Videos

Partnering for Impact: Building the Right Environment for Joint Success

October 30, 2025

In this episode of the World Oil Podcast, leaders from Weatherford, Xecta, AWS, and Umbrage explore how collaboration and open innovation are redefining success across the energy sector. The discussion examines when to specialize versus integrate, how former competitors are co-creating value, and what it takes to build cultures that foster true joint success. From intelligent edge solutions to open digital ecosystems like the Weatherford LaunchPad, the conversation highlights how strategic partnerships are accelerating transformation and driving measurable impact across the oil and gas value chain.

AI in Energy: The transformative roles of AI and automation in the oil and gas industry

October 29, 2025

In this episode, Greg Trostel, Global Industry Development Manager, Rockwell Automation, speaks with Jordan Reynolds, Vice President, Artificial Intelligence & Autonomy, Rockwell Automation, to discuss the transformative role of AI in the energy industry and automation. They explore the significance of AI in optimizing complex processes, the future of autonomous manufacturing and the challenges of data bias. The conversation highlights the evolving labor market dynamics, and the exciting innovations Rockwell is pursuing in AI and automation.

Redefining Rigless Intervention with AccessESP

October 27, 2025

Join Baker Hughes from the test rig where they discuss the rigorous system qualification testing that goes into the AccessESP rigless ESP system. The team will discuss what makes this technology a game-changer when it comes to reducing the cost of interventions, and how they’re extending run life, while reducing rig time.

Weatherford’s CEO sees firm building on recent success to achieve next level

December 10, 2024

As the global upstream industry prepares to satisfy a very robust outlook for oil and gas development in the next few years, Weatherford President and CEO Girish Saligram sees his firm as well-positioned to capitalize on the forward momentum. Having successfully restructured Weatherford and eliminated considerable debt over the last several years, Saligram believes his company will excel in technology differentiation is driving innovation and solving customer problems. He sees a much more production- and development-oriented company, with a focus particularly on late life management.

Mitigating Production Downtime: Inside Forum Energy Technologies' Innovative Solutions

November 29, 2024

Join World Oil for an exclusive tour of Forum Energy Technologies’ Cannon Cable Guard facility in Stafford, Texas. Host Austin Milburn explores breakthrough solutions in Artificial Lift with Jason Williams, VP of Multi-Lift Solutions, and Brent Stroud, VP of Sales North America. Discover the industry's common failure points and learn how FET's proactive technologies—including the Cannon Cable Guard, Sand Guard, Pump Saver Plus, and Magna Guard—are revolutionizing wellsite operations by preventing downtime. Don't miss this deep dive into how cutting-edge protection can maximize your wellsite's efficiency.