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The SPE-GCS Podcast

by Society of Petroleum Engineers - Gulf Coast Section

The Society of Petroleum Engineers Gulf Coast Section podcast is designed to provide you leading content with technical experts across a wide range of disciplines and subject matters. For questions / comments/ sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. Episode 18 - ”The Digital Revolution” featuring Michael Pyrcz

    In this episode, Michael Gaines talks with Dr. Michael Pyrcz, Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, about the digital revolution. Make sure to subscribe and follow on Apple Podcast, Podbean, and Spotify to get the latest episodes. If you want to learn more about the SPE Gulf...

  2. Episode 17 - “Leadership” featuring Molly Laegeler

    In this episode Marty Stetzer (President of EKT Interactive in Houston) talks with Molly Laegeler, Vice President at Chevron, about the right leadership style for the right occasion. . Molly has worked with Chevron in locations as diverse as Indonesia and Midland. Happy to have her input on this...

  3. Episode 16 - “A conversation about Diversity & inclusion, and SPE Volunteering” featuring Amber Sturrock

    Happy New Year, The SPE-GCS Podcasters! In this episode, Michael Gaines talks with Amber Sturrock, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Advisor within Chevron New Energies. Amber is helping to grow Chevron’s lower carbon businesses. Make sure to subscribe and follow on Apple Podcast, Podbean,...

  4. Episode 01 - “SPE’s Journey In The Pandemic” featuring Tom Blasingame (rerun)

    Hey SPE-GCS podcasters! We are on a break for the holidays and revisiting some favorite episodes from 2021. We'll be back in January with a brand new lineup of speakers. In this episode Marty Stetzer (President of EKT Interactive in Houston) talks with Dr. Tom Blasingame, SPE’s 2021 President and...

  5. Episode 15 - “High Performance Computing” featuring Reynaldo Gomez

    In this episode, Michael Gaines (NOV) talks with Reynaldo Gomez, Energy Partner Ecosystem Manager at NVIDIA, about High-Performance Computing. You can also send your feedback to [email protected] Make sure to subscribe and follow on Apple Podcast, Podbean, and Spotify to get the latest...

  6. Episode 14 - “... Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)” featuring Kayla Ball

    In this episode, Michael Gaines (NOV) talks with Kayla Ball, SVP Product at Validere, about Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). This is part 2 of our conversation with Kayla. You can also send your feedback to [email protected] Make sure to subscribe and follow on Apple…

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  7. Episode 13 - “Technology...” featuring Kayla Ball

    In this episode, Michael Gaines (NOV) talks with Kayla Ball, SVP Product at Validere, about Technology. You can also send your feedback to [email protected] Make sure to subscribe and follow on Apple Podcast, Podbean, and Spotify to get the latest episodes. If you want to learn more…

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  8. Episode 12 - “Mergers and Acquisition” featuring Tope Ogunyomi

    In this episode, Michael Gaines (NOV) talks with Tope Ogunyomi, Director at Juniper Capital and is a Board Member at Ranger Oil Corporation, about Mergers and Acquisitions. You can also send your feedback to [email protected] Make sure to subscribe and follow on Apple Podcast, Podbean,...

  9. Episode 11 - “Diversity and Inclusion” featuring Kehinde Ekweribe

    In this episode, Michael Gaines (NOV) talks with Kehinde Ekweribe, Planning Advisor for Hess Midstream talks about diversity and inclusion. ---------------- Feedback is welcome, along with ideas for topics you would like to see us cover in future podcasts, fill out the short form You can also…

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  10. Episode 10 - “Importance of a Solid Digital Infrastructure” featuring Gustavo Sanchez

    In this episode, Marty Stetzer (President of EKT Interactive in Houston) talks with Gustavo Sanchez, the co-founder of Pandata Tech in Houston with over 10 years in the oil and gas industry. The topic is the "Importance of a Solid Digital Infrastructure" before you try to optimize any system;...

  11. Episode 09 - “Letting the Genie out of the Bottle” featuring Selim Shaker

    In this episode, Marty Stetzer (President of EKT Interactive in Houston) talks with Dr. Selim Shaker and the topic is “Letting the Genie out of the Bottle” — the importance of understanding geo pressure to avert drilling challenges. Dr. Shaker's company, Geo Pressure Analysis Services…

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  12. Episode 08 - “Mentors and Sponsors” featuring Maria Angela Capello

    In this episode, Michael Gaines (NOV) talks with Maria Angela Capello, a renowned leader and author in the energy sector, talks about mentors and sponsors. ---------------- Feedback is welcome, along with ideas for topics you would like to see us cover in future podcasts, fill out the short form...

  13. Episode 07 - “Facilities Design - Methane Impact?” featuring Ken Arnold

    In this episode, Marty Stetzer (President of EKT Interactive in Houston) talks with Ken Arnold with over 55 years in the upstream industry. our topic is, as a facilities engineer… how to make your mark in a sustainable world. We're really happy to have his input at this time of unprecedented...

  14. Episode 06 - “Unconventional Completions” featuring George King

    In this episode Marty Stetzer (President of EKT Interactive in Houston) talks with George King, Principal at GEK Engineering. PLLC, about reducing casing damage during fracturing – the causes, warning flags, and ideas for control. ---------------- Feedback is welcome, along with ideas for topics...

  15. Episode 05 - “Restatement of Reserves” featuring Deb Ryan

    In this episode Marty Stetzer (President of EKT Interactive in Houston) talks with Deb Ryan, Head Low Carbon Market Analytics at S&P Global Platts about oil and gas sustainability reporting. How will emission targets and regulations impact reserve values? ---------------- Feedback is welcome…

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  16. Episode 04 - “ESG impact on the Industry” featuring Bob Brackett

    In this episode Marty Stetzer (President of EKT Interactive in Houston) talks with Bob Brackett, Senior Vice President, covering global metals and mining and North American oil and gas at AllianceBernstein. Today's episode is on Environmental Social Governance or ESG, and why we in the industry...

  17. Episode 03 - “Leading Through Change” featuring Hugh Connett

    In this episode Marty Stetzer (President of EKT Interactive in Houston) talks with Hugh Connett, who recently retired as President of Chevron Global Gas. Today's episode is about Leading through Change. We are really happy to have his input on this topic, especially at this time of unprecedented...

  18. Episode 02 - "Expanding your Human Capital" featuring Shauna Noonan

    In this episode Marty Stetzer (President of EKT Interactive in Houston) talks with Shauna Noonan, Senior Director of International and Gulf of Mexico Supply Chain Management at Occidental, and the 2020 SPE president. We're really happy to have her input on this topic, as oil and gas staff wrestle...

  19. Episode 01 - "SPE's Journey In The Pandemic" featuring Tom Blasingame

    In this episode Marty Stetzer (President of EKT Interactive in Houston) talks with Dr. Tom Blasingame, SPE’s 2021 President and holder of the Robert L Whiting Professorship in the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University about his background and ambitions as SPE...

  20. Episode 00 - Contemporary Issues Facing the Oil and Gas Startup

    If you are an aspiring individual looking to develop a business in oil and gas, there is a one-day event hosted by the SPE Gulf Coast Section that might just be for you. If you develop a business business, what is your exit strategy once you acquire and develop an oil and gas lease? Do you stay...

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The Society of Petroleum Engineers Gulf Coast Section podcast is designed to provide you leading content with technical experts across a wide range of disciplines and subject matters. For questions / comments/ sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected]

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