{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Energy Bytes","title":"EP 73: Steven Barrow from Patronus Energy","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/58b0df21\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3706,"description":"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 automating the headache of P&IDs. Steven’s story ties it all together: a blend of family legacy, startup grit, and some seriously cool applications of AI that are cutting through inefficiencies and making oilfield operations smarter. It’s equal parts tech talk and real-world problem solving, with a few glimpses into where energy might be headed next.\n00:00 - Intros\n01:58 - Patronus Energy Overview\n04:02 - Founding Patronus Energy\n11:04 - Field Experience Insights\n14:07 - Effective Learning Methods\n15:46 - Software Development Background\n18:14 - Coding Journey\n19:06 - Smart Pigging Technology\n20:00 - Software Development for E&Ps\n22:53 - MLOps in Energy Sector\n25:57 - Product Development Inflection Point\n27:54 - Project Preferences\n30:36 - Computer Vision Innovations\n36:00 - Impact of Ukraine War on Process Safety\n39:30 - AI Applications in Process Safety\n41:40 - Drone Survey Usage\n44:53 - Drone Lighting Solutions\n46:43 - Technology Stack Overview\n49:50 - Underrated Tools and Frameworks\n51:44 - Future of Work in Energy\n55:12 - Prototyping Techniques\n56:06 - Scripting to Production\n1:00:34 - Dining Recommendations in Bentonville\nhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KU-rritAkNfd5EDWr8dy4miPzznveey9CXz1zVQDRXc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZGMz/NDQxNzEwNTFjZDU3/NmQ4ZmI3ZDU1ZTQ2/Y2U4Yi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}