Ilya Berchenko

Learn about the innovative Neftex® methodology for subsurface evaluation and explore ways to address future energy challenges with Helen Smyth and Mike Simmons. Register for the webinar here >> https://lnkd.in/gUXXx_wx #webinar #halliburton

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#Undergraduate #Research. There's a magic to guiding young minds on their first research journeys. It's like witnessing a treasure hunt. The joy comes from seeing that spark of curiosity ignite, the moment an "aha!" lights up their faces as they grasp a complex concept. But patience is a must! We become teachers again, explaining complex ideas in fresh ways, and cheerleaders, motivating them through inevitable stumbles. The biggest hurdle? Rekindling their excitement when frustration sets in. It's a demanding yet incredibly rewarding role, shaping not just future scientists, but curious and tenacious minds ready to tackle the world. This research paper is the culmination of a collaborative effort with three outstanding undergraduate students in Texas A&M University

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Thanks Will Rogers for posting this just-released WH/USG resilience guide. Some good stuff in here that's both sector-specific and cross-sector. But will call your attention to the first principle they call out in their list of several: ➡ "[Be] Proactive – Implement solutions that anticipate and address climate threats and impacts before damages occur. Prioritize activities and investments through risk-based approaches, including approaches that account for complex risks, like cascading impacts and concurrent events, as well as approaches that account for differences in vulnerability and response capabilities within and across communities." Or in other words, don't wait, don't stall, don't put off societal and infrastructure resilience and adaption actions til later. Climate impacts are hitting harder now. Thorough analysis is required, but analysis paralysis will kill you. And not just you. Vickie Patton Kate Boicourt, WEDG Andrew Howell Carolyn Kousky Stephanie H. Jones Alice Hill Romany Webb Rebecca O'Neill Eliza Hotchkiss Elizabeth Doris (Brown) Megan Levy Madison Condon Katie MacDonald Emilie Mazzacurati Heather Ackenhusen Curt Stokes Bria M. Calvin Ted Kelly https://lnkd.in/gwTStqBP

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A big year for Phillips 66 to bring Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex to life. For my methane friends, check out our four-pronged approach to methane mitigation. I am proud to have worked on this report. It has been awesome to bring expertise and data from across the company together to tell our story and highlight our progress. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gunCffva #providingenergyimprovinglives

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My gratitude for the last 12 years cannot be expressed into words. But after more than a decade of experience with the same oil and gas software vendor (W Energy Software), it was time to create something of my own. I wanted to build something that was inherently customer-focused where the relationships were intentional, natural, and mutual. This defines the nature of a partner—to be known, liked, and trusted. So, I am excited to introduce my new company ARK Consulting Partners, LLC. The letters “ARK” are credited to my lovely wife, Natalie. An attorney at Beloved Adoption Law, PLLC, she helped name our three beautiful daughters: Audrey, Reagan, and Kennedy. I took those initials from some of my toughest “clients” to help start a company. Yes, you may have noticed that 2 of our daughters have the names of US presidents. But what about Audrey? Well, I think she’s going to become president. But, back to ARK's genesis. I created ARK Consulting Partners, LLC because some of my most rewarding days were spent continuously taking care of several amazing clients. These clients are some of the smartest and hardest working people in the industry. Women and men who weren’t afraid of embarking on a business transformation. Eager to embrace change and challenge the status quo, these industry experts trusted me to consistently deliver software solutions in the most efficient way possible. My previous clients will tell you how hard I have worked to do the right thing, every single day. With ARK, I will continue that same legacy of trusted partnerships to help solve problems for all my clients. If I could ask for one favor, it would be for you to share this post with your network or recommend my services to a colleague. I look forward to building even more relationships with your support. I am excited to share my expertise, talents, and keyboard shortcuts with clients across all industries. Check out ARK’s new website to see how we can help you!

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People interested in energy transition etc should read Vaclav Smil’s latest essay - https://lnkd.in/egx6dkVj. I have just noticed that Tilak Doshi has also posted about this. I hope the two posts lead to greater coverage!

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High tide has touched you. You are in the riparian. The encroaching of riparian areas cause funneling of flow. Higher energy flow carries more matter, heavier matter delivering high impact blows. Or CC has caused more than average fall. MWSI now has observable metrics to map riparian areas.

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The more options you leave open for your business, the less likely you are to achieve them. Optionality isn’t about establishing a breadth of infinite options, but rather best positioning yourself for the right potential downstream pathways. Diffusing resources across multiple different options reduces the process power you have in achieving critical mass for any of them. KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALLL

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🎙️ Excited to share that I recently joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy® podcast! We had an insightful discussion about key political and economic events impacting the oil markets, including the upcoming U.S. Presidential election, FED rate decisions, and geopolitical factors. We also delved into Texas' significant contribution to oil production and exports, the global demand for oil and natural gas, and the economic impact on Texas' economy. Tune in to hear our thoughts on how these factors could affect consumers and shape the future of the oil and gas industry! #RoadToAutonomy #OilAndGas #Economy #Podcast #EnergyMarkets #Texas #OilProduction #TXOGA

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Competitiveness is key for assets to be successful in the energy transition, and the most resilient refineries will have strong margins and a low carbon intensity. What is the current state of the refining and oil products market in the energy transition, and what are refiners’ top options to reduce emissions? Read on below.

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Following are some of the key insights given by Dr Fesharaki in this conversation- - Chinese oil demand is going to peak in next 3-4 years . - Lower prices for oil ~ $75/barrel likeky next year due to demand slowdown. -LNG spot prices could go down by 60% once the new tranche of LNG supply kicks in. This may lead to shut in of US supply and cause LNG prices to oscillate . -LNG demand may reach 700 mtpa and peak in 2040 . - LNG provides an insurance policy for countries making mistakes in shaping their energy mix and that’s what acts as a major positive for LNG growth .

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Your energy and sustainability thought of the day: Cost of inaction. For today's exercise, we are going to do some basic math. If you work as a CEM or other form of energy manager, this is probably not going to be too challenging. What I wonder is if it will be surprising. We all know that the main reason energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives fail at the site level is money. Things cost money, and some things cost a lot of money. It does not matter how brilliant my idea is if my client cannot afford to do it. That's just reality. But what about doing nothing? Far too many sites are still doing absolutely nothing to change their energy consumption. For whatever reason, all disruptions are verboten, and anything with a price tag is a non-starter. What is that policy actually costing that client? Math time. First, let's assume that energy prices increase by 3% year over year. I will pause while you all laugh hysterically at how optimistic that is. Take a minute. Now let's consider a commercial site that spends $350,000/yr on energy. SRG provides this site with a no-lift/low-lift energy optimization plan that can and will reduce energy costs by 5%. This is a number that virtually any site can achieve without spending much (if any) money. Sadly, they don't end up doing anything for reasons only they understand. How much value is out recalcitrant site operator ignoring by refusing to do even the tiniest things? The answer is "plenty." Like, $206,000 over ten years. Wasted. Gone. Poof. All because no one could be bothered to make a few small changes. Let me be even more crazy. Let's say that these optimizations come with some cost. Nothing cumbersome... an initial cost of $25k in year one and $2500/yr after that. Guess what? Our fictional customer could be putting $158k back into into building after ten years. Maybe the money doesn't excite you. It's certainly not earth-shattering in this example. But what about reporting? What about emissions? Where's that ESG play? In short: How much carbon is $206,000 worth of energy? At .12/kWh, that would be almost 3 MILLION kWh worth of emissions the example site could be taking credit for. And please don't forget, this example represents the absolute minimum amount of effort. Imagine what one could achieve with a little CapEx money and plan... If you are curious, give SRG a call and we will show you how to do it.

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Softserve is leading the industry in GenAI applications in oil and gas. Here are FIVE compelling oil and gas use cases in this short video. We have best-in-class GenAI team, leading oil and gas specialists and a dedicated GenAI lab. SoftServe #generativeai #oilandgas #decarbonization #upstream #digitaltranformation

