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  • S1 · E301
    Thursday · 1 hr 25 min

    Toby McKenna (Rockpoint) — Building North America's #1 Independent Gas Storage Company

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Toby McKenna - CEO of Rockpoint Gas Storage - a TSX listed gas storage company with a total equity value of ~$3.4 billion. Mr. McKenna is the Chief Executive Officer at Rockpoint responsible for the management and performance of the corporation’s storage and retail distribution assets. He brings to Rockpoint Gas Storage over 30 years of experience in the energy industry with leadership roles across a wide spectrum of disciplines including gas storage and marketing, midstream operations, energy trading, business development and Acquisitions and Divestitures. From 2014 to 2020 he was cofounder of Tidewater Midstream Ltd. where he served in multiple roles including Director, President and CEO, Vice President of Business Development & Commercial and most recently as President, Midstream. From 2010 to 2014, he was Vice President, Natural Gas Trading for Castleton Commodities Canada and prior thereto was cofounder of its predecessor, Louis Dreyfus Energy Canada in 2003. Mr. McKenna obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration from Saint Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia (1994). Among other things we learned about Building North America's #1 Independent Gas Storage Company. Enjoy. Newsletter: Subscribe Here Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Remote Power Corp - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E300
    September 3 · 1 hr 19 min

    Arjun Murti (Veriten) — $20 to $147 Oil: Super Spike vs. Super Vol

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Arjun Murti - Partner at Veriten LLC and a Senior Advisor at Warburg Pincus. Mr. Murti has spent over 30 years on Wall Street as a sell-side equity research analyst, buy-side investor, advisor and board member covering the global energy sector. Mr. Murti previously served as a Partner at Goldman Sachs from 2006 to 2014. Prior to becoming Partner, he served as Managing Director from 2003 to 2006 and as Vice President from 1999 to 2003. During his time at Goldman Sachs, Mr. Murti worked as a sell-side equity research analyst covering the energy sector. He was co-director of equity research for the Americas from 2011 to 2014. Previously, Mr. Murti held equity analyst positions at JP Morgan Investment Management from 1995 to 1999 and at Petrie Parkman from 1992 to 1995. Mr. Murti serves on the board of directors of ConocoPhillips & Liberty Energy Inc. He also serves on the advisory boards of ClearPath and Columbia Center on Global Energy Policy and as a board observer to Welligence Energy Analytics. Mr. Murti graduated with a business degree specializing in finance from the University of Denver. Since November 2021, Mr. Murti has published Super-Spiked, a Substack newsletter and podcast about the energy transition. Among other things we learned about $20 to $147 Oil: Super Spike vs. Super Vol. Enjoy. Newsletter: Subscribe Here Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Bunch Projects - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E299
    September 1 · 59 min

    Steve Glanville (STEP) — 4 Mile Laterals, COIL+™ & Building an Energy Services Platform

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Steve Glanville - CEO of STEP Energy Services - a private energy services company with revenues of ~$1 billion. Mr. Glanville has served as STEP’s president and CEO since October 2022. A co-founder of STEP, he previously held the role of COO from the company’s inception in March 2011 before being appointed president in July 2021. In 2026, Mr. Glanville led the successful amalgamation of STEP and Sanjel, creating a stronger, integrated organization that includes the Wayfinder Corporation and delivers a comprehensive suite of coiled tubing, hydraulic fracturing, nitrogen, pumping, fluid pumping, cementing services and proppant supply. Mr. Glanville is a certified engineering technologist with 30 years of oilfield experience and a strong background in operations and management. His career includes 10 years with SLB, formerly Schlumberger, in its North American oilfield services divisions, seven years with Sanjel Energy Services managing the Canadian coiled tubing and nitrogen business unit, and two years with Calfrac Well Services Ltd. as manager of their Canadian coiled tubing division. Mr. Glanville has contributed significantly to industry organizations. He is a former board member of the Enserva Association (formerly the Petroleum Services Association of Canada) and a past director of Enserva’s Stars and Spurs Gala supporting STARS Air Ambulance. Additionally, he served as president of the Intervention & Coiled Tubing Association, Canadian Chapter (ICoTA). Mr. Glanville earned his diploma from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Mr. Glanville is a holder of the Institute of Corporate Directors Director designation. Among other things we learned about 4 Mile Laterals, COIL+™ & Building an Energy Services Platform. Enjoy. Newsletter: Subscribe Here Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E298
    August 27 · 1 hr 22 min

