Oilfield 360 Podcast

About Oilfield 360 Podcast

The Oilfield 360 Podcast is the premier Oil and Gas podcast giving our listeners unique insight into the leadership of this great industry. We will be talking to industry leaders, disrupters, and thought leaders who will give their knowledge and tips to our audience. Whether Upstream, Midstream, or Downstream; E&P or Private Equity; Hydraulic Fracturing or Subsea; Drilling or Production; Topside or Downhole, Safety or HR, we have this industry covered in all 360 degrees.

Publisher

Upright Digital

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Apr 2019

Latest episode

22 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

108 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Sept 2026

   #104. Justin Jacobs on Where Natural Gas Compression Creates Value

   Natural Gas Services Group is turning natural gas infrastructure into a growth opportunity. David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Justin Jacobs, CEO of Natural Gas Services Group (NGS), to explore his path from investing in undervalued companies to leading NGS. Justin shares his leadership philosophy, NGS’s four key value drivers, and his perspective on natural gas demand, LNG, data centers, and the future of compression. 0:00 Welcome and Banter 00:28 Drone Grocery Delivery Story 01:12 Meet Justin Jacobs 01:30 Early Career Blackstone 02:22 Turnarounds and World Travel 04:24 Mill Road Capital Strategy Shift 07:49 Finding NGS in 2020 09:06 Board Turmoil and CEO Move 12:27 Energy Outlook and Compression 16:35 Boardroom Lessons and Value Drivers 24:59 Four Value Drivers Explained 26:42 Field Techs and Leadership 29:09 First Days as CEO in Midland 32:16 Texas Culture and Family Life 34:19 Working With the Board 37:59 Board Expectations 39:10 Learning Organization 41:22 High Performance Culture 43:39 Trust And Feedback 45:48 CEO Self Assessment 46:59 Mentors And Lessons 51:19 Family Racing Hobby 54:05 Speed And Focus 58:09 Gas Market Outlook 01:01:57 Rent Versus Own 01:04:37 Electric Compression Debate 01:07:48 Midland Favorites 01:08:26 Parting Career Advice

2. 

   15 Sept 2026

   #103. Samir Ali on Offshore Drilling, Safety Culture, and the Future of Hydrocarbons

   What’s next for offshore drilling as the energy landscape continues to evolve? On the Oilfield 360 podcast, David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Seadrill CEO Samir Ali to discuss offshore drilling, leadership, safety culture, and the future of hydrocarbons. Samir shares his journey into energy, Seadrill’s global operations, shifting offshore demand, and how M&A and industry consolidation could shape the company’s next phase of growth. 00:00 Podcast Kickoff 00:31 Sphere Concert Talk 01:30 Meet Seadrill CEO 02:16 Early Life and Schools 04:15 Paying for College 05:42 What Seadrill Does 06:53 Simmons to Bain Capital 07:31 Diamond Offshore Story 10:17 Joining Seadrill 11:03 Working With Julie 12:29 CEO Transition Challenges 14:13 Safety Culture First 16:38 Hiring and Company Culture 17:56 Leading With Curiosity 20:19 Running a Global Business 25:05 Winning Offshore Work 27:20 Long-Term Energy Outlook 29:39 All Energy Sources Needed 30:15 Offshore Demand Shifts East 31:22 Floater Market Tightness 31:43 Why Newbuilds Won’t Boom 33:46 Cuban Taxi Rig Strategy 35:35 Growth Through M&A 37:22 Consolidation And Client Math 40:15 Private Equity Back To E&P 41:00 Legacy And Industry Impact 41:29 Local Giving And Community 42:50 Mentors Humility, Leadership 45:29 Safety Keeps Him Up 46:35 Family Pets And Foster Fail 48:20 Weekend Life Fencing Golf 50:55 Simmons Memories And Start 53:28 Parting Advice Industry PR 56:09 Closing Thanks And Signoff

3. 

   25 Aug 2026

   #102. From Baylor Football to Frac Hand to CEO: Sam Sledge on Leadership & Energy

   What can a footballer-to-frac-hand-to-CEO journey teach us about leadership and the future of energy? On the Oilfield 360 podcast, David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with friend and client, Sam Sledge, CEO of ProPetro Services, to explore his Midland roots, oilfield legacy, career journey, and leadership lessons. Sam also discusses ProPetro’s move into electric frac, the launch of PROPWR for behind-the-meter generation, and how rising consumer, commercial, industrial, and AI-driven power demand is creating new opportunities across the oil and gas ecosystem. Listen to the full episode for insights on leadership and innovation. 00:00 Show Kickoff 00:14 Back to School Catchup 00:49 Be Present Quote 01:20 Summer Road Trip Stories 02:55 Meet Sam Sledge 04:04 Midland Roots 06:25 Mentors and Community 08:21 Faith Family Football 11:29 Range and Curiosity 16:11 Mentorship Mindset 18:11 Landman and Safety 22:36 From Frac Hand to CEO 31:41 Marriage Team Mindset 32:26 Identity Beyond CEO 33:26 Why Enter Power 33:36 Electric Frac Origins 36:48 Building ProPower Team 37:54 AI Data Center Demand 42:13 Execution And Investors 44:35 Permian Not Dying 46:07 Future Of OFS 51:45 Family And Work Stories 54:41 Franny The Mascot Dog 56:26 Life Fitness Closing Advice 59:08 Wrap Up And Where To Find Us

Who has been a guest on Oilfield 360 Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Scott Tinker
• Roe Patterson
• Wayne Prejean
• Lucas Gjovig

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YouTube views

9,501

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

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Quality

47

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

0

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