#100. Jamie Stewart on Powering Data Centers And The Future Of AI

As AI and data centers drive unprecedented energy demand, where will the power come from? In the 100th episode of the Oilfield 360 podcast, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen welcome back the show's very first guest, Jamie Stewart, president of EnQuest Energy Solutions. Stewart shares how EnQuest evolved from a frac-equipment company into a growing player in natural gas power solutions, driven by the rising need for reliable energy infrastructure. The conversation explores distributed power, workforce challenges, industry relationships, and the opportunities created by the AI-driven energy boom.00:00 Why Oil and Gas Matters00:36 Podcast and Sponsors01:59 Welcome and 100th Episode02:39 How the Show Began06:19 Introducing Jamie Stewart07:55 EnQuest After COVID09:29 EnQuest Business Overview10:27 Power Generation Pivot14:32 Data Centers Need Everything17:14 How EnQuest Entered Power19:51 Efficiency vs Demand21:42 Hiring and Culture23:44 Talent Shortage Reality27:00 Why Join EnQuest Now28:13 Natural Gas Frac Future30:40 Engine Tech Explained31:11 Natural Gas Fuel Savings32:23 Going Fully Gas Powered32:54 Safety Culture And Learning34:04 Networking And Industry Events36:15 Barbecue Competition Stories40:24 Petroleum Museum Magic41:27 EnQuest Future Vision43:17 Life Outside EnQuest45:27 Cooking And Grill Tales47:45 Meeting Natalie And Giving Back50:42 Parting Wisdom And Wrap