    Tony Marino (Tenaz Energy) — $65 Million to $2 Billion: The Netherlands' #1 Gas Producer

    (Recorded August 6, 2026). This episode we are joined by Mr. Tony Marino - CEO of Tenaz Energy - a TSX listed energy company with a market cap of ~$2 billion. Mr. Marino is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Vermilion Energy, Baytex Energy and Dominion Exploration Canada, with additional management and technical experience at AEC, Santa Fe Snyder, Plains Resources and Atlantic Richfield. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Kansas and an MBA from California State University, and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. In addition, Mr.Marino is a Non-Independent Director, Board, Tenaz Energy. Among other things we learned about $65 Million to $2 Billion: Building The Netherlands' #1 Gas Producer. Enjoy. Enjoy. Newsletter: Subscribe Here Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Bunch Projects - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E297
    August 20 · 51 min

    Jeff Currie (Carlyle) — $83 Crack Spreads & Why Canadian Oil Became Valuable

    (Recorded August 13, 2026). This episode we are joined by Mr. Jeff Currie - Chief Strategy Officer at Altis Partners and Senior Advisor to Carlyle, a global investment firm with ~$485 billion under management. Mr. Currie is also Executive Co-Chairman of Abaxx Markets, a co-founder and non-executive director of 1947 Oil & Gas, a director of Borr Drilling, and Chair of the Advisory Group at the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago. Mr. Currie is the former Global Head of Commodities Research at Goldman Sachs, where he helped to build their commodities business. During his nearly three decades at the firm, he became one of the leading commodity market strategists on Wall Street, known for advising clients through the commodity "super cycle" of the 2000s, the shale supply shock of the 2010s, and most recently the twin shocks of the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. Mr. Currie is a graduate of Pepperdine University and holds a Master of Arts in Economics and a PhD in Economics from the University of Chicago, where he was awarded the Zellner Award for his dissertation on the geographic extent of the US petroleum market. Among other things we learned about $83 Crack Spreads & Why Canadian Oil Became Valuable. Enjoy. Newsletter: Subscribe Here Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Bunch Projects - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E296
    August 13 · 1 hr 8 min

    Steve Fagan (Strathcona) - Building 4 Companies in 40 Years: Sequoia to Strathcona

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Steve Fagan - Vice Chairman of Strathcona Resources - a TSX listed energy company with a market cap of ~$9 billion. Mr. Fagan has more than 40 years of experience in the Canadian energy industry, building and monetizing exploration and production companies. He co-founded Strath Resources in January 2017, which later merged into Strathcona Resources, initially acquiring the Kakwa Montney for $280 million and with production growing from approximately 5,000 boe/d to over 40,000 boe/d. Those assets were subsequently divested to ARC Resources in 2025 for just under $1.7 billion. Previously, Mr. Fagan served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mosaic Energy Ltd., a Natural Gas Partners-backed producer where he led the company's transition from conventional development into the liquids-rich Montney and assembled the Kakwa land position. Mr. Fagan joined Addison Energy Inc. in 1999 as part of the leadership team, becoming President and Chief Executive Officer in 2003, as the company grew to more than 11,000 boe/d through development and more than 50 acquisitions prior to its sale to NAL Oil & Gas Trust in 2005. He founded his first company, Sequoia Exploration, in 1996, after spending the early years of his career at Imperial Oil and Consumers' Gas. Mr. Fagan holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Memorial University of Newfoundland and an MBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University. He holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. Outside of energy, Mr. Fagan is a documentary photographer (Steve Fagan Photography) and founder of the Fagan Foundation, which supports education initiatives in Nepal's Tsum Valley. Among other things we learned about Building 4 Companies in 40 Years: Sequoia to Strathcona. Enjoy. Newsletter: Subscribe Here Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Bunch Projects - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E295
    August 6 · 1 hr 7 min

