Oil and Gas HSE

In this podcast episode, Russell interviews Matt Berchtold and Nate Brawn from Context Labs, a big data technology platform focused on emissions reporting in the oil and gas industry. They discuss the challenges of traditional emissions reporting methods, the importance of accurate and reliable data, and how their platform aims to eliminate greenwashing by providing […]

In this conversation, Russell Stewart interviews Ricky Banks, the QAQC manager for the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC). They discuss Ricky’s extensive experience in the HSE field, his new role, and the importance of quality assurance and training in the oil and gas industry. The conversation highlights the challenges faced in maintaining compliance and […]

In one of the most engaging conversations on the podcast so far this year, Russell interviews Britt Howard, MS, CSP, CRSP, Group Director HSE @ Worley.  Britt, a seasoned expert in HSE management for 34 years discusses his concept of ‘work family’ in safety culture, the significance of storytelling in leadership, and how Maslow’s hierarchy […]

In this conversation, Russell interviews Tracey McTague,  OFT Country Manager USA & Canada | Oil & Gas Finder Technology with Onirik, an Australian company specializing in satellite technology for oil and gas exploration.  She highlights the innovative Oil Finder Technology (OFT) that significantly reduces exploration time and costs while minimizing environmental impact and worker safety […]

In this episode, Erika Gwilt, a serious injury and fatality analyst at DEKRA, discusses the company’s century-long commitment to safety across various industries, particularly in oil and gas. She emphasizes the importance of behavior-based safety initiatives, leadership responsibility in safety culture, and the need for proactive measures to prevent serious incidents and fatalities. The conversation […]

Russell welcomes to the show, Tom Knode, oil & gas industry safety expert with the vPSI group to discuss his article in the American Journal of Oil and Gas entitled: Advancing Safety Will Take Modern Metrics and Inquisitive Culture. Episode Links Contact Tom Knode via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-knode-b009984 Company Website: http://vpsigroup.com/ Brought to you on OGGN, the largest […]

On today’s show Russell interviews, Monica Hernandez. Monica is an acclaimed keynote speaker, leadership coach, engineer, CEO of Infinity Growth Corp, and video-podcast host. Listen as she discusses leadership strategies for taking care of workers’ mental health. Episode Links Contact Monica via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/monica-hernandez-ig Company Website: linktr.ee/infinity.growth Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to […]

Russell interviews Phil Lindauer, Oilfield Anchor for Oilfield Network News (ONN).  Listen as they carry on a very interesting discussion about a unique key to a successful safety training program – video. Episode Links Contact Phil Lindauer via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/phil-lindauer-8969973 Company Websites: Oilfield Network News Home icapleverage.com Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most […]

This is a very refreshing interview with an independent Operator in the Permian, Surge Energy.  Listen as Russell welcomes to the show Glenn Harper, CSP, VP of HSER for Surge and Kade McCollough, Production and Completions Manager to discuss how drilling and completions is being done right in a very responsible manner.  For example, Surge […]

In this episode Russell gives a short lecture on a process safety protocol called ALARP Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. Like the show? Leave us a review. More from […]

Russell welcomes to the show, Brooks Pearce, Founder and CEO of Maze Environmental along with Keith Stelter, Vice President of Sales Maze Environmental and Texas Fabco. Listen to learn about patented technology for the demethanization and stabilization of crude to mitigate methane emissions with ease of operation, functionality, and PROFITABILITY. Episode Links Contact Brooks Pearce […]

Russell sits down with Ory Zik, CEO of Qnergy and a Ph.D. in Physics as they discuss an efficient and economical way to mitigate methane emissions. Listen as they talk about the latest EPA final regulation on Waste Emission Charges and how new technology can help eliminate this potential cost and instead turn it into […]

Russell interviews Ian Rutherford, Founder and CEO of Rig Integrity Solutions, a leading international provider of technical asset integrity services for the oil and gas industry specializing in inspection, maintenance and consultancy. Their team of experts has decades of experience in the industry and is a one stop shop for providing the highest quality services […]

