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The Oilfield 360 Podcast is the premier Oil and Gas podcast giving our listeners unique insight into the leadership of this great industry. We will be talking to industry leaders, disrupters, and thought leaders who will give their knowledge and tips...

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The Oilfield 360 Podcast is the premier Oil and Gas podcast giving our listeners unique insight into the leadership of this great industry. We will be talking to industry leaders, disrupters, and thought leaders who will give their knowledge and tips to our audience. Whether Upstream, Midstream, or Downstream; E&P or Private Equity; Hydraulic Fracturing or Subsea; Drilling or Production; Topside or Downhole, Safety or HR, we have this industry covered in all 360 degrees.

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#92. AI Power Surge: Can Natural Gas Keep Up with Demand?

4/14/2026
AI Power Surge: Can Natural Gas Keep Up with Demand? AI is driving a new wave of power demand. But where will the energy come from? At the Daniel Energy Partners Thrive Conference, Oilfield 360 Podcast hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard-Queen sit down with Jason Downie, Managing Partner of Tailwater Capital. Jason shares his perspective as an energy private equity investor and why natural gas and midstream infrastructure will be critical as AI, LNG exports, and reshoring drive the next phase of energy demand. 00:00 Why Oil Still Matters 00:54 Podcast Sponsors 01:59 Live From Thrive Conference 02:30 Nuclear Plus Gas Takeaways 03:39 Meet Jason Downey 04:10 Why Tailwater Name 05:09 Fly Fishing Banter 05:45 Jason Energy Origin Story 07:49 DLJ To Hicks Muse Path 10:54 Energy Thesis And 2003 Shift 12:05 Private Equity Explained 13:07 Tailwater Strategy Three Legs 14:35 Portfolio And Midstream Model 18:18 Bullish Themes E&P LNG AI 26:21 Texas Power Demand Surge 30:36 Structural Demand Pull Wrap 31:27 Replacement Depletion Math 32:21 Raising a PE Fund 33:39 Treat Investors as Partners 35:30 Giving Young Talent Rope 38:21 Service and Salesmanship Club 41:02 Solo Africa Hunt Reflections 46:03 Tailwater White Space 47:35 Water and Infrastructure Opportunities 51:51 Career Advice for Your 20s 54:59 Wrap Up and Where to Follow

Duration:00:55:56

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#91. How Select Water Solutions Is Innovating Through Energy and Water Use Dynamics

4/7/2026
From humble beginnings fixing pumps to building a water giant, how did Schmitz do it? On the Oilfield 360 Podcast, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with industry legend, John Schmitz, CEO at Select Water Solutions. John shares how buying distressed or forgotten assets during downturns shaped his growth, and why water is becoming one of the most strategic parts of the oilfield, among many other great stories and shared insights from his years in the energy industry - Upstream, Midstream and Downstream. 00:54 Podcast Sponsors 01:59 Welcome And Upcoming Events 02:59 Meet John Schmitz 04:25 Early Career And First Company 06:35 Surviving The 80s Crash 08:02 Buying Companies In Downcycles 13:51 Midstream And Upstream Expansion 15:27 Private Equity And Going Public 24:17 Life After Complete Energy 26:55 Family Support And Marriage 28:33 Giving Back In Cook County 32:36 Meeting Harold Hamm 32:54 Save Domestic Oil Fight 33:53 Partners In Complete 34:46 Why Harold Matters 35:25 What DEPA Does 36:59 US Energy Advantage 38:23 Industry Turnaround Story 40:55 More With Less 42:45 Family Office And Kids 43:16 Select Origin Story 46:17 Water To Recycling Shift 48:39 Pipelines And Networks 51:42 Efficiency By The Numbers 53:25 Ranch Life And Longhorns 55:01 Stark Ranch History 01:00:19 Mentors And Advice 01:03:02 Romania And Global Expansion

Duration:01:05:16

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#90. Neal Lux talks about going from Coil Tubing Startup to CEO-Level Leadership

