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#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

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1h 5min
31 DE MAR.

#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

31 de mar.

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54 min
24 DE MAR.

#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

24 de mar.

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56 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 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

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1h 1min
31 DE MAR.

#45. EEP Things I Learned This Week

Things I learned this week.

31 de mar.

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27 min
20 DE JAN.

#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

20 de jan.

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1h 15min
23/12/2025

#82. AI, Culture, and Change: The Future of Energy with David Robison

What truly drives transformation inside an engineering powerhouse? In this episode of the Oilfield 360 podcast, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with CEO David Robison to discuss his path to leadership, the strategies fueling Audubon’s growth, and how AI, renewables, and company culture are reshaping the energy sector.You will walk away with practical takeaways to scale, adapt, and lead with intention. Tune in now! 00:54 Podcast Sponsors and Their Contributions 02:04 Meet the Hosts 02:13 Weekly Recap and Events 03:17 Introducing the Guest: CEO of Audubon 03:23 Guest's Background and Career Journey 05:18 Overview of Audubon and Its Services 07:02 Diversification and Sustainability Strategies 15:16 Challenges and Growth in the Oil and Gas Industry 28:12 AI and Technological Innovations 34:10 Company Culture and Employee Empowerment 35:30 Personal Insights and Interests 40:02 Future Vision and Industry Advice 47:36 Introduction and Guest Welcome 47:49 Podcast and Sponsor Information 02:04 Guest Background and Career Journey 05:18 Overview of Audubon 07:02 Challenges and Diversification 27:53 AI and Technology in Engineering 34:10 Leadership and Company Culture 35:30 Personal Insights and LSU Memories 46:26 Final Thoughts and Farewell

23/12/2025

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48 min
17 DE MAR.

#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

17 de mar.

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59 min
10 DE MAR.

#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

10 de mar.

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54 min
17 DE FEV.

#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

17 de fev.

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30 min

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