Episodios

  • Chad Koury & Mike Jerner
    Jul 17 2025

    Here is episode 2 of Conventionally Uncouth, where we sat down with Mike and Chad to talk conventionals, prospect generation, and a little BS. These two are slated to be regulars, helping take us all the way through a conventional prospect from a 2 AM color pencil session to oil in the tanks. Hope y'all enjoy!

    00:00 - Intro
    02:12 - Guest Introduction
    04:55 - Conventional vs Unconventional Reservoirs
    10:36 - Chad's Motivations
    18:03 - Testing Methodologies
    21:50 - Drill Stem Test (DST) Process
    23:50 - Sidewall Core Sampling
    26:35 - Identifying Clues in Geology
    29:30 - The Story Behind Each Well
    34:20 - Current Company Initiatives
    38:53 - US Conventional Oil Production Stats
    40:50 - Shale vs Conventional Oil Production
    44:28 - Role of Geologists in Exploration
    48:50 - Idea Generation in Oil and Gas
    51:40 - Importance of Geologists in Drilling
    55:38 - Computers vs Logic in Decision Making
    58:23 - Mud Motors in Drilling
    01:03:28 - Light-hearted Joke
    01:03:41 - Podcast Outro
    01:05:37 - Future Podcast Plans
    01:08:34 - Understanding Wildcatters
    01:10:50 - AI Applications in Oil and Gas
    01:15:10 - Job Opportunities in Oil and Gas
    01:20:24 - Understanding Graben Structures
    01:25:14 - Oil and Gas Production in Graben vs Horst
    01:27:44 - Source Rock and Migration Pathways
    01:29:34 - Fault-Fed Reservoirs Explained
    01:35:10 - Future Trends in Oil and Gas Exploration
    01:39:27 - Untapped Resources in Oil and Gas
    01:41:19 - Exploring Shallow Gas Prospects
    01:43:04 - Closing Remarks

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  • Introducing Conventionally Uncouth - Stories From The Patch
    Jul 17 2025

    We’re sitting down with Troy Tittlemeier as he breaks down why dolomite's still driving big convos underground, how hydrogen might flip the future of energy, and what happens when your transfer pump craps out with 500 barrels of dirty water heading your way. Behind every wellhead, every flare, and every busted pump…there’s a story nobody’s told yet. Welcome to Conventionally Uncouth.

    00:00 - Intro
    01:27 - Troy’s Background in Oil and Gas
    07:39 - Reidpalooza Event Overview
    11:15 - Conventional Oil & Gas Insights
    19:04 - Importance of Field Experience
    20:55 - Risk Tolerance in Oil and Gas
    23:54 - Knowledge Loss in the Industry
    25:48 - Significance of Conventional Energy
    28:09 - Future of Conventional Energy
    32:55 - Technological Advances in Conventional Oil
    34:55 - Advancements in 3D Seismic Technology
    37:18 - The Role of Rocks in Oil Production
    39:13 - Understanding Dolomite
    41:10 - Process of Dolomitization
    43:35 - Dolomite's Role in Hydrocarbon Conversion
    48:31 - Insights on Serpentinization
    52:40 - Ongoing Oil Generation in the Earth
    55:19 - Activity in the Permian Basin
    57:17 - Oil and Gas Humor
    01:00:57 - Embracing Challenges in the Industry
    01:03:36 - Tokenization of Oil Production
    01:09:15 - Well Spacing Considerations
    01:12:54 - Hydraulic Fracturing Techniques
    01:15:50 - Key Missed Topics in Oil Discussion
    01:19:24 - Wildcatter Challenges
    01:23:33 - Drilling Well Costs Explained
    01:25:50 - Vertical vs Horizontal Wells Analysis
    01:27:04 - Cost-Effectiveness of 3D Seismic
    01:28:47 - Securing Farmouts from Supermajors
    01:29:20 - Behind Pipe Operations Explained
    01:30:48 - Matt’s Whiskey Experience
    01:33:42 - Conventional vs Unconventional Oil
    01:40:18 - Exploring for Conventional Reservoirs
    01:47:19 - Gasoline Production in Crisis
    01:51:24 - Water Sample Update in Oil Production
    01:54:50 - Navigating Government Bureaucracy
    01:56:30 - Challenges with Orphan Wells
    01:57:35 - Sign Off and Conclusion

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    1 h y 59 m