Rudy Lacovara is on a mission to untangle the messy data spaghetti that runs through oil and gas. He built PetroBricks to be the “Zapier for energy”, a way to connect clunky systems, automate the repetitive stuff, and make workflows actually make sense. We got into the pain points everyone in the industry knows too well: outdated data standards, SCADA headaches, and the constant struggle to automate without breaking things. Rudy shared how his aerospace background shaped the way he approaches energy tech, why MQTT matters, and how low-code platforms could finally change the game for operators. If you’ve ever wished your data systems would just talk to each other, this one’s for you.Click here to watch a video of this episode.00:00 - Intro00:44 - Houston Energy and Climate Week02:56 - PetroBricks Overview06:36 - What is PetroBricks?09:58 - PetroBricks Location12:45 - Sparkplug B Overview14:07 - Common Integrations17:02 - Data Acquisition from Service Companies19:12 - Journey into Tech24:34 - Inspiration for PetroBricks28:05 - Entry into Oil and Gas31:15 - Issues with Frac Data34:55 - PetroBricks Insights38:58 - Tools Used by Matt41:18 - Akka Framework43:58 - AI Coding Tools Overview46:04 - PetroBricks Technology Stack48:49 - Understanding Containers51:01 - Benefits of Containers54:33 - Speed Round59:30 - Favorite Vacation Destination59:35 - Preferred LLM for Problem Solving01:01:09 - Houston Insights01:01:29 - Book Recommendation01:03:54 - How to Connect with Rudyhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

AI is shaking things up in oil and gas, and Hussam Rahman is right in the middle of it. He’s the founder of AAI Agency and the brains behind tools like Petri, a copilot built for engineers, and the Business Toolkit that helps companies cut through messy workflows. We got into how AI is solving everyday headaches, think bad data management, clunky reporting, and inefficient processes, while opening the door to automation and smarter decision-making. Hussam’s mix of industry experience and forward-thinking tech makes for a conversation that’s equal parts practical advice and big-picture strategy on where AI is taking the energy world next. Click here to watch a video of this episode.00:00 - Intro04:56 - What does AAI stand for05:05 - Do You Really Need AI?11:00 - AI in the Oil & Gas Industry12:22 - Importance of Quality Data13:38 - Data Engineering in Machine Learning15:04 - AI as a Tool in Industry16:25 - Use Cases for Large Language Models19:29 - Explainability in AI23:18 - LLMs: Answers vs. Correct Answers24:30 - Petrie Overview25:30 - Context in Data Analysis30:59 - Data Storage Solutions34:59 - Career Path Insights39:34 - Petri Excel Add-In Features43:24 - Career Progression from Hess48:30 - Prototyping Importance50:15 - Rapid Prototyping with AI52:53 - Solopreneurship Opportunities53:00 - Tools in Your Tech Stack58:35 - Arc Overview01:01:06 - Speed Round01:02:54 - Things to Do in Qatar01:02:30 - Best Coffee Shops in Houston01:02:55 - Language Model Preferences01:04:45 - Current Reading List01:06:24 - Contacting Hussam01:06:40 - Outrohttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

AI is no longer just a buzzword in oil and gas, it’s reshaping how the entire industry works. Steven Barrow grew up as a fourth-generation oilfield guy, but instead of sticking with tradition, he’s pushing things forward with Patronus Energy. We got into everything from using computer vision to spot safety issues, to drones inspecting sites, to automating the headache of P&IDs. Steven’s story ties it all together: a blend of family legacy, startup grit, and some seriously cool applications of AI that are cutting through inefficiencies and making oilfield operations smarter. It’s equal parts tech talk and real-world problem solving, with a few glimpses into where energy might be headed next.00:00 - Intros01:58 - Patronus Energy Overview04:02 - Founding Patronus Energy11:04 - Field Experience Insights14:07 - Effective Learning Methods15:46 - Software Development Background18:14 - Coding Journey19:06 - Smart Pigging Technology20:00 - Software Development for E&Ps22:53 - MLOps in Energy Sector25:57 - Product Development Inflection Point27:54 - Project Preferences30:36 - Computer Vision Innovations36:00 - Impact of Ukraine War on Process Safety39:30 - AI Applications in Process Safety41:40 - Drone Survey Usage44:53 - Drone Lighting Solutions46:43 - Technology Stack Overview49:50 - Underrated Tools and Frameworks51:44 - Future of Work in Energy55:12 - Prototyping Techniques56:06 - Scripting to Production1:00:34 - Dining Recommendations in Bentonvillehttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

AI isn’t just creeping into oil and gas, it’s blowing the doors open. Scott Casso from Casso Land & Imaging Services walked us through how his team is dragging decades of dusty, “dark” data into the digital age. Think land title work, document digitization, and the kind of workflow cleanup that makes mergers and acquisitions a whole lot smoother. Instead of drowning in paper, companies can now actually use their data, cut inefficiencies, and make faster, smarter decisions. It’s a mix of old-school industry grit and next-gen AI muscle and it shows how tech can unlock value hiding in plain sight.Click here to watch a video of this episode.00:00 - Introductions01:18 - Casso Land and Imaging Services05:45 - Importance of Digitizing Data09:19 - QR Codes in Data Management12:27 - Meaning of Digitizing15:12 - Digitization in Mergers & Acquisitions17:49 - Pre-Sale Data Digitization21:56 - Key Documents for Data Extraction27:50 - Value of Searchable Data Today30:30 - Relationships in Data Analysis35:09 - Data Engineering and LLMs38:04 - External Support in Oil & Gas43:38 - Scott's Journey into the Industry50:25 - Speed Round Questions53:02 - Influential Books57:30 - Favorite Outdoor Activities in Oklahoma01:01:03 - Where to Find Scott01:01:53 - Wrapping Uphttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Mathias has a knack for shaking up an industry that doesn’t exactly love change, and he’s doing it from the inside. As CEO of Whitson, he’s bringing petroleum engineering software into the cloud era, building tools that work in real time instead of waiting on clunky desktop updates. We talked about what it takes to get a traditional industry to embrace modern platforms, why seamless data integration is the real game-changer, and how Whitson Plus is helping make it happen. Somewhere along the way, we compared life in Norway to Houston, swapped taco recommendations, and even found a few similarities between fjords and tech. It’s a mix of innovation, culture, and just enough humor to remind you that oil and gas tech can actually be fun.Click here to watch a video of this episode.00:00 - Intro01:05 - Norway Geography Overview04:26 - Understanding WITSML Standards05:55 - Introduction to WITS Protocol12:45 - Data Sovereignty Explained17:15 - SOC 2 Compliance for Software17:37 - International Market Entry Advice19:58 - Software Portability Across Clouds22:06 - Strategies for Reducing Cloud Costs23:20 - COVID-19 Impact on Cloud Adoption24:10 - Cloud Provider Flexibility25:15 - Whitson Product Overview27:28 - Whitson PBT Features29:10 - Whitson Spacing Solutions34:51 - Well-by-Well Analysis39:21 - Watson Plus Overview43:37 - Data Integration Strategies47:10 - Future of WITSML and RESQML52:40 - Importance of Software Integrations54:09 - Leveraging APIs for Growth55:30 - Snowflake Data Solutions59:23 - Speed Round Q&A1:06:00 - Contacting Whitson1:07:45 - Closing Remarks1:09:33 - Unique Aspects of Collide Energy1:13:14 - Outrohttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters