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EnergyTech PodcastIgnition 2027: AI Agents, 10× Faster Historians and What Comes Next - Ep 110What does Ignition 2027 mean for industrial AI, SCADA teams, and large-scale operations? Kevin McClusky, Chief Technology Architect at Inductive Automation, joins Jeff Perry and Mike Flores at the OpSite Energy Control Center in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, to break down the major announcements from ICC 2026.
Kevin explains the Inductive Automation and Tiger Data partnership, the new Enterprise Historian Module for TimescaleDB, and benchmark targets that could reshape how large industrial systems store and retrieve time-series data. The conversation explores how greater historian scale can support richer analysis and help organizations prepare operational data for AI.
2026-10-2753 min
EnergyTech PodcastSCADA, Edge AI & Low-Bandwidth Video | Videosoft Global - Ep109Live video can overwhelm the same low-bandwidth networks that carry SCADA data. Stewart McCone, CEO of Videosoft Global, joins host Mike Flores to explain how video compression and efficient transmission can make remote video monitoring practical for oil and gas operators.
Recorded at the 2026 ENTELEC Fall Seminar in Odessa, Texas, this conversation explores getting useful live video from remote facilities while managing limited network capacity. Stewart describes a 30,000-camera project for a major U.S. midstream company and shares what has changed since his last appearance on the Energy Tech Podcast.
2026-10-2121 min
EnergyTech PodcastCSIA Certification: What It Means for System Integrators - Ep 108CSIA helps system integrators build stronger businesses and earn lasting customer trust. At ICC 2026 in Sacramento, Adrienne Meyer, CEO of the Control System Integrators Association, joins host Mike Flores to discuss the business practices behind a dependable industrial automation partner.
From project management and customer relationships to third-party audits and certification, Adrienne explains how CSIA supports integration companies as they grow. She also shares why experienced firms continue getting recertified, how integrators learn from each other’s mistakes, and where AI fits into improving their businesses and helping customers.
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2026-10-2018 min
EnergyTech PodcastWhy Smart Companies Make Bad Technology Decisions | Rich Tarity - Ep 107Why do smart companies still make bad technology decisions? Richard “Rich” Tarity, founder and CEO of truCX and author of The Intelligence Within, joins Jeff Perry and Mike Flores to discuss digital transformation, AI, and the costly gap between assumptions and evidence.
Recorded from the OpSite Energy Control Center in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, with Rich joining remotely, this conversation explores why technology selection should begin with understanding the business. Rich explains how structured discovery, frontline knowledge, and stakeholder alignment can help teams define the right problem before choosing a platform.
2026-10-1956 min
EnergyTech PodcastClaude Code for SCADA: Ignition, MCP & Industrial AI - Ep 106Claude Code, Ignition SCADA, and industrial AI are changing how automation projects get built. Jonathan Hottell of Proton Automation joins host Mike Flores at ENTELEC to discuss his experience building SCADA systems with Claude Code and developing an MCP server for Ignition.
They explore why MQTT, open standards, and a unified namespace matter for bringing context to industrial data—and why that foundation matters for AI readiness in oil and gas. Jonathan also shares what changed his mind about AI and why faster development still requires engineering judgment and production testing.
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2026-10-1425 min
EnergyTech PodcastCoreflux + Ignition: Industrial Data Integration with MQTT - Ep 105How can industrial data move from PLCs and SCADA into business systems, cloud platforms, and AI workflows? Coreflux co-founder and CEO Hugo Vaz joins the Energy Tech Podcast to discuss MQTT, Ignition integration, and the Language of Things.
Recorded at ICC 2026 in Sacramento, this conversation explores how Coreflux grew out of the frustrations of hands-on systems integration—and how its approach helps teams connect equipment, transform data, and build repeatable workflows.
Host Mike Flores and Hugo discuss practical examples involving legacy systems, oil and gas operations, SAP, Snowflake, and Kafka. They al...
2026-10-1328 min
EnergyTech PodcastTurn Analog Assets into Connected Data | WIKA & LoRaWAN - Ep 104How much valuable operating data is still trapped on disconnected instruments, handwritten logs, and manual field rounds? WIKA joins the Energy Tech Podcast to explain how LoRaWAN and industrial IoT can bring that stranded data into your business.
Recorded at the OpSite Energy Control Center in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with WIKA’s Britt Antley and Pete Miramontes to explore practical wireless monitoring for oil and gas, refineries, water utilities, and other industrial operations.
Drawing on experience across Chevron and the process in...
2026-10-1242 min
EnergyTech PodcastLoRaWAN for Oil & Gas: Unlocking Stranded Data with WIKA - Ep 105How much valuable operating data is still trapped on disconnected instruments, handwritten logs, and manual field rounds? WIKA joins the Energy Tech Podcast to explain how LoRaWAN and industrial IoT can bring that stranded data into your business.
Recorded at the OpSite Energy Control Center in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with WIKA’s Britt Antley and Pete Miramontes to explore practical wireless monitoring for oil and gas, refineries, water utilities, and other industrial operations.
Drawing on experience across Chevron and the process in...
2026-10-1144 min
EnergyTech PodcastAI at the Wellsite: Plunger Optimization & Edge AI with SORBA.ai - Ep 104Can 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-p...
2026-10-0824 min
EnergyTech PodcastFrom CygNet to Ignition: Modernizing Oilfield SCADA with AUTOSOL and Foundation MQ - Ep 102What 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...
2026-10-0519 min
EnergyTech PodcastMQTT & OPC UA: What’s Next? Arlen Nipper & Thomas Burke at ICC 2026 - Ep 101MQTT co-inventor Arlen Nipper and Inductive Automation’s Thomas Burke join Mike Flores at ICC 2026 to discuss OPC UA, Sparkplug V4, and what it takes to get industrial data ready for AI.
We’re kicking off our ICC 2026 interview series with two industry titans who have helped shape industrial connectivity. Recorded in Sacramento at the Ignition Community Conference, this conversation connects decades of experience with the next chapter of industrial automation.
Arlen and Thomas explain how MQTT Sparkplug and OPC UA work together, why open standards matter, and...
2026-09-2824 min
EnergyTech PodcastICC 2026 Recap and 100th Episode Give Away!The Energy Tech Podcast celebrates its 100th episode at Ignition Community Conference—ICC 2026—with a Steam Deck OLED and CanaKit Raspberry Pi giveaway!
Join Jeff Perry and Mike Flores as they recap a week of conversations about Ignition SCADA, industrial automation, and industrial AI. From AUTOSOL and Coreflux to longtime supporter Arlen Nipper, we reflect on the people and ideas that made this year’s ICC special.
We discuss CNX Resources’ appearance at the Ignition Oil and Gas Collective, the excitement around Ignition Catalyst, MCP, and AI agents—a...
2026-09-2709 min
EnergyTech PodcastICC 2026 Preview: What’s Next for Ignition & Industrial AI? | Ep 099What’s coming at Ignition Community Conference 2026? Jeff Perry and Mike Flores preview the industrial automation conversations, technology showcases, and community stories they’re excited to explore in Sacramento.
In Episode 99 of the Energy Tech Podcast, we’re getting ready for “Innovation Unleashed” and celebrating the road to 100 episodes. From Ignition SCADA and industrial AI to edge computing, maintenance integration, and oil and gas data strategies, this episode sets the stage for our upcoming conversations at ICC.
We discuss:
• Solution showcases featuring Tiger Data, Sorba AI, Fl...
2026-09-1413 min
EnergyTech PodcastIndustrial AI, Zero Trust & the Future of OT Security I Neeve.AI - Ep 098Industrial AI is moving through every layer of operational technology—and traditional perimeter security was not designed for it.
