Best Oilandgas Podcasts (2025)

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MRP 307: Will the Price of Oil Fall Below $50 in 2026? What It Means for Your Royalty Income 42:56

2d ago42:56

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In this episode, we dive into what is driving the recent downward pressure on oil prices. The Energy Information Administration released their October short-term energy outlook with a projection that caught our attention. They're forecasting that oil prices could fall to $47.77 per barrel in 2026—a 26% decrease from recent levels. That price sits b…

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Episode 414: Growing Electricity Demand is a Pipeline Opportunity with Rob Jennings 35:48

5h ago35:48

35:48

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat talks with Rob Jennings of the American Petroleum Institute about how the rapid growth in electricity demand is creating new opportunities for the natural gas and pipeline industries. The discussion explores the changing dynamics of U.S. power generation, including the resurgence of domes…

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EP 76: Christy Hopkins and Philip Heggelund from PandoScape 1:19:17

8d ago1:19:17

1:19:17

PandoScape is on a mission to make data actually make sense. We sat down with Christy Hopkins and Philip Heggelund, the CEO and CTO duo behind the company, to talk about how they’re untangling the mess of data integration in energy. From subsurface insights to cloud headaches, they’re rethinking how information flows across the industry. We got int…

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MRP 307: Mineral Rights News November 2025 16:04

4h ago16:04

16:04

In this episode, we discuss the latest developments in the mineral rights and energy world. From an interesting battle over royalties under the Midland, Texas airport, OPEC plans to potentially increase oil output despite demand forecasts weakening, and the latest developments in the Uinta Basin Railway project in Utah. As always, we wrap up with a…

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Episode 413: Stockyards Corrosion Short Course with Andrew Bell, Calae Miller 30:04

2d ago30:04

30:04

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat welcomes Andrew Bell (Explorer Pipeline) and CaLae Miller (CEM Solutions) to discuss the Stockyards Corrosion Short Course, an annual training event in Fort Worth, Texas. The conversation covers the course's origins, its "by technicians, for technicians" philosophy, and the hands-on, real…

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MRP 306: The Truth About AI and Natural Gas Prices: Real Demand or Just Another Bubble? 36:28

16d ago36:28

36:28

In this episode, we dive into what's driving natural gas prices higher and what mineral and royalty owners can expect in 2026 and beyond. We explore how two major forces are reshaping the market: the explosive growth of AI data centers that require massive amounts of electricity, and the continued expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to…

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Episode 412: Pipeline Conservation, Creating Community with Robin Rorick 33:55

9d ago33:55

33:55

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Robin Rorick, Vice President of Midstream Policy at API, returns to the show to discuss pipeline conservation as a mechanism for building community. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.…

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Episode 411: 50th Anniversary of the Alaska Pipeline with Dave Norton 33:17

18d ago33:17

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In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat speaks with Dave Norton of Hawk Consultants to mark the 50th anniversary of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. The conversation explores the history and legacy of the project—from its groundbreaking construction and technological innovations to its enduring economic and environmental impact on Al…

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MRP 305: Listener Questions Live from the NARO National Convention 34:26

21d ago34:26

34:26

In this live episode recorded at the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) National Convention in Oklahoma City in October 2025, we answered several live & unscripted questions from other NARO Members. The recording quality isn't perfect but I think you will get a lot of value out of this episode as we deal with some real questions related …

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Episode 410: Learnings from the AGA PSMS Workshop with Jim Francis 33:19

23d ago33:19

33:19

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat sits down with Jim Francis of ENTRUST Solutions Group to reflect on key insights from the recent AGA Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) Workshop. Their discussion explores how PSMS implementation has evolved across the industry—from broader organizational engagement and leadership i…

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MRP 304: Understanding Texas Allocation Wells and Pooling 34:39

28d ago34:39

34:39

In this episode, we dive into one of the most unique and complex aspects of Texas oil and gas development: allocation wells and the state's unique approach to pooling mineral interests. Unlike most oil-producing states that have robust forced pooling statutes, Texas takes a different approach that gives mineral owners more control but creates signi…

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Episode 409: PHMSA Rule Making Update with Jim Curry 38:50