    Pat Daniel (Former Enbridge CEO) - $7B to $30B: 11 Years Building Enbridge

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Pat Daniel - former CEO of Enbridge - a TSX listed infrastructure company with a market cap of ~$170 billion. Pat Daniel served as President & CEO of Enbridge Inc. from 2001 to 2012, leading the company through a transformative decade in which its market value grew roughly fourfold - from approximately $7 billion to $30 billion - while delivering an average annual shareholder return near 16%. His career began at Occidental Petrochemicals before he returned to Alberta to join Hudson's Bay Oil and Gas, followed by Home Oil and Interprovincial Pipeline - the company that would become Enbridge - where he rose through planning, systems, and business development roles over nearly three decades before being named CEO. Pat led Enbridge through the Line 6B pipeline incident near Kalamazoo, Michigan in 2010, personally relocating to Michigan for months to oversee the response, and championed the Northern Gateway pipeline project in pursuit of Canadian crude access to Asian markets. Since retiring from Enbridge in 2012, Pat has served as Chairman of Cenovus Energy and held board positions with CIBC and Capital Power. He is an avid hiker and fly fisherman, and divides his time between family, travel, and the outdoors. A chemical engineer by training, Pat holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta and a Master of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of British Columbia. Among other things we learned about $7B to $30B: 11 Years Building Enbridge. Enjoy. Newsletter: Subscribe Here Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E294
    July 30 · 50 min

    Don Streu (Condor Energies) — 85 TCF: Building Central Asia's 1st LNG

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Don Streu - CEO of Condor Energies - a TSX listed energy company with a market cap of ~$300 million. Mr. Streu has over 37 years experience in the oil and gas industry including 22 years with Chevron working in Angola, Indonesia, Nigeria, Canada and the United States. Mr. Streu was the asset manager of Angola’s first deepwater production: a 100,000 bopd operation that went from discovery to first oil in only 30 months. As Chevron Indonesia’s Planning Manager, Mr. Streu was responsible for developing strategic and tactical plans for an organization producing in excess of 350,000 bopd. Mr. Streu was also the Asset Manager for Chevron Nigeria Limited, managing the entire offshore production of 250,000 bopd. He has been the President and CEO of Condor since September 2008. Mr. Streu is currently the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Alberta. He is also a Board Director for Tethys Petroleum Ltd, a TSX-V listed oil and gas company. Among other things we learned about 85 TCF: Building Central Asia's 1st LNG. Enjoy. Newsletter: Subscribe Here Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E293
    July 23 · 52 min

    Jeremy McCrea (BMO Capital Markets) — 8.3 Million Barrels: Canada's Pipeline Revival

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Jeremy McCrea - Managing Director of Equity Research at BMO Capital Markets. Previously Mr. McCrea has held similar positions at Raymond James, AltaCorp Capital and National Bank Financial - with more than 20 years of experience exclusively covering the energy sector. Mr. McCrea also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary and is a CFA® charterholder. Since 2004, Mr. McCrea’s views on energy are frequently sought after by institutional funds, as well as various media outlets including The Globe and Mail, National Post, Bloomberg and BNN. Among other things we discussed 8.3 Million Barrels: Canada's Pipeline Revival. Enjoy. Newsletter: Subscribe Here Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Bunch Projects - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E292
    July 16 · 1 hr 3 min

    Cole Smead (Smead Capital) — 25% ROE at 2x Book: Finding Value in Canadian Energy

    Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Cole Smead - CEO of Smead Capital Management - a registered investment advisor headquartered in Phoenix, AZ with offices in Jersey City, NJ and London, UK., with assets of approximately $6 billion under management. Cole Smead, CFA is Chief Executive Officer and Portfolio Manager where he oversees all activities of the firm. He is the final decision maker for all investment decisions in the firm’s international equity portfolios. Cole has been with the firm since its founding in 2007. Prior to joining Smead Capital Management, he was a Financial Advisor with Wachovia Securities in Scottsdale, AZ. He is a member of the CFA Institute. Among other things we learned about 25% ROE at 2x Book: Finding Value in Canadian Energy. Enjoy. Newsletter: Subscribe Here Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E291
    July 14 · 57 min

