Sucker Rods, Data Logs & AI: The Oilfield’s Massive Transformation

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Nerdin' Out with Cold Bore

Cold Bore Technology

10 episodes

3 days ago

Nerdin' Out with Cold Bore is a podcast where our technical experts, AKA Nerds, dive deep into the world of completions data. This series is designed for fellow data enthusiasts, providing a space to explore the complexities of data quality and governance without simplifying or having to dumb down the conversation. Hosted by Alex Fortin, Craig Bergmann, and Derek Mathewson, this podcast uncovers the hidden challenges and cutting-edge innovations shaping the oil and gas industry industry, making it perfect for those who want to nerd out over data, technology, and energy.

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Sucker Rods, Data Logs & AI: The Oilfield’s Massive Transformation | Sean David Explains

Nerdin' Out with Cold Bore

40 minutes 16 seconds

6 months ago

Sucker Rods, Data Logs & AI: The Oilfield’s Massive Transformation | Sean David Explains

🎙️ In this episode of Nerdin' Out with Cold Bore, we sit down with Sean David, VP of Upstream Operations, to explore how artificial intelligence, real-time data, and a hefty dose of curiosity are transforming the energy industry. From his first-hand experiences watching fracs in the field to innovating artificial lift systems with the Whale Shark separator system, Sean brings deep insight into how oil and gas is evolving—fast.But we don’t stop at downhole tech. We dive into how Grok and other AI tools are redefining well analysis, decision-making, and engineering roles in the field, leaving some consultants wondering if they’ll even have jobs in two years. We also talk sucker rods, gas lock, and the hidden costs of inefficient completions, before stepping into the big picture: AI, quantum computing, and whether the energy sector is ready for the singularity.Whether you’re a data nerd, an operator in the patch, or just wondering how AI will change your job, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and real talk.0:00 – The Grok Moment: AI does in 30s what used to take days1:25 – Meet Sean David: From sucker rods to smart data3:00 – The Origin of Whale Shark: Reinventing the separator6:45 – Gas Lock and the Downhole Problem-Solving Journey10:20 – Shark-Themed Engineering: From valves to solids control11:05 – Sean’s Field Journey: Why data alone wasn’t enough14:00 – The Chaos and Cost of Frac Sites: $50K/hour decisions16:40 – Operational Efficiency: How 4 minutes can save millions19:00 – AI and Frac Data Optimization: Where Grok takes over22:00 – The Coming AI Disruption: What’s left for humans?25:00 – ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini: Force multipliers for engineers27:00 – Markets, Tariffs, and the Reshoring Playbook30:00 – BRICS, Petrochemicals, and US Dollar Strategy32:00 – AI Agents, Tax Bots, and Radiology Revolution35:00 – Quantum Computing & Logical AI: What’s Next?38:30 – Final Advice: Learn AI or get left behindLearn more about us👇Website: https://www.coldboretechnology.com/Instagram: / coldboretech Facebook: / coldboretech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cold-bore-technology