Insights: AI and the Great Crew Change – what are we up against? (Part II)
In this second part of a two-part Insights episode of the Oil & Gas Journal ReEnterprised podcast, Alex Procyk, upstream editor, continues his discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) and the idea of "The Great Crew Change," with an emphasis on new-hire training, manager turnover, and Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) article quality.
Did you miss the June 10 Part I episode where Procyk talked new hire competence, training, and statistical-based oilfield engineering? Listen in here!Â
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Insights: AI and the Great Crew Change – what are we up against? (Part I)
In this first part of a two-part Insights episode of the Oil & Gas Journal ReEnterprised podcast, Alex Procyk, upstream editor, discusses new hire competence, training, and statistical-based oilfield engineering, all with an eye toward AI.Â
Show notes
In this episode, Procyk mentions a 2022 article that appeared in the February 7, 2022, print edition of Oil & Gas Journal discussing the Liza development in Stabroek block offshore Guyana.
Liza development integrates multiple disciplines
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ICYMI: Clarity on California refining
In this ICYMI episode of the Oil & Gas Journal ReEnterprised podcast, Robert Brelsford, Downstream Editor, recaps details of Valero’s recent decision to shutter its refinery in Benicia, Calif., and the increased discussion it’s spurred regarding what some are calling California’s anti-industry energy policies.Â
Read OGJ's coverage of Valero's warning to the government of California for more detailed information.Â
While the planned refinery closure won’t be a first for net zero-focused state, it has triggered more aggressive attacks on California leadership and legislation.
This is a first of future ReEnterprised episodes that will take a closer look at California’s refining sector and the laws and regulations that govern it.
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Market Focus: US, China trade deal boosts markets, but uncertainty remains
In this Market Focus episode of the Oil & Gas Journal ReEnterprised podcast, Conglin Xu breaks down recent developments in the global energy markets.
The US and China reached a temporary trade agreement on May 11. The US will lower tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% from 140% and China will reduce tariffs on US imports to 10% from 125%. Certain tariffs, particularly those related to cars, steel, and aluminum, remain in place. Overall, the agreement led to a positive response in global markets. US stocks surged, and oil prices experienced a strong uptake.
With tariffs reduced, if sustainable, there is the expectation of an increase in industrial activity, likely to drive higher demand for oil, supporting prices in the near term. But the deal is temporary, and uncertainty remains. Prior to the deal, certain North American shale producers began releasing first-quarter 2025 earnings reports, detailing plans to reduce capital spending and remain flexible in the current macro environment. Â
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Insights: The Energy Jobs Transition - an interview with Noble Drilling
In this episode of ReEnterprised we talk about CCS, traditional hydrocarbons drilling, and the interface between these and the oil and gas workforce.
The Oil & Gas Journal ReEnterprised podcast addresses issues facing the petroleum industry in a way that highlights its transformation in light of the energy transition to a net-zero carbon future, as well as the ongoing evolution to a more inclusive and equitable society. With in-depth perspectives from OGJ editors and guests from all facets of the business, the podcast will explore and discuss the ways operators, service companies, and their employees from this historically very traditional industry are working through and finding solutions to these more progressive, nontraditional issues.
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