Show overview
Oil and Gas Upstream has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 310 episodes. That works out to roughly 60 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 29 min and 37 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Elena Melchert.
From the publisher
Oil and Gas Upstream explores what is happening in the upstream oil and gas industry. Host Elena Melchert brings value, unity, and information to the energy industry one conversation at a time. Guests of this show bring stories from various sectors of the industry.
Latest Episodes
View all 310 episodesHow BrightAI Is Transforming Critical Infrastructure with Alex Hawkinson, Founder and CEO | Ep 344
Understanding Capital Intensity in the Oil and Gas Industry with Dr. Dale Nesbitt, Arrowhead Economics | Ep 343
Unlocking Terawatts: The Future of Geothermal Energy with Project InnerSpace | Ep 342
From Field Signals to Financial Decisions: Interview Sonali Singh, SVP Quorum Software | Ep 341
The Power of Natural Gas: Louisiana’s Role in a Clean Energy Future with Senator Mary Landrieu | EP 340
Revolutionizing Geothermal Energy: New Patents and Technologies with Dr. Chris Liner | Ep 339
CCUS Tax Incentives and in the Big Beautiful Bill Act with Elizabeth McGinley, Tax Attorney, Bracewell | Ep 338
Permitting reform with Chris Treanor, PAGE recorded in person at CERAWeek by S&P Global | Ep 337
Appalachian Energy Symposium, April 20-21, 2026, at Marietta College | Ep 336
Asset Management During Volatility with Herman Nieuwoudt, IFS Energy Resources | Ep 335
Conversation with Karen Olson, President, Olson Turner Enterprises, Houston, TX in person at the 2026 HFTC | Ep 334
Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, talks with Karen Olson, President, Olson Turner Enterprises about the history of the HFTC, and provides a complete summary of the Opening Panel Session on the first day of HFTC 2026 sharing key messages she heard from Panelist, Assistant Secretary Kyle Hausveit, […]
Future of Work Management with Ted Pardee, CRO, Kognitiv Spark | Ep 333
Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Ted Pardee, CRO, Kognitiv Spark, about the transformative potential of augmented reality and AI in the oil and gas industry. They explore various use cases, and how these technologies enhance safety, training, and operational efficiency in remote and challenging environments. https://www.kognitivspark.com/linkedin.com/in/tedpardeeCorporate LinkedIn: […]
Tyler Rice, SPM Oil and gas, continuous pumping and linear pressure control | Ep 332
Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert interviews Tyler Rice, Pressure Control Sales Manager at SPM Oil and Gas. Tyler shares his journey into the oil and gas industry, discussing his diverse experiences and the evolution of pressure control technology. The conversation delves into […]
Navigating Data Management Challenges with Cindy Sullivan, Principal Consulting at ORTECHA | Ep 331
Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, discusses the evolution of data management in the oil and gas industry with Cindy Sullivan, a Principal Consultant at ORTECHA. They explore the challenges of data quality, the importance of metadata, and the role of AI in data management. The conversation highlights […]
Reservoir modeling drives revenue growth with Carlos Granado of CMG | Ep 330
Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert talks with Carlos Granado, Regional Director USA at Computer Modelling Group Ltd (CMG) who shares insights about how deeper understandings about subsurface reservoirs can drive revenue growth. Reservoir and production modeling for oil and gas and related subsurface fields aids precision in […]
Designing technologies that solve problems found both in outer space and thousands of feet underground with Emerson’s Paine Brand | Ep 329
Sponsored by IFS – Purpose-built industrial AI In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, talks with Tom Hansen, Nick Thelin, and Jason Thompson of Emerson’s Paine Brand. They discuss the evolution of transducers, their applications in oil and gas and aerospace, and the engineering challenges faced in design and manufacturing. The conversation highlights the importance of […]
Lewis Matthews, CEO, Project Geminae | Ep 328
In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert interviews Lewis Matthews, CEO of Project Gemini. They discuss Matthews’ journey into the oil and gas industry, the importance of data and AI in modeling and decision-making, and how Project Gemini is revolutionizing portfolio optimization through innovative techniques. The conversation highlights the integration of […]
Skip York, Global Energy Fellow, Baker Institute at Rice University | Ep 327
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David Smith, Vice President, Black Pearl Technologies | Ep 326
In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, talks with David Smith, Vice President, Innovation, Black Pearl, about their innovative technologies such as Beacon and Zephyr.  They discuss David’s diverse background, and insights into hydraulic fracturing, and partnership between company and client in technology development.  The conversation also touches on the philosophy behind the company name “Black […]
Magnetic Bright Spots with Bill Rhea, Pilot Exploration | Ep 325
In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert talks with Bill Rhea, Pilot Exploration, talks about knowing where to drill thus eliminating dry holes through the use of technology based on sedimentary residual magnetics (SRM) magnetic bright spots (MBS) based on understanding the full magnetic spectrum of the earth especially the Flex Trend in the Gulf of […]