Powering the Future: How AI, Natural Gas, and Midstream Innovation Are Shaping America’s Energy Landscape

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley sits down with Adam Hirschfeld, SVP of Workrise, to discuss the evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry. They dive into the impact of AI on energy demand, the challenges of permitting reforms, and the future of natural gas, microgrids, and decentralized grid management. Adam also shares insights into the growing role of midstream infrastructure, the shift towards AI-driven data centers, and how the energy sector is adapting to meet the increasing demand, all while navigating regulatory hurdles and workforce challenges. While we evaluate oil and gas deals at Sandstone and Energy News Beat, E&P operators doing the work rely on Workrise to help get the projects moving on time and on budget. We hear great things from our oil and gas companies about their performance and hard work in keeping project deadlines. This is an unsung and often overlooked critical cog in the Energy Dominance push by the Trump adminstration. Connect with Adam on his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hirschfeld-09403ba/ Check out Workrise: https://www.workrise.com/ Huge Guests Covering Energy Dominance We have some great guests lined up, and we are planning a trip to Washington, DC. We'll keep you posted as we finalize the details with our guests and other podcasters. I've just interviewed Ron Gusek, CEO at Liberty Energy, and I'm also interviewing General Flynn on September 3rd, among others we have lined up. We have arranged for 10 books and 10 movies of the General Flynn movie to give away to listeners in a contest that we will start on Sunday. Highlights of the Podcast 00:00 - Intro 00:00:41 – Workrise and Its Role in the Industry 01:34 – AI's Impact on the Industry 02:19 – The Growing Demand for Natural Gas and Energy 04:13 – Behind the Meter Power Generation and Midstream Challenges 06:11 – The Changing Energy Landscape 08:11 – Challenges in the Supply Chain 10:32 – The Shift Towards Localized Power Generation 12:09 – The Role of People in the Energy Industry 14:36 – Regulatory Challenges 16:43 – California's Energy Crisis 18:55 – Preparing for Future Energy Demands 20:25 – Securing the Future of U.S. Energy 22:57 – Adam’s Final Thoughts 23:15 – How to Connect with Adam Hirschfeld Check out the full transcript at https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/