Recorded live at Inductive Automation’s Solar & BESS Discovery Day 2026 in San Diego, Mike Flores sits down with Bill Behn of Neeve to discuss the convergence of IT and OT, industrial SASE, zero-trust security, AI agents, and what comes next for industrial network architecture.
Bill explains why industrial organizations can no longer rely entirely on multiple layers, static perimeters, and traditional remote-access models. As AI agents, applications, edge devi...
2026-09-0711 min
EnergyTech PodcastSolar & BESS SCADA: AI, Cybersecurity & the Talent Gap - Ep 097Utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects are generating more data, facing larger cybersecurity risks, and relying on a surprisingly small pool of experienced SCADA professionals.
Recorded live at Inductive Automation’s Solar & BESS Discovery Day 2026 in San Diego, Mike Flores sits down with Duke Green, SCADA Manager at McCarthy Building Companies, to discuss SCADA optimization, EPC project delivery, industrial AI, cybersecurity, data strategy, and the controls-talent shortage facing renewable energy.
Duke explains how McCarthy oversees SCADA and controls development throughout the design and construction lifecycle—helping owne...
2026-08-3113 min
EnergyTech PodcastBuilding Modern Solar & BESS Control Systems with Ignition - Ep 096What happens when BESS tag counts explode, data speeds accelerate, and renewable projects that once took years must now be commissioned in months?
Recorded live at Inductive Automation’s Solar & BESS Discovery Day in San Diego, EnergyTech Podcast host Mike Flores sits down with Ian Kawas, Technical Consultant for SCADA & Automation at NEI Electric Power Engineering.
Ian explains how Battery Energy Storage Systems are changing the demands placed on renewable-energy SCADA and OT infrastructure. The conversation covers Ignition, power plant controllers, HMIs, industrial networking, Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA...
2026-08-2515 min
EnergyTech PodcastPrivate 5G for Industrial AI: Refineries, Robotics & Edge Computing | Celona – EP 095Industrial AI, autonomous robots and connected workers all depend on one thing: reliable, low-latency connectivity.
Recorded live at ENTELEC 2026 in Galveston, Texas, Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with Pradhyum Ramkumar, Head of Product Marketing, Sales & Partner Enablement at Celona, to explore how private 5G is transforming connectivity across refineries, manufacturing plants, warehouses and other mission-critical industrial environments.
Pradhyum explains why traditional Wi-Fi often struggles in large, metal-dense facilities, and why private 5G can provide broader, more reliable coverage with significantly fewer radios.
2026-08-1824 min
EnergyTech PodcastHow Licensed Spectrum Powers Private 5G in Oil & Gas | Select Spectrum EP 093Industrial digital transformation starts with reliable connectivity—and in remote oil and gas operations, traditional carrier coverage is not always available where the work happens.
Recorded live at ENTELEC 2026 in Galveston, Texas, Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with Andreas Bitzarakis, Managing Director of Broadband at Select Spectrum, to discuss how licensed wireless spectrum supports private LTE and 5G networks across oil and gas, utilities, and other critical infrastructure.
Andreas explains how Select Spectrum helps organizations identify, acquire, lease, or sell spectrum rights—and why selecting the...
2026-08-0514 min
EnergyTech PodcastIgnition + TimescaleDB: A Modern Industrial Data Architecture - Ep 092How should industrial companies store, connect, and use massive amounts of operational data—from the edge to the cloud?
Mike Freedman, co-founder and CTO of Tiger Data, joins Mike Flores on the Energy Tech Podcast to discuss how TimescaleDB and Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform are helping modernize industrial data infrastructure.
Recorded live in San Diego at Inductive Automation’s Solar & BESS Discovery Day, this conversation explores the future of industrial historians, time-series data, unified namespace architectures, edge computing, hybrid cloud deployments, AI agents, and alarm intelligence.
2026-07-2720 min
EnergyTech PodcastAI Data Centers, SCADA & OT Cybersecurity: Why the ROC and SOC Must Converge - Ep 091As AI data centers, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and remote operations continue to grow, operational technology (OT) cybersecurity has become one of the industry's biggest challenges.
At Inductive Automation's Solar & Battery Discovery Day, we sat down with Vish Ganti, President & COO of Durk, to discuss how critical infrastructure operators can better secure SCADA systems, energy assets, and remote operations.
Topics include:
OT Cybersecurity
SCADA Security
AI Data Centers
Battery Energy Storage...
2026-07-2223 min
EnergyTech PodcastVEGA Reveals the Measurement Technology Most Engineers Overlook - Ep 090When most people think of VEGA, they think of radar tank level measurement. But that's only part of the story.
At ENTELEC 2026, we sat down with Russ Simonson of VEGA to discuss the company's complete portfolio of industrial instrumentation, including pressure transmitters, radar level sensors, Bluetooth configuration, hazardous area applications, wastewater, oil & gas, EPC projects, and more.
Topics include:
Radar level measurement
Pressure transmitters
Differential pressure
Guided wave radar
...
2026-07-2013 min
EnergyTech PodcastPrivate 5G vs Wi-Fi for Industrial Operations | Clover IQ CEOIndustrial digital transformation doesn't start with AI—it starts with reliable connectivity.
In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, recorded live at Intellic 2026, Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with Huned Lohia, CEO of Clover IQ, to discuss how private 5G networks are changing industrial operations across oil & gas, chemical plants, refineries, and large industrial facilities.
Rather than simply deploying wireless infrastructure, Clover IQ takes a vendor-agnostic consulting approach—helping operators understand business outcomes, site requirements, ROI, and long-term operational value before investing.
2026-07-1520 min
EnergyTech PodcastIgnition 8.3 + AI Agents Will Change Industrial Automation Forever | Patrick Argento Ep 089Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing industrial automation—and Ignition 8.3 may be one of the biggest catalysts yet.
In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, Mike Flores sits down with Patrick Arjento, Control Systems Engineer at Claros Tech, to discuss how AI agents, Infrastructure as Code, and Ignition 8.3 are reshaping industrial engineering, SCADA development, and data center automation.
They explore:
⚡ AI Agents for industrial engineering
⚡ Ignition 8.3 and Infrastructure as Code
⚡ Accelerating SCADA development
⚡ Data...
2026-07-1327 min
EnergyTech PodcastData Centers, MQTT, AI & the Unified Namespace with Arlen NipperWhat does it take to build an AI-ready data center?
Recorded live from Inductive Automation's Data Center Discovery Day 2026, Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with Arlen Nipper, President and Co-Founder of Cirrus Link and one of the original creators of MQTT.
The conversation explores why the Unified Namespace (UNS) has become the foundation for modern industrial data architectures, why context matters more than raw data, and how organizations should prepare operational technology for AI.
Topics include MQTT, Sparkplug, Ignition...
2026-07-0123 min
EnergyTech PodcastCisco on Industrial Cybersecurity, AI Readiness & the Future of OT w/ James Risler I Ep 086What happens when traditional IT networks collide with operational technology (OT) environments?
Recorded live from the ENTELEC 2026 Conference in Galveston, Texas, Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with James Rizzler of Cisco Systems to discuss the accelerating convergence of IT and OT, industrial cybersecurity, AI-driven threats, and the future of connected operations.
James shares Cisco's perspective on helping OT professionals navigate modern cybersecurity challenges, protecting critical infrastructure, and preparing industrial organizations for the next generation of AI-enabled operations.
Topics Include:
2026-06-2922 min
EnergyTech PodcastHow iGear’s Squeaks Platform Improves Response Time and Operational Visibility I Ep 085What happens after an alarm goes off?
Recorded live at Inductive Automation's Data Center Discovery Day in Tysons, Virginia, Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with Brooks Corfage, Sales & Integrator Program Lead at iGear, to discuss how operational teams can close the gap between event detection and problem resolution.