    Matt Rachiele (XXIII Capital) - 180 Million Sq Ft: Calgary's Industrial Real Estate Boom

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Matt Rachiele - President & CEO of XXIII Capital - an industrial real estate firm with ~$100 million under management. Matt co-founded XXIII Capital Inc. in January 2023 and has nearly two decades of diversified commercial real estate, private equity and capital markets experience. He has played a key role on the execution of over $40 billion in completed transactions throughout his career. Matt's background includes holding various senior positions with one of the world's largest commercial real estate services firms, including managing a commercial brokerage team of over 80 in Calgary (the largest in Alberta at the time), serving as the interim Canadian chair of global capital markets and investment sales. Prior thereto, Matt spent 12 years in Capital Markets, including Investment Banking (Calgary) and Mergers & Acquisitions (Toronto) roles with two of Canada's largest banks. Matt is a CFA® charterholder and graduated from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary with a Bachelors of Commerce in Finance. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Wilmington Capital Management Inc. (TSX: WCM.A; WCM.B) & Brown Bagging For Calgary Kids, a completely privately funded non-profit organization providing meals to ~8,000 students across Calgary in ~300 schools and ~30 communities with a volunteer force of over 1,000. Among other things we learned about 180 Million Sq Ft: Calgary's Industrial Real Estate Boom. Enjoy. Newsletter: Subscribe Here Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E290
    July 9 · 55 min

    Adam Rozencwajg (Goehring & Rozencwajg) - $70 Oil: Setting Up the Next Bull Market

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Adam Rozencwajg - co-founder & managing partner of Goehring & Rozencwajg - a natural resource investment firm with ~$2.5 billion under management. Adam Rozencwajg is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Goehring & Rozencwajg (G&R), a premier global natural resource investment firm based in New York. With 17 years of investment management experience in the natural resource sector, Mr. Rozencwajg is recognized as a leading authority on commodities, renowned for his contrarian, deep-value investment philosophy and original research spanning decades of long-term market cycles. His prescient investment themes and industry renowned and widely followed quarterly commentaries have cemented his status as one of the foremost experts in natural resources worldwide. Mr. Rozencwajg’s expertise spans the entire commodity spectrum, including oil, natural gas, uranium, precious metals, base metals, and agriculture. His ability to uncover long-term commodity trends and identify undervalued opportunities poised for reversal has delivered exceptional results for investors. An innovator in applying technology to investment research, Mr. Rozencwajg has also successfully integrated proprietary neural network artificial intelligence models into G&R’s research process. These enhanced models offer unparalleled predictive capabilities, providing deep insights into recoverable reserves for oil and natural gas deposits and further enhancing the firm's strategic edge. A sought-after speaker, Mr. Rozencwajg frequently presents at prestigious industry conferences globally and is regularly featured in leading financial publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and The Financial Times. His thought leadership continues to shape the natural resource investment landscape, influencing both institutional investors and industry operators. Before co-founding G&R, Mr. Rozencwajg served as Vice President at Chilton Investment Company, where he partnered with Leigh Goehring to manage the Chilton Global Natural Resource Fund from 2007 to 2015. Under their leadership, the fund reached peak assets exceeding $5 billion, driven by their disciplined, research-intensive, and deep-value approach to investing. Earlier in his career, Mr. Rozencwajg gained valuable experience in financial markets as part of the Investment Banking division at Lehman Brothers from 2006 to 2007. Mr. Rozencwajg holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a dual major in Economics and Philosophy from Columbia University and is a CFA Charterholder. Among other things we learned about $70 Oil: Setting Up the Next Bull Market Enjoy. Newsletter: Subscribe Here Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Bunch Projects - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E289
    July 2 · 1 hr 6 min

    Ben Dell (Kimmeridge) — $40M to $6 Billion: Building a Private Equity Firm in Energy

