{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Conventionally Uncouth","title":"Tadd Wallace","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":10226,"description":"Reed sat down with Tadd Wallace, the guy steering the ship at C3 Oilfield Services, and let’s just say this one’s packed with real-deal oilfield wisdom. From breathing new life into old conventional wells to experimenting with hydrocarbon-based fluids, Tadd’s got a playbook that blends tradition with innovation. We got into the nitty-gritty of how veteran knowledge, shared data, and a little outside-the-box thinking can completely change the game when it comes to efficiency and production. It’s part war stories, part strategy session, and all about how the oil patch keeps evolving.\nClick here to watch a video of this episode.\n00:00 - Intro\n01:58 - Importance of Conventional Wells\n09:40 - Recovery Factors in Oil Production\n11:00 - Conventional vs Unconventional Resources\n14:15 - Data Sharing in Oilfield Operations\n17:10 - Financial Challenges in the Shale Revolution\n19:25 - Future of Natural Gas Industry\n20:30 - AI Innovations in Oilfield Services\n25:00 - C3 Oil Field Services Overview\n31:21 - Managing Water Damage in Oilfields\n38:07 - Understanding Clay Swelling Issues\n39:14 - Variability of Clay Types in Drilling\n44:08 - The Role of Prayer in Business\n46:01 - Permeability in Shale Formations\n50:58 - Understanding Miscibility in Oil Recovery\n57:46 - Accessing Linde's Patents for Innovation\n01:00:54 - Operating Strategies in the Oilfield\n01:02:34 - Cost Management in Oil Business\n01:05:10 - Learning from Practical Field Experience\n01:09:45 - Data Sharing Enhancements\n01:13:03 - Overcoming Machine Limitations\n01:16:02 - Effective Sales Processes in Oilfield\n01:17:51 - AI Applications in Sales Strategies\n01:21:15 - Letting Work Speak for Itself\n01:22:39 - Building a Service Company\n01:25:39 - Rethinking Expert Hiring Practices\n01:27:08 - Education Needs in Oilfield Industry\n01:29:28 - Commoditization of Oilfield Services\n01:32:02 - Addressing Aging Workforce Challenges\n01:36:08 - Importance of Nuance in Operations\n01:39:42 - Unique Characteristics of Each Well...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/G8RysJH0LZA7a8as_Ci5ZitDqCgbrNrQji_eFbfKZ4k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84ZGJi/NDEwYzNlNWNiM2Q2/YmViYjFlOTUxMWQw/ZWZkMy5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}