. -How you can get involved with the new GPA RSG standard.
Why Situational Awareness Is the Key to LDAR and ESG
March 02, 2022 17:47 - 11 minutes - 9.76 MBIn this episode, I interview Craig O'Neill, who is the Director of Business Development for Teledyne-FLIR's OGI (optical gas imaging) division. Craig & I discuss: - Why OGI is the standard method for EPA LDAR inspections (OOOOb/c, Appendix K) - The importance of AI-assisted situational awareness to being able to remotely diagnose & fix problems. - How continuous OGI (with AI) will impact the future of LDAR & ESG reporting. - How to transition from NetZero Pledges to NetZero Proof. ...
The Impact of ESG on Operators
February 23, 2022 21:37 - 22 minutes - 17.3 MBHow Triple Crown Energy Increased Market Value by Decarbonizing. In this episode, I interview Ryan Keys, President of Triple Crown Energy, a medium-sized EMP in the Permian Basin. Ryan talks about Triple Crown's ESG (environment, social governance) journey and discusses: Why Triple Crown goes after a 0.2% methane intensity goal. What Triple Crown achieved a 90% reduction in emissions. How hitting their methane intensity goal increased market value. What revenue premiums...
EPA Appendix K - New rules for OGI LDAR surveys
February 07, 2022 20:11 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MBEPA has released their step-by-step guide on how to conduct a LDAR (leak detection and repair) survey using an OGI (optical gas imaging) camera. Most of you have been using OGI cameras for years to do your LDAR surveys. With Appendix K, the EPA is now very specific on how you conduct your surveys. Highlights include: New LDAR operator training requirements New video management requirements New survey frequencies (EPA OOOOb/c) - most operators will need to increase t...
Carbon, Capital and the Cloud
December 22, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MBESG investors now control $120 trillion dollars of capital. ESG money has become the #1 influence on the oil & gas market. My guest, Geoffrey Cann, provides a sneak peak into his new book, "Carbon, Capital, and the Cloud." Geoffrey interviews dozens of oil & gas executives to discover the challenges & successes of attracting ESG capital while managing their carbon footprint and energy transition. In this episode, you will discover: - The top challenges to attracting ESG capital. - What...
EPA Emissions Update - OOOOb/c
December 03, 2021 13:54 - 9 minutes - 9.84 MBIn this episode, I summarize their 577-page proposed regulations down to a 2-page chart that I highlight in 10-minutes. This updated regulation impacts every US operator. You can request a copy of my EPA OOOOb cheat sheet by sending me an email at: [email protected]. Also, I provide links to all the supporting documents at: https://cleanconnect.ai/ep43-epa-emissions-update-oooob-c/
The Transition to Renewable Energy
November 10, 2021 15:39 - 26 minutes - 14.9 MBI interviewed Hank Courtright, Executive Consultant - Corporate Strategy, Technology and Innovation for the Salt River Project (SRP). SRP provides electricity to over 1M homes in Maricopa County, AZ, the fastest growing county in the U.S. Highlights from this episode: SRP's current energy sources, including fossil fuel usage by percentages. SRP's energy transition strategy. How SRP plans on hitting it's ESG & Net-Zero goals by 2030 and beyond. How Hydrogen will play a major ro...
Climate Activist Converts to Energy Advocate
November 03, 2021 14:23 - 12 minutes - 8.52 MBAndrew Parker has a PhD in PaleoClimatology. He thought he would become a climate activist. As an intern for Shell, he learned how energy producers are working hard to produce clean energy. That you can be 100% pro-environment and 100% pro-energy. Today, Andrew is the Director of ESG & General Manager for SPL, an end-to-end environmental monitoring & measurement company that serves 1,600 oil & gas operators. In this interview, we discuss: The impact of climate change and what...
