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22/04/2024

#038 - Andrew Myers - The biggest problem Satoshi Energy is solving for miners

Key points:Andrew from Satoshi Energy discusses connecting energy producers with Bitcoin data centers and optimizing power contracts via software.Satoshi Energy focuses on utility-scale renewable projects, facilitating development and structuring power contracts for Bitcoin mining viability.Challenges like credit and collateral issues in energy contracts are addressed, with solutions like real-time settlement systems to aid Bitcoin mining growth.The importance of public understanding and leadership in the Bitcoin space is highlighted, advocating for Bitcoin as a stable financial investment.Broader economic and societal issues such as inflation and financial instability are discussed, positioning Bitcoin as a potential solution to systemic problems.

22/04/2024

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56 min
23 Feb

Texas Railroad Commission Candidate on Zombie Wells, Injection Crisis & CCS Scam | 02.23.26

Hawk Dunlap, 2026 Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commission, pulls no punches on zombie wells, produced water injection, and why carbon capture is a taxpayer funded scam. From 27 years of international well control across 100 countries to excavating 150 leaking wells on a Texas ranch, Hawk brings the kind of boots on the ground credibility this conversation demands. The primary is March 3rd. 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 - Intro and Hawk Dunlap origin story4:46 - Well Control Management and international career8:19 - The Container Ranch and zombie wells13:43 - Excavating 150 wells and what they found18:20 - Litigation, Railroad Commission, and accountability27:18 - Produced water injection as the defining issue28:53 - Water recycling and the orphan well fund36:21 - Orphan well plugging program problems45:01 - Carbon capture and why Hawk opposes it56:28 - Railroad Commission name change1:01:11 - AI and risk assessment for orphan wells1:12:21 - Campaign trail and 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

23 Feb

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1hr 16min
12 Feb

The Insane Engineering of Deepwater Oil Production

Austin Draughon spent nine years at BP keeping Gulf of Mexico wells producing tens of thousands of barrels per day from floating platforms in 6,000+ feet of water. He breaks down why offshore is ten times more expensive, takes ten times longer, and involves ten times more people than onshore drilling, from robots tightening bolts on the seafloor to the ice problem that can kill a well in eight hours. Jacob and Julie learn why you can't just build 6,000-foot concrete pillars, how Christmas trees got their name, and what happens when asphalt buildup shuts down a 10,000 barrel per day well worth the energy consumption of Montana. Plus: helicopter crash training, North Slope darkness, and why AI's best trick is turning 35-page documents into the one sentence you actually needed. 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 - Gulf of America officially renamed01:41 - Nine years producing offshore Gulf of Mexico wells02:59 - North Slope Alaska: darkness and extreme cold survival05:06 - Production engineer managing 12 high-stakes offshore wells07:11 - Asphalt buildup can kill a 10,000 barrel per day well09:13 - Building technology to predict well failures early11:03 - From Excel spreadsheets to cloud-deployed Python scripts12:07 - Dry tree versus wet tree subsea completions explained18:19 - Wildcat exploration: finding elephants to justify $30B platforms20:09 - Blowout preventers and seafloor robots with little hands23:11 - Five-mile flowlines connecting subsea wells to platforms24:23 - Onshore takes weeks, offshore takes 90+ days minimum26:29 - Automation levels on offshore drill ships29:00 - 300+ people living on floating production facilities32:06 - ROV operators controlling robots like video games34:16 - Why offshore wells produce 1,000x more than stripper wells36:16 - Pushing spaghetti four miles to hit a four-foot target37:47 - Hydrate ice problem: eight-hour clock before well dies39:08 - North Sea waves versus Gulf of America conditions41:15 - Helicopter crash training at the YMCA pool44:17 - AI's killer use case: many to one summarization46:26 - Narrative layers surface buried statistics automaticallyhttps://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 Feb

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48 min
13/10/2025

The Real Reason Our Power Grid Keeps Failing

AI and Bitcoin mining’s gotten a bad rap when it comes to power use, but what if it’s actually helping reshape the grid? We sat down with Haley Juarez from Pioneer Miner to unpack how mining, AI, and high-performance computing are shaking up energy demand and what that means for grids like ERCOT and MISO. From nuclear to hydrogen, vertical farming to smart thermostats, this conversation connects all the dots between tech, energy, and the way we power our lives. It’s a laid-back, surprisingly fun chat that makes sense of one of the most misunderstood corners of the energy world. 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 - Intro00:32 - What is the grid02:42 - How the grid operates06:51 - Bitcoin mining vs AI11:32 - Winter Storm Uri impact on ERCOT15:12 - Bitcoin mining energy consumption18:35 - High performance computing energy use19:44 - Quantum computing energy impact23:13 - Electricity and weather forecasting25:43 - Griddy energy pricing27:11 - Motion sensors in energy efficiency28:39 - Turning devices off and on29:11 - Japan's nuclear reactor shutdown30:24 - Need for more nuclear energy33:20 - Next generation nuclear technology37:40 - Data centers energy controversy43:50 - Future energy consumption trends46:09 - Fixing the grid issues47:15 - We’re all screwedhttps://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