Brooks shares how iGear's Squeaks platform integrates with Ignition to help organizations reduce downtime, improve response times, drive accountability, and create a digital thread around incident management. The conversation explores alarm management, mobile notifications, Microsoft Teams integration...
2026-06-2319 min
EnergyTech Podcast98 Years of ENTELEC: Richard Nation on Industry Knowledge, Mentorship & the Future of AI - Ep 084What has made ENTELEC one of the most respected organizations in the energy industry for nearly a century?
Recorded live at ENTELEC 2026 in Galveston, Texas, Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with ENTELEC Lifetime Member Richard Nation to discuss the history of the organization, the importance of industry mentorship, and how knowledge transfer remains critical as the energy sector embraces AI and digital transformation.
Richard shares his journey in the oil and gas industry spanning more than 40 years, his first ENTELEC conference in 1984, and the lessons...
2026-06-1719 min
EnergyTech PodcastHow MQTT Became the Backbone of Modern Industrial Data Infrastructure- Arlen Nipper - Ep 082What does the future of industrial data architecture look like?
In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, recorded live from ENTELEC 2026 in Galveston, Texas, Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with MQTT co-inventor and Cirrus Link President, Arlen Nipper, to discuss the evolution of MQTT, the next generation of Sparkplug, and why a Unified Namespace is becoming the foundation for AI-ready industrial operations.
Topics include:
⚡ The future of MQTT and Sparkplug C
⚡ Native Sparkplug-enabled PLCs, RTUs and...
2026-06-1026 min
EnergyTech PodcastPHMSA Control Room Management Series - Part VIII Internal Communications and Manual Ops - Ep 072In Part 8 of the Energy Tech Podcast Control Room Management miniseries, Mike Flores and Daniel Netto discuss one of the most important CRM topics for pipeline operators: internal communication plans and manual operations during SCADA outages.
This episode covers what happens when SCADA visibility is lost, why PHMSA expects operators to maintain safe pipeline operations during full or partial outages, and what a strong manual operations plan should include.
Topics include:
Internal communication plan requirements
Manual operations during SCADA failures
2026-06-0751 min
EnergyTech PodcastAutoSol’s Suzette McDaniel on MQTT, Women in Energy Tech & the Future of Industrial Automation Ep 80In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, recorded live at ENTELEC 2026 in Galveston, Texas, Mike Flores and Jeff Perry sit down with Suzette McDaniel, Executive Vice President of Global Business Development at AutoSol.
Suzette shares her remarkable 32-year journey at AutoSol, from starting as a receptionist to becoming a senior executive in one of the most recognized companies in industrial automation and SCADA communications.
The discussion explores the evolution of industrial technology from OPC to MQTT, the role of customer relationships in long-term business success, the...
2026-06-0315 min
EnergyTech PodcastHow Opto 22 Powers AI-Ready Data Centers with MQTT & Unified Namespace - Ep 079In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, recorded live at Inductive Automation's Data Center Discovery Day 2026 in Tysons, Virginia, Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with Benson Hougland, Vice President of Product Strategy and Marketing at Opto 22.
The discussion explores how data centers are evolving into AI factories, the growing importance of edge computing, MQTT, Unified Namespace (UNS), cybersecurity, and why contextualized data is critical for AI-driven operations.
Benson shares insights from Opto 22's decades of experience in industrial automation, telecommunications, and edge computing, explaining...
2026-06-0125 min
EnergyTech PodcastNazomi Networks, OT Cybersecurity & AI Threat Detection | Live at ENTELEC 2026 - Ep - 077In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, recorded live at ENTELEC 2026, Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with Mike McCabe from Nazomi Networks to discuss the growing importance of OT cybersecurity in industrial environments.
The conversation explores how industrial cybersecurity has evolved over the past decade, the increasing threat from nation-state actors, and why energy operators, manufacturers, and critical infrastructure companies must rethink their OT security posture.
Topics include:
OT vs IT cybersecurity challenges
Industrial asset...
2026-05-2719 min
EnergyTech PodcastIgnition 8.3, AI Agents & Digital Infrastructure with Travis Cox - Ep 076YouTube Description
In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, recorded live at Inductive Automation’s Data Center Discovery Day 2026 in Tysons, Virginia, Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with Travis Cox, Chief Technology Evangelist at Inductive Automation.
The conversation dives deep into the future of industrial automation, Unified Namespace (UNS), edge architectures, AI-ready data, MQTT, Sparkplug B, and where Ignition is headed next with AI, orchestration, and agentic workflows.
Travis shares insights into:
Ig...
2026-05-2519 min
EnergyTech PodcastLow Bandwidth Video for Critical Infrastructure | Stuart McCone of VideoSoft at ENTELEC - Ep 075In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, recorded live at ENTELEC 2026 in Galveston, Texas, Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with Stuart McCone, Founder and CEO of VideoSoft.
Stuart shares how VideoSoft built ultra low-bandwidth video technology designed specifically for harsh industrial environments, remote infrastructure, and mission-critical operations.
The conversation dives into:
Real-time video over limited bandwidth networks
Low latency video for oil & gas operations
Edge video processing and compression
...
2026-05-2020 min
EnergyTech PodcastOpen BMS, AI at the Edge & Data Center Innovation | Martin Villeneuve of Distech Controls - Ep 074In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, recorded live at Inductive Automation’s Data Center Discovery Day 2026 in Tysons, Virginia, Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with Martin Villeneuve, President of Distech Controls.
Martin shares how Distech Controls evolved from an open BMS innovator into a major player in the rapidly growing data center market. The conversation explores open protocols, edge AI, MQTT, Sparkplug B, Docker-based edge computing, and the convergence of HVAC, electrical systems, and industrial automation inside modern data centers.
The team also di...
2026-05-1818 min
EnergyTech PodcastIndustrial AI Starts with Better Data | Mike Tilman on Edge Computing & UNS - Ep. 073In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, recorded live at ENTELEC 2026 in Galveston, Texas, Mike Flores sits down with Mike Tilman — an edge computing innovator and OT/IT integration expert with decades of experience in oil & gas communications, industrial networking, and data infrastructure.
Mike shares his journey from early IT consulting in the oilfield to supporting large-scale edge computing and data strategy initiatives for a major energy producer. The conversation dives deep into some of the biggest challenges facing industrial operators today:
Unified Namespace (UNS) and co...
2026-05-1124 min
EnergyTech PodcastPHMSA Control Room Management Series - Part VII Point To Point Verification - Ep 072In Episode 7 of the Energy Tech Podcast Control Room Management (CRM) series, Mike Flores and Daniel Nieto break down one of the most critical — and often misunderstood — requirements in pipeline operations: point-to-point verification.
This episode dives into how operators ensure that SCADA data can be trusted — from the field device all the way to the control room screen. When controllers lose trust in their data, alarm response, safety, and operational integrity are all at risk.
Daniel shares real-world audit experience and practical guidance on:
2026-05-0641 min
EnergyTech PodcastTower Construction, Data Infrastructure & AI in Energy | Brandon Young | Midland Tower - Ep 071In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, recorded live at ENTELEC 2026 in Galveston, Texas, we sit down with Brandon Young, CEO of Midland Tower Construction.
Brandon shares his journey from climbing 2,000-foot towers to leading a fast-growing infrastructure company supporting oil & gas, telecom, and data-driven operations across the U.S.
We dive into how tower construction plays a critical role in modern energy infrastructure — from fiber networks and microwave communications to full EPC support and data-driven operations.
We also explore th...