Autonomous LDAR
October 20, 2021 23:02 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBHow would you like to put your EPA compliance on autopilot? In this episode, Mark Smith & David Conley (CleanConnect.ai) discuss the impact of AI on Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs that are required by the EPA, Canadian EPA, and every U.S. state. They discuss: Continuous monitoring using AI & computer vision. The AI "Turing" test required to achieve autonomous LDAR. Why the new EPA standards will drive adoption of autonomous LDAR. And, why LDAR teams will be m...
Trace Carbon: Using blockchain for sustainability reporting
October 13, 2021 22:20 - 8 minutes - 4.88 MBAre you struggling with ESG & regulatory reporting? Do you need a reliable method to prove your methane intensity to investors, regulators and other stakeholders? In this episode, John Chappell, BlockApps's Director of Business Development for Energy, reveals Trace Carbon, the first blockchain solution designed to help energy producers harmonize their emissions data across their entire operation. In this episode, Mark Smith & John Chappell discuss: What is BlockApps and the ...
New Visual ECD Monitoring Regulation
September 22, 2021 17:44 - 6 minutes - 4.46 MBOn this episode of Digital Roughnecks we'll be discussing a new Visual ECD monitoring regulation. What’s New? Weekly ECD Visual Inspections - Weekly visual [OGI] inspection of all air pollution control equipment including ECD (emission control device) aka combustors and VRUs (vapor recovery units) - Inspection or monitoring of combustion device to ensure that is operating, including that the pilot light is lit and the auto-igniter is properly functioning. - If smoke or emissions ar...
Ironsight
September 15, 2021 23:31 - 10 minutes - 6.49 MBWe sit down with Shawn Martens, the co-founder of Ironsight.app, who call themselves the "Uber of Oil Field Services." https://ironsight.app/ connects oil & gas producers with oil field services suppliers using a SaaS platform. The entire process of connecting jobs with suppliers can be automated, including ticketing, billing, and smart contracts. In this episode, we demonstrate an AI-solution for tank-level monitoring that initiatives a smart contract for a pumper truck to ...
Remembering 9/11 - A Tribute and a Wakeup Call
September 10, 2021 16:05 - 9 minutes - 6.11 MBOn this 20th anniversary of 9/11, Digital Roughnecks & Energy Strong want to pay tribute to the victims and the heroes of 9/11. It's also a wake-up call for Digital Roughnecks, whose mission is to use technology to grow our energy independence, so that we’re NOT dependent on any countries who ultimately want to harm us. I believe it's our calling to create energy independence that is secure, safe, clean, dependable, and enables us to defend ourselves against all future threats.
Blockchain for Energy
September 01, 2021 17:11 - 9 minutes - 5.81 MBIn this episode, I interview Raquel Clement, the Chairperson for the Blockchain for Energy consortium. Through industry collaboration and market innovation, Blockchain For Energy is reinventing the oil and gas industry’s workflow process by building a forward-thinking community that creates inventive ways of leveraging blockchain technology to maximize efficiencies, reduce costs, improve timelines, and drive industry transformation through collective synergies. In this episode we cove...
CleanConnect.ai EPA Methane Technology Workshop Video
August 25, 2021 19:10 - 5 minutes - 5.99 MBCleanConnect.ai was given the opportunity to participate in the August 2021 EPA Methane Technology workshop. As part of our virtual exhibit, we provided a 5-minute video to the EPA summarizing how our continuous OGI methane monitoring solution helps operators monitor & manage their methane intensity. Inside the video, we demonstrate how we use OOOOa-certified OGI cameras + AI software to: Autonomously & continuously detect & quantify methane & VOC gas leaks. Allow operat...
Software is eating the world
August 18, 2021 19:42 - 9 minutes - 6.06 MBMy guest, Jay McBain, is the Principal Analyst - Channels, Partnerships & Ecosystems, for Forrester Research. In this episode, Jay expounds on ideas: The biggest impact on the oil & gas services world will be software. Why every company will become a technology-driven company. Why software companies are valued so much higher than other companies. Why channel partners are the key to delivering value in the next 10 years.
