EnergyTech Podcast

About EnergyTech Podcast

Energy Innovation meets Industrial Technology: There is finally a podcast that balances technical depth with real-world applicability for field teams, operations groups, and senior leaders who want to see a real return on technology , IiOT, and AI Investments

Publisher

Opsite Energy

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Mar 2025

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

95 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   AI at the Wellsite: Plunger Optimization & Edge AI with SORBA.ai - Ep 104

   Can the people who know your equipment best build AI models—without writing code or sending operational data to the cloud?Recorded live at ICC 2026 in Sacramento, this Energy Tech Podcast episode features Bryan Thyken, Chief Revenue Officer at SORBA.ai. We explore how no-code industrial AI connects with Ignition to put machine learning and process optimization into the hands of engineers and operational subject matter experts.From plunger lift optimization to AI running at remote wellsites, Bryan explains SORBA’s approach to building and deploying models on-premises and at the edge. We also discuss SORBOT, its on-prem industrial AI assistant, and how equipment manuals, P&IDs, and operational data can help teams troubleshoot problems with better context.In this episode:• No-code AI model development and native Ignition integration• Connecting, cleaning, and contextualizing industrial data• Plunger lift optimization using familiar operating variables• Edge computing, industrial hardware, and deployment options• SORBOT, on-prem language models, and equipment documentation• Why human expertise remains essential when using AI• Managing by exception to reduce unnecessary field visits and driving exposureFor production teams, SCADA developers, controls engineers, and operations leaders, this conversation explores where industrial AI can deliver practical value—and why the people who understand the process remain central to making it work.Subscribe to the Energy Tech Podcast for more conversations with the people building the future of energy technology.Presented by OpSite Energy:[www.opsiteenergy.com](https://www.opsiteenergy.com)Learn more about SORBA.ai:[www.sorba.ai](https://www.sorba.ai)#IndustrialAI #Ignition #OilAndGas00:00 Welcome to ICC 2026 & meet Bryan Thyken01:29 No-code industrial AI & Ignition integration03:23 Data connectors, automated ETL & contextualization04:23 On-prem AI, cloud options & control of your data07:08 Plunger lift optimization & operator expertise08:24 Running AI models at the edge10:37 Industrial hardware, installation & trial access12:23 SORBA University & flexible deployment options15:56 Introducing SORBOT: An on-prem industrial AI assistant17:10 Using P&IDs, manuals & operational context20:31 AI reliability & why human expertise still matters21:51 Manage by exception: Fewer field trips & safer operations23:36 Closing thoughtsMusic: “Fast Life” by Uygar DuzgunCourtesy of Epidemic Sound[www.epidemicsound.com](https://www.epidemicsound.com)

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   From CygNet to Ignition: Modernizing Oilfield SCADA with AUTOSOL and Foundation MQ - Ep 102

   What does it take to modernize oil and gas SCADA and deliver reliable data from the wellsite to the people who need it?Recorded live at ICC 2026 in Sacramento, this Energy Tech Podcast episode features Cody Pannell, Director of Software Development at AUTOSOL. We discuss migrating from CygNet to Ignition, collecting higher-frequency data with edge ACM, and the launch of Foundation MQ, AUTOSOL’s Sparkplug-aware MQTT broker.Cody explains how customer needs shape AUTOSOL’s development priorities, why reliability matters in remote oilfield operations, and how better data supports production optimization, machine learning, and agentic AI.In this episode:• Simplifying SCADA migrations following mergers and acquisitions• Moving devices, tags, and data structures into Ignition• Using edge data collection across different tiers of wells• Managing distributed applications and configurations at scale• Foundation MQ, Sparkplug B, clustering, and failover• The roadmap for Databricks, Parquet, Kafka, and cloud integrations• Unified Namespace, data contextualization, and lessons from manufacturingWhether you work in production operations, SCADA development, industrial automation, or data engineering, this conversation connects field-level challenges with the infrastructure needed for what comes next.Subscribe to the Energy Tech Podcast for more conversations with the people building the future of energy technology.Presented by OpSite Energy:https://www.opsiteenergy.comLearn more about AUTOSOL:https://autosoln.com#Ignition #MQTT #OilAndGas00:00 Welcome to ICC 2026 & meet Cody Pannell02:00 SCADA migration after mergers & acquisitions03:34 Moving from CygNet to Ignition: Tags & UDTs04:36 Edge ACM, well tiers & higher-frequency data07:14 Managing hundreds of edge deployments09:28 Customer-driven development, MLOps & AI10:41 Introducing Foundation MQ12:33 MQTT reliability, clustering & failover14:25 Deployment options & cloud integration roadmap17:20 ICC takeaways: Unified Namespace & AI-ready data18:53 Closing thoughtsMusic: “Fast Life” by Uygar DuzgunCourtesy of Epidemic Soundhttps://www.epidemicsound.com

3. 

   14 Sept 2026

   ICC 2026 Preview: What’s Next for Ignition & Industrial AI? | Ep 099

   Jeff Perry and Mike Flores preview the Ignition Community Conference 2026, discussing industrial AI and automation advancements.

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• Bill Behn
• Duke Green
• Ian Kawas
• Pradhyum Ramkumar
• Nathan Davenport

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0

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76

Engagement

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