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#95. Rich Reynolds on Rethinking Pressure Control in Modern Drilling

The best midstream opportunities are not obvious; they are overlooked. Recorded at the Piper Sandler 26th Annual Energy Conference, David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Rich Reynolds, CEO at Cavalcade Midstream, LLC. Reynolds breaks down a different approach to midstream: solving niche producer problems and unlocking value in distressed assets—while raising capital deal-by-deal to match the right investors with the right opportunities. A sharp perspective on strategy, discipline, and where real value is being created in today’s market. 00:00 Why Oil And Gas Matters 00:36 Podcast And Sponsors 01:59 Live From Piper Sandler 03:08 Meet Rich Reynolds 03:34 From Lawyer To Energy 04:25 Neustar Deal Lessons 05:23 What Cavalcade Does 07:44 Entrepreneur Mindset 10:10 Opportunities In Midstream 13:03 Raising Capital By Deal 16:26 Filtering Noise With People 18:35 Knowing Yourself And Partners 20:51 Family Leap of Faith 21:53 Explaining Midstream to Kids 23:23 Why San Antonio Base 24:55 Taco Talk and Tortillas 25:52 Midstream Consolidation Opportunities 27:30 From Attorney to CEO 29:16 Leading a Small Team 30:16 Giving Back in San Antonio 34:11 Recharging with Family 35:37 Disneyland Detour 36:31 Legacy and Impact 37:44 Career Wisdom and Farewell

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40 min
APR 28

#94. Cam Hewell on Rethinking Managed Pressure Drilling

Disrupting drilling starts with rethinking the model. Recorded remotely at the Piper Sandler Energy Conference in Las Vegas, this episode features Cam Hewell, President and CEO of Premium Oilfield Holdings. He breaks down how Premium is reshaping managed pressure drilling (MPD) through a rig-centered, vertically integrated approach—now scaled across 160 U.S. land rigs. The conversation also covers rising power demand, new drilling technologies, and where the industry is headed next. 00:00 Why Oil And Gas Matters 00:36 Podcast And Sponsors 01:59 Live From Energy Conference 02:15 Conference Themes Power Demand 04:03 Meet Cam Hill 05:18 Cam Background Consulting Tech 07:56 First Oilfield Company Growth 10:26 Founding Premium Rig Focus 15:08 Premium Shift To MPD 17:03 MPD Explained Benefits 19:49 Disrupting MPD Cost Tech 22:19 Building The Dream Team 25:12 Urethane Elements Cloud Software 28:54 Beyond MPD Top Drives Tools 31:19 New Rig Equipment Roadmap 32:30 Remote Bleed Off Valve Win 34:36 Chasing Incremental Efficiency 36:06 Rapid Prototyping Culture 38:00 Expanding Into Production 39:44 Growth Strategy And Capital Returns 41:56 Downhole Tools And Per Well Focus 44:37 Hiring For Innovation 48:10 Duke Basketball Detour 50:10 Career Advice For Young Pros 52:34 Consulting After Running Companies 55:34 From Scrappy Startup To Scale 57:09 Closing Thanks And Sign Off

Apr 28

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58 min
$#93. How do you turn a struggling frac sand operation into a 10‑million‑ton powerhouse?$

APR 21

#93. How do you turn a struggling frac sand operation into a 10‑million‑ton powerhouse?

