The Energy Pipeline

At AIQ’s Media Day in Abu Dhabi, Josh Lowrey sits down with Dennis Jol, the Chief Executive Officer of AIQ, to talk about applied AI, agentic workflows, and how the company is expanding from its work with ADNOC into global markets.
They discuss how AIQ is tackling complex energy challenges, navigating sovereign data and cybersecurity requirements, expanding into North America, and building Genesis, its AI-native operating system for enterprise agents.

Sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas.

00:00 Welcome to Abu Dhabi
01:45 UAE Business Mindset
03:57 Inside AIQ Media Day
04:34 AIQ Origin Story
05:54 Where AIQ Fits in AI
09:54 Scaling AIQ Globally
10:19 Trust and Data Sovereignty
11:34 Applied AI Value Creation
16:00 North America Expansion
20:33 Genesis AI Operating System
24:32 ADIPEC Soirée Preview
27:10 ADIPEC Plans and Wrap

The energy industry is evolving, and technology is changing how natural gas operations keep up.
 
On The Energy Pipeline, sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas, host Josh Lowrey welcomes Eric Fierson, Emissions Manager at Caterpillar Oil & Gas, to discuss how emissions regulations shape oil and gas operations, how AI is supporting regulatory research, and the growing role of natural gas compression.
 
Eric also explores rising demand from data centers and G3600 technology updates that can reduce methane exhaust emissions by up to 40% through retrofit options.
 
00:00 Podcast Welcome
00:14 Meet Eric Fierson
02:13 Eric Career Origins
03:47 Why Cat Culture Works
07:54 Emissions Team Scope
09:22 Emissions Rules Explained
12:58 AI And Customer Insights
17:28 Compression Basics
18:40 Data Centers Drive Demand
20:32 Cross Division Collaboration
23:05 Conferences vs Lobbying
24:45 Regulations Drive Innovation
27:03 Testing for Reliability
28:09 Methane Cut Breakthrough
30:20 More Than Methane
31:16 From Motorcycles to Engines
32:32 Product Strategy Role
35:41 Closing Question Confidence
36:12 University Partnerships Pipeline
37:21 Arizona Rivalry Banter
39:20 Staying Ahead of Rules
40:18 EWTC and Industry Training
42:33 Podcast Wrap and Thanks

Electric frac is reshaping how operators approach power and efficiency.

Host Josh Lowrey welcomes Kasey Hohl of Evolution Well Services to discuss the rise of electric frac, Evolution’s integrated eFrac systems, and how field gas and power generation can deliver fuel savings and operational flexibility.

Kasey also shares insights on Evolution’s PRISM culture and the growing role of engineering, automation, and AI in the field.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions
01:09 Studio Setup and Podcast Habits
02:48 Tech Adoption and Plaud Notes
04:55 Casey Background and Education
06:52 Pioneer to Evolution Story
08:37 Early eFrac Skepticism
10:22 Evolution Culture and Offices
12:37 Why Operators Choose eFrac
14:26 Integration and Customer Demands
18:19 Field Gas and New Partnerships
20:28 Winning Partner Trust
21:02 Long Term Value
23:34 Evolve Beyond Fixes
26:39 PRISM Culture Model
29:46 Customer Success Bridge
34:29 Challenge The Organization
36:15 AI And Data Centers
39:01 Podcast Reach Story
41:34 Supply Chain Spotlight
42:43 Wrap Up And Links

Capturing CO2 is only half the challenge.

On The Energy Pipeline, sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas, host Josh Lowrey sits down with Paul Dunn, Chief Engineer, Low Carbon Solutions at Caterpillar, to explore the technology, economics, and future of carbon capture.

Dunn explains Caterpillar’s thermal swing adsorption approach, compares it with other capture technologies, and revisits a 2019 field demonstration. 

He also discusses 45Q tax credits, carbon monetization in Canada, demand from AI data centers, and a Solar Turbines technique that doubles CO2 concentration while cutting exhaust flow in half.

00:00 Podcast Welcome
00:12 Meet Paul Dunn
01:05 Rhode Island Vs Houston
03:07 Paul’s Engineering Path
06:06 Carbon Capture Options
08:41 Thermal Swing Breakthrough
11:56 Prototype And Acquisition
13:39 Caterpillar Business Model
16:08 Carbon Capture In 2026
17:25 CO2 EOR Explained
20:18 Books And Practicalities
21:32 Where Will CO2 Go
23:06 45Q Credit Gets Real
24:11 Bipartisan Support for CCS
25:35 Canada and Paris Monetization
27:16 From Theory to Deployment
30:23 AI Data Centers Demand Power
33:44 Biggest Barrier: Storage Sites
36:12 Caterpillar Approach Thermal TSA
37:06 Gas Turbine CO2 Concentration Trick
41:01 Scaling Inside Caterpillar
44:53 Wrap Up and Where to Find Them

What separates a good event from a day attendees will never forget?
 
On The Energy Pipeline, sponsored by Cat Oil & Gas, host Josh Lowrey sits down with Mark Immekus, President of Events at Upright Digital, to discuss his journey through oil and gas, media and the evolution of O&G industry events.
 
Mark shares how he helped grow the DUG conferences, navigated industry downturns and COVID-19, launched the Thrive Energy Conference, and how he has built memorable experiences by focusing on customer experience, attention to detail, and long-term relationships.
 
00:00 Podcast Returns
00:43 Meet Mark Immekus
02:10 Why Mark Matters
03:36 Handball to Houston
09:21 Breaking Into Events
11:55 Crisis and Hart Energy
13:58 Building DUG Powerhouse
20:30 Deals Made on Show Floor
23:10 COVID and New Chapter
32:15 Launching Thrive Blueprint
34:30 Building Thrive Fast
35:11 Why Its Called Thrive
37:05 Thrive 2021 Breakthrough
39:55 DEP Barbecue Takes Off
40:50 Ranch Chaos And Rainout
43:42 Camaraderie Over Trade Shows
44:58 Exclusive No Soliciting Rules
47:59 Caterpillar Booth Strategy
50:58 Obsessing Over Details
54:55 Team Culture And Praise
57:51 Post Event Self Critique
01:00:39 Bands Riders And Wrap Up