PPG Energy on Oil and Gas Startups
The demand for power generation in the oil and gas industry is increasing and there is a shortage of available gas turbines. PPG Energy provides a solution to this problem by offering assets for oilfield power generation and servicing power plants and utilities. Justin, a representative from PPG Energy, has been in the industry for over 10 years and has seen the trend of off-grid power generation grow. He also highlights the benefits of electrifying operations, such as reducing emissions and shortening the upstream-midstream-downstream cycle.
02:55 - Justin’s Background in Oil and Gas
04:47 - Entering the Oil and Gas Industry
08:30 - PPG Energy’s Strategic Focus
10:16 - Transition to Larger Generators
17:34 - ProFrac’s Electric Fleet Economics
19:14 - ProFrac’s Electric Fleet and Sour Gas
20:50 - Gas Burning vs. Flaring Efficiency
25:35 - Early Bitcoin Mining Days
28:10 - Electric Drilling Rigs Overview
29:10 - Planning Electrical Infrastructure
32:10 - Managing Excess Power Capacity
34:10 - Sustainability in Oil and Gas
35:50 - Building Your Own Power Plant
38:31 - Onshore Manufacturing Trends
39:31 - Energy Asset Availability Insights
42:12 - Contacting Justin
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00:00 - Introduction02:55 - Justin’s Background in Oil and Gas
04:47 - Entering the Oil and Gas Industry
08:30 - PPG Energy’s Strategic Focus
10:16 - Transition to Larger Generators
17:34 - ProFrac’s Electric Fleet Economics
19:14 - ProFrac’s Electric Fleet and Sour Gas
20:50 - Gas Burning vs. Flaring Efficiency
25:35 - Early Bitcoin Mining Days
28:10 - Electric Drilling Rigs Overview
29:10 - Planning Electrical Infrastructure
32:10 - Managing Excess Power Capacity
34:10 - Sustainability in Oil and Gas
35:50 - Building Your Own Power Plant
38:31 - Onshore Manufacturing Trends
39:31 - Energy Asset Availability Insights
42:12 - Contacting Justin
https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters
https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters
https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters
https://twitter.com/DWildcatters
