AI’s Impact on Energy: Optimizing Data and Decision-Making with John Brewton and Mark Stansberry

This is the first in a new series for 2025, in which we will discuss how AI impacts energy throughout the entire supply chain and on to consumers. In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley hosts experts Mark Stansberry and Jon Brewton to discuss the intersection of AI, energy, and business. Mark, a seasoned oil and gas professional, shares his excitement about the potential of AI in the industry, while Jon, the founder of Data Squared, explains how his company is tackling the challenge of connecting disparate data systems. They explore the importance of explainable AI and its application in high-stakes sectors like defense and energy. The discussion also highlights the role of AI in optimizing costs and improving decision-making across industries. Thank you, Mark and Jon, for stopping by the podcast! This was an important episode, and it will be a great start for the series. Please follow Jon on his LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-brewton-datasquared/ And Data2 website https://data2.ai/ Check out everything about Mark Stansberry here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-a-stansberry-67407511/ And his website:https://www.markstansberry.com/ Highlights of the Podcast 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Guest Introduction: Mark Stansberry 01:03 - Guest Introduction: John Brewton 01:21 - Mark’s Role as Advisor 02:40 - John’s Company, Data Squared 06:00 - Solving Industry Problems with AI 08:43 - Business Application: Connecting Disparate Data Systems 14:07 - Example of Solving Data Challenges 18:32 - Value Chain Optimization 21:08 - AI in Engineering and Strategic Planning 25:03 - Overcoming the Challenge of Hallucinations in AI 32:00 - The Role of AI in Federal Government and Energy 33:03 - Collaboration with Louisiana State University 35:50 - The Future of AI and Energy 39:01 - Closing Remarks #ai