3/31/2026
How do you turn a startup launched during a downturn into a major oilfield technology success story? On this episode of The Oilfield 360 podcast, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Neal Lux, CEO of Forum Energy Technologies (and TV Star - Landman appearance), to discuss his path from co-founding Global Tubing to leading FET today. Lux shares insights on scaling a coil tubing startup, the Smart Taper innovation that improved weld fatigue life, and how technologies like subsea robotics and remote ROV operations are shaping the future of oilfield services. 00:00 Why Oil and Gas Matters 00:36 Podcast and Sponsors 03:48 Meet Neal Lux 04:54 From Consulting to Maverick 07:55 Joining a Risky Startup 11:30 Global Tubing Early Struggles 13:37 Culture and Innovation 15:29 Coil Tubing Explained 17:54 Smart Taper Breakthrough 19:13 Designing for Long Wells 21:16 Beyond Intervention Use Cases 23:22 Partnering with Operators 25:33 Why They Bought Eagle 26:12 Joining the Forum Family 27:04 Leadership Under Chris 27:49 COVID Debt Turning Point 28:32 What FET Does Today 30:17 FET 2030 Growth Plan 33:10 Landman TV Cameo 37:02 Subsea Robotics Innovation 39:38 Lessons From Mistakes 41:52 Life Outside Work 45:13 CEO Reality Check 48:34 Investor Story and Value 50:21 NYSE Texas Listing

Duration:00:53:49

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#89. From Flight Engineer to CEO: Powering the Data Center Boom

3/24/2026
How do you transform an oilfield services giant into a power generation powerhouse? Gravity CEO Rob Rice joins David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen to reveal the "behind-the-scenes" of his companyโ€™s massive evolution. From his days as an Air Force flight test engineer to leading multi-million dollar divestitures, Rice explains why the future of the field is not in water or chemicals, but in standardized 400 kW natural gas generators. Tune in to find out! 00:36 Podcast Mission And Sponsors 01:59 Host Banter And Industry Events 03:39 Meet Rob Rice 03:54 Louisiana Roots And Air Force 05:46 First Rig Trip Spark 07:25 Early Career Texas Eastern 08:51 Enron And Overseas Work 11:28 Hanover To Archrock Leadership 14:41 Air Force Flying Stories 16:26 Gravity Origin And Reshaping 20:23 Power Rental Market Focus 26:11 Reliability Data Centers And Service 29:18 Strategic Partner Role 30:52 Looking Ahead For Gravity 31:01 Growth and Diversification 32:13 Company Size and COVID Reset 33:49 Remote Work and Tech Shifts 35:43 Deal Prep and Data Rooms 38:32 Motivating Teams Through Change 41:59 Professionalism First Impressions 45:24 Career Choices in Energy 49:10 Mentors and Paying It Forward 50:15 Life Outside the CEO Role 52:21 Crawfish and Louisiana Roots 54:51 Final Advice and Wrap Up

Duration:00:56:07

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#88. Deployable Nuclear, Offshore Tech & Energy Innovation

3/17/2026
Can nuclear power be deployed as easily as a shipping container? In this episode of Oilfield 360, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Bobby Gallagher, CEO of Deployable Energy, to discuss how his experience in offshore drilling led to innovations in both well safety and nuclear energy. From a millisecond-response blowout preventer concept to containerized microreactors designed to run for five years without refueling, Gallagher explains how factory-built nuclear systems could transform energy supply for remote grids, maritime operations, and critical infrastructure. They also explore nuclearโ€™s regulatory hurdles, global competition, and why building the next generation of energy infrastructure will require both engineering and leadership. 00:36 Podcast And Sponsors 01:59 Back In Houston Banter 03:28 Meet Bobby Gallagher 03:57 From Military To Oilfield 04:56 Korea Shipyard Boom 07:19 Service And 9 11 10:50 Pyro BOP Breakthrough 15:47 Starting Deployable Energy 17:31 One Megawatt Container Reactor 19:06 Factory Build And Logistics 21:55 Fuel Choice And Scaling 27:00 LEU Vs HALEU Explained 29:47 Supply Constraints Strategy 30:58 Energy Poverty and Portability 32:31 Oilfield Tech Inspiration 34:17 Houston as Build Hub 35:52 Maritime Nuclear Use Cases 37:21 Island Grids and Soft Power 39:42 China Russia Nuclear Race 44:10 Scaling Manufacturing in Houston 45:11 Hiring for Character 46:14 Mentors and Resilience 49:23 Family Life and Sports 50:07 Cycling Career and Crashes 53:02 Martial Arts and Humility 56:03 Closing Wisdom and Farewell

Duration:00:58:51

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#87. From Shale Innovation to 500MW of Geothermal Power with Tim Latimer

3/10/2026
From Shale to Steam: Can geothermal scale like oil & gas? Recorded live at the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting, Fervo Energy CEO Tim Latimer joins the Oilfield 360 podcast to explain why geothermal is the new "Shale 3.0." Tim breaks down how Eagle Ford drilling techniques are unlocking 500MW of carbon-free power at Project Cape, the impact of high-temp well design on drilling speed, and why the best leaders still know how to "stop and smell the roses." A sharp look at how oilfield innovation is defining the future of baseload energy! 0:00 Why Oil & Gas Still Matters 02:00 Live in Italy + Tim Intro (Fervo Energy) 04:30 The Geothermal Spark 07:45 Enhanced Geothermal Explained 10:02 Finding the Temperature Sweet Spot 13:50 Building Fervo 18:18 Funding Hard Tech 23:07 โ€œShale 3.0โ€ 27:22 Leadership & Culture 30:10 Preventing Burnout 35:05 Partnering with Baker Hughes 41:18 Scaling to 500MW 43:09 Decline Rates & Well Spacing 46:24 Faster Drilling in Hot Granite 48:37 Fatherhood & Advice 53:15 Wrap-Up

Duration:00:53:54

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#86. Tayo Akinokun on Leading Energy Operations Across 120 Countries

3/3/2026
How do you manage $4B+ in revenue while staying close to customers in 120 countries? At the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting in Florence, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Tayo Akinokun, SVP of Global Geozones, to explore his 34+ year journey from Nigeria to global leadership. He shares why the company shifted from eight regions to 16 geo zones to get closer to customers, how he manages global complexity, and how Baker Hughes is โ€œrewriting the energy equationโ€ through integrated energy solutions. 00:00 Why Oil and Gas Matters 00:37 Podcast Mission and Sponsors 01:59 Live from Baker Hughes Italy 04:18 Early Exposure and Youth Service 06:04 Family Background and Career Choice 08:13 Favorite Country UAE 09:19 What Are Geo Zones 11:12 Leading a Global Team 13:06 Culture and Consistency Worldwide 17:20 Rewriting the Energy Equation 19:27 Supply Chain and Synergies 21:03 Where Baker Hughes Focuses 22:46 Entering New Regions 24:00 Career Path and Taking Risks 25:20 Field Life Inspiration 26:54 Taking Career Risks 27:40 Algeria Safety Reality 29:27 Nomadic Family Moves 31:09 Kids Global Advantage 35:52 Leadership Development 38:01 Mentors In Nigeria 39:42 Purpose And Balance 43:27 Dedication To Success 44:10 Final Thanks And Wrap

Duration:00:45:07

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#85. Rod Larson on Deepwater Leadership, Robotics & Offshore Resilience

