EP 35: Diana Grauer from NOV

Diana Grauer, PhD, Director of R&D at NOV, joins us to explore the intricacies of innovation in the energy sector. Diana discusses how NOV is leveraging cutting-edge technology stacks to reshape the industry and the challenges involved in integrating new technologies into traditional energy systems. She shares valuable insights on the evolution of energy tech, its impact on operational efficiencies and cost reduction, and the crucial balance between people management and technology implementation. Looking ahead, Diana offers predictions on future trends and the trajectory of energy tech advancements. With her extensive experience in research and development, Diana provides a unique perspective on how engineering, technology, and business strategy converge to drive innovation in the energy sector.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.io0:00 - Intro1:17 - People Management Challenges6:34 - Oil Pricing Trends in Energy Sector11:28 - Basics of Commodities Trading18:50 - Evolution of the Energy Industry23:18 - Technology Debt in Energy Sector26:46 - Consumer Influence on Energy Tech33:13 - Role of Graphing Calculators in Energy36:07 - Project Prioritization Strategies38:58 - Organizational Culture in Energy Companies42:05 - R&D Risk Management46:54 - Evaluating Compounding Tech Effects48:35 - NOV AI Excellence Center50:13 - Staying Ahead in Energy Tech54:14 - Agility of Energy Startups1:01:10 - Understanding Oilfield Operations1:03:45 - Oilfield Benefits to Local Communities1:12:30 - Funding Gaps in Energy Innovation1:14:34 - Convergence of Tech and Energy1:17:38 - Future Trends in Energy Sector1:23:10 - Impact of Modern Technology1:28:40 - Field Innovation in Energy1:32:17 - Job Optimization in Energy Work1:35:18 - Building Culture in Energy Fields1:39:22 - Safety Protocols in Energy Industry1:39:40 - Speed Round1:42:34 - Where to Find Diana Grauerhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters