Nerdin' Out with Cold Bore is a podcast where our technical experts, AKA Nerds, dive deep into the world of completions data. This series is designed for fellow data enthusiasts, providing a space to explore the complexities of data quality and governance without simplifying or having to dumb down the conversation. Hosted by Alex Fortin, Craig Bergmann, and Derek Mathewson, this podcast uncovers the hidden challenges and cutting-edge innovations shaping the oil and gas industry industry, making it perfect for those who want to nerd out over data, technology, and energy.
Nerdin' Out with Cold Bore
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Nerdin' Out with Cold Bore is a podcast where our technical experts, AKA Nerds, dive deep into the world of completions data. This series is designed for fellow data enthusiasts, providing a space to explore the complexities of data quality and governance without simplifying or having to dumb down the conversation. Hosted by Alex Fortin, Craig Bergmann, and Derek Mathewson, this podcast uncovers the hidden challenges and cutting-edge innovations shaping the oil and gas industry industry, making it perfect for those who want to nerd out over data, technology, and energy.
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September 30, 2025
AI, LNG, and Digital Completions: What Operators Need to Know | Sean Hervo
<p>Operators are under pressure to do more with less, and the future of completions lies in data-driven decision making. In this episode of Nerdin' Out, hosts Alex Fortin and Derek Mathewson sit down with Sean Hervo, co-founder and CEO of PrePad, to explore how physics-based simulation helps operators design completions smarter, faster, and more profitably.Sean shares how PrePad enables operators to simulate completions in minutes, optimize for economics (not just cost and time), and integrate seamlessly with Cold Bore’s real-time SmartPAD data. Together, they dive into the digitization of oil & gas, the shift from spreadsheets to simulation, and the opportunities for operators to unlock six-figure value per well.If you’re looking for insights on how completions data, real-time optimization, and lifecycle economics are transforming oil & gas, this episode is for you.👉 Learn more: www.PrePad.io👉 Explore Cold Bore Technology: www.coldboretechnology.com👉 Subscribe for more conversations on the future of completions.Sean Hervo is the co-founder and CEO of PrePad, a completions simulation platform that enables operators to make faster, smarter, and more profitable decisions. With nearly 15 years of experience in oil & gas, including 12 years at Shell where he led completions engineering teams in Canada’s Montney and Duvernay plays, Sean brings deep technical expertise and business acumen to energy technology.Originally trained as a mechanical engineer specializing in aerospace, Sean pivoted into energy and later co-founded PrePad to solve a critical gap in completions planning: replacing manual spreadsheets with physics-based, real-time simulation. Today, PrePad helps leading operators maximize free cash flow, reduce emissions, and deliver long-term value across the entire well lifecycle.00:00 – When things go wrong at 4 a.m.01:19 – Introduction to the episode01:42 – Meet Sean Hervo, CEO of PrePad02:38 – From aerospace engineering to oil & gas03:57 – Entrepreneurial leap: founding PrePad05:13 – Moving beyond spreadsheets in completions07:10 – Starting PrePad outside Shell08:12 – From cost-cutting to true value optimization10:27 – Linking subsurface and completions data12:10 – Aligning drilling, completions & production teams13:46 – Wrong incentives in silos15:18 – Digitization as the next frontier in oil & gas18:27 – Learning from biotech & manufacturing22:03 – Why investors demand digitized workflows23:48 – What data surprises operators most26:28 – Cold Bore x PrePad: A powerful synergy30:04 – Towards real-time completions decision-making33:57 – Doing more with less in a shrinking workforce35:22 – The impact of AI data centers on energy demand39:11 – LNG exports and global energy geopolitics41:06 – Chevron’s triple fracking in the Permian43:40 – The scale of simultaneous fracking challenges45:14 – Dealing with water & infrastructure bottlenecks47:04 – Cold Bore adapting to multi-well frack operations49:09 – Building robust data models for scalability50:16 – PrePad’s simulation challenges & solutions53:00 – Scaling PrePad with U.S. operators56:17 – Running a software company without being a software engineer58:14 – Building the right team to scale PrePad59:58 – Where to find Sean Hervo</p>
July 21, 2025