Recorded live at the Daniel Energy Partners Thrive Conference, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Jackson Wise, CEO of Signal Peak Silica, and world-class pit master, to unpack the realities of the modern sand business and what it takes to lead through cycles. Wise shares his unconventional path from Enron and investment banking with the infamous Simmons & Company to operating one of the largest regional frac sand platforms in the U.S., along with the hard lessons learned during Signal Peak’s 2019 turnaround. The conversation dives into how regionalization has reshaped the sand market, why delivered cost and logistics matter more than brand, and how consolidation and capital discipline are defining the future of the sector. Wise also reflects on leadership, mentorship, building high‑trust teams, and why barbecue, community, and culture still play an outsized role in oil & gas today. 00:00 Why Oil And Gas Matters 00:36 Podcast And Sponsors 01:59 Live From Thrive Conference 03:14 Meet Jackson Wise 03:40 Early Career And Enron 05:52 BP MBA And Simmons 07:17 Simmons Culture Lessons 09:34 Leaving Banking To Operate 11:38 Mentorship And Leadership 13:16 Signal Peak In 30 Seconds 15:49 Turnaround And Team Building 17:24 Sand Consolidation Strategy 20:06 How The Sand Market Changed 22:47 Plant Costs Then And Now 24:17 Wet Versus Dry Sand 25:36 Wet Sand Reality Check 26:15 How Heavy Is Sand 27:14 Logistics And Truck Staging 28:59 Pitching SPS Value 30:57 Five To Ten Year Vision 32:48 Barbecue And Oilfield Culture 34:53 Winning At Pebble Beach 38:21 Cookoff Community And Team 42:27 Career Wisdom And Wrap

Apr 21

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44 min
JAN 20

#83. Building a Billion-Dollar Energy Company: Nathan Ough’s Story

On this episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, hosts David De Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Nathan Ough, CEO at VoltaGrid, to unpack how a five-person startup scaled into a multi-billion-dollar power company. Nathan reveals how VoltaGrid went from a small startup to 1,500+ employees, the bold moves shaking up the energy sector, and the secrets to leading at scale without losing balance. 00:00 Introduction to Oil and Gas 00:54 Podcast Sponsors and Their Contributions 02:03 Meet the Hosts: David and Victoria 03:00 Guest Introduction: Nathan CEO of VoltaGrid 03:51 Nathan's Early Life and Career Beginnings 10:45 Founding and Growing VoltaGrid 14:35 VoltaGrid's Evolution and Achievements 23:59 Partnerships and Future Prospects 40:57 Sales and Transaction Management 42:20 Strategic Planning and Execution 43:50 Communication and Transparency 45:50 Handling Mistakes and Leadership 52:33 Community Involvement and Personal Life 01:01:54 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts

Jan 20

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1h 15m
APR 14

#92. AI Power Surge: Can Natural Gas Keep Up with Demand?

AI Power Surge: Can Natural Gas Keep Up with Demand? AI is driving a new wave of power demand. But where will the energy come from? At the Daniel Energy Partners Thrive Conference, Oilfield 360 Podcast hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard-Queen sit down with Jason Downie, Managing Partner of Tailwater Capital. Jason shares his perspective as an energy private equity investor and why natural gas and midstream infrastructure will be critical as AI, LNG exports, and reshoring drive the next phase of energy demand. 00:00 Why Oil Still Matters 00:54 Podcast Sponsors 01:59 Live From Thrive Conference 02:30 Nuclear Plus Gas Takeaways 03:39 Meet Jason Downey 04:10 Why Tailwater Name 05:09 Fly Fishing Banter 05:45 Jason Energy Origin Story 07:49 DLJ To Hicks Muse Path 10:54 Energy Thesis And 2003 Shift 12:05 Private Equity Explained 13:07 Tailwater Strategy Three Legs 14:35 Portfolio And Midstream Model 18:18 Bullish Themes E&P LNG AI 26:21 Texas Power Demand Surge 30:36 Structural Demand Pull Wrap 31:27 Replacement Depletion Math 32:21 Raising a PE Fund 33:39 Treat Investors as Partners 35:30 Giving Young Talent Rope 38:21 Service and Salesmanship Club 41:02 Solo Africa Hunt Reflections 46:03 Tailwater White Space 47:35 Water and Infrastructure Opportunities 51:51 Career Advice for Your 20s 54:59 Wrap Up and Where to Follow

