#32. AI & the Future of Drilling with William Fox

Live from the Daniel Energy Partners BBQ in Midland, hosts Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez sit down with William Fox, General Manager of Drilling at Cova, to discuss how AI and automation are reshaping the oil and gas industry.  From predictive drilling to generative programs, get a sneak peek at the innovations driving efficiency, safety, and what’s coming next over the next 24 months. Tune in now!00:00 Welcome to the IT Crowd Podcast00:07 Setting the Scene: Annual Energy Partners Barbecue00:34 Event Overview and Audience Engagement01:15 Introducing Richard Rodriguez02:29 Special Guest: William Fox from Cova04:00 Technological Innovations in Oil and Gas04:49 Challenges and Opportunities in Digital Adoption07:50 Generative AI and Machine Learning in Action14:13 Success Stories and Future Prospects16:30 The Value of Automation and Efficiency17:10 Stuck Pipe Prediction Models18:35 Customer Success and Market Growth19:53 Adoption of AI and Machine Learning21:10 Tailored Solutions for Clients24:54 Future Tech Roadmap29:31 Community and Networking at the Barbecue31:27 Closing Remarks and Social Media