New Colorado Regulation: Visual ECD monitoring
August 11, 2021 16:54 - 6 minutes - 4.46 MBIn this episode of Digital Roughnecks, we sit down with Mark Smith and David Conley of Clean Connect ai to discuss a new Colorado Regulation: Visual ECD monitoring. The new regulation will require Weekly ECD Visual Inspections. Weekly visual [OGI] inspection of all air pollution control equipment including ECD (emission control device) aka combustors and VRUs (vapor recovery units). Inspection or monitoring of combustion device to ensure that is operating, including that the pilot light...
How to prevent ransomware
July 28, 2021 14:28 - 10 minutes - 5.98 MBIn this episode of Digital Roughnecks, we sit down with Steve Rutkovitz, President of Choice Cybersecurity to discuss: The Columbia pipeline ransomware attack. The ways to prevent ransomware attacks. How to your harden your IT infrastructure so hackers avoid your company. How to "backstop" your company in the event of an attack.
Canadian Regulations
July 16, 2021 12:13 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBIn part 4 of our regulation & ESG series, I interviewed Darwin Graff from West Country Energy Services, who outlines the latest updates to Canadian EPA and Alberta Provincial regulations. Inside this episode, we discuss: New Canadian EPA regulations. New Greenhouse Reduction Goals for Canada. Overview of Alberta's EMCRA (Emission Management & Climate Resilience Act) How to qualify for carbon credits to offset costs of new greenhouse reduction equipment.
How operators achieve autonomous operations with edge computing
July 07, 2021 20:16 - 9 minutes - 5.88 MBIn this episode, Mark Smith interviews John Kalfayan, VP of Energy at Hivecell, to discuss using intelligent edge devices in the oil & gas field operations. We discuss: What problems do intelligent edge devices solve for oil & gas operations How to deploy and scale your edge devices, even if you're not an IT or networking expert How intelligent edge devices enable autonomous operations for oil & gas operators
New Proposed Federal EPA Regulations Part 3
June 30, 2021 14:17 - 9 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode, Mark Smith outlines 3 new proposed US legislation that will impact EPA regulations for all US operators. I give you the summary of each bill and what I think will be the impact on operators in the coming months/years: These include: The Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2021 establishes that electrical generators implement Zero-Emission Electricity Credit (ZEEC) trading system in 2023. H.R. 2801 –The METHANE Act of 2021 designed to reduce methan...
ESG & Regulatory Impact Part 2
June 23, 2021 18:39 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MBIn part 2 of our "new regulations that impact every oil & gas company" series, we focus on OGMP 2.0 (Oil & Gas Methane Partnership). OGMP 2.0 is a global, voluntary, association of 66 oil & gas companies that currently produce 30% of the world's oil & gas. In this episode, we cover: What is OGMP 2.0 and why should you care. What are the 5-levels of reporting and why our clients want to be first to hit level 5. How OGMP 2.0 will influence ALL other regulations. And, what yo...
ESG & Regulatory Impact Part 1
June 16, 2021 13:16 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBEpisode 27 Inside this episode: David Conley and Mark Smith of CleanConnect.ai sit down to discuss ESG & Regulatory impact in upstream oil & gas operations. We cover how state, federal, global and ESG regulations are impacting all energy producers. We cover how Colorado's new regulations are causing producers to operate in brand new ways. And what you need to do now to prepare yourself for coming changes.
A brand new break-through technology that promises to revolutionize the well completion process
June 09, 2021 13:54 - 10 minutes - 6.77 MBIn this episode: Andrew Richard discusses a brand new break-through technology called the Jointed Pipe Injector (JPI), that promises to revolutionize the well completion process The JPI enables 1-button tripping, replacing the 17 manual steps required by today's process The JPI is about to be released as a product after over a year of testing testing by the majority of the super-majors The JPI also reduces a driller's carbon footprint by requiring a substantially smaller motor to powe...