2026-05-0411 min
EnergyTech PodcastPHMSA Control Room Management Series - Part VI - SCADA/HMI Standards & API RP 1165 - Ep 070
2026-04-2955 min
EnergyTech PodcastUnified Namespace in Oil & Gas: SCADA, UDTs & AI Readiness Explained | Lisa Clark (Autosol) – Ep069In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, recorded live at ENTELEC 2026, we sit down with Lisa Clark, Manager of SCADA Solutions at Autosol, to break down how Unified Namespace (UNS), clean data structures, and modern SCADA architectures are reshaping oil & gas operations.
SCADA is no longer just about screens and alarms — it’s becoming a critical layer for business enablement, data strategy, and AI readiness.
Lisa shares real-world insights on:
• Why Unified Namespace in oil & gas is fundamentally different from manufa...
2026-04-2718 min
EnergyTech PodcastPHMSA Control Room Management Series - Part V: Adequate Information and Tools - Ep 063In Episode 5 of the Energy Tech Podcast Control Room Management (CRM) mini-series, Mike Flores and Daniel Nieto (VP of Regulatory & Compliance at OpSite Energy) break down one of the most overlooked requirements in PHMSA Control Room Management regulations — providing controllers with adequate information and tools.
Many operators assume this requirement only refers to SCADA screens, but the reality is much broader. Adequate information includes HMI displays, procedures, safety-related points, alarm identification, maps, contact lists, and operational tools that controllers rely on to safely operate a pipeline.
In th...
2026-04-2039 min
EnergyTech PodcastIndustrial SASE Explained: The Future of OT Data & Security | William Behn (Neeve) - Ep 067In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, recorded live at ENTELEC 2026, we sit down with William Behn from Neeve to break down one of the most important shifts happening in industrial tech:
👉 The collapse of the traditional OT architecture — and the rise of Industrial SASE.
As IT/OT convergence accelerates, legacy models like Purdue are being challenged by modern needs for data mobility, security, and scalability.
We dive into:
Why 30 years of OT architecture is be...
2026-04-2026 min
EnergyTech PodcastICS & SCADA Cybersecurity Reality: Why OT Systems Are Still Insecure | Dale Peterson - Ep 066In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, recorded live at ENTELEC 2026, we sit down with Dale Peterson, founder of S4 Events and one of the pioneers in ICS and SCADA cybersecurity.
With over 25 years in industrial cybersecurity, Dale breaks down a hard truth:
👉 Most OT systems are still insecure by design.
We dive into:
Why 80%+ of industrial systems remain vulnerable
The concept of “insecure by design” protocols
Why OT cybe...
2026-04-1624 min
EnergyTech PodcastAI in Industrial Operations: Why You’re NOT Ready Yet | Lindi Sabloff at ENTELEC 2026 - Ep065In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, recorded live at ENTELEC 2026 in Galveston, we sit down with Lindi Sabloff, Founder & CEO, to discuss the reality of AI adoption in industrial sectors like oil & gas and manufacturing.
While AI dominates headlines, Lindi breaks down a critical truth: most industrial companies are not ready for AI yet.
We dive deep into:
Why data quality and infrastructure must come before AI
The importance of edge computing vs cloud-first strategies
2026-04-1332 min
EnergyTech PodcastIgnition Pump-Off Control (IPOC) Explained - AI, SCADA & Oilfield Optimization w/ Avadine Ep 064In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, we sit down with Avadine to explore Ignition-native Pump-Off Control (IPO) — a modern approach to well optimization built on the Ignition SCADA platform.
We dive into how IPO is transforming traditional pump-off control systems by eliminating data silos, reducing costs, and enabling real-time optimization across thousands of wells.
This episode also explores how AI is being applied to dynamometer card analysis, helping operators identify issues, improve production, and reduce LOE without relying on expensive legacy systems.
2026-04-0158 min
EnergyTech PodcastPHMSA Control Room Management Series - Part IV: Authority to Supersede Explained Ep 06XIn Episode 4 of the Energy Tech Podcast Control Room Management (CRM) mini-series, Mike Flores and Daniel Nieto (VP Regulatory & Compliance at OpSite Energy) break down one of the most misunderstood topics in pipeline operations:
Authority to Supersede.
Can a manager override a pipeline controller during an abnormal event?
What does the PHMSA Control Room Management rule (49 CFR 192.631 & 195.446) actually require?
And how should operators structure procedures to remain compliant during audits?
In this episode we explain...
2026-03-1639 min
EnergyTech PodcastENTELEC 2026 Preview: Industrial Networks, Private 5G & OT Security - Ep 062The Energy Tech Podcast will be live at ENTELEC 2026 in Galveston, Texas at the Galveston Island Convention Center from April 6–9 — and in this episode we break down what to expect from one of the most important conferences in industrial networking, SCADA, and operational technology (OT).
Hosted by Jeff Perry and Mike Flores from OpSite Energy, this episode previews the major technical themes expected at the conference, including:
- Private LTE & Private 5G networks
- Industrial wireless infrastructure
- Edge computing and AI a...
2026-03-0920 min
EnergyTech PodcastPHMSA Control Room Management Series - Part III : Shift Change & Handover Process - Ep 061Welcome to Episode 3 of the Energy Tech Podcast’s Control Room Management (CRM) mini-series. Mike Flores and Daniel Nieto (Regulatory Compliance, OpSite Energy) cover what they call the lynchpin of control room management: shift change and handover.
If information gets lost during turnover, pipeline safety suffers. In this episode, we break down how to build a formal handover procedure (guided by API Recommended Practice 1168) that protects operational continuity—whether you’re a PHMSA-regulated pipeline control room or a production/PSM control room applying best practices.
You’ll learn wh...
2026-03-0222 min
EnergyTech Podcast“Get Out of the Box”: Why Industrial Ops Needs a Managed OT Platform - Ep 060Industrial automation can’t be run like it’s 2014. In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast (presented by OpSite Energy), Jeff and Mike sit down with Bill Bane and Jerry Reeves from Neeve to explain why “the box” mindset is holding OT back and why a managed, continuously updated OT ecosystem is the path forward.
We cover:
- Why OT needs to move past static hardware and rip/replace cycles
- “Ecosystem” thinking: compute, connections, apps, remote access — working together
- Continuous u...
2026-02-2327 min
EnergyTech PodcastPHMSA Control Room Management Series - Part II : Roles, Authority, Awareness - Ep 059Welcome to Episode 2 of the Energy Tech Podcast’s Control Room Management (CRM) mini-series. In this episode, Mike Flores and Daniel Nieto (VP Regulatory, OpSite Energy) focus on one core objective:
Eliminate confusion in the control room.
PHMSA expects roles, authority, and responsibilities to be explicit—especially during abnormal operating conditions (AOCCs) and emergencies. This episode breaks down how strong written procedures and training create controller confidence, faster response, and safer pipeline operations.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Wh...
2026-02-1628 min
EnergyTech PodcastStop Bolting on Security: Neeve’s SASE Platform for OT - Edge Security, Encryption, Updates - Ep 058Cybersecurity isn’t just growing—spend and complexity are rising fast, and OT teams are being asked to do more with the same (or fewer) resources. In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast (presented by OpSite Energy), Jeff and Mike Flores continue the Neeve series with Bill Bane and Jerry Reeves, focusing on what OT security needs going into 2026.
We break down why SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and Zero Trust are shifting from enterprise IT into OT operations—and why the old model of cobbling together tools around the Purdue model is get...
2026-02-0945 min
EnergyTech PodcastPHMSA Control Room Management Series - Part I : Scope and Applicability - Ep 057Welcome to Part I of the Energy Tech Podcast Control Room Management (CRM) mini-series. In this kickoff episode, Mike Flores and Daniel Nieto (Regulatory Compliance VP at OpSite Energy) break down the scope and applicability of PHMSA Control Room Management—so you can answer the most important first question:
- Does CRM apply to your operation?
