Oil and Gas Upstream

Oil and Gas Upstream


Latest Episodes

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

Mr. Tak Ishikawa on the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | Ep 311
August 20, 2025

In this episode of Oil and Gas Upstream, host Elena Melchert interviews Tak Ishikawa, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America (MIH). They discuss the companys extensive history, its

Adsorption in action: The Science Driving CCUS with Matthew Stevenson | Ep 310
August 13, 2025

In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Matthew Stevenson, Chief Revenue Officer, Svante, about the advancements in carbon capture technology and its significance in addressing climate change. They

American production of oil and gas with Anne Bradbury | Ep 309
August 06, 2025

In this conversation, Elena Melchert interviews Anne Bradbury, President and CEO of AXPC, discussing the role of independent oil and gas producers in the U.S. energy landscape. The benefits of U.S. ex

Elodie Morgan and Habib Al Khatib of SpotLight | Ep 308
July 30, 2025

This conversation with Host, Elena Melchert, Elodie Morgan and Habib Al Khatib, explores innovative approaches in geophysics, particularly focusing on SpotLight technology that revolutionizes seismic

Where A.I. Meets Permitting | Ep 307
July 23, 2025

In this conversation, the founders of Clas VI.AI discuss the challenges faced in the oil and gas industry, particularly regarding the administrative burdens associated with permitting processes. They

Navigating the Challenges of CCUS Permitting with Zach Liu | Ep 306
July 16, 2025

In this episode, Elena Melchert, sat down with Zach Liu, Director of CCUS Subsurface at Harvest Stone Low Carbon Partners, to explore the complex regulatory and technical landscape of Carbon Capture,

Innovations in CO2 Sequestration and Seismic Data with Malc Kent | Ep 305
July 09, 2025

In this episode, Elena Melchert, Host, talks with Malc Kent, Viridien, about the evolution of Viridian, its legacy in the oil and gas industry, and the innovations in CO2 sequestration and seismic dat