by Aquila Engineering
I Speak Subsea dives into the people and stories shaping the subsea industry today. Each episode brings you practical insights from engineers, operators, and innovators working beneath the surface, highlighting the expertise powering offshore energy.
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April 30, 2026
<p>In this episode of I Speak Subsea, Kyle sits down with Michael Fry to discuss the gap between offshore procedures and real-world execution, and how data, real-time monitoring, and human reliability are shaping the future of the industry.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p>Trailer – 00:00<br />Introduction & Mike Fry Background – 01:18<br />The Gap: Perception vs Reality – 02:26<br />Culture vs Procedures – 03:54<br />Inconsistencies Across Rigs – 05:31<br />Risk & Bias in Operations – 07:10<br />The Experience Gap – 08:46<br />Human Error & Supervision – 10:49<br />Situational Awareness – 13:33<br />Data vs Reality – 15:20<br />Industry Knowledge Gaps – 17:48<br />RTM & Offshore Insight – 19:21<br />RTM Data Challenges – 21:21<br />Data-Driven Decisions – 23:29<br />Trust & Accountability – 25:40<br />Maintenance & Failures – 27:08<br />Testing Practices – 29:05<br />Data vs Regulation – 30:51<br />Proving Reliability – 33:31<br />Industry Adoption – 34:16<br />Investigations & Root Causes – 36:11<br />System vs People – 38:57<br />Documentation Matters – 41:13<br />Understanding Data – 43:44<br />Preventing Incidents – 45:03<br />Training the Workforce – 47:36<br />RTM Misinterpretation – 49:31<br />Communicating Risk – 52:10<br />Downtime & Culture – 54:28<br />Lessons from Macondo – 56:19<br />Regulations & Reality – 59:33<br />Future of Data & AI – 01:01:23<br />Adopting New Tech – 01:03:11<br />Final Thoughts – 01:05:28</p><p><br /></p>
March 26, 2026
<p>In Episode 6 of <strong>I Speak Subsea</strong>, Kyle Puls sits down with <strong>Eric Fritts</strong>, Aquila’s Compliance, Reliability, and Service Delivery Manager, to discuss his journey through offshore operations and into leadership.</p><p>Eric shares how a phone call from a Navy friend unexpectedly launched his offshore career, the experience of working with drilling contractors and operators, and how those lessons shaped his approach to engineering, reliability, and service delivery.</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 – Episode Trailer<br />01:07 – Introduction & Eric Fritz’s Role at Aquila<br />01:47 – How Eric Got Into Oil & Gas<br />02:14 – Offshore Career & Moving Into Projects<br />03:14 – Day-to-Day Responsibilities at Aquila<br />04:18 – Market Conditions & Offshore Work Outlook<br />05:39 – What Makes Aquila Different<br />07:05 – Technology, Innovation & Staying Ahead<br />10:08 – Innovation vs Industry Buzzwords<br />11:30 – Building Solutions Through Customer Relationships<br />13:17 – Field Experience Driving Product Development<br />14:20 – What Motivates Eric in His Role<br />15:21 – Leadership, Mentorship & Helping Others Grow<br />16:50 – Where Aquila Is Headed in the Future<br />18:57 – Career Challenges & Lessons Learned<br />20:42 – What Kind of People Thrive at Aquila<br />22:19 – Growth Through Diverse Perspectives<br />23:49 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up</p><p><strong>Kyle Puls</strong><br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-puls-622aa554/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-puls-622aa554/</a></p><p><strong>Eric Fritts</strong><br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-fritts/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-fritts/</a></p><p>Watch this episode on YouTube<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo1yHezusHE" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo1yHezusHE</a></p><p>Subscribe to <strong>I Speak Subsea</strong> on Apple Podcasts<br /><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/i-speak-subsea/id1858617687" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/i-speak-subsea/id1858617687</a></p>
March 26, 2026
<p>In Episode 7 of I Speak Subsea, Kyle Puls sits down with Eric Fritts to break down the reality of pressure testing, why the industry is moving toward extended test cycles, and how data is driving safer, more efficient offshore operations.</p><p>They dive into real-time monitoring, failure propagation analysis, and the shift from time-based to condition-based maintenance—along with what it will take for the industry to fully adopt it.</p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong><br>00:00 Episode Trailer<br>01:15 Introduction & Episode Overview<br>01:42 Current Pressure Testing Regulations<br>02:25 Extending to 21-Day Testing<br>03:04 Requirements for Extension<br>03:19 Real-Time Monitoring & Analysis<br>04:08 Failure Propagation Explained<br>04:38 Proving to Regulators<br>05:44 Data vs Assumptions<br>06:52 Benefits of Extending Testing<br>07:33 Economics<br>08:48 Safety<br>09:40 Reliability<br>11:19 Industry Data & Reporting<br>13:13 Global Adoption<br>14:32 Operator Benefits<br>15:33 Data-Driven Case Building<br>17:10 Condition-Based Maintenance<br>18:10 Failure Insights<br>19:30 Maintenance Risks<br>20:23 Limitations & Challenges<br>21:52 Predictive Data Use<br>24:03 Why Not 28 Days?<br>26:00 Modern Data Capabilities<br>28:00 Aquila’s Edge<br>28:42 Future Outlook<br>32:32 Wrap-Up</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Kyle Puls</strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-puls-622aa554/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-puls-622aa554/</a></p><p><strong>Eric Fritts</strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-fritts/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-fritts/</a></p><p>Watch this episode on YouTube<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo1yHezusHE"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo1yHezusHE</a></p><p>Subscribe to <strong>I Speak Subsea</strong> on Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/i-speak-subsea/id1858617687">https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/i-speak-subsea/id1858617687</a></p>
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I Speak Subsea dives into the people and stories shaping the subsea industry today.
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