Oil and Gas Upstream

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Oil and Gas Upstream explores what is happening in the upstream oil and gas industry. Host Elena Melchert brings value, unity, and information to the energy industry one conversation at a time. Guests of this show bring stories from various sectors of the industry.

Recent Episodes
  • Decarbonizing Oil & Gas with ERM and SLB | Ep 302
    Jun 4, 2025 – 17:59
  •  Decarbonization in Oil and Gas:Trey Shaffer & Farshid Mostowfi
    May 28, 2025 – 18:10
  • The Future of Financial Modeling with Lacklan Hughson | Ep 300
    May 21, 2025 – 37:41
  • Blue Energies’ Journey into Liberia Deepwater Oil and Gas | Ep 299
    May 14, 2025 – 36:08
  • Revolutionizing Carbon Management with Matthew Stevenson, Svante | Ep 298
    May 7, 2025 – 42:18
  • Offshore Facilities With David Boggs, Energy Maritime Associates | Ep 297
    Apr 30, 2025 – 49:11
  • Transforming Natural Gas into Gasoline: Ernie Miller, CEO, Verde Clean Fuels | Ep 296
    Apr 23, 2025 – 29:06
  •  Power Needs in the Oil and Gas Sector: Haglund and Bosch Rexroth with Collins Bioseh | 295
    Apr 16, 2025 – 31:52
  • Tachyus: The Future of Reservoir Management with Matt Elbert and Christan Perkins
    Apr 4, 2025 – 38:12
  • Innovative Insurance Solutions for the Energy Sector with Warren Spiwak, and Hilde Haviland, USI Insurance Services 
    Mar 26, 2025 – 33:27
  • Dan Naatz, COO and Executive VP of IPAA at NAPE 2025 | Ep 292
    Mar 19, 2025 – 6:19
  • Landmen make the Upstream oil and gas sector possible with Landman Courtney Childress | Ep 291
    Mar 12, 2025 – 27:43
  • Engineered Salinity: Boosting Oil Production with Geoffrey Thyne | Ep 290
    Mar 5, 2025 – 51:14
  • What you think you know about oil and gas with Sam Norwood, Student, Texas A&M | Ep 289
    Feb 26, 2025 – 37:07
  • Dwayne Purvis, Purvis Energy Advisors | Ep 288
    Feb 19, 2025 – 40:10
  • Navigating Carbon with Deb Ryan, Swan Mountain Advisory | Ep 287
    Feb 12, 2025 – 34:17
  • Pierre Emmanuel d’Huart, SAIPEM, on oil, gas & SPE in Europe | 286
    Feb 5, 2025 – 28:43
  • Strategy & Growth in Oil & Gas with Tracy Gray | Ep 285
    Jan 29, 2025 – 34:38
  • Liquid Gold: NETL’s Research on Critical Minerals in Produced Water | Ep 284
    Jan 22, 2025 – 33:17
  • Petroleum Powerhouses: Meet Ukraine’s Rising Stars at SPE’s ATCE 2024 | Ep 283
    Jan 15, 2025 – 26:55
  • Tomas Reyna at the USA Hydrogen Alliance Conference | Ep 282
    Jan 8, 2025 – 29:24
  • Future Energy Insights with Glen Davis at US Hydrogen Alliance
    Dec 25, 2024 – 10:37
  • Christmas Special 2024
    Dec 24, 2024 – 10:32
  • Carlos Torres: Founder of Royal Oaks Energy, SPE Coordinator | ATCE 2024
    Dec 18, 2024 – 29:23
  • Dr. Jeremy Boak: Geologist, Advisor, and Carbon Expert
    Dec 11, 2024 – 44:51
  • Dr. Hamed Soroush, Founder and CEO, Teverra  
    Dec 4, 2024 – 39:12
  • Derrick Whiting and Yani Araujo of Intertek Westport Technology Center discuss how Intertek is playing a role in CCUS methods and evaluations | Ep 277
    Nov 27, 2024 – 34:51
  • Chris Wright, Founder and CEO, Liberty Energy, and Nominee for Secretary of Energy | Ep 276
    Nov 20, 2024 – 39:42
  • Phil Cruver, Co-Founder and CEO and Bill Bartling, Co-Founder and Director of Regulatory Affairs at Geo2Watts | Ep 275
    Nov 15, 2024 – 33:58
  • Kevin Silla, Director, Pristine Energy talks about using hydrogen discoveries around the world as a potential energy source. Recorded at the USA Hydrogen Alliance Conference on May 29, 2024 | Ep 274
    Nov 13, 2024 – 9:26
  • Andy Wang, Prescient Devices and Russell Whitney, Precision Drilling at the SPE/ATCE 2024 conference on drilling operations data and data management | Ep 273
    Oct 30, 2024 – 28:59
  • Mr. Simon Seaton, CEO, Society of Petroleum Engineers recorded live at SPE 2024 ATCE, New Orleans | Ep 272
    Oct 24, 2024 – 28:43
  • Chris Martin, Global Business Development of Wings Travel Group:  oil and gas unique travel needs | Ep 271