13/10/2025

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48 min
24 Apr

Trump Begs Shale to Drill, Heathrow Jet Fuel Hell & EOG Cracks the Buda | BDE 04.24.26

Chuck and Mark rip through a week where the White House hauled oil and gas execs in for a drill baby pretty please moment, and capital discipline still isn't bending for $100 oil. They pick apart Trump's energy executive order and its cycle time problem, flag EOG quietly locking up Madison County's Buda play, unpack Paul Sankey on Heathrow jet fuel and Australia's refining collapse, then close with Rick Perry's push to legitimize ibogaine treatment for addiction and PTSD. 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 Tex-Mex talk and black hoodies04:16 Drill baby pretty please13:14 Industry messaging and the greedy myth18:49 Trump's energy executive order25:22 Budagate and EOG in Madison County26:30 Sankey on Heathrow and Australia30:46 Blame game politics and gasoline sticker shock37:17 Rick Perry's push for ibogainehttps://twitter.com/collide_ai 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/collide-ai.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collideai

24 Apr

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51 min
6 May

The Renewable Energy Hiding 4,000 Feet Below The Ocean

Dan Grech, Founder and CEO of Global OTEC, swung by from London to break down ocean thermal energy conversion, a technology that turns the ocean's heat into 24/7 baseload power. Jacob asks the dumb questions about warm surface water meeting cold deep water, why Jimmy Carter is the unsung hero of ocean energy, how OTEC stacks up against offshore wind and Peter Thiel's new wave bet, and why Hawaii and the Caribbean might lead the way. 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 Welcome Dan, tacos, and OTC week in Houston01:20 From luxury fashion to ocean energy08:45 What OTEC actually is12:15 Coastal versus offshore deployments16:00 From Jules Verne to Jimmy Carter19:20 Why ocean energy isn't sexy yet21:00 Peter Thiel's wave energy bet26:15 Offshore wind, solar, and dumb questions33:00 DeepStar and working with the majors35:54 Reinvented submarines and crossover tech37:00 Energy mix futures and Hawaii pilots40:25 Collaborators, no enemies42:20 Five-year ocean predictionhttps://twitter.com/collide_ai 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/collide-ai.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collideai

6 May

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44 min
24 Feb

He Worked Global Oil & Gas, Then Built a Brewery

Sean Hanrahan, Founder and Managing Partner of Platypus Brewing in Houston, spent 25 years in global minerals and oil and gas before trading the corporate world for a brewmaster apron. From offshore exploration in Australia and the Gulf of Mexico to opening a craft brewery in the First Ward, Sean breaks down what those two worlds actually have in common. 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 - Sean Hanrahan intro and background1:35 - Global oil and gas career and Australian energy landscape5:14 - Australia vs US infrastructure and energy markets13:11 - Texas and Australia culture comparisons20:36 - How Sean ended up in Houston and started Platypus Brewing25:11 - Australian Day in Houston and Chamber of Commerce28:20 - Career lessons and building relationships35:20 - Craft beer industry trends and where it's headed43:06 - Platypus Brewing operations and distribution strategy52:52 - AI in brewing and 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

24 Feb

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54 min
24/06/2024

#049 - Craig Warmke - A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin

Welcome back to another episode of the Energizing Bitcoin Podcast! This week, we dive deep into the philosophical underpinnings of Bitcoin with our special guest, Craig Warmke, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Northern Illinois University and co-author of the upcoming book, "Resistance Money, A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin." Craig shares his unique path, from studying at Moody Bible Institute to earning his PhD in Philosophy, and how a simple Facebook debate about Bitcoin being a bubble sparked his deep dive into the world of cryptocurrencies. Craig, Jake, and Justin discuss Bitcoin's role in the energy sector, its philosophical implications, and why it's seen as resistance money. They tackle common criticisms, such as energy consumption, and provide a balanced view of Bitcoin's potential to reshape financial systems. Craig introduces a thought experiment that challenges us to consider Bitcoin's value from a global perspective, free from personal biases. This approach helps to highlight Bitcoin's potential benefits for individuals in authoritarian regimes or under unstable financial systems. As Bitcoin continues to gain traction, this episode sheds light on why it's essential to understand the philosophical arguments for and against it. Whether you're a seasoned Bitcoiner or new to the concept, this discussion offers fresh insights into why Bitcoin might be good for the world. Craig Warmke is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Northern Illinois University. With a focus on Bitcoin and its philosophical implications, Craig is a thought leader in the intersection of technology, philosophy, and economics. His upcoming book, "Resistance Money, A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin," is highly anticipated in the academic and crypto communities. 0:00 - Intro1:15 - Jake and Justin’s Background4:10 - Craig’s Background10:00 - Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin19:00 - Pushback from Academia22:19 - Political Stink of Bitcoin26:00 - Politics and Bitcoin33:45 - What is Bitcoin38:00 - Philosophical Case for Bitcoin44:03 - Veil of Ignorance48:00 - Leibniz and the Matrix52:50 - Satoshi’s Marketing Strategy57:17 - Closing Thoughts58:53 - Scheduling a Part 2 Find us here👇🏼https://digitalwildcatters.com/https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/https://twitter.com/DWildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters

