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Recorded live in Houston, Josh Lowrey sits down with Tyler Rice, Pressure Control Sales Manager at Caterpillar SPM, to break down how frac operations are evolving. They cover the shift from labor-heavy sites to linear pressure systems that cut connections by 80%+, improve safety, and reduce rig-up time from days to hours. Tyler also dives into post-2020 efficiency gains, continuous pumping, cost improvements, and what’s slowing adoption in some regions. 01:17 Colorado Talk and Mountain Adventures02:49 Moving to Midland During the Downturn05:26 Breaking Into Oil and Gas in 200607:23 From Field Hand to Commercial Role08:22 Surviving 2020 and the Tech Shift10:47 Caterpillar Innovation and Long View12:37 Linear Pressure Control Explained17:18 Safety Efficiency and Better Jobs19:38 Customer Value Pitch20:22 Simul Frac Scaling Up21:22 Field Experience Matters22:40 Automation Before AI24:13 Perpetual Pumping Plan26:51 Permian Economics Proof27:51 Regional Adoption Curve29:15 Global Tech Rollout31:33 Safety And Clean Ops34:34 Remote Controlled Future38:58 Wrap Up And Where To Find

Tyler Rice on Linear Pressure, Continuous Pumping & Remote Ops | Ep 125

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What’s really behind Nabors’ comeback? It’s not just better rigs. Live from the Thrive Energy Conference 2026 at Daikin Park, Josh Lowrey talks with Brett Schellenberg of Nabors Industries about how automation is changing the game. <ul><li>Faster iteration beats perfect tech</li><li>Knowing when to cut losses matters</li><li>Open platforms unlock real scale (with partners like Halliburton and Schlumberger)</li></ul> Meanwhile, growth is shifting, away from North America and toward markets like Saudi Arabia and Argentina. 00:00 Live From Thrive00:17 Meet Brett Schellenberg01:15 40 Under 40 Talk02:52 From Roughneck To Sales04:12 Rig Tech Then Now05:44 Fail Fast Learn Faster08:01 Killing Your Baby09:03 Nabors Legacy And Acquisitions11:28 Reinvention And Innovation Bets15:59 Brand Power Story17:00 Caterpillar And Product Thinking18:50 Tech And AI Tease19:26 Rig Automation Highlights19:57 Razor Pipe Handling Lessons21:24 Open Rig App Ecosystem21:49 Vertical Integration Edge22:57 North America Rig Outlook24:47 Tier Two Acreage Debate26:37 International Footprint Growth29:26 Argentina Tech Adoption31:49 Travel And North Africa32:24 Phone Safety Callout34:16 Career Advice And Mentors37:34 Wrap Up And Shoutouts

Drilling Is Changing Faster Than You Think with Brett Schellenberg | Ep 124

Power demand is exploding, but the grid is not ready. Live from the Daniel Energy Partners Thrive Energy Conference, host Josh Lowrey sits down with Dave Bosco to unpack why “light-switch” reliability is now mission-critical. They dive into island power, microgrids, and how ProPower is building utility-grade solutions for oil &amp; gas and hyperscale data centers in a constrained grid, plus the tech behind it, their partnership with Caterpillar, and what most people are still getting wrong. 00:00 Live From Thrive Conference01:17 Pro Power Origin Story01:42 Why The Grid Cannot Keep Up02:40 Light Switch Reliability Story04:37 Demand Surge Data Centers06:13 Career Built From Ground Up06:48 From IT To Oilfield Rotations09:24 Lessons On Growth And Discomfort11:57 Electrification Versus ESG13:41 Caterpillar Partnership Playbook16:42 Service Network And Asset Care19:04 Scaling Fast And Hybrid Tech20:54 BESS For AI Load Swings22:05 Skunkworks Training Lab22:38 Consultative Power Partnerships23:41 Hyperscaler Contract Talk23:59 Energy Conference Shift25:29 Reliability And Market Maturity28:21 Island Power Explained32:20 Why The Grid Lags35:55 Microgrids And Scaling Up37:44 Company Vision And Value41:06 Team Culture And Wrap Up