2/24/2026
What does it take to operate where humans canโ€™t survive? Live from Florence at the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Oceaneering CEO and President Rod Larson for a high-impact mini episode. From subsea ROVs and autonomy to crisis resilience and leading 14,000 people worldwide, Rod shares how a 60-year-old diving company evolved into a global robotics powerhouseโ€”serving offshore energy, NASA, defense, and even theme parks. Pressure, corrosion, uptime, leadership under fire, this one goes deep. Full episode coming soon. 00:00 Why Oil & Gas Still Powers Modern Life 00:37 Show + Sponsors 02:00 Rod Larson Intro (Oceaneering CEO) 03:08 From Diving to ROVs & Robotics 04:11 Beyond Oil & Gas 05:45 Engineering the Deep 08:16 ROV Fleets & Upgrades 09:23 Hiring & Culture 10:54 Leading 14,000 Globally 13:09 Rodโ€™s Career Journey 16:11 Career Advice 17:26 Leading Through Crisis 20:19 Resiliency & Risk Planning 22:34 AI & Energy Insights 24:13 Rapid-Fire 25:46 Wrap-Up

Duration:00:26:21

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Title: #84. Shaping leadership, innovation, and the future of energy with Amerino Gatti

2/17/2026
Energy is evolving. The leaders shaping it are here. Recorded live at the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting in Florence, Oilfield 360 hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Amerino Gatti, Executive Vice President of Baker Hughes Oilfield Services & Equipment. Together, they explore the role of oil and gas in modern life, emerging innovations like geothermal and autonomous drilling, and what leadership looks like in a rapidly changing energy landscape. A powerful conversation on where energy goes next! 00:00 Introduction to Oil and Gas 00:54 Podcast Sponsors and Their Contributions 01:56 Live from Baker Hughes Annual Meeting 02:35 Interview with Amerino Gatti 03:13 Amerino's Journey in the Energy Industry 06:12 Leadership and Teamwork Insights 10:45 Baker Hughes' Technological Innovations 14:03 Global Energy Demand and Future Prospects 19:49 Engaging the Next Generation 22:27 Board Membership and Nonprofit Work 27:41 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Duration:00:30:29

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#83. Building a Billion-Dollar Energy Company: Nathan Oughโ€™s Story

1/20/2026
On this episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, hosts David De Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Nathan Ough, CEO at VoltaGrid, to unpack how a five-person startup scaled into a multi-billion-dollar power company. Nathan reveals how VoltaGrid went from a small startup to 1,500+ employees, the bold moves shaking up the energy sector, and the secrets to leading at scale without losing balance. 00:00 Introduction to Oil and Gas 00:54 Podcast Sponsors and Their Contributions 02:03 Meet the Hosts: David and Victoria 03:00 Guest Introduction: Nathan CEO of VoltaGrid 03:51 Nathan's Early Life and Career Beginnings 10:45 Founding and Growing VoltaGrid 14:35 VoltaGrid's Evolution and Achievements 23:59 Partnerships and Future Prospects 40:57 Sales and Transaction Management 42:20 Strategic Planning and Execution 43:50 Communication and Transparency 45:50 Handling Mistakes and Leadership 52:33 Community Involvement and Personal Life 01:01:54 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts

Duration:01:15:12

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#82. AI, Culture, and Change: The Future of Energy with David Robison

12/23/2025
What truly drives transformation inside an engineering powerhouse? In this episode of the Oilfield 360 podcast, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with CEO David Robison to discuss his path to leadership, the strategies fueling Audubonโ€™s growth, and how AI, renewables, and company culture are reshaping the energy sector.You will walk away with practical takeaways to scale, adapt, and lead with intention. Tune in now! 00:54 Podcast Sponsors and Their Contributions 02:04 Meet the Hosts 02:13 Weekly Recap and Events 03:17 Introducing the Guest: CEO of Audubon 03:23 Guest's Background and Career Journey 05:18 Overview of Audubon and Its Services 07:02 Diversification and Sustainability Strategies 15:16 Challenges and Growth in the Oil and Gas Industry 28:12 AI and Technological Innovations 34:10 Company Culture and Employee Empowerment 35:30 Personal Insights and Interests 40:02 Future Vision and Industry Advice 47:36 Introduction and Guest Welcome 47:49 Podcast and Sponsor Information 02:04 Guest Background and Career Journey 05:18 Overview of Audubon 07:02 Challenges and Diversification 27:53 AI and Technology in Engineering 34:10 Leadership and Company Culture 35:30 Personal Insights and LSU Memories 46:26 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Duration:00:48:13

