In November 2025, ADNOC approved a $150 billion capital commitment.
Three months later, Iranian drones struck the exact facility where that board meeting took place.
The money didn’t move. Here’s what that means 🧵
Richard Rodriguez has spent the last year in the rooms where energy and AI infrastructure are actually being built.
Today, he starts writing about it.
ClearSync Connect — Issue 1 is live.
“A Megawatt Is Not a Megawatt.”
𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗜𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀.
Ryan Havens, CEO of Imperative Chemical Partners, shares how servant leadership, accountability, and building the right team have shaped his approach to leading in today’s energy industry.
The conversation explores company culture, operational discipline, innovation, and the mindset required to drive long-term growth.
Don’t miss the latest episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, powered by Upright Digital, with hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen.
Listen on Spotify: https://t.co/bYSXQ9mdPV
Watch on YouTube: https://t.co/ssZAvYJenB
#OilGas #Leadership #Energy #Innovation #Strategy
𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗿𝗮.
Carey Ford, President and CEO at Precision Drilling, explains how years of consolidation, infrastructure expansion, and shifting market dynamics are reshaping Canada’s oil and gas industry.
Projects like LNG Canada and the Trans Mountain expansion are improving export capacity, strengthening commodity pricing, and creating a more competitive environment for producers.
Combined with healthier companies and favorable currency economics, these shifts could drive renewed capital investment and future M&A activity across the Canadian energy sector.
Don’t miss the latest episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, powered by Upright Digital, where hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen explore the trends shaping the future of energy.
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#OilGas #Energy #CanadaEnergy #Midstream #Leadership #Strategy
𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗡o𝘁 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽
Scott Gromer, President and CEO of Mesa Power Solutions, highlights a growing challenge in the energy sector. As global events impact supply, the big question remains: where will the gas come from—and how will it get there?
Power infrastructure is not instant. Restarting facilities can take weeks, not minutes—opening the door for faster, more distributed solutions like micro-grids and behind-the-meter generation.
Don’t miss last week’s episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, powered by Upright Digital, where hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen explore how the power landscape is evolving.
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Watch on YouTube: https://t.co/5P10P9zu4r
#OilGas #Energy #PowerGeneration #Infrastructure #EnergyTransition #Operations
$150 Billion and a Drone Strike — Issue 3 of Desert Capital by Upright Digital.
Original intelligence on UAE energy capital flows, infrastructure resilience, and the post-conflict investment landscape.
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#ADNOC #UAE #OilandGas #EnergyInvesting #CapitalFlows #DesertCapital
In November 2025, ADNOC approved a $150 billion capital commitment.
Three months later, Iranian drones struck the exact facility where that board meeting took place.
The money didn’t move. Here’s what that means 🧵
Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist at ADM Investor Services:
“The UAE likely leaving OPEC was flagged more than 5 years ago. The investments made across the hydrocarbon value chain over the past 10 years was a signal of intent.”
Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar may be more vulnerable to repricing.
𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿.
From segmentation and personalization to pricing strategies, AI is helping businesses make smarter decisions based on real customer data.
In this episode of The IT Crowd Podcast, powered by Upright Digital, Robby Gulri, Head of Advanced Technologies at Intelisys, explains how companies can use AI to understand their audiences better, optimize profitability, and create more personalized experiences.
Join hosts Josh Lowrey and Richard Rodriguez as they unpack practical ways business leaders can harness the power of AI.
Listen on Spotify: https://t.co/SNrVHR6xRQ
Watch on YouTube: https://t.co/wC96FvOypH
#AI #BusinessStrategy #DataAnalytics #DigitalTransformation #CustomerExperience
Full Field Note by @osamarizvi10 — Fujairah: More Relevant Than Ever.
Desert Capital by Upright Digital — intelligence on UAE energy capital flows as the story develops.
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#Fujairah #UAE #OilandGas #Hormuz #EnergyMarkets #DesertCapital
Missiles struck Fujairah on May 4.
We published the infrastructure story last week.
Here's what the attack means for energy markets and the escalation trajectory.
The pipeline infrastructure was not compromised.
Operations have resumed.
The long-term investment case for Fujairah as the UAE's eastern energy gateway has not weakened — if anything this conflict is accelerating exactly the conditions that make it indispensable.
𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱
Rich Reynolds, CEO of Cavalcade Midstream, LLC, shares how safe, reliable energy delivery starts with aligning all stakeholders.
Instead of one-sided deals, the focus is on solutions that create value for everyone, from producers to investors.
The real advantage comes from listening to and understanding operator needs and delivering infrastructure that makes economic sense.
Don’t miss the latest episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, powered by Upright Digital, where hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen explore how alignment is shaping the future of energy.
Listen on Spotify: https://t.co/psjxcsOsmj
Watch on YouTube: https://t.co/FzRBewb66F
#OilGas #Energy #Strategy #Oilfield #Leadership #Operations #Midstream
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
Cam Hewell, President and CEO of Premium Oilfield Holdings, shares how moving beyond heavy mud is unlocking faster, more efficient drilling operations.
Instead of relying solely on weighted mud to control gas, operators are using lighter mud systems combined with precise surface backpressure through MPD.
This shift allows for better control while significantly improving drilling performance.
Don’t miss the latest episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, powered by Upright Digital, where hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen explore how MPD is transforming drilling efficiency, reducing costs, and improving well integrity.
Listen on Spotify: https://t.co/8WJC5YiHUV
Watch on YouTube: https://t.co/eCR6FDCO9d
#OilGas #Energy #MPD #Drilling #Oilfield #Innovation #WellEngineering #Operations
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆
In Europe, efficiency is a mindset, not a trend.
On the latest episode of PetroNoia, Daniel Romito speaks with Andrejka Bernatova, CEO of Dynamix Corporation, on how cultural habits and energy costs shape everyday decisions.
While some regions rely on abundant, low-cost energy, Europe has built a culture around efficiency—and that shift could define the future as renewables become more competitive.
Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://t.co/ua3g6ZCfCn
Watch on YouTube: https://t.co/Oqa95ThIi6
#Energy #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #Renewables #PetroNoia