Troy Tittlemier

We’re sitting down with Troy Tittlemeier as he breaks down why dolomite's still driving big convos underground, how hydrogen might flip the future of energy, and what happens when your transfer pump craps out with 500 barrels of dirty water heading your way. Behind every wellhead, every flare, and every busted pump…there’s a story nobody’s told yet. Welcome to Conventionally Uncouth.Watch the video here.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 - Intro01:27 - Troy’s Background in Oil and Gas07:39 - Reidpalooza Event Overview11:15 - Conventional Oil & Gas Insights19:04 - Importance of Field Experience20:55 - Risk Tolerance in Oil and Gas23:54 - Knowledge Loss in the Industry25:48 - Significance of Conventional Energy28:09 - Future of Conventional Energy32:55 - Technological Advances in Conventional Oil34:55 - Advancements in 3D Seismic Technology37:18 - The Role of Rocks in Oil Production39:13 - Understanding Dolomite41:10 - Process of Dolomitization43:35 - Dolomite's Role in Hydrocarbon Conversion48:31 - Insights on Serpentinization52:40 - Ongoing Oil Generation in the Earth55:19 - Activity in the Permian Basin57:17 - Oil and Gas Humor01:00:57 - Embracing Challenges in the Industry01:03:36 - Tokenization of Oil Production01:09:15 - Well Spacing Considerations01:12:54 - Hydraulic Fracturing Techniques01:15:50 - Key Missed Topics in Oil Discussion01:19:24 - Wildcatter Challenges01:23:33 - Drilling Well Costs Explained01:25:50 - Vertical vs Horizontal Wells Analysis01:27:04 - Cost-Effectiveness of 3D Seismic01:28:47 - Securing Farmouts from Supermajors01:29:20 - Behind Pipe Operations Explained01:30:48 - Matt’s Whiskey Experience01:33:42 - Conventional vs Unconventional Oil01:40:18 - Exploring for Conventional Reservoirs01:47:19 - Gasoline Production in Crisis01:51:24 - Water Sample Update in Oil Production01:54:50 - Navigating Government Bureaucracy01:56:30 - Challenges with Orphan Wells01:57:35 - Sign Off and Conclusionhttps://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