Why risk fines and penalties when you can make money from your abandoned or orphaned wells?  Find out how by listening to Russell’s interview with Marc Lawson and Rusty Darsey. Contact Marc Lawson via LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/marcalawson Contact Rusty Darsey via LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/rusty-darsey-045704 Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host Coke Drum Forum: https://www.hesengineers.com/coke-drum-forum.html#/ Brought to you on OGGN, the […]

Russell welcomes back to the show James Agresti with the Think Tank Just Facts.  In this interview, Russell and Jim review facts about climate alarmists’ claims of fossil fuels causing global warming, collapsing sensitive ecological systems, and other worsening conditions. For citations supporting every fact discussed in this episode go to www.justfacts.com Or reach out […]

What is Organisational Health?  Not your employees blood pressure or anything like that, but the efficiency of your company operations especially as it relates to safety.  And no, we didn’t misspell “Organisational” because that’s how they spell it “across the Pond” as Russell presents another international show welcoming Jennifer Gramolt, partner at Q5 Partners, winners […]

Russell interviews Area Sales Manager, Jim Pottala and Business Development Manager Oil & Gas, Josh Scovill with Henkel Corporation.  Listen to an interesting and informative conversation about an Industrial Internet of Things solution combined with AI capabilities designed to stay ahead of plant failures, reduce downtime, and improve safety and sustainability. Episode Links Contact Jim […]

Explosives provide oil & gas wellbore service operators an economic energy source for downhole use.  Russell sits down with Michael Wroblicky of Greenwell Energy to discuss how to do it safely. Episode Links Contact Michael Wroblicky via LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/michael-wroblicky  Company Website: www.greenwelleng.com Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to […]

Russell interviews Sean Donegan, the CEO of Satelytics.  Learn about cutting-edge technology using satellites and AI to detect produced water, oil, and methane leaks before they become a serious problem.   Episode Links Contact Sean Donegan via LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sean-donegan-2249971 Company Website: https://www.satelytics.com Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host Reach out to Russell for special invite […]

In this episode Russell interviews Matthew Roeser, CEO and Founder of Wildcat Power Gen. Listen and hear an interesting and informative discussion about economical, efficient and environmentally friendly power generation in the Oil & Gas and other industries. Contact Matthew Roeser via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/engineslpgCompany Websites: www.eNGines-LPG.com, www.WildcatPowerGen.com Contact Russell Stewart via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/russell-stewart-podcast-host Reach out […]

What do railroads have to do with Oil & Gas?  Find out as Russell sits down with the Chairperson of the Railroad Commission of Texas, Christi Craddick, as she answers this question and shares her perspectives about the Oil & Gas industry in general and this regulatory agency’s role in Texas and the world. Episode Links […]

Russell welcomes to the show, Jeff Hedges – Sr. Consultant for High Reliability Group. Listen as Jeff describes how drawing from his experience from the unmatched record of the U.S. nuclear Navy, he led the development of Chevron’s OEMS based on five key tips for Operational Excellence. Also discover a discounted opportunity exclusively for OGGN HSE podcast […]

It’s the “dog days” of summer and everyone realizes the dangers of Heat Stress prevention. One often overlooked aspect of this is the importance of proper and adequate hydration. Listen as Russell interviews James Ryan, Chief Revenue Officer of Epicore Biosystems discussing their wearable technology and partnership with Chevron to empower workers to proactively combat […]

Russell interviews Vincent Higgins, CEO of RuggedEdge. Vincent is an International sought-after speaker on industrial automation, IoT, and 3D who in this episode talks about the new rollout of a revolutionary AI tool called RuggedEdge’s 5G IOT Gateway designed to join Connected Worker devices improving safety and operational efficiencies. Vincent Higgins: linkedin.com/in/vhiggins Company Website: www.ruggededge.ai Brought to you […]

Russell once again brings to the show the latest and greatest technology in HSE as he interviews Onega Ulanova, a former API Quality Management Auditor. Onega’s new company has an AI powered tool that quickly and efficiently creates and maintains API and ISO standards to ensure compliance (such as the newly updated API Q1 that all […]