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Ben Dell - co-founder & managing partner of Kimmeridge - a private equity firm with ~$6 billion under management. Ben Dell is a Managing Partner of Kimmeridge and oversees investment activity across the firm. He is closely involved in the screening of new geological opportunities and in the negotiation and execution of investment strategies. Prior to founding Kimmeridge, Mr. Dell was a Senior Equity Research Analyst for Oil and Gas Exploration and Production (E&P) at Sanford C. Bernstein, where he was ranked first three times in the Institutional Investor Research Survey for coverage of E&Ps. Mr. Dell was also ranked for Natural Gas and for Oil Services and Equipment coverage. Mr. Dell joined Sanford C. Bernstein in 2003. Prior to joining Bernstein, Mr. Dell was employed at British Petroleum (BP) in its M&A and finance group. Before moving into the finance field, Mr. Dell also held positions as an exploration geologist and geophysicist across several of BP’s regional business units. Mr. Dell is currently CEO of Chestnut Carbon, a nature-based carbon removal developer and is on the Board of Caturus HoldCo, LLC., a large private natural gas producer in South Texas. He previously held positions as Chairman of the Board and interim CEO of Civitas Resources, Inc. (“Civitas”), a company that formed from the merger of Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc. and Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. Mr. Dell earned an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in Earth Sciences from St. Peter’s College, Oxford. Among other things we learned about $40M to $6 Billion: Building a Private Equity Firm in Energy. Enjoy. Newsletter: Subscribe Here Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Bunch Projects - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E288
    June 25 · 47 min

    Bonnie DuPont (Fmr. Enbridge/Bank of Canada) - 50 Years in Canadian Energy: Pipelines, Boards & What's Next

    This episode we are joined by Mrs. Bonnie DuPont — director and former Calgary energy executive whose board career spans Viterra, NAV Canada, the Bank of Canada, AltaGas, Burke Construction, Silver Birch Energy, Silver Willow Energy, G3 Canada, and CustomerWorks. Mrs. DuPont executive career includes 13 years with Enbridge (formerly Interprovincial Pipelines) from 1997 to 2010, where she led talent and leadership development across the organization and oversaw the integration of the company's Mid Coast Energy acquisition in Houston, Texas. Prior to Enbridge, Mrs. DuPont held senior roles in the agriculture sector with the Alberta Wheat Pool and the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, and began her career in energy with the Saskatchewan Power Corporation following a position with the Saskatchewan Department of Labour. Mrs. DuPont has also served on the University of Calgary's Board of Governors, the Haskayne School of Business Management Advisory Council, and currently sits on the strategic advisory board for the O'Brien Institute for Public Health at the Cumming School of Medicine. Mrs. DuPont was the first female President of the Calgary Petroleum Club. Mrs. DuPont Ms. earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Regina and went on to complete a Master's degree at the University of Calgary. Among other things we learned about 50 Years in Canadian Energy: Pipelines, Boards & What's Next. Enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Bunch Projects - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E287
    June 18 · 46 min

    Steve Larke (Headwater/Topaz): Why Canadian Energy Is Up 70%

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Steve Larke - director at Topaz Energy, Headwater Exploration Inc. & Vermilion Energy - three TSX listed energy companies with market caps of ~$5 Billion, $3 Billion & $2.5 Billion respectively. Mr. Larke's previous roles include Operating Partner and Advisory Board member with Azimuth Capital Management Inc., an energy-focused private equity fund based in Calgary, Alberta. Prior to joining Azimuth Capital Management Inc., Mr. Larke was Managing Director and Executive Committee member with Calgary-based Peters & Co. from 2005 to 2015, and prior thereto, was Vice-President and Director with TD Newcrest from 1997 to 2005. Both at Peters & Co. and TD Newcrest, Mr. Larke received leading rankings in the Brendan Wood International survey of institutional investors. Mr. Larke has a Bachelor of Commerce degree (with distinction) from the University of Calgary and has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) designations. In addition, Mr. Larke is a Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential Holder. Mr. Larke has over 28 years of experience in energy capital markets, including research, sales, trading and equity finance, stakeholder engagement and communication, corporate finance, risk management and corporate strategy. Among other things we learned about Why Canadian Energy Is Up 70%. Enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Bunch Projects - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E286
    June 11 · 1 hr 9 min

