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Welcome to Big Digital Energy with Chuck Yates, Mark Meyer and Kirk Coburn. Weekly news in energy covering oil and gas and cleantech.

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    Gates Backpedals on Climate, Trump’s China “Win,” & US Hits Russia’s Oil Giants | BDE 10.31.25

    Bill Gates’ latest climate pivot is stirring things up, and the guys are all over it. Kirk, Chuck, and Mark break down why Gates is stepping away from the emissions-only mindset and putting people back at the center of the climate conversation, think healthcare, infrastructure, and everyday quality of life. From the ripple effects across the energy world to Big Tech’s growing influence, they don’t hold back. The crew also tackles U.S.-China trade tensions, Russian oil sanctions, and how AI could shake up the future of energy. It’s a sharp, funny, and surprisingly optimistic take on one of the biggest climate conversations happening right now. 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 - Halloween Shenanigans03:20 - Bill Gates Emissions Priority09:02 - Oil Prices Increase Since 201521:00 - US-China Trade Talks Update24:10 - Jensen Huang on US-China Trade27:39 - Russia Oil Sanctions Impact32:52 - Final Thoughts Before We Go46:24 - Kirk's Surrender Video Insights51:00 - Mark's Final Thoughts54:05 - Weekend Wishes and Closing Remarkshttps://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 https://app.collide.io/content/DDQWMBJ

    55 мин.
  2. 18 ОКТ.

    Sable Offshore Stalled, BP’s ICC Win, Oil Glut or Tightness?, Waha $0 Gas | BDE 10.18.25

    California’s energy mess is heating up, and Kirk and Mark aren’t holding back. They’re calling out what happens when regulators, like the California Coastal Commission, start flexing too hard, leaving companies like Sable Offshore tangled in lawsuits over something as basic as fixing old oil platforms near Santa Barbara. Between the fallout from the 2015 pipeline spill, shrinking refining capacity, and a growing dependence on imported crude, California’s energy future looks messy at best. The guys dig into whether regulation is protecting the environment or just strangling innovation and property rights. And because no episode’s complete without a few curveballs, they also weigh in on Phil Mickelson’s surprise energy takes, Venture Global’s LNG drama, and the weirdly booming-yet-bloated Permian gas market. It’s sharp, fiery, and full of big-picture takes on how policy, money, and power collide in 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 - Intro01:25 - California Offshore Oil & Gas Industry08:12 - Trump and Drug Trafficking Boats09:11 - California Gas Prices Analysis11:18 - Emergencies and Property Rights Erosion14:08 - BP Arbitration Victory over Venture Global19:15 - Waha Price Fluctuations Explained28:50 - Energy Information Forum Highlights31:51 - Forecasting vs. Energy Planning Strategies37:27 - Golf in the Energy Sector41:00 - LIV Golf Financial Overview43:19 - Weather Impact on Energy Markets44:23 - Thanks for Tuning Inhttps://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

    47 мин.
  3. 9 ОКТ.

    Oil Markets Go Schizo, OPEC+ Blinks & Cenovus Doubles Down on Canada’s “Peak Oil” Bet | BDE 25.10.09

    Oil at $500? Yeah, not happening, at least not anytime soon. Kirk, Chuck, and Mark unpack the hype around that wild prediction and explain what’s actually driving oil markets right now. Between OPEC’s chess moves, shifting U.S. production, and global demand swings, there’s plenty to keep traders guessing. They also get into the ripple effects of renewables, how countries are juggling sustainability with economic reality, and a few curveballs, like the MEG Energy deal, that have everyone talking. It’s a smart, unfiltered look at where the energy world’s really headed. 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 - Chuck’s Medical Emergency02:34 - Show Intro and Overview06:28 - OPEC+ Surprise Announcement08:41 - Trump’s Peace Plan and Oil Markets17:54 - Future of Renewables in Energy21:15 - Investing in Energy Technology22:37 - China’s Energy Strategy and Impact25:00 - Knowledge Gaps in Energy Sector27:30 - Costs of Bad Energy Policy30:25 - Addressing Grid Challenges36:31 - Ambler Mining Road Discussion39:08 - Finger of the Week Highlight45:50 - Show Closing Remarkshttps://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

    47 мин.
  4. 8 ОКТ.

    Revolutionizing Fracking with Real-Time Data | BDE 10.08.25

    Real-time frac data isn’t some future concept, it’s here, and it’s changing the way completions get done. Chuck Yates sat down with folks from ProFrac and Seismos to break down how AI, automation, and acoustic sensing are turning traditional fracking on its head. Matt Wilks and Panos Adamopoulos talk about ProPilot 2.0 and how closed-loop fracturing is giving operators instant feedback to fine-tune every stage. Then Larry Carroll and Steven Bourgoyne take it further, showing how machine learning and data-driven workflows are pushing completions toward adaptive, even autonomous, operations. From cutting costs to squeezing every drop of performance, this one’s a look at how the oilfield is starting to feel a lot more like sci-fi. 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 Introduction and On-Site Experience0:43 Frac Automation Evolution: From ProPilot to Real-Time Adaptation2:07 Seismos Partnership: Real-Time Subsurface Data and Closed Loop Fracturing5:05 Cost Savings vs Well Performance: What Real-Time Data Enables7:10 Breaking Down Engineering Silos with Real-Time Collaboration10:06 Supervised vs Unsupervised Closed Loop: Control and Customization14:01 Role of AI in Frac Operations and Data Management16:11 Case Study: Equipment Optimization and Millions Saved18:26 Adaptive Systems: AI + Physics-Based Measurement in Action20:49 Human Expertise in an AI World: Replacing or Enhancing?23:16 How the ProFrac–Seismos Partnership Came Together25:32 Looking Ahead: Fully Autonomous Fields and Future Inventory29:35 Frac Performance Measurement: Defining Good vs Bad33:11 Customer Collaboration: Building Prescriptive Completions Together36:40 Isolating Variables: Why Controlled Change Matters40:13 Real-World Results: Cost and Performance Improvements42:31 Future Roadmap: More Intelligent, Automated, Efficient Fracs45:33 Refracs and Unlocking More Value from Existing Wells47:07 Overcoming Customer Risk Aversion to Innovation49:06 True Partnerships: EMPs and Service Companies Working Together51:24 Rethinking Tribal Knowledge: AI as a Force Multiplier53:48 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarkshttps://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