Another international show as Russell reaches out to Larry Fisher in Ontario, Canada. Larry is a Human Performance Training Consultant who has developed the patent pending “ HuPerT” Product Line that package all the complete toolbox of Human Performance Tools created by The Institute of Nuclear Operators (INPO) after the Three Mile Island accident in 1979 […]

On this episode Russell is in Tulsa, Oklahoma delivering a speech to the Pipeliners Club of Tulsa exposing the lies of Climate Change extremists and espousing the positive benefits of the fossil fuel industry. https://www.tulsapipeliners.orghttps://www.energytalkingpoints.comhttps://www.justfacts.com/global Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN […]

Russell welcomes to the show Thomas W Rousch and John Chappell of SJE Environmental Corporation. Another great interview about how the Oil & Gas industry isn’t the problem with the environment, it’s the solution. Contact SJE Environmental via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sj-environmental-corp-596596221 Contact John Chappell via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/john-n-chappel Company Website: www.sje-usa.com Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and […]

Russell reaches all the way out to Australia in this episode and interviews Clive Lloyd, the Director of GYST Consulting Pty Ltd and Author of the #1 bestseller Next Generation Safety Leadership. Even though they battle internet connection issues, this listen is, as you will hear, “worth the price of admission” as they discuss how […]

In this episode Russell is at the headquarters of the international Callen Group in Houston, TX and sits down with its Founder and President, Kris Callen, author of the book Commit to Safe and Efficient Operations. This is a must listen as Kris discusses a proven tried and true recipe for transforming safety culture through […]

Russell interviews Ricky Banks, Health, Safety and Environmental Supervisor for Noble Corporation and Vice Chairman of IADC Safety Committee. Ricky has an inspirational story of a country boy who enlisted in the Marines right after graduating High School and worked his way to an accomplished safety professional for major offshore drillers. Contact Ricky Banks via […]

Russell interviews Bob Koonce, President and Founder of High Reliability Group, LLC. Bob is a retired Naval Commander who now brings his 20+ years of experience on nuclear subs to help oil & gas companies such as bp, Apache, Husky, Cenovus and others improve their leadership, culture and systems. Listen and learn the three steps […]

Think EV’s cause less pollution than gas combustible engines?  Listen as Russell interviews James Agresti, President and Co-Founder of the Think Tank, Just Facts.  This is a very informative discussion on the real facts regarding the environment and “Climate Change”.  justfacts.com Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. […]

Brace Yourself. Russell welcomes to the show Jake Lowney, CSP — Sr. Staff EHS Program Manager for Tesla. Yes, the EV car company. After a brief balanced discussion about oil and renewables they dive into an interesting discussion on HOP safety principles that apply to both industries. Contact Jake Lowney via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jake-lowney-csp-b64b9640 Brought to […]

In this short but informative episode Russell interviews Eddie Kovalik, CEO at Prairie Operating Co, LLC and Alex Epstein, Founder of Center for Industrial Progress and author of the book: Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas–Not Less, This was a live podcast recorded at the historic Fontainebleau Hotel […]

Russell interviews Chris Martin CSHO, CSSM, HSE Manager – Deep Blue, a Midland Basin sustainable water management company. Chris has twenty years’ experience in the Oil & Gas industry focused on Safety and Environmental Compliance. Listen to this interesting and informative discussion about bridging the disconnect between operational and HSE goals. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-m-083991171 http://www.deepbluewater.com Brought to […]

Russell welcomes returning guest, Michael Curran, PhD, owner and operator of Abnova Ecological Solutions LLC to discuss how O & G Operators are leaving the environment and ecology better than it was through responsible reclamation and restoration projects that benefit both the environment and society. Contact Michael Curran via LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/michael-curran-59539038 Company Website: https://abnovaecology.com This […]

Russell sits down with veteran performance coach, Dave Massey, CEO and Founder of the REACH Group, a company specializing in creating and coaching outstanding performance cultures primarily in the upstream Oil & Gas industry on a global basis. This is an excellent conversation on leadership development, performance coaching, and performance improvement implementation. This episode is […]