Apr 14

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56 min
MAR 17

#88. Deployable Nuclear, Offshore Power & Energy Innovation with Bobby Gallagher

Can nuclear power be deployed as easily as a shipping container? In this episode of Oilfield 360, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Bobby Gallagher, CEO of Deployable Energy, to discuss how his experience in offshore drilling led to innovations in both well safety and nuclear energy. From a millisecond-response blowout preventer concept to containerized microreactors designed to run for five years without refueling, Gallagher explains how factory-built nuclear systems could transform energy supply for remote grids, maritime operations, and critical infrastructure. They also explore nuclear’s regulatory hurdles, global competition, and why building the next generation of energy infrastructure will require both engineering and leadership. 00:36 Podcast And Sponsors 01:59 Back In Houston Banter 03:28 Meet Bobby Gallagher 03:57 From Military To Oilfield 04:56 Korea Shipyard Boom 07:19 Service And 9 11 10:50 Pyro BOP Breakthrough 15:47 Starting Deployable Energy 17:31 One Megawatt Container Reactor 19:06 Factory Build And Logistics 21:55 Fuel Choice And Scaling 27:00 LEU Vs HALEU Explained 29:47 Supply Constraints Strategy 30:58 Energy Poverty and Portability 32:31 Oilfield Tech Inspiration 34:17 Houston as Build Hub 35:52 Maritime Nuclear Use Cases 37:21 Island Grids and Soft Power 39:42 China Russia Nuclear Race 44:10 Scaling Manufacturing in Houston 45:11 Hiring for Character 46:14 Mentors and Resilience 49:23 Family Life and Sports 50:07 Cycling Career and Crashes 53:02 Martial Arts and Humility 56:03 Closing Wisdom and Farewell

Mar 17

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59 min
MAR 31

#90. Neal Lux talks about going from Coil Tubing Startup to CEO-Level Leadership

How do you turn a startup launched during a downturn into a major oilfield technology success story? On this episode of The Oilfield 360 podcast, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Neal Lux, CEO of Forum Energy Technologies (and TV Star - Landman appearance), to discuss his path from co-founding Global Tubing to leading FET today. Lux shares insights on scaling a coil tubing startup, the Smart Taper innovation that improved weld fatigue life, and how technologies like subsea robotics and remote ROV operations are shaping the future of oilfield services. 00:00 Why Oil and Gas Matters 00:36 Podcast and Sponsors 03:48 Meet Neal Lux 04:54 From Consulting to Maverick 07:55 Joining a Risky Startup 11:30 Global Tubing Early Struggles 13:37 Culture and Innovation 15:29 Coil Tubing Explained 17:54 Smart Taper Breakthrough 19:13 Designing for Long Wells 21:16 Beyond Intervention Use Cases 23:22 Partnering with Operators 25:33 Why They Bought Eagle 26:12 Joining the Forum Family 27:04 Leadership Under Chris 27:49 COVID Debt Turning Point 28:32 What FET Does Today 30:17 FET 2030 Growth Plan 33:10 Landman TV Cameo 37:02 Subsea Robotics Innovation 39:38 Lessons From Mistakes 41:52 Life Outside Work 45:13 CEO Reality Check 48:34 Investor Story and Value 50:21 NYSE Texas Listing

Mar 31

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54 min
APR 7

#91. How Select Water Solutions Is Innovating Through Energy and Water Use Dynamics

From humble beginnings fixing pumps to building a water giant, how did Schmitz do it? On the Oilfield 360 Podcast, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with industry legend, John Schmitz, CEO at Select Water Solutions. John shares how buying distressed or forgotten assets during downturns shaped his growth, and why water is becoming one of the most strategic parts of the oilfield, among many other great stories and shared insights from his years in the energy industry - Upstream, Midstream and Downstream. 00:54 Podcast Sponsors 01:59 Welcome And Upcoming Events 02:59 Meet John Schmitz 04:25 Early Career And First Company 06:35 Surviving The 80s Crash 08:02 Buying Companies In Downcycles 13:51 Midstream And Upstream Expansion 15:27 Private Equity And Going Public 24:17 Life After Complete Energy 26:55 Family Support And Marriage 28:33 Giving Back In Cook County 32:36 Meeting Harold Hamm 32:54 Save Domestic Oil Fight 33:53 Partners In Complete 34:46 Why Harold Matters 35:25 What DEPA Does 36:59 US Energy Advantage 38:23 Industry Turnaround Story 40:55 More With Less 42:45 Family Office And Kids 43:16 Select Origin Story 46:17 Water To Recycling Shift 48:39 Pipelines And Networks 51:42 Efficiency By The Numbers 53:25 Ranch Life And Longhorns 55:01 Stark Ranch History 01:00:19 Mentors And Advice 01:03:02 Romania And Global Expansion

