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6 DAYS AGO

Oil Markets Go Schizo, OPEC+ Blinks & Cenovus Doubles Down on Canada’s “Peak Oil” Bet | BDE 25.10.09

Oil at $500? Yeah, not happening, at least not anytime soon. Kirk, Chuck, and Mark unpack the hype around that wild prediction and explain what’s actually driving oil markets right now. Between OPEC’s chess moves, shifting U.S. production, and global demand swings, there’s plenty to keep traders guessing. They also get into the ripple effects of renewables, how countries are juggling sustainability with economic reality, and a few curveballs, like the MEG Energy deal, that have everyone talking. It’s a smart, unfiltered look at where the energy world’s really headed. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io 00:00 - Chuck’s Medical Emergency02:34 - Show Intro and Overview06:28 - OPEC+ Surprise Announcement08:41 - Trump’s Peace Plan and Oil Markets17:54 - Future of Renewables in Energy21:15 - Investing in Energy Technology22:37 - China’s Energy Strategy and Impact25:00 - Knowledge Gaps in Energy Sector27:30 - Costs of Bad Energy Policy30:25 - Addressing Grid Challenges36:31 - Ambler Mining Road Discussion39:08 - Finger of the Week Highlight45:50 - Show Closing Remarkshttps://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

6 days ago

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47 min
26 SEPT

Trump’s bold take on climate week, Another BP walkback, solar plant shutdown | BDE 09.26.25

Trump’s Climate Week speech was anything but subtle, and the Big Digital Energy crew had plenty to say about it. Kirk, Chuck, and Mark break down his unapologetic shots at global green agendas, the messy reality of rushing energy transitions, and what it all means for regular people facing rising energy costs. They don’t shy away from calling out China and India’s emissions role, questioning high-profile renewable failures like the Mojave solar plant, and unpacking the politics of energy independence. It’s a mix of sharp analysis, fiery takes, and plenty of laughs, the kind of conversation where climate policy, energy security, and everyday impact all collide in classic Big Digital Energy fashion. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:39 - Trump's UN Speech Highlights05:38 - China's Emissions Reduction Pledge11:56 - Rick Perry's LinkedIn Insights17:25 - BP’s Energy Market Outlook22:47 - Matt's 2018 Electric Vehicle Speech26:16 - Ivanpah Solar Facility Closure28:30 - Left Coast Offshore Wind: Environmental Impact37:03 - Innovative Giant Kites for Energy40:25 - Jake's Two-Week Bender41:50 - Ryder Cup Overview43:58 - Final Hot Take Discussionhttps://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

26 Sept

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46 min
8 OCT

Revolutionizing Fracking with Real-Time Data | BDE 10.08.25

Real-time frac data isn’t some future concept, it’s here, and it’s changing the way completions get done. Chuck Yates sat down with folks from ProFrac and Seismos to break down how AI, automation, and acoustic sensing are turning traditional fracking on its head. Matt Wilks and Panos Adamopoulos talk about ProPilot 2.0 and how closed-loop fracturing is giving operators instant feedback to fine-tune every stage. Then Larry Carroll and Steven Bourgoyne take it further, showing how machine learning and data-driven workflows are pushing completions toward adaptive, even autonomous, operations. From cutting costs to squeezing every drop of performance, this one’s a look at how the oilfield is starting to feel a lot more like sci-fi. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 0:00 Introduction and On-Site Experience0:43 Frac Automation Evolution: From ProPilot to Real-Time Adaptation2:07 Seismos Partnership: Real-Time Subsurface Data and Closed Loop Fracturing5:05 Cost Savings vs Well Performance: What Real-Time Data Enables7:10 Breaking Down Engineering Silos with Real-Time Collaboration10:06 Supervised vs Unsupervised Closed Loop: Control and Customization14:01 Role of AI in Frac Operations and Data Management16:11 Case Study: Equipment Optimization and Millions Saved18:26 Adaptive Systems: AI + Physics-Based Measurement in Action20:49 Human Expertise in an AI World: Replacing or Enhancing?23:16 How the ProFrac–Seismos Partnership Came Together25:32 Looking Ahead: Fully Autonomous Fields and Future Inventory29:35 Frac Performance Measurement: Defining Good vs Bad33:11 Customer Collaboration: Building Prescriptive Completions Together36:40 Isolating Variables: Why Controlled Change Matters40:13 Real-World Results: Cost and Performance Improvements42:31 Future Roadmap: More Intelligent, Automated, Efficient Fracs45:33 Refracs and Unlocking More Value from Existing Wells47:07 Overcoming Customer Risk Aversion to Innovation49:06 True Partnerships: EMPs and Service Companies Working Together51:24 Rethinking Tribal Knowledge: AI as a Force Multiplier53:48 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarkshttps://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