EP25 - How to use Energy AI to turn your SCADA data into money
June 02, 2021 14:33 - 10 minutes - 8.89 MBIn this episode, Sarah Tamilrasan, the co-founder of SotaOG, shares how they use Energy AI to optimize existing real-time data to: Achieve a 10x ROI by increasing the accuracy of meters Increase waste water pump efficiency to add $7M/year in new revenue Help achieve autonomous operations Implement "smart blending" so that midstream operators are selling the highest value product Detects midstream pipeline leaks, so that you won't lose any product.
EP24 – The Future of Autonomous Control Room Operations
May 29, 2021 17:37 - 10 minutes - 18.3 MBInside this episode: Vicki Knott, P.Eng, the president of CruxOCM shares how her SaaS company is enabling the autonomous control room of tomorrow. • Vick shares how our software helps midstream companies dramatically reduce the number of steps to start a pipeline by up to 99%. • She also explains how operators can squeeze more throughput from their pipelines, which could add $100 million in new revenue per midstream company! You can get all the links to our show notes by clicking h...
6 Stages of Autonomous Operations
March 19, 2021 22:27 - 9 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode of Digital Roughnecks, Shirley Marquardt, Emerson’s Director of Digital Transformation, discusses the six stages of autonomous operations for oil & gas operators. You can see the video interview here: https://digitalroughnecks.com/ep23-six-stages-of-autonomous-operations/ Emerson has helped hundreds of operators with automation, both offshore and onshore. This gives them some unique insight into the steps required to go from manual to autonomous operations.
Intro To Deep Learning With Mehdi Korjani
February 17, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Mehdi Korjani, Director of AI at Clean Connect, to go through the basics of deep learning. Mehdi uses his experience and expertise in AI to explain what deep learning is, how it is different from machine learning, and how it is changing oil and gas. So if you want to learn more about deep learning, tune into this week's episode.
Using Python To Become The Next Digital Roughneck
February 10, 2021 15:00 - 10 minutes - 6.86 MBIn this episode, Hoss Belyadi describes his journey from roughneck to Digital Roughneck. Hoss uses AI & machine learning to solve problems in the oil & gas industry, such as preventative maintenance and extraction optimization. And his programming language of choice? Python. Hoss believes learning Python is one of the first steps to becoming a Digital Roughneck because you can take advantage of powerful machine learning algorithms to solve real problems. This is all broken down in his bo...
Creating Holistic Energy Intelligence With AI
February 03, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this week's episode, I sit down with the CEO of Sourcewater, Josh Adler. At the start, Sourcewater aimed to map and market the water needed in hydraulic fracturing. Today, Josh and his team have created AI and machine learning technologies capable of mapping nearly every commodity and process involved in hydraulic fracturing. In fact, Sourcewater can even detect drilling operations months before operators file permits. So if you want to see how Sourcewater's solutions can increase ROI...
How To Get Started As A Digital Roughneck
January 27, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.82 MBIn this episode, Digital Roughnecks interviews Ryan Davies, a Network Engineer from CleanConnect.ai. Ryan is a true Digital Roughneck, starting his oil and gas career on the drilling side and now adding a computer science degree. Ryan talks about his journey to become a Digital Roughneck and provides specific recommendations on how to get started as a Digital Roughneck. Also, Ryan provides insights into the future role of the Digital Roughneck in the oil & gas industry plus ...
The Four Keys To A Successful AI Project
January 20, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.82 MBIn this week's episode of Digital Roughnecks, the DR crew breaks down a Forbes article highlighting the key factors for a successful AI project. Using their experience in AI, David Conley and Mark Smith provide concrete examples on how these key points play out in their company, Clean Connect. So if you want to start using AI in 2021, tune in to this week's episode to learn how to make your projects a success.
How To Find Opportunities For AI Solutions Without Being An Expert
January 06, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this week's episode, Mehdi Korjani, Director of AI at Clean Connect, rejoins us to take a deeper dive into the concepts underpinning AI and describes how to identify opportunities for AI solutions. Mehdi discusses the common themes in machine learning and AI to provide a foundational understanding of the concepts and to help you understand where AI can provide a powerful advantage to problem solving. So if you want to learn how AI can be leveraged to solve complex problems, tune in to...