    Danny Brown (Chord Energy): 4-Mile Laterals: Unlocking the Williston Basin

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Danny Brown - CEO of Chord Energy - a NASDAQ listed energy company with a market cap of ~$8 billion. Mr. Brown has more than 25 years of experience in the oil and natural gas industry, having spent his career with Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (or one of its predecessors), until Anadarko was acquired by Occidental Petroleum in 2019. Mr. Brown began his career with Anadarko in 2006 upon the acquisition of Kerr-McGee Corporation. He held positions of increasing responsibility with Anadarko and Kerr-McGee throughout his career in U.S. onshore and Gulf of Mexico segments, as well as internationally. He served as Vice President of Corporate Planning, Vice President of Operations (Southern and Appalachia), Senior Vice President and then Executive Vice President of International and Deepwater Operations, and Executive Vice President for U.S. Onshore Operations. Mr. Brown was director of Western Gas Equity Partners, LP (NYSE: WGP) and Western Gas Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) from 2017 to 2019. After the 2019 simplification of those two MLPs, he served on the board of Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) until August 2019, when the Anadarko-Occidental transaction was completed. Since 2020, Mr. Brown has served on the board of the private equity-backed exploration and production company, Beacon Offshore Energy LLC, which is focused on the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Mr. Brown also served as Board Chair of the general partner of Oasis Midstream Partners LP from 2021 to 2022. Mr. Brown is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas and serves on the board of Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Rice University, where he was a Jones Scholar Award recipient. Among other things we learned about 4-Mile Laterals: How Chord Energy Is Unlocking the Williston Basin. Enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Warren Valve Bunch Projects - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E285
    June 9 · 40 min

    Dan Pickering (Pickering Energy) - U.S. Shale, $90 Oil & The Strait of Hormuz

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Dan Pickering - CIO & Founder of Pickering Energy Partners - an energy financial services company headquartered in Houston, USA with ~$16 billion invested in all energy sub-sectors. Mr. Pickering is the Chief Investment Officer at Pickering Energy Partners (PEP). PEP is a financial services firm focused on Investments and Advice in the energy sector – both traditional oil and gas and energy transition. Prior to PEP, Mr. Pickering served as the President of Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., and Chief Investment Officer of TPH Asset Management. Mr. Pickering has spent 30 years as an Energy Portfolio Manager, Researcher, and Analyst, first at Fidelity Investments (where he managed ~$1 billion of energy sector funds), then as Head of Research at Simmons & Company and as the founding partner of Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Mr. Pickering is the Board Chair of Merge Electric Fleet Solutions and also serves on the Advisory Boards for the Houston CFA Society, Capital Creek Advisors, Dynamo Energy Hub, Midway Companies, as well as the Posse Foundation, the Board of Trustees for Texas Children’s Hospital and the Texas Children’s Hospital Foundation. Mr. Pickering holds a BS in Petroleum Engineering from the Missouri School of Science and Technology and an MBA from the University of Chicago. Among other things we learned about U.S. Shale, $90 Oil & The Strait of Hormuz. Enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E284
    June 4 · 57 min

    Kaes Van't Hof (Diamondback) - Shale 2.0: Disciplined Permian Growth

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Kaes Van't Hof - CEO of Diamondback Energy & Viper Energy - two NASDAQ listed energy companies with market caps of ~$60 billion & ~$16 billion respectively. Mr. Van’t Hof has served as the Chief Executive Officer and as a director of Diamondback since May 2025. Prior to his current position, he served as our President from February 2025 to May 2025, President and Chief Financial Officer from February 2022 to February 2025, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Business Development from February 2019 to February 2022, as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development from January 2017 to February 2019 and as our Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development since joining us in July 2016. Mr. Van’t Hof has served as Chief Executive Officer of Viper since February 2025, and as a director of Viper since November 2023. Before joining Diamondback and Viper, Mr. Van't Hof served as Chief Executive Officer for Bison Drilling and Field Services from September 2012 to June 2016. From August 2011 to August 2012, Mr. Van't Hof was an analyst for Wexford Capital, LP responsible for developing operating models and business plans, including for our initial public offering, and before that worked for the Investment Banking - Financial Institutions Group of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. from February 2010 to July 2011. Mr. Van't Hof was a professional tennis player from May 2008 to January 2010. Mr. Van't Hof received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Among other things we learned about Shale 2.0: Disciplined Permian Growth. Enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Warren Valve Bunch Projects - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