24/06/2024

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59 min
15/08/2025

EP 71: Mathias Lia Carlsen from whitson

Mathias has a knack for shaking up an industry that doesn’t exactly love change, and he’s doing it from the inside. As CEO of Whitson, he’s bringing petroleum engineering software into the cloud era, building tools that work in real time instead of waiting on clunky desktop updates. We talked about what it takes to get a traditional industry to embrace modern platforms, why seamless data integration is the real game-changer, and how Whitson Plus is helping make it happen. Somewhere along the way, we compared life in Norway to Houston, swapped taco recommendations, and even found a few similarities between fjords and tech. It’s a mix of innovation, culture, and just enough humor to remind you that oil and gas tech can actually be fun. 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 - Intro01:05 - Norway Geography Overview04:26 - Understanding WITSML Standards05:55 - Introduction to WITS Protocol12:45 - Data Sovereignty Explained17:15 - SOC 2 Compliance for Software17:37 - International Market Entry Advice19:58 - Software Portability Across Clouds22:06 - Strategies for Reducing Cloud Costs23:20 - COVID-19 Impact on Cloud Adoption24:10 - Cloud Provider Flexibility25:15 - Whitson Product Overview27:28 - Whitson PBT Features29:10 - Whitson Spacing Solutions34:51 - Well-by-Well Analysis39:21 - Watson Plus Overview43:37 - Data Integration Strategies47:10 - Future of WITSML and RESQML52:40 - Importance of Software Integrations54:09 - Leveraging APIs for Growth55:30 - Snowflake Data Solutions59:23 - Speed Round Q&A1:06:00 - Contacting Whitson1:07:45 - Closing Remarks1:09:33 - Unique Aspects of Collide Energy1:13:14 - Outrohttps://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

15/08/2025

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1hr 14min
19/02/2024

#027 - Mario Gutierrez - Giga Energy's Latest Ventures

In this episode, we welcome back our first repeat guest, diving deep into the evolving landscape of Bitcoin mining, the impact of new regulations, and the exciting developments at Giga Energy. This episode dives into: The Growth and Challenges of Bitcoin Mining: Insights into the rapid expansion of hash rate, the increasing ease of operating ASICs due to advancements in container solutions, and the impact of management software improvements.International Expansion and Regulatory Changes: Discussion on Giga Energy's international projects, particularly in Argentina and the Middle East, and how recent elections and regulatory shifts are influencing the global Bitcoin mining landscape.The Future of Energy and Bitcoin Mining: Exploration of how Bitcoin mining can aid in flare gas mitigation, support oil and gas operators, and contribute to making energy grids more resilient.M&A Activity and Market Consolidation: Analysis of recent mergers and acquisitions in the Bitcoin mining industry, including the strategic partnership between Hut8 and US Bitcoin Corp, and the implications for the sector's future.The Role of Bitcoin ETFs and Investment Trends: Examination of the recent approval of Bitcoin ETFs, their potential impact on the mining sector, and the broader implications for Bitcoin as an asset class.Emerging Trends in High-Performance Computing (HPC) and AI: Discussion on the convergence of Bitcoin mining infrastructure with high-performance computing and AI, and the potential for diversification and innovation within the industry.Giga Energy's Strategic Focus and Hiring Initiatives: An overview of Giga Energy's focus on flare mitigation, international expansion, and product development, along with a call for talented individuals to join their growing team.Empower Conference and Industry Networking: Preview of the upcoming Empower conference, highlighting the importance of technical presentations, industry networking, and the role of events in fostering community and collaboration within the Bitcoin mining ecosystem.This episode offers a comprehensive look at the current state and future prospects of Bitcoin mining, featuring insights from Giga Energy's latest initiatives and the broader industry trends shaping the sector.

19/02/2024

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1hr 1min

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