- This episode lays the foundation for your entire CRM program, including:
- What PHMSA considers a “control room” (it’s not always a dedicated room)
- The definiti...
2026-02-0233 min
EnergyTech PodcastThe Death of the VPN in OT? Neeve’s Zero Trust SASE Platform Explained - Ep 056Industrial OT is evolving fast: more sensors, more data, more edge compute, and far more pressure to do remote work securely. In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, Mike Flores sits down in the OpSite Energy Control Center (Canonsburg, PA) with Bill Bane and Jerry Reeves from Neeve to unpack why the traditional VPN-based remote access model is breaking and what replaces it.
We dive into how SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and Zero Trust are moving from enterprise IT into OT operations without adding complexity for OT teams. Bill and Jerry...
2026-01-2742 min
EnergyTech Podcast2026 Industrial Tech Predictions: AI Agents, SMRs, Liquid Cooling, Edge AI & OT Cyber - Ep 055Welcome back to the Energy Tech Podcast — Jeff and Mike are in the OpSite Energy Control Room for a 2025 year-end review and a 2026 industrial technology outlook.
We break down what changed in 2025 (and what actually mattered): the shift from “chatting with data” to acting on data, the rising reality of power + compute constraints, and why most AI projects stall when data governance, lineage, and trust aren’t engineered first.
- Then we lay out our 2026 outlook across oil & gas, renewables, manufacturing, and data centers, including:
- The...
2026-01-201h 01
EnergyTech PodcastIgnition 8.3, DevOps & SCADA at Scale in Renewables w/ Matt Steel Primoris - Ep 054In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, we’re live from ICC 2025 in Sacramento with Matt Steel, Senior SCADA Engineer at Primoris Renewable Energy.
Matt shares a practitioner’s view of how Ignition is becoming the de-facto SCADA platform for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects—and what Ignition 8.3 unlocks for scalability, DevOps, and long-term fleet operations.
We dive into:
- How EPCs and asset owners manage SCADA across dozens of renewable plants
- Why nearly every utility-scale solar and storag...
2026-01-1321 min
EnergyTech PodcastWhy Integration Beats Hype: Avadine on Ignition, Edge Computing & AI Reality - Ep 053Live from Ignition Community Conference (ICC) 2025, Mike Flores sits down with Al Caceres, Business Development Manager at Avadine, to unpack what real-world digital transformation actually looks like across oil & gas, water, wastewater, agriculture, and manufacturing.
In this conversation, Al explains why Avadine operates as a true “dot connector”—bridging SCADA, custom software, databases, APIs, and edge hardware using platforms like Ignition 8.3. The discussion covers why many customers are consolidating tools into Ignition, how edge-native architectures are reshaping automation, and why culture—not technology—is still the biggest barrier to progress.
2026-01-0616 min
EnergyTech PodcastPLCnext at the Edge: Open Automation, MQTT, and Energy Data with Phoenix Contact - Ep 052Live from Ignition Community Conference (ICC) 2025 in Sacramento, we sit down with Dave Eifert of Phoenix Contact to break down how PLCnext is reshaping edge computing, open automation, and energy data integration.
Phoenix Contact has long been known as a staple inside the control cabinet — but today, they’re moving decisively beyond the panel. In this episode, we explore how PLCnext acts as a true edge gateway, enabling no-code, low-code, and full PLC programming approaches while leveraging open protocols like MQTT, Sparkplug, OPC UA, and Node-RED.
We cove...
2025-12-2215 min
EnergyTech PodcastThe ROI of Clean Data: Unlocking Value Across Drilling, Completions & Midstream - EP 051In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, Mike Flores sits down with Austin Blake — Director of Data at CNX Resources — for one of our deepest, most comprehensive conversations yet on data quality, machine learning, edge computing, anomaly detection, and what real digital transformation looks like inside a major upstream operator. This conversation pulls back the curtain on how CNX is rebuilding its entire data foundation, streaming real-time operational data from the field, and applying advanced machine learning models to critical equipment like fracture fleets, flowback operations, and multi-stage compressor stations.
WHAT YOU’LL LEA...
2025-12-1648 min
EnergyTech PodcastOpto22’s Edge Strategy: Groove EPIC, Security & Distributed Energy Dubs- Ep 50Live from Ignition ICC 2025 in Sacramento!
In this episode, we sit down with Rene Gamero, Industry 4.0 Executive at Opto 22, to unpack what modern edge computing really looks like across energy, distributed generation, and industrial operations.
We dig into Opto 22’s long relationship with Inductive Automation, what makes Groov EPIC a true IPC + PLC + HMI platform, and why energy operators—from oil & gas to solar and battery storage—are rapidly adopting an edge-first architecture.
Rene breaks down:
- Why edge c...
2025-12-0826 min
EnergyTech PodcastMQTT, Snowpipe & Cortex: How Snowflake Unlocks OT/IT Analytics for Industry- Ep. 049Live from ICC 2025 in Sacramento: Greg Sloyer (Industry Principal, Manufacturing at Snowflake) joins the Energy Tech Podcast to break down how OT data from Ignition can flow—with context—into Snowflake using IoT Bridge, MQTT/Sparkplug, and Snowpipe Streaming, then combine with ERP/CRM data for real business outcomes. We dig into Cortex (semantic layer, NLQ, search over manuals/service records), DataOps/DevOps realities, and pragmatic analytics for energy: compression fleets, maintenance, and production trends.
Guest
Greg Sloyer, Industry Principal—Manufacturing, Snowflake.
What you’ll learn...
2025-12-0225 min
EnergyTech PodcastIgnition, Training & AI: Inside NV Technologies Mission in Latin America - Ep. 048Live from ICC 2025 in Sacramento, Mike Flores sits down with Esteban Nunes of NV Technologies to talk about what it really looks like to be an Ignition distributor and evangelist across Central and Latin America.
They dig into NV's family-business roots in Costa Rica, the decision to move from “comfortable” system integration to full-on Ignition distribution, and the realities of driving digital transformation in markets where access, culture, and infrastructure all look very different from the U.S.
If you care about Ignition adoption, distributor strategy, training, and...
2025-11-2521 min
EnergyTech PodcastHiveMQ on Scaling MQTT & the Unified Namespace - Ep. 047Recorded live at Inductive Automation’s ICC 2025 in Sacramento, we sit down with Magnus McHune (HiveMQ) to unpack what it really takes to scale MQTT, build a unified namespace (UNS) that sticks, and bridge the OT/IT divide without blowing up cost or complexity. We dig into HiveMQ’s roots in connected vehicles, why manufacturers are standardizing on MQTT + UNS, what “leveling up” looks like with Ignition 8.3 and new Ignition module work, and how to think about cost, complexity, and cybersecurity as your data volume 10× or 100×. We also touch on HiveMQ Pulse (context + ontology for industrial data) and practical start-up p...
2025-11-1828 min
EnergyTech PodcastFlexware Innovation on Ignition 8.3, MQTT & Spark MES - Eric Moormon - Ep. 046In this episode, Flexware Innovation’s Eric Mormon joins us on the show floor in Sacramento to talk Ignition 8.3, Spark MES, edge architectures, UNS/MQTT, real-world DataOps, and where AI/ML/MCP actually create value in manufacturing. If you care about turning plant data into competitive advantage—without locking yourself into a black box—this one’s for you.
Guest
Eric Mormon — Solutions Architect, Flexware Innovation (Premier Ignition Integrator). Eric helps design scalable MES and SCADA solutions using an open, native-Ignition approach with the Spark MES framework.