1M ago38:50

38:50

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Jim Curry of Babst Calland returns for an in-depth discussion on current and upcoming PHMSA rulemakings. The conversation covers the agency's evolving focus on risk-based, technology-driven regulation — including the growing role of AI and advanced analytical tools — and what these changes mean for operato…

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MRP 303: Mineral Rights News October 2025 21:35

1M ago21:35

21:35

In this month's news episode, we explore "out of this world" developments in energy and mining that could reshape the future of mineral rights. The conversation ranges from asteroid mining to the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence data centers in West Texas, offering mineral and royalty owners fresh perspectives on emerging opportuni…

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Episode 408: Building Measurement Capability at the Nation State Level with Osten Olorunsola 36:33

1M ago36:33

36:33

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features a conversation with Osten Olorunsola of Aradel Holdings about the opportunities and challenges of building measurement capability at the national level in Nigeria. The discussion explores the critical role of measurement in oil and gas operations, the regulatory landscape, and the impact of shifting f…

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EP 75: Rudy Lacovara from PetroBricks 1:05:49

2M ago1:05:49

1:05:49

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, SC…

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MRP 302: Celebrating 300 Episodes: Your Top 10 Favorite Episodes (so Far)! 41:36

1M ago41:36

41:36

In this episode, we celebrate reaching the milestone of over 300 episodes of the Mineral Rights Podcast! In this special retrospective episode, we reveal your top 10 favorite episodes on website analytics and download numbers over the past 8 years. Join us as we count down the top ten most popular episodes that have helped YOU, the listener, naviga…

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Episode 407: AGA GIS and ARM Committee Work with Ben Gilman 36:03

2M ago36:03

36:03

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features a conversation with Ben Gilman about the American Gas Association's GIS and Asset Records Management Committee. The discussion explores the evolution of mapping and GIS in the utility industry, the committee's focus on improving accuracy and best practices, and the growing importance of integrating GI…

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EP 74: Husam Rahman from aai agency 1:08:04

2M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

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 r…

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MRP 301: Listener Questions September 2025 34:58

2M ago34:58

34:58

We're back to answer your questions in our 301st episode. We tackle diverse listener questions ranging from lithium royalty rates, how to obtain marketable title, to complex Texas pooling regulations, to a success story that led a listener to discover new permitted wells on their minerals. The episode emphasizes the importance of thorough research …

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Episode 406: PHMSA's Focus on Safety Impact with Keith Coyle 40:42

2M ago40:42

40:42

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast welcomes back Keith Coyle, now serving as Chief Counsel at PHMSA, to discuss his new role and the agency's current priorities. The conversation highlights leadership changes within PHMSA, the administration's push for greater efficiency and impact, and the agency's updated approach to rulemaking, enforcement, …

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EP 73: Steven Barrow from Patronus Energy 1:02:49

2M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

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 aut…

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MRP 300: Land Investing Secrets with Jessey Kwong 46:36

2M ago46:36

46:36

In this episode, the co-founder of Pebble REI and host of "Land Investing Business Secrets" podcast reveals how his platform now serves both land investors and mineral rights companies. Discover the striking parallels between these two real estate niches, from direct mail campaigns to county records research. Jessey shares his unconventional start …

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Episode 405: New release of SCADA Connect component of PODS with Marissa Anderson and Gary Choquette 35:06

2M ago35:06

35:06

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features a discussion with Marissa Anderson of Magnolia River and Gary Choquette of PRCI about the Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS) and the new SCADA Link module. The conversation explores how PODS provides a geospatial framework for managing pipeline data, the value of linking SCADA data to precise pipeline…

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EP 72: Scott Casso from Casso Land 1:03:33

2M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

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. I…

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MRP 299: Mineral Rights News September 2025 25:01

2M ago25:01

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This episode covers several critical developments affecting mineral rights owners, from post-production deductions from royalty checks in North Dakotato Wyoming's controversial proposal for reclaiming abandoned mineral rights. We also discuss the recent Cactus Water Services Texas Supreme Court ruling on produced water ownership and how it provides…

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Episode 404: Combining Gamification and Generative AI to Improve Training (with Survey) with Clint Bodungen 42:07

2M ago42:07

42:07

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Clint Bodungen of ThreatGEN. The discussion focuses on the application of gamification and generative AI in professional training, specifically for enhancing cybersecurity and incident response exercises. The episode also explores a PHMSA-sponsored R&D project that is adapt…