Creating Novel Solutions For Oil and Gas With AI
December 30, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this week's episode, the director of AI at Clean Connect, Mehdi Korjani, discusses how he leverages AI and machine learning to create novel solutions for the oil and gas industry. Mehdi offers his expertise to unpack how AI and machine learning work and how they can be used to solve complex problems. So if you want to learn more about how AI is fundamentally changing oil and gas, tune in to this week's episode and visit Clean Connect at: CleanConnect.ai
Automating Completions Operations On Your Multi-Well Plug and Perf Frac Site
December 16, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.8 MBIn this week’s episode of Digital Roughnecks, Chad Van Buskirk, P.Eng., SPEC, CPDA from Intelligent Wellhead Systems (IWS) breaks down how IWS is pioneering a new generation of automated frac sites. Chad discusses common obstacles on frac sites and how IWS addresses these by reducing human error, increasing safety, and driving efficiency. So if you want to see how IWS can transform completions operations at your frac site, tune in to this week’s episode.
EP 15 - Automating Completions Operations On Your Multi-Well Plug and Perf Frac Site
December 16, 2020 09:44https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cam4xJTQkIY&feature=youtu.be In this week’s episode of Digital Roughnecks, Chad Van Buskirk from Intelligent Wellhead Systems (IWS) breaks down how IWS is pioneering a new generation of automated frac sites. Chad discusses common obstacles on frac sites and how IWS addresses these by reducing human error, increasing safety, and driving efficiency. So if you want to see how IWS can transform completion operations at your frac site, tune in to this week’s e...
How to Equip Your Home Studio
December 09, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.34 MBI take you for a behind the scenes tour of my podcasting studio to look at the gear and software I use to produce the show. Many of you will be asked to host or participate in webinars, and eventually, you will want to be put on camera. Instead of using the default setup with a built-in microphone and laptop camera, you can upgrade your entire experience for a reasonable price. Go to DigitalRoughnecks.com/home-studio to learn what I am using in my own studio, as well as some great alternat...
EP13 - How To Monitor For Liquid Leaks Without Getting False Alerts for Wet Weather Conditions
December 02, 2020 10:30 - 8 minutes - 5.58 MBFor oil pad operations, it is critical there are no liquid leaks regardless of the time or weather. But the question is, how can you tell the difference between a pool of oil and a pool of water? In this week's episode, Digital Roughnecks discusses a new way to intelligently monitor for liquid leaks utilizing the FLIR Elara FC camera and Clean Connect's AI software. This week you will: Learn about the multispectral data generated by the FLIR Elara FC Hear how Clean Connect's AI can lev...
How To Continuously Monitor for VOC Gases Without Hiring a Bigger LDAR Team
November 25, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode, Digital Roughnecks discusses a new way to continuously monitor for VOC gases without adding headcount. Our special guest, Mark Fishburn, sits in to discuss the camera tech driving this solution and how FLIR, alongside Clean Connect, can help tackle the regulations currently challenging the oil industry. What you will hear in this week's episode: How the FLIR G300a sees gas leaks unlike conventional thermal cameras. The AI software providing automated leak detection and ...
How to Monitor Oil and Gas Tanks Without Opening the Thief Hatch
November 18, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this week's episode, Digital Roughnecks sits down with Mark Fishburn of FLIR. Together, we discuss the next generation of intelligent tank monitoring and a unique solution that conquers the challenges posed by oil & gas regulations. During this week's episode you will learn: - The new non-invasive solution created by FLIR and Clean Connect to monitor tanks WITHOUT opening the thief hatch. - The added benefits of the solution when it comes to security, tank level monitoring and tro...
Welcome To Digital Roughnecks
November 11, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MBWelcome to Digital Roughnecks. This episode marks the relaunch of the Oil & Gas AI Podcast where Mark Smith and David Conley discuss cutting edge technology within the oil and gas industry and how you can leverage it to become the next "digital roughneck."