Tadd Wallace

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Reed sat down with Tadd Wallace, the guy steering the ship at C3 Oilfield Services, and let’s just say this one’s packed with real-deal oilfield wisdom. From breathing new life into old conventional wells to experimenting with hydrocarbon-based fluids, Tadd’s got a playbook that blends tradition with innovation. We got into the nitty-gritty of how veteran knowledge, shared data, and a little outside-the-box thinking can completely change the game when it comes to efficiency and production. It’s part war stories, part strategy session, and all about how the oil patch keeps evolving.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.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:58 - Importance of Conventional Wells09:40 - Recovery Factors in Oil Production11:00 - Conventional vs Unconventional Resources14:15 - Data Sharing in Oilfield Operations17:10 - Financial Challenges in the Shale Revolution19:25 - Future of Natural Gas Industry20:30 - AI Innovations in Oilfield Services25:00 - C3 Oil Field Services Overview31:21 - Managing Water Damage in Oilfields38:07 - Understanding Clay Swelling Issues39:14 - Variability of Clay Types in Drilling44:08 - The Role of Prayer in Business46:01 - Permeability in Shale Formations50:58 - Understanding Miscibility in Oil Recovery57:46 - Accessing Linde's Patents for Innovation01:00:54 - Operating Strategies in the Oilfield01:02:34 - Cost Management in Oil Business01:05:10 - Learning from Practical Field Experience01:09:45 - Data Sharing Enhancements01:13:03 - Overcoming Machine Limitations01:16:02 - Effective Sales Processes in Oilfield01:17:51 - AI Applications in Sales Strategies01:21:15 - Letting Work Speak for Itself01:22:39 - Building a Service Company01:25:39 - Rethinking Expert Hiring Practices01:27:08 - Education Needs in Oilfield Industry01:29:28 - Commoditization of Oilfield Services01:32:02 - Addressing Aging Workforce Challenges01:36:08 - Importance of Nuance in Operations01:39:42 - Unique Characteristics of Each Well01:40:45 - Profitability of Shale Wells01:49:54 - Opportunities in Conventional Oil Space01:52:55 - Negotiating in Conventional Oil Business01:53:15 - The Cost of Freedom in Business01:54:08 - Attracting the Right Investors02:01:18 - Family Dynamics in Business Transactions02:05:23 - Starting Your Own Business Advice02:09:29 - Acknowledging Support Along the Journey02:11:38 - Persistence in the Industry02:12:27 - Early Collaboration Experiences02:14:58 - How to Reach Out02:17:20 - The Impact of Today's Actions02:23:51 - Understanding Nepotism in Business02:25:57 - Close Connections in Hiring Practices02:28:13 - Joining Family Business Dynamics02:28:54 - Humorous Anecdotes02:30:40 - Wrapping Up the Discussion02:36:44 - Embracing Challenges as Growth02:38:05 - Building Confidence in Business02:40:35 - Importance of Mentorship02:47:53 - Outro02:48:05 - Final Thoughts and Reflections02:49:09 - Tad’s Childhood Insights02:49:58 - Significance of Current Endeavors02:50:22 - Matt’s Concluding Thoughtshttps://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

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