    Oct 17, 2024 – 39:39
  • Travis Windholz, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Conduit, a total power solution for E&P and midstream companies | Ep 270
    Oct 3, 2024 – 31:13
  • Jane Stricker, Executive Director of Houston Energy Transition Inititiave. Recorded live at CERAWeek, March 2024 | Ep 269
    Sep 27, 2024 – 32:15
  • Dana Otillio, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Vice President of Marketing and Communication talks about all the communication tools SPE uses to broadcast content and information to both SPE members and non-members
    Sep 19, 2024 – 34:41
  • Lee Hyson, with Gaia Earth Group, discusses wireline operations with Elena Melchert at the 2024 SPE/AAPG/SEG/CCUS conference | Ep 267
    Sep 5, 2024 – 32:21
  • George Koperna, V.P. Advanced Resources International talks at the CCUS conference in March 2024 about the current state of Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS).  Recorded live at the SPE/AAPG/SEG CCUS Conference March 2024. Ep 266
    Aug 28, 2024 – 36:40
  • Hanai Al Khalaifa, Technical Advisor for Produced Water for Saudi Aramco and Produced Water Society President for Middle East Chapter talks with Elena Melchert at the Produced Water Society Annual Conference about current state of managing Produced Water – May 29, 2024
    Aug 21, 2024 – 30:51
  •  James Campos, TRRC and Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade/Energy, Commonwealth of Virginia, discusses hydrogen as an energy source.  Recorded at the US Hydrogen Alliance Policy Leader Conference, March 2, 2024 | Ep 264
    Aug 15, 2024 – 11:28
  • Terry Palisch, 2024 President, Society of Petroleum Engineers, talks about SPE activities including the upcoming ATCE (Annual Technology Conference and Exhibition) to be held September 23-25, 2024 in New Orleans | Ep 263
    Aug 7, 2024 – 36:23
  • Eric Burnette, Director of Engineering, AD3 Technologies, recorded at the 2024 SPE-AAPG-SEG CCUS Conference | Ep 262
    Jul 31, 2024 – 35:37
  • Meet Roxana Bekemohammadi at the March 2024 Second Annual Hydrogen Policy Leaders Convention | Ep 261
    Jul 25, 2024 – 13:33
  • Dr. Autumn Haagsma, Assistant Director of the Michigan Geological Survey and Director of the Michigan Repository for Research and Education, recorded live at the 2024 SPE-AAPG-SEC CCUS Conference | Ep 260
    Jul 11, 2024 – 31:22
  • John Durand, Vice Chairman at XRI water – Current trends in Recycling Produced Water | Ep 259
    Jul 3, 2024 – 31:44
  • Chuck McConnell, Center for Carbon Management at University of Houston: current state and future of CCUS | Ep 258
    Jun 26, 2024 – 50:54
  • Chris Fair, President of Oilfield Data Services discusses surveillance of reservoir and production | Ep 257
    Jun 19, 2024 – 38:19
  • Dr. Douglas Wicks, Program Director, ARPA‑E, DOE | Ep 256
    Apr 24, 2024 – 32:39
  • Dr. Nathan Meehan, Professor of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M | Ep 255
    Apr 17, 2024 – 50:14
  • From upstream produced water producer to commercial produced water management | Ep 254
    Apr 10, 2024 – 31:36
Recent Reviews
  • Ramenergy
    Extra_OilGas_dinary
    I’ve listen some episodes but all of them pretty interesting, Helena & guests are people with highly experience.. this my podcast is my reference for my oil&gas field… thanks
  • sum-life
    Awesome
    Thanks so much for this podcast. Love being able to learn about what my dad does to proved for us
  • Trevor Oldham
    Awesome podcast!
    Elena is a great host!
  • Kassem_Ok
    Great Podcast
    It is always listening to this podcast. Elena is a great and well knowledgeable host. Keep it up!
  • Tha1ForLyfe
    Excellent, Informative Show
    I have only listened to a couple episodes but I’m low key hooked. Justin does a great job with the guests and you can feel his passion for the O&G industry. I’m not an O&G by any means, but I am curious now thanks to this podcast!! Keep spreading the word Justin!
  • NashTX
    Great show!
    This is a freaking great show. Very diverse guests across a broad range of energy topics. Justin is awesome!
  • RSLatimer
    Informative and Easy Listening
    Justin does a great job setting the tone with guests and I learned some “non industry” life skills for work life balance from a recent interview. Great work!
  • RoundtheRotary
    Amazing host and content
    Justin is one of the best out there. Love his conversations with guests that are informative yet casual. Always good stuff listening to this podcast. Keep it up Justin!
  • unicor Life🦄🦄🦄
    Great Podcast about the Oil & Gas Industry
    Justin makes the listener and the guest feel like we are all old friends about to have a cool and engaging conversation about what’s going in oil & gas. Between personality, guests and content this has all three! Another Gem by OGGN’s group of podcasts.
  • CA Dreaming 4U
    The Best!
    This is by far the best Oil and Gas podcast of all time! I love many of the other OGGN shows, and other podcasts. But darn this one is sooooooo good! Just finished listineing to the eposode with Caroline with TechnipFMC, and was really impressed with their professional growth culture. That's rare these days! And would love to learn more about their "Frac Now" program. Keep up the great work Justin!
  • Alexlsu10
    Great Oilfield Podcast
    It’s taken me way to long to post this. But Justin does a great job interviewing some of the best people in the business. He gets top quality guests that share insight to every part of the business. I even enjoy the candor between him and his guests that is non-energy related. It’s an easy listen. Keep it up Justin! -Alex G
  • photo user 7665833
    Interesting and fun, great show
    Justin combines personal with professional questions and makes the show interesting and also a lot of fun. If you want to learn more about various career paths in onshore oil and gas this is the show you have to listen. I remain so amazed of the outstanding people who work in our oil and gas industry.
  • AGIFG
    I learned something from the best
    Justin is my favorite podcast host, period. Love the entire OGGN suite of shows, but this one is on my "must listen list" for sure. Have been in the industry more than 15 years, but I had no idea the TechnipFMC did anything other than sub-sea. Once things pick back up, I'm reaching out to learn about their work on land. Appreciate the education J.
  • Chopper McGee
    Excellent Podcast!
    I love this podcast. Justin is an excellent host and his guests and content are very informative for anyone who wants to learn more about the field side of the industry. I particularly enjoyed the episode with Chris Arriola covering the relatable skills learned in the military and how they can apply to a career in the energy sector. Keep it up Justin!
  • Sidomate
    Justin is the best!
    Love Justin’s energy, and he always finds interesting guests.
  • luvsfreepics
    What happened to the whooooeeeeee?
    I am disappointed you have left off the whooooooeeeeeee from your sign off. Let ‘er rip don’t be shy! That being said, you do a great job making it feel like we are right there in the conversation with you. The personal questions are just as interesting as the professional questions and it helps me relate to the people on the show. Keep up the good work and let’s get sign off back to its original glory. -FracinND
  • Cmoney678
    Energy podcast we didn’t know we needed
    Justin has done a great job bringing on people that add a lot of value to an ever dynamic energy industry. Great way to stay current
  • Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
    Great podcast host!
    Great podcast host! Friendly and professional, helped the conversation flow well. Highly recommended if you want to reach an oil and gas audience!
  • Dereck
    Strong podcast
    Justin hosts a great podcast across an array subjects relevant to the oil and gas value chain. Light, tight, and bright with a personal touch 👌🏻
  • Seouliz
    Entertainment meet education
    Justin does a great job of entertaining while educating the audience. The show reminds me that the industry is made up of some of the most interesting and extraordinary human beings. Keep up the fire 🔥🔥🔥
  • Laurensell
    So relatable.
    The part where she’s talking about not knowing where to park when you pull on location for the first time is 100% true. Love this it so relatable. ❤️
  • Pittsburgh O&G
    Great Podcast!!!!
    I enjoy the conversations between Justin and his guest each week. I feel like I learn something from each show either to do with Oil and Gas or how to become a better person. I like hearing what other people do for motivation or what they accredit their success to. Even the banter at the beginning of most shows is entertaining. It really let’s feel like you are getting to know the guest. Justin if your ever in the Pittsburgh area I would really like to meet up and talk shop. Keep up the amazing work.
  • eye_see_you
    An Insightful Exposure to Oil
    To be perfectly honest I have never had a significant interest in the inner workings of the business; however, this podcast has most definitely changed my tune. I particularly enjoyed the episode with Yousuf Chaudhary. An executive of Atlas. He was proof that even in such a cutthroat business, charming and genuine people exist. Exposure to the real people behind the corporations is an ingenious idea, I enjoyed it immensely.
