Oil & Gas Journal ReEnterprised

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The Oil & Gas Journal ReEnterprised podcast addresses issues facing the petroleum industry in a way that highlights its transformation in light of the energy transition to a net-zero carbon future, as well as the ongoing evolution to a more inclusive and equitable society. With in-depth perspectives from OGJ editors and guests from all facets of the business, the podcast will explore and discuss the ways operators, service companies, and their employees from this historically very traditional industry are working through and finding solutions to these more progressive, nontraditional issues.

  1. Jul 23

    Iraq at the crossroads: Export routes, OPEC, and the future of Middle East oil

    Drawing on two recent Oil & Gas Journal commentaries, this Insights episode of the Oil & Gas Journal ReEnterprised podcast explores why Iraq is once again pursuing alternative pipeline routes through Syria and Türkiye, how expanded export options could strengthen the country's economic resilience, and why these developments matter not only for Iraq, but for global energy markets. We also examine whether Iraq's growing development ambitions are beginning to diverge from the production constraints imposed by OPEC, and what that could mean for the organization and the broader oil industry. The discussion incorporates recent reporting on Iraq's agreements with US companies and renewed efforts to revive westbound export infrastructure, placing today's headlines into a broader strategic context. Rather than focusing on day-to-day geopolitical developments, the episode takes a step back to consider the long-term implications for producers, investors, pipeline operators, and energy policymakers. References  Hormuz closure emphasizes Iraq’s need for a second oil export route Reassessing Iraq's OPEC membership in light of national development priorities Iraq signs 48 deals with US companies during PM’s visit to Washington Iraq eyes Türkiye, Syria pipeline to curb Strait of Hormuz reliance

  2. Jul 7

    Insights: Permian produced water, data centers can form symbiotic relationship

    The rapid expansion of AI data centers in West Texas is creating a major water demand challenge, prompting industry interest in treating and reusing the Permian basin’s vast volumes of produced water as a potential cooling-water source. In this Insights episode of the Oil & Gas Journal ReEnterprised podcast, Alex Procyk, upstream editor, reviews the potential.   Produced water is extremely saline—often far saltier than seawater—making conventional desalination expensive, but emerging technologies, including systems that use data-center waste heat to drive treatment processes, could improve economics while generating valuable byproducts such as lithium and other minerals.  Large-scale adoption will depend on proving treatment costs at commercial scale, establishing clear permitting pathways, developing new business agreements between energy and data center operators, and effectively managing disposal and seismicity risks associated with concentrated waste streams. References Insights: Permian produced water needs someplace new to go - a discussion with Laura Capper (Part I), OGJ Insights: Permian produced water needs someplace new to go - a discussion with Laura Capper (Part II), OGJ Insights: Produced water in the Permian basin (Part I), OGJ Insights: Produced water in the Permian basin (Part II), OGJ Insights: What’s next for Permian basin electrification?, OGJ The Permian’s Next Boom Has a Water Problem, Produced Water Society  Ranchers are watching the data center boom with growing concern, AGDaily

  3. Jun 23

    ICYMI: Upstream M&A slows on pricing gaps while deal appetite holds

    Despite a slowdown in headline deal values this spring, upstream mergers and acquisitions remain active beneath the surface. In this ICYMI episode of the Oil & Gas Journal ReEnterprised podcast, Mikaila Adams, managing editor, examines data from Enverus and Rystad Energy detailing international and North American upstream deal markets in 2025 and into 2026. The discussion explores how pricing uncertainty widened the gap between buyers and sellers, creating a temporary pause rather than a collapse in market activity. The episode also looks at where capital continues to flow and what those trends reveal about the industry's direction. From North American consolidation led by the Devon Energy–Coterra Energy merger to continued interest in gas-weighted assets tied to Gulf Coast LNG exports, the analysis highlights the forces shaping today's upstream M&A landscape. It also considers the likelihood of additional divestitures, private equity activity, and asset sales as companies refine their portfolios, pointing to continued dealmaking momentum even in a more volatile market. References Devon, Coterra joining forces to create 1.6 million boe/d shale titan https://www.ogj.com/general-interest/companies/news/55354563/devon-coterra-joining-forces-to-create-16-million-boe-d-shale-titan Ovintiv to divest Anadarko assets for $3 billion https://www.ogj.com/general-interest/companies/news/55358241/ovintiv-to-divest-anadarko-assets-for-3-billion Mitsubishi to enter US shale gas business through Haynesville asset acquisition https://www.ogj.com/general-interest/companies/news/55344199/mitsubishi-to-enter-us-shale-gas-business-through-haynesville-shale-acquisition Shell to expand Canadian operations with $16.4-billion acquisition of ARC Resources https://www.ogj.com/general-interest/companies/news/55373597/shell-to-expand-canadian-operations-with-164-billion-acquisition-of-arc-resources US upstream M&A hits $38 billion in 1Q26 before volatility temporarily pauses the market https://www.enverus.com/newsroom/u-s-upstream-ma-hits-38-billion-in-1q26-before-volatility-temporarily-pauses-the-market/ International upstream M&A stuck at historic low https://www.enverus.com/newsroom/international-upstream-ma-stuck-at-historic-low/ Upstream deal value falls 83% as oil price uncertainty widens the buyer-seller gap https://www.rystadenergy.com/insights/upstream-deal-value-falls Iran war impact on global oil markets https://www.ogj.com/IranWar

