Summary

In this episode of the Under Pressure Podcast, host David Abshire speaks with Cameron Bayne, a production engineer in California's oil industry. Cameron shares his journey into petroleum engineering, detailing his education at the Colorado School of Mines and the challenges he faced in the industry after graduation. He discusses his current role, responsibilities, and the unique challenges of working in a small operator environment, particularly in California's regulatory landscape. The conversation also covers production enhancement strategies, the transition from service to operator roles, and valuable advice for aspiring engineers in the oil and gas sector.

In this episode of Compressor Talk, David Abshire interviews Aiden Larrabee, a senior petroleum engineering student at Texas A&M. Aiden shares his journey from Maine to Texas, discussing how he discovered his passion for petroleum engineering through podcasts and the importance of real-world experience. He challenges common misconceptions about the oil and gas industry, emphasizing its ongoing relevance and impact. Aiden highlights the value of his education at Texas A&M, his involvement in the Society of Petroleum Engineers, and his research in enhanced geothermal systems. He also discusses his plans to combine engineering with finance to enhance decision-making in his future career.

In this conversation, Jason LeGrande discusses the importance of communication in operations, particularly emphasizing the need for a communications director to streamline processes. He highlights the challenges faced by sales teams in maintaining focus while juggling operational requests, underscoring the need for better information flow between sales and operations.