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Hey, Oil & Gas Producers: Let's skip the fluff. This app increases profit in your oil & gas production company by streamlining communication with the field to reduce downtime and increase production. Period. No clunky, overcomplicated, overpriced legacy software. No need to adopt new tactics or make changes to your operation. Just let me back up our claims with testimonials from independent operators. I know this sounds too good to be true. Trust me, I get it. However, none of this is a stretch when you think about how it works. We streamline communication between you and your pumpers, centralizing all info to improve production and keep things from falling through the cracks. In simple terms: (1) Greasebook enables pumpers to submit all production data through their smartphones at the well site, even without internet connectivity. (2) Greasebook gives you access to the status of each pumper and the performance of every well in your business. (3) This enables you to produce hydrocarbons more effectively than using text messages, phone calls, Excel sheets, or outdated software. When you do this: A. Waste in communication among your team is eliminated. B. Pumpers' performance increases because they know they're being held accountable. C. Your company can produce more oil and gas for less spend than others using outdated, expensive, and complicated systems. It's like having a production manager sit shotgun with your pumper to optimize production. Simple? Yes. Effective? Oh, YES!! And unlike having your production manager ride along, our app lets them maximize contributions from anywhere. We set everything up for you, build your wells, train your pumpers, and walk you through every step. Seriously, don't take my word for it. Every customer has 60 days to try us. If you don't see huge savings and streamlined communication, we pay you 2X what you spent. We have top producers in 22 oil and gas-producing states. With our 200% money-back guarantee, if we weren't doing something right, we'd be broke by now. Take 2 seconds to click this post and see how we can streamline your operations and turn your outfit into the most profitable version of itself. Most operators see results in just 1 week after starting the app. Without exaggeration, it could be the most cost-efficient thing you do this year. If this sounds interesting, click 'Learn More' and schedule a 5-minute 'Prove It' call here >> www.greasebook.com/vsl → Achieve results in less than 1 week. → "No-sweat" company set-up, turn-keyed by a Petroleum Engineer. → "Done for you" Pumper roll-out and training. → Unprecedented 60-day, 200% money-back guarantee. Schedule your 5-minute 'Prove It' call here >> www.greasebook.com/vsl

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Excited to share my latest blog on ConocoPhillips' acquisition of Marathon Oil Corporation Oil. This $22.5 billion all-stock deal will strengthen ConocoPhillips' position in the U.S. shale oil industry and boost shareholder returns. Read more about the financial impacts, cost savings, and strategic benefits of this major move in the oil and gas sector. Check out the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/dCNcmvve

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Natural gas has become a significant part of the energy system, as both a key source of power generation and as an enabler of the energy transition (by complementing other sources of power generation). Alan Armstrong has witnessed growth in this space firsthand. As president and CEO of Williams Companies, a natural gas infrastructure business based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Armstrong has led the organization through ten years of EBITDA growth. During his tenure, the company has expanded to handle approximately one-third of US natural gas volumes through its more than 33,000 miles of pipelines across 25 states. Armstrong recently sat down with McKinsey partner Dumitru Dediu to talk about natural gas’s evolving role in the energy system, navigating the energy transition as an infrastructure company, and leaning into challenges as a leader. #naturalgas #pipelines #infrastructure #CEO #gas #energy #energytransition #datacenters #leadership #midstream https://lnkd.in/g2J8Hazy

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What impact has the IRA and IIJA had on U.S. energy policy? During the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting 2024, esteemed panelists Jack Fusco, Paul Marsden, Mike Sommers and moderator, Rita Lofana, addressed this important topic and debated the potential scale of impact of the IRA and IIJA on the development of new energies globally and addressed the implications of the Biden-Harris administration's decision to temporarily pause on pending approvals of LNG exports. Watch the highlights video below for key takeaways from this engaging discussion and visit the #BHAM2024 proceedings page for more great content: https://lnkd.in/e4gPb4z8 #EnergizingChange #BakerHughes #Energy #EnergyTechnology #EnergyTransition #Innovation #WeAreBakerHughes

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deciding how to decide I loved the term " Social Ecologist" when I saw it somewhere for the first time. In todays world we are so busy trying to solve really complicated technical issues that forget the human side of the equation. I find that one fundamental agreement is seldom in place with teams and this is "deciding how to decide". Lets face it, for hundreds of years, traditional hierarchical structures have handled decision-making processes, where the chain of command dictates how decisions are made. Basically command and control. Take a look at my latest atempt at a blog post https://lnkd.in/eiFWqxun to learn more about a different way of approaching decisions

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