Interventionless vs. Plug and Perf: Frac Tech, AI, and the Future of Completions with Josh Gray
<p>Welcome to another episode of the Nerdin' Out with Cold Bore. This time, Craig and Derek sit down with Josh Gray from Stage Completions—a guy who’s seen it all, from sub-zero rig runs to cutting-edge frac design.In this wide-ranging, hilarious, and genuinely insightful episode, Josh breaks down what makes Stage’s “interventionless” completions system different, shares metallurgy wisdom only a true nerd would know, and reflects on how rig life shaped his approach to the business. Whether you’re deep in the world of wellbore design or just love a good story about getting lost on your way to Fort Liard, this one’s for you.With over a decade of hands-on experience in the oilfield, Josh Gray brings a unique blend of field savvy, technical knowledge, and sharp wit to the table. Having worked the rigs himself before stepping into the business development side at Stage Completions, Josh understands the complexities of the energy sector from both the boots-on-ground and boardroom perspectives. Passionate about metallurgy, completions design, and tech integration, Josh is known for bridging innovation with real-world application. Off the rig, you’ll find him nerding out on steel grades or navigating the wilds of AI articles and memes.⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: The Role of AI in Energy00:20 – Welcome to the Show + Guest Intro01:00 – Josh Gray’s Background at Stage Completions01:30 – How Interventionless Completions Work03:00 – Plug & Perf vs. Stage System: Industry Trends05:00 – Tech Hurdles and Innovation in Canada vs. U.S.06:00 – Metallurgy and Material Science in Completions10:00 – Life in the Oilfield: Rig Stories & Field Lessons17:00 – Builder.AI: A Case of Fake AI and Investor Hype21:00 – Can AI Predict Frac Performance?24:00 – Will AI Replace Experience in the Field?27:00 – The Promise and Limits of AI in Fracturing29:00 – Cold Bore’s Sonic System & Real-Time Downhole Data32:00 – U-Turn Wells & Advanced Drilling Techniques35:00 – Final Thoughts & Podcast OutroLearn more about us👇Website: https://www.coldboretechnology.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coldboretech/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColdBoreTech/https://www.linkedin.com/company/cold-bore-technology/mycompany/</p>
April 17, 2025
Sucker Rods, Data Logs & AI: The Oilfield’s Massive Transformation | Sean David Explains
<p>🎙️ In this episode of Nerdin' Out with Cold Bore, we sit down with Sean David, VP of Upstream Operations, to explore how artificial intelligence, real-time data, and a hefty dose of curiosity are transforming the energy industry. From his first-hand experiences watching fracs in the field to innovating artificial lift systems with the Whale Shark separator system, Sean brings deep insight into how oil and gas is evolving—fast.But we don’t stop at downhole tech. We dive into how Grok and other AI tools are redefining well analysis, decision-making, and engineering roles in the field, leaving some consultants wondering if they’ll even have jobs in two years. We also talk sucker rods, gas lock, and the hidden costs of inefficient completions, before stepping into the big picture: AI, quantum computing, and whether the energy sector is ready for the singularity.Whether you’re a data nerd, an operator in the patch, or just wondering how AI will change your job, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and real talk.0:00 – The Grok Moment: AI does in 30s what used to take days1:25 – Meet Sean David: From sucker rods to smart data3:00 – The Origin of Whale Shark: Reinventing the separator6:45 – Gas Lock and the Downhole Problem-Solving Journey10:20 – Shark-Themed Engineering: From valves to solids control11:05 – Sean’s Field Journey: Why data alone wasn’t enough14:00 – The Chaos and Cost of Frac Sites: $50K/hour decisions16:40 – Operational Efficiency: How 4 minutes can save millions19:00 – AI and Frac Data Optimization: Where Grok takes over22:00 – The Coming AI Disruption: What’s left for humans?25:00 – ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini: Force multipliers for engineers27:00 – Markets, Tariffs, and the Reshoring Playbook30:00 – BRICS, Petrochemicals, and US Dollar Strategy32:00 – AI Agents, Tax Bots, and Radiology Revolution35:00 – Quantum Computing & Logical AI: What’s Next?38:30 – Final Advice: Learn AI or get left behindLearn more about us👇Website: https://www.coldboretechnology.com/Instagram: / coldboretech Facebook: / coldboretech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cold-bore-technology</p>
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