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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
MAR 24

#89. From Flight Engineer to CEO: Powering the Data Center Boom with Rob Rice

How do you transform an oilfield services giant into a power generation powerhouse? Gravity CEO Rob Rice joins David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen to reveal the "behind-the-scenes" of his company’s massive evolution. From his days as an Air Force flight test engineer to leading multi-million dollar divestitures, Rice explains why the future of the field is not in water or chemicals, but in standardized 400 kW natural gas generators. Tune in to find out! 00:36 Podcast Mission And Sponsors 01:59 Host Banter And Industry Events 03:39 Meet Rob Rice 03:54 Louisiana Roots And Air Force 05:46 First Rig Trip Spark 07:25 Early Career Texas Eastern 08:51 Enron And Overseas Work 11:28 Hanover To Archrock Leadership 14:41 Air Force Flying Stories 16:26 Gravity Origin And Reshaping 20:23 Power Rental Market Focus 26:11 Reliability Data Centers And Service 29:18 Strategic Partner Role 30:52 Looking Ahead For Gravity 31:01 Growth and Diversification 32:13 Company Size and COVID Reset 33:49 Remote Work and Tech Shifts 35:43 Deal Prep and Data Rooms 38:32 Motivating Teams Through Change 41:59 Professionalism First Impressions 45:24 Career Choices in Energy 49:10 Mentors and Paying It Forward 50:15 Life Outside the CEO Role 52:21 Crawfish and Louisiana Roots 54:51 Final Advice and Wrap Up

Mar 24

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56 min
MAR 31

#45. EEP Things I Learned This Week

Things I learned this week.

Mar 31

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27 min
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#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 Gavi (Baker Hughes), Carlo Luzzatto (RINA), and Claire Wright (Hanwha Ocean) 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

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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
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
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
FEB 17

#84. Shaping leadership, innovation, and the future of energy with Amerino Gatti

Energy is evolving. The leaders shaping it are here. Recorded live at the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting in Florence, Oilfield 360 hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Amerino Gatti, Executive Vice President of Baker Hughes Oilfield Services & Equipment. Together, they explore the role of oil and gas in modern life, emerging innovations like geothermal and autonomous drilling, and what leadership looks like in a rapidly changing energy landscape. A powerful conversation on where energy goes next! 00:00 Introduction to Oil and Gas 00:54 Podcast Sponsors and Their Contributions 01:56 Live from Baker Hughes Annual Meeting 02:35 Interview with Amerino Gatti 03:13 Amerino's Journey in the Energy Industry 06:12 Leadership and Teamwork Insights 10:45 Baker Hughes' Technological Innovations 14:03 Global Energy Demand and Future Prospects 19:49 Engaging the Next Generation 22:27 Board Membership and Nonprofit Work 27:41 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Feb 17

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30 min
MAR 24

#44. Oil to $40? Spare Capacity, Demand & LNG Volatility

What Moves Oil: $40 or $60? On the Energy Espresso Podcast, host Jim Wicklund sits down with Jan Stuart, Global Energy Economist at Piper Sandler, to break down what could actually move oil prices. After talk of $40 oil, Stuart pushes back, arguing it would take a recession-level shock and missteps from OPEC+. Instead, he sees ~$60 with upside, pointing to tight spare capacity, steady demand, and low inventories, while also unpacking LNG volatility and a potential near-term glut. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:45 Elevator Oil Trader Story 01:37 Can Oil Hit 40 02:04 Iran Risk and Spare Capacity 02:55 Global Demand Growth Outlook 04:05 Surplus Debate and NGLs 04:20 OPEC Plus Adds Barrels Back 05:44 Thin Spare Capacity Reality 07:26 Just In Case Stockpiling 08:30 Putting a Price Forecast 10:25 Why Not 100 Dollar Oil 11:19 Tier Two Tech Upside 11:57 Oil Price Reality Check 12:50 Global Supply Shifts 13:15 Europe Net Zero Backlash 14:37 LNG Export Boom Risks 15:10 Early Signs Of Glut 17:42 China Power Mix Reality 19:11 Cheap Power Wins 20:07 Clearing LNG With Price 22:31 Tech Squeezes Margins 23:45 Wrap Up And Thanks

Mar 24

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24 min
FEB 24

#85. Rod Larson on Deepwater Leadership, Robotics & Offshore Resilience

What does it take to operate where humans can’t survive? Live from Florence at the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Oceaneering CEO and President Rod Larson for a high-impact mini episode. From subsea ROVs and autonomy to crisis resilience and leading 14,000 people worldwide, Rod shares how a 60-year-old diving company evolved into a global robotics powerhouse—serving offshore energy, NASA, defense, and even theme parks. Pressure, corrosion, uptime, leadership under fire, this one goes deep. Full episode coming soon. 00:00 Why Oil & Gas Still Powers Modern Life 00:37 Show + Sponsors 02:00 Rod Larson Intro (Oceaneering CEO) 03:08 From Diving to ROVs & Robotics 04:11 Beyond Oil & Gas 05:45 Engineering the Deep 08:16 ROV Fleets & Upgrades 09:23 Hiring & Culture 10:54 Leading 14,000 Globally 13:09 Rod’s Career Journey 16:11 Career Advice 17:26 Leading Through Crisis 20:19 Resiliency & Risk Planning 22:34 AI & Energy Insights 24:13 Rapid-Fire 25:46 Wrap-Up

Feb 24

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26 min

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

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#45. EEP Things I Learned This Week

#46. Maritime Decarbonization, Flexible Fuels & Port Hubs

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

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

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

#84. Shaping leadership, innovation, and the future of energy with Amerino Gatti

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