8 Oct

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55 min
21/11/2024

Chris Wright Energy Secretary, COP29 Finance Week, Burgum's Energy Council | BDE 11.21.24

When a fracking trailblazer and science advocate heads to Washington, you know the energy world is buzzing. This week, we're talking about how Chris Wright, the CEO of Liberty Energy, could shake up U.S. energy policy with his mix of gritty industry experience and no-nonsense pragmatism. From transforming the Barnett Shale to his vision for balancing environmental responsibility with human progress, Wright’s story is anything but ordinary. We’ll also unpack what his nomination says about the direction of American energy leadership, the challenges of modernizing the grid, and what COP29’s finance week could mean for global energy projects. It's a candid look at how technical know-how might finally bring some real-world solutions to Washington’s energy puzzle. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:03 - Chris Wright Energy Secretary Nomination12:15 - Department of the Interior & National Energy Council23:56 - COP29 Climate Conference25:36 - Foreign Aid in Energy Policy29:25 - Joe Rogan Discussion31:58 - Last Week's Guest Previewhttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

21/11/2024

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35 min
17 JULY

Trump's $90 billion energy plan, Texas pipelines, Chris Wright, Jeffrey Epstein | BDE 07.18.25

Everyone’s talking about AI like it’s all GPUs and algorithms, but the real story? It’s energy. In this video, we break down how the U.S. is quietly turning its energy dominance into an AI advantage. We’re talking big moves from Pennsylvania to Texas, natural gas, nuclear, and renewables coming together to fuel the AI arms race. We get into the details on the Homer City Giga Campus, why EQT and ExxonMobil are making strategic bets on shale, and how forgotten gas like Waha could be the secret weapon for powering tomorrow’s data centers. This is about more than tech, it’s a full-blown national strategy. If AI is the new Manhattan Project, America’s energy muscle might just be its most powerful asset. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:21 - Pennsylvania Energy Innovation Summit11:35 - Exploration & Production Sector Update14:39 - Texas Pipeline Developments23:15 - Chris Wright Industry Update27:27 - SPR Zinc Contamination Issues30:55 - Upstream vs Downstream Dynamics35:35 - Shell's Market Appeal39:20 - Epstein Case Overview45:40 - Matt Benassi Insights48:40 - Notable List Discussion49:22 - Media Coverage of Epstein Case51:33 - Conclusion and Wrap-Uphttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.io/https://www.facebook.com/collide.io/https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

17 July

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53 min
12 SEPT

The Assassination That Shook Free Speech | BDE 09.12.25

The shooting of Charlie Kirk has shaken the political and cultural world, raising hard questions about free speech, safety, and what it means to debate ideas in a time this divided. We talk about Kirk’s legacy, whether you agreed with him or not, as someone who pushed for open dialogue and challenged people to treat opponents as humans instead of enemies. From the ripple effects across podcasting and media, to the impact on energy policy, academic freedom, and how we argue about politics, this conversation digs into what feels like a turning point for free expression in America. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Charlie Kirk assassination07:15 - Energy Climate Assessment13:08 - Energy Endangerment Finding16:23 - Violence in Public Discourse22:03 - Policy Damage from Cancel Culture27:18 - Global Oil and Gas Demand27:45 - Underinvestment in Exploration29:34 - Rights to Improve Living Standards32:35 - Silencing Debate Consequences34:24 - Current Events in the US37:45 - Physics as a Solution39:50 - Omnivore Diet Discussion41:50 - Texas A&M Controversy47:12 - Closing Thoughtshttps://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

