Oilfield 360 Podcast

The Oilfield 360 Podcast is the premier Oil and Gas podcast giving our listeners unique insight into the leadership of this great industry. We will be talking to industry leaders, disrupters, and thought leaders who will give their knowledge and tips to our audience. Whether Upstream, Midstream, or Downstream; E&P or Private Equity; Hydraulic Fracturing or Subsea; Drilling or Production; Topside or Downhole, Safety or HR, we have this industry covered in all 360 degrees.

Oilfield 360 Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Upright Digital, with 107 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Upright Digital hosts Oilfield 360 Podcast, a business show with 107 episodes published.

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  #104. Justin Jacobs on Where Natural Gas Compression Creates Value

  Sep 22, 20261h 11m

  Natural Gas Services Group is turning natural gas infrastructure into a growth opportunity. David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Justin Jacobs, CEO of Natural Gas Services Group (NGS), to explore his path from investing in undervalued companies to leading NGS. Justin shares his leadership philosophy, NGS’s four key value drivers, and his perspective on natural gas demand, LNG, data centers, and the future of compression. 0:00 Welcome and Banter 00:28 Drone Grocery Delivery Story 01:12 Meet Justin Jacobs 01:30 Early Career Blackstone 02:22 Turnarounds and World Travel 04:24 Mill Road Capital Strategy Shift 07:49 Finding NGS in 2020 09:06 Board Turmoil and CEO Move 12:27 Energy Outlook and Compression 16:35 Boardroom Lessons and Value Drivers 24:59 Four Value Drivers Explained 26:42 Field Techs and Leadership 29:09 First Days as CEO in Midland 32:16 Texas Culture and Family Life 34:19 Working With the Board 37:59 Board Expectations 39:10 Learning Organization 41:22 High Performance Culture 43:39 Trust And Feedback 45:48 CEO Self Assessment 46:59 Mentors And Lessons 51:19 Family Racing Hobby 54:05 Speed And Focus 58:09 Gas Market Outlook 01:01:57 Rent Versus Own 01:04:37 Electric Compression Debate 01:07:48 Midland Favorites 01:08:26 Parting Career Advice

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  #103. Samir Ali on Offshore Drilling, Safety Culture, and the Future of Hydrocarbons

  Sep 15, 202656 min

  What’s next for offshore drilling as the energy landscape continues to evolve? On the Oilfield 360 podcast, David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Seadrill CEO Samir Ali to discuss offshore drilling, leadership, safety culture, and the future of hydrocarbons. Samir shares his journey into energy, Seadrill’s global operations, shifting offshore demand, and how M&A and industry consolidation could shape the company’s next phase of growth. 00:00 Podcast Kickoff 00:31 Sphere Concert Talk 01:30 Meet Seadrill CEO 02:16 Early Life and Schools 04:15 Paying for College 05:42 What Seadrill Does 06:53 Simmons to Bain Capital 07:31 Diamond Offshore Story 10:17 Joining Seadrill 11:03 Working With Julie 12:29 CEO Transition Challenges 14:13 Safety Culture First 16:38 Hiring and Company Culture 17:56 Leading With Curiosity 20:19 Running a Global Business 25:05 Winning Offshore Work 27:20 Long-Term Energy Outlook 29:39 All Energy Sources Needed 30:15 Offshore Demand Shifts East 31:22 Floater Market Tightness 31:43 Why Newbuilds Won’t Boom 33:46 Cuban Taxi Rig Strategy 35:35 Growth Through M&A 37:22 Consolidation And Client Math 40:15 Private Equity Back To E&P 41:00 Legacy And Industry Impact 41:29 Local Giving And Community 42:50 Mentors Humility, Leadership 45:29 Safety Keeps Him Up 46:35 Family Pets And Foster Fail 48:20 Weekend Life Fencing Golf 50:55 Simmons Memories And Start 53:28 Parting Advice Industry PR 56:09 Closing Thanks And Signoff

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  Aug 24, 20261 hour

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  #101. Jose Bayardo on Drilling Innovation, Growth, And Energy Demand

  Jun 16, 202659 min

  In this episode of Oilfield 360, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Bear Queen sit down with Jose Bayardo, the newly appointed CEO of NOV, to explore leadership, innovation, and the future of global energy. Bayardo shares a candid and wide-ranging perspective shaped by his career across investment banking, private equity-backed growth companies, public markets, and large-scale global operations. From his early days in energy technology and corporate development to his leadership of one of the world’s largest oilfield services companies, the conversation traces how disciplined capital allocation, operational experience, and adaptability have defined his path. 00:00 Why Oil and Gas Matters 00:36 Podcast and Sponsors 01:59 Host Catch Up 03:23 Meet Jose Bayardo 04:03 Early Life and Education 06:43 Banking and Energy Tech 07:32 SCF and Complete Growth 14:48 Continental to NOV 18:34 Becoming NOV CEO 25:26 What NOV Does 26:10 Brazil Deepwater Expansion 28:45 Geopolitics and Supply Chain 30:05 Energy Security and Diversification 31:13 Fiberglass and Midstream Infrastructure 33:25 Automation and Data Tech 35:14 NOV in 5 to 10 Years 37:19 M&A Versus Organic Innovation 39:13 Capital Discipline and Investing 42:23 Replacement Cycle and Tightening Market 45:37 Family Life and Balance 48:33 Cars and Hands-On Hobbies 51:55 Mentors and Leadership Lessons 54:57 Quick Fire and Career Advice

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  #100. Jamie Stewart on Powering Data Centers And The Future Of AI

  Jun 9, 202653 min

  As AI and data centers drive unprecedented energy demand, where will the power come from? In the 100th episode of the Oilfield 360 podcast, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen welcome back the show's very first guest, Jamie Stewart, president of EnQuest Energy Solutions. Stewart shares how EnQuest evolved from a frac-equipment company into a growing player in natural gas power solutions, driven by the rising need for reliable energy infrastructure. The conversation explores distributed power, workforce challenges, industry relationships, and the opportunities created by the AI-driven energy boom. 00:00 Why Oil and Gas Matters 00:36 Podcast and Sponsors 01:59 Welcome and 100th Episode 02:39 How the Show Began 06:19 Introducing Jamie Stewart 07:55 EnQuest After COVID 09:29 EnQuest Business Overview 10:27 Power Generation Pivot 14:32 Data Centers Need Everything 17:14 How EnQuest Entered Power 19:51 Efficiency vs Demand 21:42 Hiring and Culture 23:44 Talent Shortage Reality 27:00 Why Join EnQuest Now 28:13 Natural Gas Frac Future 30:40 Engine Tech Explained 31:11 Natural Gas Fuel Savings 32:23 Going Fully Gas Powered 32:54 Safety Culture And Learning 34:04 Networking And Industry Events 36:15 Barbecue Competition Stories 40:24 Petroleum Museum Magic 41:27 EnQuest Future Vision 43:17 Life Outside EnQuest 45:27 Cooking And Grill Tales 47:45 Meeting Natalie And Giving Back 50:42 Parting Wisdom And Wrap

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