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MRP 298: Sneak Preview of the 2025 NARO National Convention 23:39

3M ago23:39

23:39

In this episode, we provide an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) National Convention in Oklahoma City from September 30 to October 3, 2025. This year's event at the Omni Hotel promises to be a comprehensive educational experiences for mineral and royalty owners, featuring sessions on mineral valuatio…

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Episode 403: Managing Pipeline Encroachment with Ed Hetsko 40:36

2M ago40:36

40:36

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features pipeline consultant and former pipeline engineer with Phillips 66, Ed Hetsko, discussing the complexities of pipeline encroachment. The conversation defines what an encroachment is and explores the challenges that arise as urban areas expand around once-rural pipelines. Hetsko also explores the variou…

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MRP 297: Will the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Boost the Value of your Minerals? 36:19

3M ago36:19

36:19

In this episode, we break down the sweeping changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) and what they mean for mineral and royalty owners. While this behemoth 940-page legislation touches on a lot of different areas, we focused on the provisions that could directly or indirectly impact our listeners. It's no surprise that this bill represents …

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Episode 402: AI based Risk Washing in Training Delivery with Rob Day 39:05

3M ago39:05

39:05

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Rob Day of Cognisense to discuss AI Based Risk Washing in Training Delivery. In this episode, Rob discusses his background, as well as the relatively new risk regarding pipeline training and AI. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detail…

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EP 71: Mathias Lia Carlsen from whitson 1:14:40

3M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

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 emb…

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MRP 296: Listener Questions August 2025 38:08

3M ago38:08

38:08

In this episode, we tackle eight detailed questions from mineral rights owners across the country, including Stephen, Tracy, Kathy, Caesura, Linda, Julie, Nancy, and Tim. The episode covers complex topics ranging from pooling versus allocation wells in Texas, when minerals are at their peak value, to strategies for avoiding common scams targeting m…

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Episode 401: SGA Natural Gas Association Mission and Capabilities with Suzanne Ogle and Cindy Anderson 38:15

3M ago38:15

38:15

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features a conversation with Suzanne Ogle and Cindy Anderson from the SGA Natural Gas Association. They discuss the association's mission, which is centered on providing training and development to the natural gas industry's workforce. The discussion also touches on the organization's recent rebrand and its ro…

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EP 70: Michael Egan from Bunting Labs 1:09:02

3M ago1:09:02

1:09:02

AI and GIS might not sound like the flashiest combo, until you hear what Bunting Labs is cooking up. Michael Egan breaks it down with John and Bobby: how they’re turning old-school geologic maps into clean, digital datasets, baking large language models into QGIS, and giving non-technical folks the power to ask spatial questions like pros. From lan…

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MRP 295: Mineral Rights News August 2025 20:07

3M ago20:07

20:07

In this episode we discuss the latest oil & gas and mineral rights news for August of 2025. From an oil market characterized by uncertainty and volatility, the latest outlook for precious metals, and what the future holds for fossil fuels (you might be surprised by the answer), we explore how geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty are creat…

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Episode 400: Common Ground Alliance 811 Day and latest DIRT Report with Sarah Magruder Lyle 36:11

3M ago36:11

36:11

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Sarah Magruder Lyle of the Common Ground Alliance returns to discuss 811 Day and the latest insights from the annual DIRT report. The conversation explores systemic challenges in underground utility damage prevention, including inconsistent regulations, outdated mapping, and underutilized technology. Liste…

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MRP 294: Are Your Royalties Safe Online? Cybersecurity Tips for Mineral Owners 32:42

3M ago32:42

32:42

Mineral and royalty owners face unique cybersecurity risks that most people never consider. From fraudulent emails requesting banking changes to sophisticated scams targeting royalty payments, cybercriminals increasingly view mineral owners as attractive targets due to their regular income streams and valuable assets. In this essential episode, we …

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Episode 399: Leadership in the High Reliability Organization with Mike Mercer 39:39

4M ago39:39

39:39

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat is joined by Mike Mercer from the High Reliability Group to explore what it means to be a high-reliability organization (HRO). The conversation covers how leadership, culture, and standardized processes contribute to safety and performance in high-consequence industries like nuclear and pipeli…

