Oil and Gas Upstream

Oil and Gas Upstream


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The Future of Drilling: Mahmoud Nasef | Ep 321
November 12, 2025

In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert speaks with Mahmoud Nasef, Regional Business Development Manager for NOV in Dubai. They discussed Mahmouds journey into the oil and gas in

Dena Wiggins, President and CEO, Natural Gas Supply Association | Ep 320
November 05, 2025

In this episode, Host, Elena Melchert, meets with Dena Wiggins, NGSA. They discuss the role of NGSA in the natural gas industry, the importance of infrastructure and permitting, the critical nature of

Digital Twins in Oil and Gas with Adam McCullough | Ep 319
October 29, 2025

In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert speaks with Adam McCullough, Alaska Program Manager at NV5 Geospatial, about the transformative role of geospatial technologies in modern e

Claudia Molina, Sequen Technologies, recorded at URTEC 2025 Conference Houston | Ep 318
October 15, 2025

In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Claudia Molina, President, Seguen Technologies, discussing her extensive background in the oil and gas industry, the importance of data science, and the inte

URTEC 2025, Houston, Tx | Ep 117
October 08, 2025

In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert engages with the Program Co-Chairs of the 2025 URTEC Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, discussing the recent evolution of u

Repurposing Offshore Infrastructure Ram Seetharam | Ep 316
October 01, 2025

In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Ram Seetharam, the ROICE Executive Director, at the University of Houston, discussing new life for old energy assets. The conversation covers the potential f

Sally Goodson, President, Goodson Energy Advisors | Ep 315
September 24, 2025

In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert speaks with Sally Goodson, President of Goodson Energy Associates, about her journey in the oil and gas industry, the challenges faced by w

Building a Sustainable Energy Future with Dr. Susan Nash, AAPG | Ep 314
September 10, 2025

In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert interviews Dr. Susan Nash, Director of Innovation, Science, and Technology at the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. They discus

Mentorship, Innovation, and Energy Transition with Susan Howes | Ep 313
September 03, 2025

In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert interviews Susan Howes, President, SCA Subsurface Consultants Associates. They discuss Susans journey in the oil and gas industry, the int

Bolting Solutions for Oil & Gas Innovation with Eric Junkers | Ep 312
August 27, 2025

In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Eric Junkers, President, Hytorc, discussing the evolution and importance of bolting systems in the oil and gas industry. They explore the science behind bolt