Apr 7

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1h 5m
APR 7

#46. Maritime Decarbonization, Flexible Fuels & Port Hubs

Can shipping decarbonize without a clear fuel winner? Live from the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting in Florence, Energy Espresso host Jim Wicklund sits down with Raimondo Giavi, VP, Hydrogen at Baker Hughes; Carlo Luzzatto, CEO of RINA; and Claire Wright, Senior Vice President of Hanwha Ocean Europe, to unpack the future of maritime decarbonization. They discuss regulatory uncertainty between the EU and IMO, the rise of green shipping corridors and port hubs, and why flexibility, through dual-fuel systems, efficiency gains, and adaptable turbine technology, may be the industry’s most realistic path forward. 00:00 Welcome From Florence 00:30 Meet The Guests 01:31 Maritime Rules And ETS 06:59 Net Zero And Flexibility 09:56 Ship Design And Efficiency 12:55 Energy Density Reality Check 15:12 Baker Hughes Gas Turbines 20:29 Certification And Proven Tech 22:41 Ports Bunkering And Corridors 28:00 Top Global Port Hubs 29:53 Pathways To Zero Fuels 30:16 Ammonia and Offsets 31:13 Fuel Competition Crunch 32:43 Piggybacking Infrastructure 33:30 Efficiency as Hero 34:39 Hydrogen Blending Reality 36:27 Green Hydrogen Economics 38:28 Materials and Repurposing 39:20 Value Chain Collaboration 40:51 Innovation Hubs and TRL 44:36 Building Trust and Culture 52:00 Data Sharing Barriers 55:37 AI for Operations

Apr 7

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1h 1m
MAR 10

#87. From Shale Innovation to 500MW of Geothermal Power with Tim Latimer

From Shale to Steam: Can geothermal scale like oil & gas? Recorded live at the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting, Fervo Energy CEO Tim Latimer joins the Oilfield 360 podcast to explain why geothermal is the new "Shale 3.0." Tim breaks down how Eagle Ford drilling techniques are unlocking 500MW of carbon-free power at Project Cape, the impact of high-temp well design on drilling speed, and why the best leaders still know how to "stop and smell the roses." A sharp look at how oilfield innovation is defining the future of baseload energy! 0:00 Why Oil & Gas Still Matters 02:00 Live in Italy + Tim Intro (Fervo Energy) 04:30 The Geothermal Spark 07:45 Enhanced Geothermal Explained 10:02 Finding the Temperature Sweet Spot 13:50 Building Fervo 18:18 Funding Hard Tech 23:07 “Shale 3.0” 27:22 Leadership & Culture 30:10 Preventing Burnout 35:05 Partnering with Baker Hughes 41:18 Scaling to 500MW 43:09 Decline Rates & Well Spacing 46:24 Faster Drilling in Hot Granite 48:37 Fatherhood & Advice 53:15 Wrap-Up

Mar 10

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54 min

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#95. Rich Reynolds on Rethinking Pressure Control in Modern Drilling

#94. Cam Hewell on Rethinking Managed Pressure Drilling

#93. How do you turn a struggling frac sand operation into a 10‑million‑ton powerhouse?

#83. Building a Billion-Dollar Energy Company: Nathan Ough’s Story

#92. AI Power Surge: Can Natural Gas Keep Up with Demand?

#88. Deployable Nuclear, Offshore Power & Energy Innovation with Bobby Gallagher

#90. Neal Lux talks about going from Coil Tubing Startup to CEO-Level Leadership

#91. How Select Water Solutions Is Innovating Through Energy and Water Use Dynamics

#46. Maritime Decarbonization, Flexible Fuels & Port Hubs

#87. From Shale Innovation to 500MW of Geothermal Power with Tim Latimer

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