SPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - "Energizing Tomorrow", November 2025
Our industry’s reputation won’t be rebuilt through campaigns—it will be rebuilt through conversation. This podcast explores how the “20/60/20 Rule” can guide us to focus on the majority who simply want to understand what we do, and why facts alone aren’t enough to change minds.
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SPE Live Podcast: Resilient Leadership for a Sustainable Energy Future
As the energy industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities, leadership plays a pivotal role in driving a sustainable future. Meeting the growing global energy demands while addressing environmental concerns requires leaders to adopt innovative, ethical, and forward-thinking approaches. The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Business Leadership Committee proudly presents the SPE Live: “Resilient Leadership for a Sustainable Energy Future.” This 30-minute episode will explore how oil and gas industry leaders can foster resilience, inspire innovation, and embed sustainability into their organizations’ core strategies.
What to Expect: Gain valuable insights from our distinguished speakers as they discuss:
1. Defining Resilient Leadership for Sustainability:
What it means to lead with resilience and sustainability in the energy industry.
The role of ethics, long-term thinking, and adaptability in shaping sustainable leadership.
2. Embedding Sustainability into Business Strategies:
Leadership approaches to integrating sustainability into operations and decision-making.
The importance of cultivating a skilled and sustainability-focused workforce through education and mentorship.
3. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
Strategies for fostering trust, building partnerships, and engaging communities and stakeholders effectively.
Advocacy and policy engagement to advance sustainability goals.
4. Driving Innovation for a Sustainable Future:
How leaders can overcome challenges in technology adoption and drive transformative innovation.
Opportunities for growth and competitive advantage through sustainable practices.
Moderated by Mike Etuhoko, CEO/Founder of Protekz Inc.
Speakers:
Nicholas Creswell, Former Head of Culture & Talent at Orsted
Joyce Cacho, Chair, Sistema.bio
Giorgio Delpiano, Founder, Abeille.ai
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SPE Live Podcast: Repurposing Idle Oil and Gas Wells to Thermal Energy Storage Systems
Repurposing Idle Oil and Gas Wells to Thermal Energy Storage Systems for Long Duration, Dispatchable and Distributed Electricity Delivery. There are over 39,000 idle oil and gas wells in California. State and local regulators apply pressure to abandon these wells, but their abandonment comes at a significant and often underfunded cost, and many are sources of actual or potential methane emissions. Converting these assets to Thermal Energy Storage Systems (TES) permanently seals off emissions, provides Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) and leverages tax credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for this conversion. Idle oil and gas wells are ideal environments for a TES due to their large volumes and high thermal insulation. The conversion begins with standard abandonment protocols followed by the installation of a novel closed-loop heat exchanger system within the wellbore.
Using surplus renewable electricity during peak production periods, RHTHPs transfer high-temperature TES into the borehole. This stored energy can later be dispatched through above-ground Carnot Battery systems, enabling flexible LDES independent of geothermal gradients. The modular design adapts to various site conditions and energy demands throughout California and the other 31 petroleum producing states where there are aging oil and gas wells.
Moderated by Analiese Andersen, Account Executive, MicroThermal Energy
Speaker: Bill Bartling, Co-Founder, Geo2Watts and Advisor for Lillianah Technologies
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SPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - "Energizing Tomorrow", October 2025
In this first mini podcast as 2026 SPE President, Jennifer Miskimins shares the meaning behind our new tagline—Solutions. People. Energy.—and how it sets the stage for her priorities in the year ahead.
From tackling the energy trilemma to supporting members and shaping SPE’s future, join Jennifer as she explores the opportunities and challenges ahead.
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SPE Live Podcast: AI-Driven Transformation. Powering Efficiency, Sustainability, and Innovation in the Future of Oil & Gas
This SPE Live explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation are revolutionizing the oil and gas industry, driving unprecedented gains in operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. As the sector navigates volatile markets and decarbonization mandates, AI emerges as a critical enabler for predictive processes, autonomous operations, and emissions reduction. Industry leaders share real-world case studies, strategic roadmaps, and emerging trends shaping the next decade of energy innovation.
Key Themes Covered:
* AI’s Strategic Imperative
* High-Impact Applications
* Innovation Frontiers
* Talent & Leadership
Moderated by Wael Ziadat, Vice President at Corva AI
Speaker:
Majed Alzahrani, Petroleum Engineering Systems Consultant and Data Scientist at Saudi Aramco
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