2025-11-1023 min
EnergyTech PodcastHMS Red Lion on Cost, Complexity & Cyber at the Edge - Ep 045Live from Inductive Automation’s ICC 2025 in Sacramento, Mike sits down with Mark La Liberte (HMS Networks) to unpack why Red Lion’s DA50/DA70 and FlexEdge have become go-to edge gateways for energy, water/wastewater, and data centers. We dig into store-and-forward, Sparkplug B / MQTT, OPC UA, DNP3, ruggedization, and how Crimson® 3.2 collapses multiple boxes (edge gateway + router/firewall + HMI + cellular + basic control) into one platform.
We also cover:
- Why Ignition 8.3 and the expanded ICC venue are a “level up”
- The case for a “Prove It” t...
2025-11-0322 min
EnergyTech PodcastUsing AI Tools to Identify PHMSA Pipeline Audit Risks - Ep 044In this episode, co-hosts Jeff Perry and Mike Flores are joined by Daniel Netto (VP of Compliance at Opsite Energy) to dive deep into how data & AI are being used to understand the pipeline regulatory audit landscape — using real audit data from the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) and focusing on how these insights can drive better control-room operations, compliance and training.
You'll learn:
◽How RRC audit data is collected, structured and analyzed
◽What AI tools (GenSpark.ai, Amplify, VZero) are being used to scrape, parse and visualize audit...
2025-10-2932 min
EnergyTech PodcastLeveling Up Ignition: UDTs, UNS, & Scaling Architectures — Jonathan Huddle - Ep. 043Live from ICC 2025 in Sacramento, we sit down with Jonathan Huddle of Electron Automation—long-time oil & gas practitioner, electrician, and core member of the Ignition Oil & Gas Collective (IOGC).
Jonathan walks through 25+ years in OT/SCADA and the hard-won patterns that actually scale: why UDTs and a clean tag model / unified namespace are non-negotiable, how and when to move from Vision to Perspective for responsive/mobile UX, planning scalable architectures that survive M&A and 10× tag growth, and practical ways to blend MQTT + “cloud” with on-prem realities. We also kick around the current AI/ML/M...
2025-10-2726 min
EnergyTech PodcastModernizing Terminals with Ignition: DataOps, MQTT, and AI for Real-Time Insights - Ep. 042Recorded live from Inductive Automation’s ICC 2025 in Sacramento, host Mike Flores sits down with Jap Johal from QCA to discuss how Ignition is transforming bulk handling, terminal automation, and the next generation of industrial data systems.
Jap shares insights into:
- QCA’s work as a software architecture and integration firm specializing in bulk terminals and automation
- How Ignition’s partner ecosystem and MQTT/UNS data models enable better visibility and interoperability
- The rise of “digital expectations” in industry—why operators now want Ama...
2025-10-2119 min
EnergyTech PodcastFrom Site HMI to Cloud: Using Ignition for Real-Time RNG Operations / Ep 041Live from Ignition Community Conference 2025 in Sacramento, the Energy Tech Podcast sits down with Bryan Fosmark, IT & Automation Director at Sagepoint Energy, to explore how they’re transforming renewable natural gas (RNG) operations with Ignition 8.3, cloud deployment, and seamless IT/OT convergence.
Brian shares how Sagepoint leverages centralized Ignition servers, Perspective projects for mobile and desktop, and API-driven analytics to optimize environmental, compliance, and financial performance across landfill-gas and dairy-farm RNG sites.
We also dive into:
- How Ignition enables real-time visibility across rural RN...
2025-10-1620 min
EnergyTech PodcastIgnition 8.3, Culture, and Unified Namespace: Amy Williams - Ep. 040Live from ICC 2025 in Sacramento, the Energy Tech Podcast sits down with Amy Williams, Solutions Architect at Skellig Automation. We dig into why culture (not tools) is the first domino in digital transformation, how Ignition 8.3 signals a true Industry 4.0 platform, and why empowering frontline operators beats top-down “model → action” thinking.
Amy breaks down an edge-first approach, vendor openness, Unified Namespace (UNS) patterns, and practical “land & expand” plays for manufacturers—plus real life-sciences use cases for ML, golden batch, and PAT (process analytical technology).
You’ll learn:
- Why cu...
2025-10-1421 min
EnergyTech PodcastFrom Industry 3.0 to 4.0: Zach Scriven’s Blueprint for Digital Transformation - Ep 039Live from ICC 2025 in Sacramento, the Energy Tech Podcast sits down with Zach Scriven—longtime Ignition community leader and UNS evangelist—to talk Level Up, Ignition 8.3, the Prove It wave, and how to actually execute digital transformation (beyond buzzwords). We dig into Unified Namespace (UNS), MQTT/Sparkplug, agile delivery with integrators, and why a top-down digital strategy plus bottom-up execution wins in oil & gas and beyond.
What you’ll learn:
- Why “strategy first” is step zero for digital transformation
- UNS explained (real-time fabric) vs. historians (consumers...
2025-10-0928 min
EnergyTech PodcastAI Reinforcement Learning in Industrial OT Environments - Ep. 038Live from ICC 2025 in Sacramento, we sit down with Bhavnesh Patel, Go-to-Market lead at RL Core, to unpack how reinforcement learning (RL) is moving from labs to real-world OT/SCADA. We cover RL Core’s agent-based approach (observe → recommend → limited control → scale), where it fits alongside Ignition 8.3, OPC UA, and control systems, and why continuous processes (water/wastewater, solar + storage, oil sands upstream) see fast time-to-value—chemical/energy reductions, smarter setpoints, and adaptable control.
What you’ll learn
- RL vs. traditional MPC and why “data → action” beats “model → act...
2025-10-0621 min
EnergyTech PodcastAdrian Harvey on Ignition 8.3, Legacy Migrations, Sparkplug/MQTT & MCP/AI | Ep. 037Live from ICC 2025 in Sacramento, Mike chats with systems engineer Adrian Harvey about why this year’s conference feels different—new venue, the Ignition 8.3 release, and a “Prove It” momentum. Adrian walks through a clever Maker Edition inventory app at home (inspired by warehouse projects) and then dives into real-world industrial wins: migrating a fully proprietary RNG plant to Ignition without server credentials, unifying multi-site operations that run different processes, and accelerating delivery with UDTs, PlantPAx structures, and—when needed—MQTT/Sparkplug B. She also shares a rail-facility story that went from zero to a full Ignition platform (plus Perspective...
2025-10-0224 min
EnergyTech PodcastAutosol + Ignition | Edge SCADA, MQTT & AI in Energy - Andrew Hinz - Ep 036Live from ICC 2025 in Sacramento, we sit down with Andrew Hines, Senior Manager of Digital Operations at Autosol. With decades of experience in edge networks and SCADA data collection, Andrew shares how Autosol is helping operators simplify architectures, bridge legacy systems, and enable AI/ML at the edge.
In this episode:
• Autosol’s role in SCADA polling, OPC UA, MQTT & edge compute
• Why Ignition + Autosol is a natural fit for modern architectures
• Helping operators migrate from legacy poll/response to edge-driven data
• Data...
2025-10-0124 min
EnergyTech PodcastLeadership & Firm Feedback with USA Today Best Selling Author - Jeff Hancher - Ep. 35In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, we welcome Jeff Hancher — U.S. Army veteran, Fortune 500 leader, executive coach, and USA Today bestselling author of Firm Feedback in a Fragile World.
Jeff shares his powerful journey from growing up in poverty to building a 25-year Fortune 500 career and launching his own leadership company. We discuss why feedback is often avoided, how to overcome fear when holding tough conversations, and why deposits of trust are essential before withdrawals of accountability.
We also dive into:
2025-09-3051 min
EnergyTech PodcastOnLogic Industrial PC Hardware for OT & Energy - Ep 034We’re live at ICC 2025 (Sacramento) with Zoe Ritling from OnLogic—maker of rugged industrial PCs, edge servers, and panel PCs built for harsh environments. We dig into right-sized edge hardware for Ignition + MQTT, fast build-to-order turnarounds, and how manufacturers, energy producers, and integrators are scaling computer vision and edge data reliably.
