Listen "WE054 – Harnessing AI in the Energy Industry: A Chat with David Thul, Founder of Geolumina"
Episode Synopsis
On this episode of Wicked Energy with JG, host Justin chats with David Thul, founder of the AI-driven company, Geolumina. After a humorous kick-off discussing David's tiki bar idea "Marooned," they delve into the serious business of energy policies and data trends in the oil and gas industry.
The discussion discusses Geolumina and its innovative use of AI in the energy sector. David unpacks how his company assists geologists by creating value from unstructured data and how it integrates into the workflows of oil and gas companies.
Dive into the misconceptions about AI, its applications in the workspace, and the need for human creativity and input to maximize its potential. You'll also get to hear about one of Geolumina's impressive projects where 400,000 documents were analyzed and transformed into structured data.
David also shares his speculation about the future of Geolumina, discussing potential expansions into other energy-related verticals, and applications for carbon capture, water resources, helium, hydrogen, and subsurface mineral resources.
To wrap up, the episode concludes with an insightful discussion on the role of professional photography in businesses. Tune in for this engaging conversation that illuminates the fascinating intersection of AI, energy, and entrepreneurship.
If you are interested in learning more or connecting, see the links below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjthul/
Website: https://www.geolumina.ai/
Link for What Is ChatGPT Doing … and Why Does It Work?: https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2023/02/what-is-chatgpt-doing-and-why-does-it-work/
Show Sponsors
TenEx Technologies
TenEx Technologies is a leading provider of nanotechnology-based products for the oil & gas industry. Their products are designed to improve the production of oil and gas wells, and they have been shown to be effective in a variety of field applications.
Some of their key products include:
NanoCLEAR: Tailored nanofluids to improve production of new completions and existing wells.
MicroHOLD: Nanofluids that improve wettability and reduce friction in production tubing.
NoHIT: Nanofluids that prevent sand production in wellbores.
SandBOND: Nanofluids that improve the bonding of sand grains in wellbores.
CeraFLO: Nanofluids that improve the flow of oil and gas in pipelines.
Website: https://www.tenextechnologies.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tenextechnologies/
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InflowControl
InflowControl is a technology company that helps oil companies improve the efficiency of oil production while reducing the industry’s environmental impact with their Autonomous Inflow Control Valve (AICV®). This breakthrough technology improves oil production by reducing unwanted gas and water which enables mature oil fields to be more profitable by supporting oil production from zones that would have typically been bypassed. This provides oil companies and its stakeholders with Lower Carbon Oil and higher profitability. To learn more, visit the links below:
Website: www.inflowcontrol.no
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inflowcontrol-as/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdgIooQhYtUBo-auUlYw-Q
The discussion discusses Geolumina and its innovative use of AI in the energy sector. David unpacks how his company assists geologists by creating value from unstructured data and how it integrates into the workflows of oil and gas companies.
Dive into the misconceptions about AI, its applications in the workspace, and the need for human creativity and input to maximize its potential. You'll also get to hear about one of Geolumina's impressive projects where 400,000 documents were analyzed and transformed into structured data.
David also shares his speculation about the future of Geolumina, discussing potential expansions into other energy-related verticals, and applications for carbon capture, water resources, helium, hydrogen, and subsurface mineral resources.
To wrap up, the episode concludes with an insightful discussion on the role of professional photography in businesses. Tune in for this engaging conversation that illuminates the fascinating intersection of AI, energy, and entrepreneurship.
If you are interested in learning more or connecting, see the links below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjthul/
Website: https://www.geolumina.ai/
Link for What Is ChatGPT Doing … and Why Does It Work?: https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2023/02/what-is-chatgpt-doing-and-why-does-it-work/
Show Sponsors
TenEx Technologies
TenEx Technologies is a leading provider of nanotechnology-based products for the oil & gas industry. Their products are designed to improve the production of oil and gas wells, and they have been shown to be effective in a variety of field applications.
Some of their key products include:
NanoCLEAR: Tailored nanofluids to improve production of new completions and existing wells.
MicroHOLD: Nanofluids that improve wettability and reduce friction in production tubing.
NoHIT: Nanofluids that prevent sand production in wellbores.
SandBOND: Nanofluids that improve the bonding of sand grains in wellbores.
CeraFLO: Nanofluids that improve the flow of oil and gas in pipelines.
Website: https://www.tenextechnologies.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tenextechnologies/
Wicked Energy
For more info on Wicked Energy, please visit www.wickedenergy.io.
For the video version, please visit the Wicked Energy YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5PSzLBnSb7u1HD1xmLOJg
If you or your company are interested in starting a podcast, visit https://www.wickedenergy.io/free-guide for a free guide on creating a successful podcast.
Lastly, if you have any topics or guests you'd like to hear on the show, please email me at [email protected] or send me a message on LinkedIn.
InflowControl
InflowControl is a technology company that helps oil companies improve the efficiency of oil production while reducing the industry’s environmental impact with their Autonomous Inflow Control Valve (AICV®). This breakthrough technology improves oil production by reducing unwanted gas and water which enables mature oil fields to be more profitable by supporting oil production from zones that would have typically been bypassed. This provides oil companies and its stakeholders with Lower Carbon Oil and higher profitability. To learn more, visit the links below:
Website: www.inflowcontrol.no
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inflowcontrol-as/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdgIooQhYtUBo-auUlYw-Q
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