OKC, 700 Fracks, and Interstellar

Local Energy 31, 2025

Peter jumped on a plane last week and flew out to OKC to meet Wade IRL.

Ahead of schedule?

Yes.

Are we still planning on another Oklahoma adventure in October?

Also yes.

Either way, we had a great time and we’re back at it this week with some new questions, answers, and deep dives.

Rattlesnake Photo Winner

Scott Arthur shared a few rattlesnake photos from his time on the field, along with a few others on our socials. We’ve got some gear ready to send his way.

This Week’s Episode

  • Artificial lift systems pop quiz

  • Frack crew productivity up and to the right forever

  • Glycol pump deep dive

  • Fishbone wells explained

  • The role of nitrogen in oil and gas

  • Spooling, banding, and coiled tubing operations

  • Sidetrack wells and blowouts

If you want to chat about oil and gas or have a question for the show, email us back! We LOVE talking with the community and making connections.

Peter Brecht & Wade Spear