Guest
Zoe Ritling, Business Development Manager, OnLogic — helping teams deploy configurable, industrial-grade compute from palm-size gateways to compact 1U/3U edge servers.
Highlights
- What OnLogic builds: rugged PCs/server...
2025-09-2524 min
EnergyTech PodcastIgnition for Rod Lift: Avadine’s Pump-Off Control - Ep. 033Live from ICC 2025 in Sacramento: Pat Smith (Avadine) joins the Energy Tech Podcast to unpack real-world upstream production automation—and why Ignition can (and should) power rod-lift optimization without the black boxes. Pat will discuss Avadine's new IPOC platform for pump off control.
Pat spent 16 years as an end-user/operator before becoming an integrator, bringing rare field credibility to SCADA conversations. He introduces IPOC (Ignition Pump-Off Control)—an open, Ignition-native approach to connect popular pump-off controllers (Lufkin, Weatherford, GE & more via Modbus), visualize downhole pump cards, issue control/setpoints, and push actionable data to t...
2025-09-2316 min
EnergyTech PodcastWelcome to OpSite! - Daniel Nieto- VP: Regulatory Compliance - Ep. 32--
We’re in the OpSite Energy Control Room to welcome our newest team member, Daniel Netto — VP of Regulatory Compliance. Daniel brings 25+ years in control room operations with dozens of state & PHMSA audits under his belt, and a track record of successful outcomes. We dig into what truly wins audits: preparation, ownership, and data that proves your procedures.
Guest
Daniel Netto, VP Regulatory Compliance, OpSite Energy — leads audit readiness, control room oversight, and client representation for state/PHMSA inspections.
What you’ll...
2025-09-2229 min
EnergyTech PodcastHow Industrial Compute and Edge Devices Unlock Stranded Data - Oliver Wang w/ MOXA - Ep. 031Live from Ignition ICC 2025 in Sacramento, the Energy Tech Podcast sits down with Oliver Wang, Product Marketing Manager at Moxa. In this episode, we explore: Moxa’s role as a key Ignition partner.
- How industrial compute and edge devices unlock stranded data
- Real-world use cases in oil & gas, water, automotive, and manufacturing
- Live demos on microgrids, EV charging, and energy storage optimization
- The importance of cost, complexity, and cybersecurity in deployments
- Moxa’s vision for AI, mach...
2025-09-1930 min
EnergyTech PodcastIgnition ICC 2025 Announcement - Inductive Automation - Ep. 30Join us at Inductive Automation's Ignition User Conference (ICC) 2025 in Sacramento, CA. September 16-18.
2025-09-1007 min
EnergyTech PodcastWomen in Industrial Automation - Factory to Field Innovation Ep. 029In this episode of the Energy Tech Podcast, hosts Jeff Perry and Mike Flores sit down with Paola Paz of Automated Dynamics (ADC) to explore the theme “Factory to the Field: The Next Generation of Industrial Automation.”
Paola shares her journey from sales into applications engineering, where she has become a hands-on problem solver helping customers bridge the gap between legacy equipment and modern automation solutions. From automotive plants in San Antonio to oil & gas operations and emerging data centers, she explains how ADC’s portfolio — including Red Lion, Banner, Pulse, HMS, and Turck — delivers real-world value acro...
2025-09-0141 min
EnergyTech PodcastA Pipeline Leak Detection Master class - Adrian Kane - Atmos - Ep. 028Ep. 028 – From Install to Optimization – A Pipeline Leak Detection Masterclass – Adrian Kane – Atmos International.
Adrian Kane is Senior Vice President at Atmos International and started with Atmos in 2002 in their Manchester office. Before joining Atmos Adrian was an advance completion engineer with Schlumbeger. Adrian’s role has spanned many areas of the Atmos ecosystem over the years, and he brings a hands on and practical approach to LDS projects worldwide.
About Atmos International: Atmos International was originally founded in 1995 with a primary focus to detect pipeline leaks reliably o...
2025-08-251h 00
EnergyTech PodcastEp. 026 – Control Room Technology- Scaling the Edge – to 1M Points w/ Joey Philippi - WaterbridgeEp. 026 – Scaling the Edge – From 10-200K Points w/ Joey Philippi - Waterbridge
Joey Philippi is currently Director of Operational Technology at WaterBridge based in Houston Texas. He brings experience from previous roles at Berkana Resources, EN Engineering and Encana.
Ryan Glover is currently the director of Remote Operations at WaterBridge based in Houston Texas. he brings experience from previous roles held at Apache Corp, Marathon Oil and Oxy.
00:30 Welcome in
01:05 Introduction – Ryan’s 30s commercial
01:30...
2025-08-111h 02
EnergyTech PodcastEp. 027 – Pipeline Leak Detection Fundamentals: Adrian Kane – Atmos InternationalLets discuss the different types of pipeline leak detection systems (LDS). Internal Leak detection, external leak detection.
Adrian Kane is Senior Vice President at Atmos International and started with Atmos in 2002 in their Manchester office. Before joining Atmos Adrian was an advance completion engineer with Schlumbeger. Adrian’s role has spanned many areas of the Atmos ecosystem over the years, and he brings a hands on and practical approach to LDS projects worldwide.
About Atmos International: Atmos International was originally founded in 1995 with a primary focus to de...
2025-08-0740 min
EnergyTech PodcastEp. 025 - From Blackhole Data to Connected Operations - With Arlen Nipper - CirruslinkEp. 025 - From Blackhole Data to Connected Operations - With Arlen Nipper - Cirruslink
Arlen Nipper brings over 38 years of experience in the SCADA industry to today’s talk. Currently Arlen sits as President and CTO of Cirrus Link a company he co-founded in 2012. He was one of the early architects of pervasive computing and the Internet of Things and co-invented MQTT, a publish-subscribe network protocol that has become the dominant messaging standard in IoT. He has worked for Amoco and Koch Oil, and served as President and CTO of Arcom Control Systems an...
2025-08-0444 min
EnergyTech PodcastEp. 024 – The Control Room Reimagined – with Ryan Glover - WaterbridgeEp. 024 – The Control Room Reimagined – with Ryan Glover - Waterbridge
Ryan Glover is currently the director of Remote Operations at WaterBridge based in Houston Texas. he brings experience from previous roles held at Apache Corp, Marathon Oil and Oxy.
00:30 Introductions
01:00 Ryan’s Career Journey
05:50 The Genesis of the Waterbridge control room
08:20 Field culture and resistance to remote operations
10:00 Setting the tone with the vision of connected remote operations
11:30 Production control rooms – where do they...
2025-07-2840 min
EnergyTech PodcastEp. 023 - Water Logistics in Appalachia - Challenges and Solutions - Record 600 Trucks in 24 Hours!Colton Lippencott is a member of the OpSite Energy Logistics Team. He has been managing water in oil field applications since 2017.
00:25 Introductions
00:40 Announcements and upcoming events – EnergyTech Podcast
03:15 Colton’s career journey
05:00 Biggest lessons learned in water management
06:30 The competitive controller mindset
08:30 Multigenerational control rooms
11:30 The biggest hurdles of water management in Appalachia
13:00 Preparing for winter weather
16:15 Novel approaches to water management
17:30 H2Ops – 600 Trucks in 24 hours s...
2025-07-2132 min
EnergyTech PodcastEp. 021 - From Data Swamp to Data Lake: Digital Transformation with MQTT, Ignition and Snowflake.Ep. 021 - From Data Swamp to Data Lake: Digital Transformation with MQTT, Ignition and Snowflake.