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#81 Innovation and Resilience in the Energy Sector with Steve Glanville of STEP Energy

12/16/2025
Get rare, firsthand insights from one of the industry's most seasoned leaders. In this episode, recorded live from the Daniel Energy Partners BBQ, STEP Energy CEO Steve Glanville joins hosts David Road and Victoria Beard to reveal how innovation, culture, and more than 30 years of experience are shaping the future of energy. From game-changing technologies like Coil Plus to ambitious growth plans, Steve offers an inside look at whatโ€™s ahead for STEP Energy.A sharp, value-packed conversation you wonโ€™t want to miss! 00:00 Introduction to Oil and Gas 00:54 Podcast Sponsors and Partners 02:03 Welcome to the Podcast 03:11 Interview with Steve Glanville 03:34 Steve's Journey in the Energy Business 07:18 Challenges and Achievements 15:36 Innovations in Coil Tubing 21:33 Efficiencies in Modern Oil Sites 22:44 Challenges and Innovations in Coil Tubing 24:53 Growing Up on a Farm: Shaping Leadership 27:26 Balancing Work and Personal Life 29:21 Impact of Tariffs on Canadian Oil Industry 35:31 Pride in the Oil and Gas Industry 40:00 Closing Remarks and Future Outlook

Duration:00:41:59

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#80. Governor Rick Perry on Energy, Leadership, and the Future of Innovation

12/9/2025
๐€ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ก๐ž๐š๐๐ž๐ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ฒ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ. In this episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard sit down with former Texas Governor and former US Energy Secretary, Rick Perry, for a conversation thatโ€™s anything but ordinary. They discuss the essential role of the oil and gas industry, the importance of education, Perryโ€™s journey through public service as well as some forward-looking topics like energy independence, growing power needs and the formation of Fermi America and one his personal, passion projects related to expand research, adoption and use of natural plant-based treatments for PTSD, addiction and neurodegenerative diseases through Americans for Ibogaine.A thoughtful, insightful discussion with one of Americaโ€™s most influential leaders. Tune in NOW! 00:00 Introduction to Oil and Gas 00:54 Podcast Sponsors and Their Contributions 02:03 Meet the Hosts 02:38 Introducing Governor Rick Perry 04:56 Rick Perry's Early Life and Oil Industry Beginnings 10:08 Journey into Politics 17:36 Governorship and Energy Policies 32:58 Energy Independence and Global Influence 41:02 Firm America and AI-Driven Data Centers 50:45 The Truth About Fossil Fuels 51:25 Human Flourishing and Energy 54:18 Alex Epstein's Journey 55:02 Control and Wireless Technology 56:10 The Role of AI in Information 01:00:00 Plant-Based Medicine and Veterans 01:05:25 Ibogaine: A Potential Solution 01:17:43 Personal Stories and Memories 01:25:30 Marriage Advice and Historical Reflections 01:35:52 Final Thoughts

Duration:01:37:41

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#79. Mastering Energy Innovation: Lessons from Joe Bob Edwards

12/2/2025
Joe Bob Edwards, CEO of Flowco, takes us through his inspiring journey from modest beginnings to becoming a key leader in the energy sector. With experience at top firms like Simmons & Company and First Reserve, and as co-founder of White Deer Energy alongside his mentor Ben Guill, Edwards has shaped major milestones in the industry. His latest achievement? Turning an investment thesis into reality and taking it public earlier this year. In this episode, we explore his story, insights, and vision for the past, present, and future of energy. 00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap 01:28 Introducing the Guest: Joe Bob Edwards 02:15 Joe Bob's Background and Career Journey 03:37 Family and Personal Life 05:47 Career Highlights and Mentorship 08:56 Transition to White Deer Energy 12:17 Investment Strategies and Success Stories 17:12 Artificial Lift and Flow Co's Role 20:15 Going Public: Challenges and Surprises 23:25 Revisiting Flow Co's Components 24:16 The Merger and Formation of Foco 24:44 Understanding Foco's Business Segments 26:11 Going Public: The IPO Experience 28:51 Challenges and Rewards of Merging Cultures 31:06 Innovations in High-Pressure Gas Lift 41:52 AI and Technology in Vapor Recovery 46:03 Personal Insights and Advice 49:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Duration:00:47:57