Powering Data Centers in a Constrained Grid with Dave Bosco | Ep 123

How do you transform electric frac from a bold idea into one of the largest pressure pumping platforms in the U.S.? Live from the Daniel Energy Partners Thrive Energy Conference, host Josh Lowry sits down with Steven Anderson, President &amp; CEO of Evolution Well Services, to discuss the company’s next chapter. From its founding in Canada in 2011 to becoming the fifth-largest pressure pumper in the U.S., Evolution has reengineered hypermobile power, cutting 35 MW mobilization timelines from weeks to hours while scaling toward 1.6 million hydraulic horsepower. They also explore electrification, AI-driven automation, market skepticism, and why culture remains Evolution’s ultimate competitive advantage. 00:00 Podcast Intro Live Event00:52 Thrive Conference Growth01:37 Steven Anderson Background03:13 Evolution Electric Frac Origins04:53 Hypermobility Breakthrough08:01 Skepticism And Partnerships10:38 Industry Shift And Adoption12:26 Digital Automation Advantage14:36 Going Public And Scaling16:15 Partnerships That Expand16:52 AI Teaser Next17:13 AI and Automation Platform19:29 New Tech and Power Expansion21:32 Solutions Business Mindset23:10 PRISM Culture and Empowerment24:46 Future of Electrification25:55 International Growth Timing28:25 People First Culture Advantage31:34 Advice and Closing Thanks

Steven Anderson on Scaling Electric Frac & Hypermobile Power | Ep 122

The Energy Pipeline Podcast enters a new chapter as Josh Lowrey hosts the first on-camera episode powered by Upright Digital. To kick off this new era during Valentine’s Week 2026, Josh is joined by Andy Publes, the newly promoted Director of Account Management for Drilling and Completion at Caterpillar. From his roots in Cuba to a 17-year tenure at Caterpillar spanning locomotives and electric power, Andy shares a unique perspective on leadership and the "customer-first" culture that defined Caterpillar’s resilience during the 2020 global shifts. Tune in now! 00:00 Welcome: A New Era with Host Josh Lowrey00:50 Meet Andy Publes &amp; First On-Camera Episode03:47 Andy’s Journey: From Cuba to Caterpillar05:51 Caterpillar’s Culture &amp; the Pace of Oil &amp; Gas08:54 Navigating 2020: Leadership Through Crisis13:48 2026 Vision: Dual Fuel &amp; Automated Safety16:39 Powering AI &amp; Data Centers: Right-Sizing Solutions20:46 DGB Gen 2: Retrofitting Engines for Field Gas27:07 The Impact of Diesel Displacement28:33 Field Results: Cutting $CO_2e$ by 45%29:34 How DGB Works: Efficiency &amp; Methane Reduction30:42 Seeing Innovation in Action: Demos &amp; Tours32:50 Manufacturing Excellence: The "Mothership" Culture36:55 Digital Ecosystems &amp; Predictive Reliability39:15 SPM &amp; Caterpillar: Power-to-Wellhead Automation42:48 Global Demand: Why Reliable Power Matters48:04 Wrap-Up: Caterpillar’s Strategy for the Next 100 Years

Andy Publes on Leadership and Customer-First Culture at Caterpillar | Ep 121

In this episode of the Energy Pipeline Podcast, host Russell Stewart sits down with Timothy Soucy, Senior Account Manager at Caterpillar Oil &amp; Gas, to explore how power generation on drilling rigs is evolving. With nearly two decades of industry experience, Timothy breaks down how Caterpillar is helping operators reduce GHG emissions, improve efficiency, and stay capital disciplined through practical solutions like diesel and dual-fuel systems, LNG, energy storage, microgrid controllers, and the emerging role of hydrogen. Tune in now!00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message00:28 Welcome to the Energy Pipeline Podcast01:01 Guest Introduction: Timothy Susie from Caterpillar01:19 Timothy's Background and Role at Caterpillar01:48 Power Generation in the Oil and Gas Industry03:14 Transitioning from Diesel to Natural Gas05:01 Technological Innovations: DGB and LNG06:44 Strategic Advantages and ROI09:24 Grid Tie and Energy Storage Systems14:47 Hydrogen and Future Technologies16:15 Purchase and Rental Options18:08 Caterpillar's Corporate and Dealer Coordination20:43 Conclusion and Contact Information

Caterpillar’s Role in Oil & Gas with Timothy Soucy | Ep 120

In this episode of the Energy Pipeline podcast, host Russell Stewart interviews Ashish Gupta, VP of Engineering at Nabors Drilling. They discuss the company’s innovative drilling technology, particularly the new Pace-X Ultra rig, and its partnership with Caterpillar for dual fuel technology. Gupta shares insights on the efficiency improvements in drilling operations, the environmental benefits of using natural gas, and the future of drilling technology both onshore and offshore. The conversation highlights the importance of technological advancements in the oil and gas industry and the potential for continued improvement in efficiency and sustainability.



Contact Ashish Gupta via LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishgs">linkedin.com/in/ashishgs</a>



Company Website: <a href="https://www.nabors.com/">www.nabors.com</a>



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