  4. Jun 9

    Insights: PETEX and in-person petroleum learning in the age of AI

    In this Insights episode of the Oil & Gas Journal ReEnterprised podcast, Head of Content Chris Smith talks with Woodrow Winchester III, manager of University of Texas at Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering Petroleum Extension (PETEX). PETEX is a continuing education program for oil and gas professionals across the industry’s upstream, midstream, downstream, and health, safety & environment (HSE) segments. It offers a combination of instructor-led training in a variety of settings—including bespoke on site courses—and self-study e-learning programs covering topics from exploration and well control to refining and transportation. During the conversation, Chris and Woodrow talk about the evolution of PETEX’s mission over its decades of operation, Rig School (the star of its current lineup), and the program’s approach to emerging energies such as hydrogen. The two also consider the continued role of in-person training and knowledge-housed-in-humans in the face of an ever-expanding universe of artificial intelligence. Resources https://petex.utexas.edu/ www.linkedin.com/company/utpetex/ https://www.facebook.com/UTPETEX/ Email for questions, instructors, or company inquiries: execed@petex.utexas.edu

  5. May 26

    Market Focus: Hormuz disruptions tighten global oil markets as recovery risks persist

    Strait of Hormuz disruptions are tightening global oil and LNG markets, with recovery expected to remain slow even if conflict eases. Ongoing security risks, damaged infrastructure, and constrained shipping capacity are limiting exports, while clearing waterways and restoring normal tanker flows could take months. Recovery will vary across Gulf producers. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are better positioned due to stronger domestic supply chains, while Iraq and Kuwait face delays tied to reliance on imported equipment and foreign expertise. Global shortages of specialized energy components are expected to further extend timelines. The result is a sustained global supply deficit, with inventories declining and limited response from non-OPEC+ producers, keeping market conditions tight well into 2026.

  6. May 12

    Then & Now: Predicting markets—how forecasting in oil and gas has transformed over 50 years

    The 1973 Oil Embargo broke forecasting models that weren't built to absorb it. The shale revolution rewrote supply elasticity assumptions entirely. And as of April 2026, the US exported more crude oil than it imported for the first time since World War II. In this Then & Now episode of the Oil & Gas Journal ReEnterprised podcast, OGJ Statistics Editor Laura Bell-Hammer connects those data points into a 50-year story about how oil and gas forecasting has been continuously rebuilt by the forces it failed to anticipate—and what that means for reading the market today.

  7. Apr 28

    ICYMI: RefComm Expoconference—why it's the diamond of downstream events

    In this ICYMI episode of the Oil & Gas Journal ReEnterprised podcast, downstream editor Robert Brelsford explains why the technical content he encounters at one refining conference delivers real value. He highlights content that includes candid case studies, targeted training, and practical insight focused on delayed coking, FCC, and sulfur recovery operations.

  8. Apr 14

    Insights: Vaca Muerta’s scale, productivity—and why it has more to give

    In this Insights episode of the Oil & Gas Journal ReEnterprised podcast, upstream editor Alex Procyk delivers an in-depth technical and commercial overview of Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale play, one of the world’s largest unconventional oil and gas resources—and one that continues to punch below its weight in total production. Procyk argues this is less a reflection of rock quality and more a result of development pace, infrastructure, and operational complexity. He also outlines why Vaca Muerta’s location—far from geopolitically sensitive supply routes—could make it increasingly important in global energy markets. Why Vaca Muerta matters now Despite resource estimates rivaling or exceeding major US shale plays, Vaca Muerta produces only a fraction of their total output. Procyk argues this is less a reflection of rock quality and more a result of development pace, infrastructure, and operational complexity. With major pipeline projects under way and LNG export capacity taking shape, Vaca Muerta may be poised to play a much larger role in global oil and gas supply. From the episode “On a per‑well basis, Vaca Muerta is one of the most productive unconventional plays on the planet.” “It’s a massive resource, but it hasn’t really been pushed yet.” “The geology isn’t uniformly great—but where it’s good, it’s very good.” “Managing risk versus reward isn’t a flaw in the process—that’s engineering.” “Vaca Muerta is about as far away from the Strait of Hormuz as you can get, and that matters.”

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The Oil & Gas Journal ReEnterprised podcast addresses issues facing the petroleum industry in a way that highlights its transformation in light of the energy transition to a net-zero carbon future, as well as the ongoing evolution to a more inclusive and equitable society. With in-depth perspectives from OGJ editors and guests from all facets of the business, the podcast will explore and discuss the ways operators, service companies, and their employees from this historically very traditional industry are working through and finding solutions to these more progressive, nontraditional issues.

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