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#78. From engineer to CEO: Chad Zamarin - CEO of Williams Companies

11/18/2025
Join hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard as they speak with Chad Zamarin, the new CEO of Williams Companies. Chad shares his path from engineer to CEO, his vision for the company, and the major opportunities and challenges currently facing the energy sector. Get insights into Williamsโ€™ key projects, his leadership style, and the companyโ€™s commitment to community, plus a quick introduction to Buddy the Labradoodle. Tune in NOW! 00:00 Introduction and Host Banter 00:21 Special Location: One Williams Tower 00:58 CEO of Williams Companies 02:42 Chad's Career Journey 06:33 Transition to CEO 08:17 Williams Companies' Legacy and Culture 11:12 Adapting and Innovating in a Large Company 15:23 AI and Energy Infrastructure 19:03 Policy and Advocacy in the Energy Sector 22:30 Overview of Williams Companies 25:52 Challenges and Innovations in Natural Gas 31:41 Future Opportunities and International Markets 33:54 Global Energy Demand and Future Projections 34:20 Exciting Projects and Innovations 39:09 Capital Allocation and Infrastructure Challenges 42:11 Community Engagement and Philanthropy 45:25 Getting to Know Chad: Personal Insights 47:19 Leadership Lessons and Company Culture 56:50 Future Vision and Strategic Planning 59:45 Final Thoughts and Advice

Duration:01:06:55

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#77. Building Culture, Community, and the Future of Energy with Tripp Edwards

11/4/2025
From Midland, Texas, to leading one of the most innovative energy services companies, Tripp Edwards, CEO of Wildcat Oil Tools, shares his journey on Oilfield 360. Hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard dive into his story of legacy, leadership, and innovation, from BOP rentals and fishing services to an AI-driven pipe inspection solution shaping the future of the industry. A conversation about family roots, company culture, and the power of doing things the Wildcat way. Tune in NOW! 00:00 Introduction and Host Banter 00:56 Introducing the Guest: Trip Edwards 02:22 Trip Edwards' Background and Career Journey 06:38 Wildcat Oil Tools: Services and Operations 10:38 Challenges and Innovations in the Oilfield 16:30 AI and Technology in Pipe Inspection 24:36 Future of Wildcat and Industry Insights 28:49 Reflecting on the Past Five Years 29:16 Future Plans and AI Projects 30:37 Global Expansion and Distribution 31:58 Family First Culture 33:56 Safety and Competency in the Workplace 36:18 Challenges of Leadership 41:14 Community Involvement and Personal Life 52:24 Final Thoughts and Advice

Duration:00:59:18

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#76 : Innovation, AI, and Leadership in the Oil & Gas Industry with David Paradis

10/21/2025
In this episode of The Oilfield 360, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with David Paradis, CEO of GD Energy Products. They explore his journey from attempted retirement to leading innovation in oilfield technology, while he shares insights on product advancements, the growing role of AI, and the importance of hands-on field experience. The conversation also highlights personal stories, the power of teamwork, and exciting plans for the company.Tune in for a deep dive into the oil and gas industry's current landscape and its promising future. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:14 Victoria's Wedding Update 02:07 Introducing the Guest: David Paradis 03:15 David Paradi's Career Journey 04:56 Challenges and Innovations at GD Energy Products 14:14 The Role of AI in Oilfield Innovations 21:29 The Importance of Human Ingenuity 27:24 Career Reflections and Opportunities 27:57 Challenges and Opportunities for GD Energy Products 29:55 Resource Recovery and Technological Innovations 32:47 Mergers and Acquisitions Strategy 40:59 Leadership Style and Mentorship 45:09 Personal Life and Family 48:27 Final Thoughts and Advice