  • John David Willimon
    Oil and Gas Industry Positivity
    This podcast shines a bright light on the oil and gas industry. Not only is it very insightful but it captures the interest of the listener to wonder what each guest on the show does to be successful in their daily lives.
  • Cstrang4
    A Personal Touch to the Industry
    Disclaimer - Justin invited me to be a guest on his podcast. Hearing my interview and listening to the others he invites onto the show, it’s a great opportunity to connect with others in the industry and hear about their business and personal aspirations and motivations. Thanks Justin!
  • Pmlloyd16
    Gnarly bud
    Super grateful for this podcast. This info gives anyone and everyone good stuff to learn about the industry. Thank you from Midland TX
  • Bgb01
    Thanks for the great content!!
    OGGN has hit it out of the park again, Keep up the great work!! However, not bad for a Canadian.
  • fastchubbs69
    Must listen!!
    Best O&G podcast out there.
  • Lbmidf
    Fantastic!
    Best O&G podcast out there. Very entertaining!!!
  • WellnessWorX
    Super cool!
    I love it, this is by far the funnest and entertaining oilfield podcast ever!!
  • #QualityMatters
    Great work
    Love the podcast and all everyone with OGGN does. Keep it up!!! Thanks for having us on!!!
  • jonclarkx
    The Best O&G Digest
    There is no other podcast that covers today’s energy landscape like Oil & Gas Onshore. Justin is a fun and energetic host that dives into relevant energy topics and always makes me laugh!
  • NIXKname1091
    Awesome!
    This podcast is great! It’s very interesting to hear the different topics discussed. Very easy to follow for amateur like myself and very entertaining!
  • aesmommadebs
    The best!
    Keep up the great work!
  • The Daily Dragon
    Lightheart and Smart
    You gotta be aware going in there’s going to be a lot of shenanigans; we’re taking 10 minute intros and long conclusions but if you’re down for it, it’s a fantastic podcast. This podcast is like the fun and energetic one of the suite of shows OGGN produces, and I recommend them all.
  • Montego23
    Great Podcast
    Ok I’m going to write this same thing for multiple podcasts with OGGN but I love them all! You guys do a great job covering all aspects of the oil and gas industry. I’m a Safety Coordinator/salesman/equipment operator/truck driver for a small dirt contractor who is new to the industry, your podcasts are a great resource to me! Keep up the good work! Mark, Jake, Sarah, Paige, Collin, Justin and Patrick (and all your crews in the background) THANK YOU!
  • Christopher.Mc
    Great Energy Proud Podcast!
    One of my favorite podcasts. Great mix of guests. It is very intriguing to hear each of them discuss operations in their respected field.
  • mbilberry
    Interesting
    Really enjoyed this podcast. Looking forward to it growing and what the future holds. The oil and gas industry needed this type of media.
  • awakenyourstyle
    I love it!
    Great podcast for someone not too familiar with the technical side of oil and gas. Love Justin’s sense of humor too, makes it that much more interesting. Great job!
  • Ctrever23
    Great O&G Conversation You'd Expect From OGGN
    Justin does a great job making O&G conversation interesting, regardless of how long you've been in the business. As someone transitioning into the industry, I find the interviews from Justin and the rest of the OGGN podcast family are vital in my preparation for live customer interaction.
  • RAH19!
    Good listen
    Always make things enjoyable to listen to. Good for folks in the patch and for those that are not. Keep up the good work.
  • ivanleethree
    OGGN has done it again!
    Another great podcast from the OGGN team! I agreed completely with Justin’s opening remarks in episode one regarding how our industry is portrayed and how we do so much good that is never communicated to the public! Great job! I like the direction you’ve taken.
  • yankmedicnsuomi
    Undecided
    Congrats on the podcast, will reserve judgment for now. Good luck.
  • apex-1
    Awesome!
    Great to see some real substantive content plus high quality production. Keep up the good work.
  • Deans Review
    Great Show
    Hands down best oil and gas podcast out there.
  • jherr
    Best in the business
    OGGN is simply the best! Constantly keeping me up to date in the industry and helping others to stay on top of our industry!
  • RicoVal97
    Been waiting for this!
    Finally an informative and comical podcast focused around oil and gas. This is the future of oil and gas information sharing. Thanks!!
  • Jazzzin
    Keep it up!
    Been waiting for you to start this podcast, and the first episode did not disappoint! Can’t wait for the next
  • TheEricks
    Good stuff !
    Excellent inaugural episode / introduction. Can’t wait for the next one.
  • Terrythib
    Better than a Tilly
    A different outlook that really brings OGO into perspective. Fun and informative.
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