12 Sept

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48 min
17/06/2024

Formula 1, IEA report, the Ugly Truth about EVs, Mexico elections | BDE 06.17.24

Find us here👇🏼https://digitalwildcatters.com/https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/https://twitter.com/DWildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters 0:00 - Chuck’s new hair1:25 - LIV update7:47 - Formula 1 going green18:17 - Will EVs take over the world22:04 - EVs are pieces of [__27:24 - Big Tech is going to buy nukes32:38 - Mexico42:05 - Energy Tech Night OKC Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io

17/06/2024

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51 min
12 AUG

Crude is down, Trump & Putin, EPA CO2 repeal, Enverus sale | BDE 08.11.25

Orsted’s massive $9.5 billion rights offering has the wind power world buzzing and not in the way they’d like. Chuck and Mark unpack how the company got here, from ballooning costs and tangled supply chains to rising interest rates that make financing a nightmare. They look at why the Danish government is stepping in with a taxpayer-backed bailout, what it means for big-ticket projects like Sunrise Wind off Long Island, and how turbine lifespan concerns add another layer of risk. It’s a no-fluff look at the collision of green energy ambitions with political, financial, and regulatory reality and why this moment could reshape the future of wind power. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Ørsted Rights Offering09:28 - Oil Prices Trends20:29 - Ukraine Conflict Update23:57 - Economic Sanctions Impact24:37 - Offshore Brazil Developments26:39 - EPA CO2 Endangerment Finding Explained34:10 - Career Playbook: Oil and Gas Industry37:20 - Maintaining Expertise in AI Era46:17 - Enverus Acquisition for $6.5B49:08 - Blackstone Acquisition Insights51:19 - RS Energy Overview55:05 - Farewell and Closing Remarkshttps://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

12 Aug

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57 min
5 SEPT

EQT LNG deal, MA offshore wind, Norway's export dilemma, Shell cancels SAF project | BDE 09.05.25

Norway’s energy playbook has basically turned the country into Europe’s oversized extension cord, but the trade-offs are starting to sting at home. Kirk, Chuck, and Mark get into how Norway’s hydro power and subsea cables made it a powerhouse exporter while leaving its own citizens facing higher electricity bills. They call out how exports are essentially propping up bad energy bets from countries like Germany and the UK, then draw some sharp parallels back to U.S. policy, think EQT’s LNG push and the roadblocks baked into regulation. Along the way, they touch on offshore wind, sustainable aviation fuel, and the bigger picture of global energy dynamics, raising the question: how do you balance smart economics with keeping the lights on at home? Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro03:11 - EQT LNG Deal with NextDecade10:42 - US Government Involvement in LNG14:37 - Norway Energy Developments22:07 - Shell SAF Plant in Rotterdam24:30 - Exxon European Petrochemical Investments27:45 - Economic Feasibility of Sustainable Aviation Fuelhttps://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

5 Sept

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35 min
07/10/2024

Hurricane Milton, BP's Big Oil Pivot, Texas Power Crisis, Iran's Oil Market | BDE 10.07.24

Scott Tinker is going live for an AMA, and it’s your chance to throw him your toughest questions on energy, climate, and everything in between. He’s bringing insights from his PBS show, acclaimed Switch documentaries, and years of experience in the industry. We’ll cover the latest on hurricanes and climate debates, the ever-shifting balance between oil and renewables, and what ExxonMobil, Chevron, and BP’s moves mean for the future. Plus, a no-BS take on natural gas, drilling, and the real challenges of keeping energy reliable. Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of the sharpest minds in the game. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro02:04 - Weatherman Chris Martz on Hurricane Michael11:19 - Netanyahu's Next Moves22:35 - BP's Shift Back to Oil25:20 - Interview with Terry27:22 - BP's Challenging Transition33:26 - EIA OTM Power Demand Report Analysis37:18 - Timeline for New Baseload Power40:20 - Off-Grid Power Solutions46:00 - Additional Factors to Consider49:50 - Simplifying the Energy Market50:30 - Natural Gas Insights52:25 - Offshore Wind Updatehttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

07/10/2024

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55 min

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