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Episode 398: Revised API 1161 Operator Qualification with Scott Sanders and Chrystah Carter 40:37

4M ago40:37

40:37

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Scott Sanders of Enbridge and Chrystah Carter of Plains to discuss the recently revised API Recommended Practice 1161, which provides guidance on Operator Qualification (OQ) for hazardous liquid pipelines. The conversation covers the history and purpose of the OQ rule, the co…

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MRP 293: Why Your Royalty Checks Keep Dropping (And How to Predict What's Next) 46:19

4M ago46:19

46:19

In this technical but accessible episode, we demystify Decline Curve Analysis (DCA), the proven scientific method that oil companies have used for 80 years to predict how much oil and gas a well will produce over its lifetime. This episode is essential listening for mineral owners who want to understand how their future royalty payments are calcula…

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Episode 397: Managing Geomorphic Risk (Water Crossing Risk) with Jeff Barry 36:52

4M ago36:52

36:52

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Jeff Barry to discuss the complex topic of managing geomorphic and hydrotechnical risk at pipeline water crossings. Jeff shares insights from his background in hydrology and sediment transport, highlighting how natural river processes like scour, erosion, and channel migratio…

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MRP 292: Listener Questions July 2025 36:55

4M ago36:55

36:55

In this episode, we tackle questions submitted by Jean, Cole, Stuart, Melissa, Greg, Janet, C.J., and Lowell ranging from finding updated unit descriptions in Texas to organizing digital records and planning for the next generation. The episode provides practical guidance on navigating state regulatory websites, understanding the differences betwee…

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Episode 396: API's Pipeline SMS Contractor Assessment Program with Colin Frazier 37:20

4M ago37:20

37:20

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Colin Frazier from API returns to discuss the latest on API's Operator and newly launched Contractor Assessment Programs. The conversation explores the evolution, structure, and goals of the contractor-focused initiatives, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement and collaboration between opera…

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MRP 291: Mineral Rights News July 2025 24:24

4M ago24:24

24:24

In this month's mineral rights news episode, we cover significant developments affecting mineral and royalty owners across the United States including a new USGS report on untapped oil under federal lands, recent Arkansas lithium royalty decisions, recent geopolitical impacts on oil markets, and shifting drilling patterns across major U.S. basins! …

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Episode 395: Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act with Rep. Randy Weber 32:40

4M ago32:40

32:40

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat speaks with U.S. Representative Randy Weber of Texas about his background, the energy profile of his district, and his motivation for co-sponsoring the Next Generation Pipeline Research and Development Act. Their conversation explores the strategic importance of energy infrastructure on t…

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EP 69: Bella Kelada-Khalil from Midnight Marketing 1:21:58

5M ago1:21:58

1:21:58

AI isn’t just showing up in oil and gas, it’s kicking the door down. We hung out with Bella Kelada-Khalil from Midnight Marketing, who’s diving headfirst into petroleum engineering and AI after starting in sales and events. She’s asking the smart, unfiltered questions you wish you could, and we’re here for it. We swap stories on how AI is automatin…

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MRP 290: Listener Questions June 2025 42:20

4M ago42:20

42:20

In this month's listener Q&A episode, we tackle seven diverse questions covering inheritance challenges, tax strategies, emerging lithium opportunities, and practical lease evaluation. Be sure to listen to hear actionable guidance for mineral owners navigating complex situations, from dealing with inherited properties to understanding the differenc…

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Episode 394: Electricity Demand and Gas Pipelining with Jimmy Stewart 38:48

5M ago38:48

38:48

This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features Jimmy Stewart from the Ohio Gas Association discussing the growing intersection between electrical demand and natural gas infrastructure. The conversation explores historical trends in electricity generation, the shifting role of natural gas as a baseload power source, and the increasing pressure from…

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EP 68: Cameron Snow from Danomics 1:11:38

5M ago1:11:38

1:11:38

Tired of clunky geoscience software that feels like it was built in the '90s? Same. That’s why we brought on Cameron Snow from Danomics to talk about how his team is shaking things up. He’s built a platform that actually makes life easier for geologists and engineers, no more wrestling with legacy tools just to run a few thousand wells. We got into…

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