    55 мин.
  5. 26 СЕНТ.

    Trump’s bold take on climate week, Another BP walkback, solar plant shutdown | BDE 09.26.25

    Trump’s Climate Week speech was anything but subtle, and the Big Digital Energy crew had plenty to say about it. Kirk, Chuck, and Mark break down his unapologetic shots at global green agendas, the messy reality of rushing energy transitions, and what it all means for regular people facing rising energy costs. They don’t shy away from calling out China and India’s emissions role, questioning high-profile renewable failures like the Mojave solar plant, and unpacking the politics of energy independence. It’s a mix of sharp analysis, fiery takes, and plenty of laughs, the kind of conversation where climate policy, energy security, and everyday impact all collide in classic Big Digital Energy fashion. 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 - Intro01:39 - Trump's UN Speech Highlights05:38 - China's Emissions Reduction Pledge11:56 - Rick Perry's LinkedIn Insights17:25 - BP’s Energy Market Outlook22:47 - Matt's 2018 Electric Vehicle Speech26:16 - Ivanpah Solar Facility Closure28:30 - Left Coast Offshore Wind: Environmental Impact37:03 - Innovative Giant Kites for Energy40:25 - Jake's Two-Week Bender41:50 - Ryder Cup Overview43:58 - Final Hot Take Discussionhttps://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

    46 мин.
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    Elon Musk data centers, IEA's credibility, Jimmy Kimmel and Charlie Kirk aftermath | BDE 09.20.25

    Musk is once again moving faster than the rulebook can keep up. The guys dig into his latest play, Colossus AI data centers, and how he’s flipping old infrastructure into giga-scale operations at a pace that makes regulators look like they’re standing still. From Tennessee to Mississippi, it’s a masterclass in sidestepping red tape while pushing the future of energy and tech forward. Kirk, Chuck, and Mark break it all down with sharp takes on what this means for digital infrastructure, the energy transition, and the frustrating grind of government oversight, all with the usual mix of big-picture insight and no-BS commentary. 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 - Intro01:17 - Texas A&M President Resigns, Leadership Changes03:52 - Elon Musk's Colossus II, Innovation and Technology12:33 - RBN's Power Market Predictions, Energy Trends21:29 - IEA Acknowledges Depletion, Energy Resources24:30 - Guest: Elon Musk, Special Interview26:50 - Jimmy Kimmel’s Cancellation, Entertainment News31:50 - George Abirone and the Oxford Union, Academic Discussion36:15 - Proportionality of Consequences, Ethics and Impact40:31 - Final Thoughts, Wrap-Up Discussionhttps://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

    47 мин.
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    The Assassination That Shook Free Speech | BDE 09.12.25

    The shooting of Charlie Kirk has shaken the political and cultural world, raising hard questions about free speech, safety, and what it means to debate ideas in a time this divided. We talk about Kirk’s legacy, whether you agreed with him or not, as someone who pushed for open dialogue and challenged people to treat opponents as humans instead of enemies. From the ripple effects across podcasting and media, to the impact on energy policy, academic freedom, and how we argue about politics, this conversation digs into what feels like a turning point for free expression in America. 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 - Charlie Kirk assassination07:15 - Energy Climate Assessment13:08 - Energy Endangerment Finding16:23 - Violence in Public Discourse22:03 - Policy Damage from Cancel Culture27:18 - Global Oil and Gas Demand27:45 - Underinvestment in Exploration29:34 - Rights to Improve Living Standards32:35 - Silencing Debate Consequences34:24 - Current Events in the US37:45 - Physics as a Solution39:50 - Omnivore Diet Discussion41:50 - Texas A&M Controversy47:12 - 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

    48 мин.
  8. 5 СЕНТ.

    EQT LNG deal, MA offshore wind, Norway's export dilemma, Shell cancels SAF project | BDE 09.05.25

    Norway’s energy playbook has basically turned the country into Europe’s oversized extension cord, but the trade-offs are starting to sting at home. Kirk, Chuck, and Mark get into how Norway’s hydro power and subsea cables made it a powerhouse exporter while leaving its own citizens facing higher electricity bills. They call out how exports are essentially propping up bad energy bets from countries like Germany and the UK, then draw some sharp parallels back to U.S. policy, think EQT’s LNG push and the roadblocks baked into regulation. Along the way, they touch on offshore wind, sustainable aviation fuel, and the bigger picture of global energy dynamics, raising the question: how do you balance smart economics with keeping the lights on at home? 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 - Intro03:11 - EQT LNG Deal with NextDecade10:42 - US Government Involvement in LNG14:37 - Norway Energy Developments22:07 - Shell SAF Plant in Rotterdam24:30 - Exxon European Petrochemical Investments27:45 - Economic Feasibility of Sustainable Aviation Fuelhttps://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

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