Arlen Nipper brings over 38 years of experience in the SCADA industry to today’s talk. Currently Arlen sits as President and CTO of Cirrus Link a company he co-founded in 2012. He was one of the early architects of pervasive computing and the Internet of Things and co-invented MQTT, a publish-subscribe network protocol that has become the dominant messaging standard in IoT. He has worked for Amoco and Koch Oil, and served as President and CTO of Arcom Control Sy...
2025-06-3058 min
EnergyTech PodcastEp. 022 – PHMSA CRM - A Midstream Alarm Rationalization Journey – Adam BodellEp. 22 – PHMSA CRM - A Midstream Alarm Rationalization Journey – Adam Bodell
00:30 Introductions
01:45 From Plant Operator to SCADA Developer
3:30 Midstream Alarm Rationalization Effort
4:45 PHMSA CRM Light
06:00 What is needed to start an alarm rationalization?
7:15 Monitor and Assess
8:30 Quick Wins – First Pass
8:45 Post MOC Rationalization
12:15 Alarm Review Cadence
13:00 Java and SQL script reporting
13:45 Alarm Review methodology
2025-06-2418 min
EnergyTech PodcastWell Pad Connectivity and Security: Leveraging Tosibox – DJ Melancon – Ep. 020DJ Melancon is the Senior National Sales Leader at Tosibox. DJ has been helping companies build secure connections across their OT infrastructure for the last seven years. His focus is on oil, gas and wastewater applications.
https://www.tosibox.com
00:30 Introductions
01:00 Studio Upgrades
02:12 ENTELEC 2025 Conference
05:00 Industry Trade show trends
06:30 Cybersecurity Stats 2024 – Ransomware attacks
08:00 OT Cybersecurity with Tosibox
16:15 What problem is Tosibox solving?
27:40 Tosibox, PLC Architecture and Co...
2025-06-211h 05
EnergyTech PodcastConnected by Design: The Future of MQTT In Oil and Gas – Arlen Nipper - Ep. 019Arlen Nipper brings over 38 years of experience in the SCADA industry to today’s talk. Currently Arlen sits as President and CTO of Cirrus Link a company he co-founded in 2012. He was one of the early architects of pervasive computing and the Internet of Things and co-invented MQTT, a publish-subscribe network protocol that has become the dominant messaging standard in IoT. He has worked for Amoco and Koch Oil, and served as President and CTO of Arcom Control Systems and Eurotech Inc. His experience covers a broad range of technology from the design and manufacturing of embedded systems to SC...
2025-06-0555 min
EnergyTech PodcastEpisode 018 From Legacy to Predictive Part IIFrom Legacy to Predictive: A Conversation with CNX COO Navneet Behl (Part II)
00:10 Digital Transformation – Looking in the Mirror
2:30 Keys to Success, What does winning look like?
5:15 Impacting operations
7:30 Ground up approaches
10:00 Creating lasting change
12:05 Lasting change in Remote Operations – Manage by Exception
17:00 Leveraging Cloud Data
2025-06-0120 min
EnergyTech PodcastEpisode 017 From Legacy to Predictive a conversation with COO of CNXFrom Legacy to Predictive: A Conversation with CNX COO Navneet Behl (Part I)
00:30 Intro
1:10 Welcome Navneet
1:30 Technology in Energy – A look back and a look forward
3:15 Data as a commodity
4:30 Data and the human race
9:50 Legacy Operations to Predictive Operations – The Challenge
14:30 Cultural Challenges
18:00 Scaling Remote Operations and the Challenges
Tune in For Part II
2025-05-2125 min
EnergyTech PodcastBeyond the PHMSA Checklist - Ep. 016 - Why alarm redirection is a symptom, not a solutionBeyond the PHMSA Checklist – Why Alarm Redirection is a Symptom, not a Solution
Join us today as we speak about taking your control room operations past compliance and into optimization. New Technologies are changing the way we approach control room technologies and PHMSA like always is late to the show.
01:00 Intro
01:40 Undaunted Courage
4:44 Traditional Alarm Management
7:45 PHMSA CRM: What It Actually Requires
8:20 Alarm Redirection
12:00 What the Competitors Offer
15:00 How Op...
2025-05-1631 min
EnergyTech PodcastEpisode 015 - Why Small Midstream Companies Are Rethinking Control Rooms — and What Comes Next00:07 Intro
01:08 Opsite Control Room
02:34 The Traditional Approach to PHMSA Control Room Operations
3:45 The Past vs the Present – Where does new technology fit?
5:15 PHMSA – outdate approach
05:45 Costs
06:30 Staffing Costs
07:00 Regulatory SME Costs
07:55 Regulatory Pressure
8:45 Cybersecurity Threats
9:50 Staffing Challenges
13:00 Flexibility for Dynamic Private Midstream
14:30 The Smarter Approach in 2025
16:15 The OpSite Way
17:45 OpSite Vs the “Other Guys”
2025-05-0527 min
EnergyTech PodcastEp. 012 - AI Business Productivity Tools for the Energy Sector, Part IIAI Business Productivity Tools for the Energy Sector, Part II - Episode 012
Tech Podcast with
Join us for Part II where we cover the struggles of AI implementation in the oil and gas and offer a step-by-step guide to get a project in AI off the ground.
00:43 AI in small margin industries
01:25 AI in Oil and Gas – less incentive?
03:15 – Data prep and contextualization for AI and ML
04:00 – The generational gap in oil and gas
08:30 – Oil and Gas...
2025-04-2130 min
EnergyTech PodcastEp. 014 An Interview on Leadership - Stanley SchurdakStanley Schurdak - Regulatory Manager for CNX comes on the show to complete an MBA assignment. A interview with a manager on all things leadership.
2025-04-0225 min
EnergyTech PodcastEp -013 - Technology Solutions for the Modern Data CenterTechnology Solutions for Modern Data Centers – Ep. 013
1:20 Pennsylvania Weather
2:00 Master Dive Instructor – Todd
8:00 Diving into Challenges of legacy Data Centers
10:40 Data Center Growth – Power Challenges
11:35 Other Data Center Growth Challenges
12:20 Success Strategies
12:35 Operational Efficiencies for Legacy Technologies and Devices
13:45 Protocol conversions and contextualizing data
17:10 Connecting to legacy devices and field communications
19:05 Contextualizing data and creating a SCADA HMI
21:45 Ignition as a data center platfo...
2025-03-3044 min
EnergyTech PodcastEp 009 - Expertise in Remote Operations, SCADA Integration and DeploymentExpertise in Remote Operations, SCADA Integration and Deployment - Ep 009 Energy Tech Podcast
Episode 009: Expertise in Remote Operations, SCADA Integration and Deployments for Energy
(Verticals of OpSite and the Partnership – Part II)
Join us as we explore the vertical markets that Opsite Operates in and how OpSite’s unique partnership positions it for competitive advantage in each vertical.
00:10 – OpSite’s Bread and Butter – Third-Party Remote Operations for hire
05:00 – Data Center and Colocation Hosting
09:50 – We understand BOE and LOE
2025-03-2538 min
EnergyTech PodcastEp, 008 - Verticals of OpSite and the Partnership (Part I) - PHMSA control Rooms and Much More.Join us as we explore the vertical markets that Opsite Operates in and how OpSite’s unique partnership positions its for competitive advantage in each vertical.
00:10 Introductions
2:20 OpSite Partnerships
15:00 Opsite Website
15:36 – Third Party Remote Monitoring and Control Services
16:33 Connecting SCADA Systems and field data to cloud databases for AI & ML
Modern SCADA Design, Architecting, and Integation
Data Center and Colocation Services
18:30 – Secondary Verticals
Consulting: Control Room Design
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