{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Energy 101: We Ask The Dumb Questions So You Don't Have To","title":"Could You Build an Oil Company with Public Data?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6a3fe68d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3103,"description":"Public data in energy is basically the Wild West, a mix of outdated systems, inconsistent reporting standards, and layers of bureaucracy that make it nearly impossible to use efficiently. In this episode of *Energy 101*, Jacob and Julie chat with John Ferrell, the brains behind WellDatabase, to unpack how all this chaos came to be. From dusty microfiche records to confusing state databases that can’t agree on formats, John breaks down why accessing “public” data often feels like solving a puzzle with missing pieces. He also explains how WellDatabase is cleaning up the mess—turning scattered, messy datasets into tools that actually help operators, analysts, and decision-makers get work done. It’s a surprisingly entertaining look at how something as boring-sounding as data can make or break the energy industry.\nClick here to watch a video of this episode.\n00:00 - Intro\n01:50 - Starting WellDatabase\n03:53 - Public Data Challenges\n08:27 - Storage of Public Data\n10:15 - Quality Issues in Oil and Gas Data\n11:59 - Enverus Data Cleanup Process\n16:45 - Founding Enverus\n18:10 - AI in Data Cleaning\n23:28 - Personal Learning and Growth\n25:40 - Public Data Reporting Gaps\n31:44 - Essential Data for E&Ps\n35:10 - Public Data's Importance for Investors\n36:05 - Significance of Accurate Data\n38:20 - Scale of Data Operations\n40:30 - Keeping Data Current\n42:58 - Selecting the Right Team\n44:45 - Creating a Video Game\n49:33 - Personal Anecdote\n50:50 - Final Thoughts\nhttps://twitter.com/collide_io\nhttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io\nhttps://www.facebook.com/collide.io\nhttps://www.instagram.com/collide.io\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_io\nhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/8F_7R-SE-nw_rUP_p1-vdDVWboJt_kcEhdbgrgTEL7E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jYjY2/Yjk4MWJiZWFlYmVl/ZGIxYjkxYTdiYTdi/ZGUwMy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}