  • S1 · E283
    June 2 · 1 hr 23 min

    Cody Church (Clear North Capital/Strathcona) - From Harvard to Calgary: 30 Years in Private Equity

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Cody Church - CEO of Clear North Capital, co-founder of TriWest Capital & board member of Strathcona Resources - a TSX listed energy company with a market cap of ~$10 billion. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Cody began his profession in 1993 as an Analyst for the Leveraged Finance Group of CS First Boston where he worked with financial buyers in areas of acquisition and divestiture, high-yield bonds, IPOs and re-financings. In 1995 Cody joined, New York-based private equity firm, EXOR America as an Associate. He was responsible for evaluating and analyzing market trends, currency forecasts and private equity investment opportunities. Having established a solid reputation for excellence in financing, structuring, and deal execution, Cody returned home to Calgary, Alberta and co-founded TriWest Capital Partners in 1997. As Senior Managing Director, he provided critical leadership for the overall development of the firm, served on over 20 portfolio company Boards and was instrumental in establishing the largest general buyout fund in Western Canada with five funds and over $1.25 billion in equity capital raised. Having assisted in growing TriWest into one of Canada’s leading private equity groups, Cody retired from the firm in 2018 to form Clear North Capital where he could directly focus his efforts on creating value through operational excellence for lower mid-market private Canadian companies. In addition, Cody has served on the following public Boards; Chairman of Edgefront REIT (now called Nexus REIT), Chairman of Source Energy Services, Bellatrix Resources (July 2019 – current) and Westleaf Inc. (July 2019 to current) as well as is the current Chairman of POI Business Solutions based in Markham, Ontario. Cody graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Economics from Harvard University. He also received the distinct honor of being recognized as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2010. Committed to giving back by sharing his extensive experience and industry insight, Cody has volunteered and served on additional boards that includes Board of Governors of the University of Calgary, Board member of Parks Calgary and The Ranchmen's Club along with Co-Chair of the Alberta Children’s Wish Board. Previously Cody served on the Boards of the Calgary Stampede Foundation, AGC Calgary Board, CVCA Annual Meeting Organization Committee and is a repeated Guest Lecturer for the Corporate Finance faculty at the University of Calgary. Among other things we learned about From Harvard to Calgary: 30 Years in Private Equity. Enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Warren Valve Bunch Projects - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

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    May 28 · 54 min

    Mike Backus (Outwest Energy) - Starting From 0 Bbl/d: Building Outwest Energy

    This episode we are joined by Mr. Mike Backus - CEO of Outwest Energy - a startup oil & gas company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Mike Backus has over 25 years of experience in a variety of engineering, operational, finance and executive roles. Prior to founding Outwest, Mike was a member of the executive teams at Kiwetinohk Energy Corp and Painted Pony Energy where he was the Chief Operating Officer, responsible for the Development and Operations prior to the corporate sale of both companies. Most of his career was spent with Nexen Inc. (now CNOOC International) where he was most recently the VP of Operations for Canada and the UK North Sea businesses. Mike has held various positions during his career, including working both conventional and unconventional Canadian gas and power assets, oilsands, offshore North Sea, Middle East and West Africa. Mike holds both a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, both from the University of Saskatchewan. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Alberta (P.Eng) and holds his Corporate Director designation (ICD.D). Among other things we learned about Starting From 0 Bbl/d: Building Outwest Energy. Enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Bunch Projects Warren Valve Astro Oilfield Rentals - *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions. Support the show

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