The guest on this show is Nathan Hammer, VP Environment, Quality, and Technologies at Premier Safety Resources. Also Founder of PSR SkySense and Co-Founder of Trunkline, Inc. Nathan is a LinkedIn Top Environmental Engineering Voice, and Russell sits down with him to bring that voice to the podcast – “bridging the gap” on a variety […]

This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. Fugitive emissions pose a huge problem for the Oil & Gas industry in Hazardous Substance Units creating unsafe human exposure and damage to the environment. Russell sits down with Hunter Bankston, CEO and Founder of ecko360 and Brad Arnett, CTO […]

Russell welcomes to the show, Erin Thorp, author of the book: Inside Out Empathy. Erin is a coach for leaders who struggle with conflict communication and performance during high-stress times. Difficult conversations, whether about adherence to safety guidelines or addressing concerns, become a pathway to improvement and is a fundamental skill to have to lead a […]

Russell (2 L’s) Stewart interviews Russel (one L) Treat, President/CEO of EnerACT Energy Services, Inc. that provides pipeline control room management. Russel is a pipeline industry expert and also the host of the popular Pipeliners Podcast. Interesting discussion on the huge improvements in pipeline safety. Contact Russel Treat via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/russeltreatCompany Website: www.enersyscorp.comPipeliners Podcast: https://www.enersyscorp.com/our-resources/podcast-episodes/ This episode is […]

This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. This is a very interesting discussion with returning guest, Bill Walker,Sr Environment, Health, and Safety Leader – Industrial Hygienist (CIH)and Safety Professional (CSP) for Battalion Oil. Bill is also Chairmanof SafeLand. Learn about SafeLand’s reciprocal basic safety orientationfor the […]

From the global headquarters of Phillips 66 in Houston, Texas Russell talks with its Senior Vice President, HSE, Projects, and Field Operations Support, Todd Denton to discuss how safety is more than investigating a SIF and concluding someone didn’t follow procedure. Contact Todd Denton via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Company Website: https://www.phillips66.com This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas […]

Russell sits down with GBR Roofing Solutions. This company works on roofs for industrial complexes (mostly Oil & Gas) – a very high-risk environment. Listen as they discuss their extreme commitment and approach to coming home safe by adapting a military staffing system. https://linkedin.com/in/brandon-willeford-aa127197https://linkedin.com/in/jason-meffley-7696a918bhttps://linkedin.com/in/joseph-gobert-189594166https://www.GBRWP.com This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life […]

In this episode Russell talks with David Decuir, CEO and Founder of iCAN Technologies. Find out about one of the best training and competency management software tools using generative AI to reduce costs by more than 30% with fewer at-work errors and safety related incidents. This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. […]

Warm thoughts and good cheer from your favorite bunch of oil and energy podcast hosts. *** Watch the VIDEO here *** This episode is made possible by KnowledgevineContact David Bowman, CEO KnowledgeVine on LinkedIn. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here. Like the show? Leave […]

Technology is a huge part of a successful safety program these days, especially in situations where machinery and instruments are involved. Listen as Russell interviews Mike Antosh, VP of Sales for ProLytX as they discuss the popular term “Digital Twin” – what that is and how it keeps more people out of the line of […]

Safety doesn’t happen by accident. It is the result of intentional, specific and continuous management by all members of an organization. Listen as Russell discusses this with Rachel Proper, Industry Account Manager for Caterpillar Safety Services. Contact Rachel Proper via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachelproperwww.caterpillar.comwww.cat.com/safety This episode is made possible by KnowledgevineContact David Bowman, CEO KnowledgeVine on LinkedIn. Brought to you […]

The approaching Holiday season should spur emotions like joy and peace, yet unfortunately this time of the year is when Crisis Hotlines are the busiest; so, Russell again delves into the mental health issues that often plagues people this time of the year and welcomes back from last year, Rory Mele, CSP, CHST to discuss […]