Duration:00:54:49

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#75. Leadership Lessons and Industry Insights with Chord Energy CEO Daniel Brown

10/14/2025
Big moves. Bold leadership. Real impact.In this episode of The Oilfield 360, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard sit down with Danny Brown, CEO of Chord Energy. From his journey as a mechanical engineer to leading a major oil and gas company, Danny shares insights on the merger of Oasis Petroleum and Whiting Petroleum forming Chord Energy, which later merged with Canadian company Enerplus, the power of communication during transactions, and the future of four-mile plus unconventional lateral drilling and completions. He also highlights the vital role of oil and gas in everyday life and offers advice for the next generation of energy leaders. Tune in NOW! 00:00 Welcome and Fall Weather Chat 00:37 Football and Vegas Stories 02:13 Introducing Danny Brown 02:28 Danny Brown's Background 05:34 Career Journey and Industry Insights 13:03 Offshore vs. Onshore Experiences 20:03 Chord Energy and Future Plans 35:58 Modest Inventory Builds and Market Predictions 36:27 Macro Environment and Decision Making 36:50 Building a Resilient Organization 39:37 Capital Allocation Strategies 41:00 Diversity and Board Dynamics 43:29 Employee Integration and Lessons Learned 49:02 Leadership and Mentorship 56:47 The Importance of Oil and Gas 01:08:50 Final Thoughts and Advice

Duration:01:15:25

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#74. From Shop Floor to Global CEO: Jim Johnson on Leadership and the Future of Energy

10/7/2025
What does it take to climb from a hands-on job on the shop floor to leading a global energy powerhouse? In this episode of the Oilfield 360, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard speak with Jim Johnson, CEO of Hunting International, about his journey from a small town in Pennsylvania to leading a global oilfield services company. Jim shares how hands-on experience has shaped his leadership, the biggest challenges he has faced, and how Hunting is expanding into subsea and geothermal markets, insights on resilience, growth, and the future of energy. Tune in NOW! 00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter 00:20 Fishing in Alaska: Friendly Competition 01:54 Guest Introduction: Jim Johnson, CEO of Hunting International 02:08 Jim Johnson's Journey in the Oil and Gas Industry 06:40 Challenges and Changes in the Oil and Gas Sector 18:36 Hunting International's Business Overview 34:35 Regulatory Landscape and Global Growth 35:39 Memorable Moments in the Industry 35:54 Navigating the COVID-19 Downturn 40:02 Future Business Opportunities 41:14 Travel Experiences and Personal Insights 43:58 Leadership and Legacy 59:53 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Duration:01:06:26

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#73. Driving Innovation and Growth in Energy with Steven Anderson, CEO of Evolution Well Services

9/30/2025
How do you lead a fast-growing energy company while sparking innovation and keeping top talent inspired? In this episode of the Oilfield 360, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard talk with Steven Anderson, CEO of Evolution Well Services, about the forces shaping leadership and growth in todayโ€™s energy sector. The conversation ranges from back-to-school moments and unexpected career turns to the rapid expansion of Evolution Well Services. Steven shares how the company drives innovation in electric well stimulation, keeps employees engaged, and executes key strategic initiatives. Gain an inside look at how Evolution builds a culture that sparks creativity, manages diverse business units, and attracts top talent in a highly competitive industry. Tune in now! 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:18 Back to School and Family Talk 02:28 Introducing Steven Anderson, CEO of Evolution Well Services 02:51 Steven Anderson's Background and Career Path 06:34 Evolution Well Services: Business Overview 08:35 Fostering Innovation and Employee Engagement 17:11 Strategic Expansion and Market Focus 20:21 Power Solutions and Future Aspirations 29:12 The Future of Energy Commodities 30:34 Innovations in Electric Technology 32:54 AI and Automation in the Industry 41:19 Leadership and Organizational Culture 52:05 Personal Insights and Reflections

Duration:01:02:14