Perspective
Our Perspective platform is where we publish stories that feature the people making a difference in energy—the leaders, change makers, and visionaries stepping up to help their companies tackle the biggest challenges the oil and gas industry has ever faced. We aim to provide perspective on important topics—such as the energy evolution, continued technological innovation, and why what we do matters—while also showcasing people on a human level, looking at their lives and revealing compelling pieces of their stories that often remain hidden.
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Written by Stephen Forrester
Even When the World Seems Like It’s Gone Crazy, We Must Remain Optimistic
In an article for OGGN Perspective, contributing writer Stephen Forrester talks about the current state of the world, looking at everything from the lingering vestiges…
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Elevated Commodity Prices Won’t Fix the Oil and Gas Industry—People Will
In an article for OGGN Perspective, contributing writer Stephen Forrester explores how elevated commodity prices—whether artificially increased in the short term or here to stay…
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Sports Journalism, Media Relations for the Oil and Gas Industry, and Managing a Portfolio of Clients: How Austin Staton Took a Passion for Communications and Transformed It into an Incredible Career
In an article for OGGN Perspective, contributing writer Stephen Forrester had a chance to talk to Austin Staton, Senior Account Executive at Pierpont Communications, about…
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From Would-Be Jet Pilot to Digital Aviation Project Manager: How a Childhood Love of Flying and Passion for New Technology Drove JJ De Paep to Chase His Dreams
In a special bonus article for OGGN Perspective, contributing writer Stephen Forrester had a chance to talk to Jean-Jacques De Paep, Technical Project Manager at…
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A Man, a Beard, and a Hell of a Life: The Tale of Outdoorsman, Entrepreneur, Rig Hand, Oilfield Salesman, Podcaster, Husband, and Father Extraordinaire Justin Gauthier
In a special bonus article for OGGN Perspective, contributing writer Stephen Forrester had a chance to talk to OGGN’s own Justin Gauthier, host of the…
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Oil and Gas and the “Other”: Thoughts on an Industry in Transition
“So, what’s it like on the other side?” This question has been asked of me by a handful of friends and former…
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Taking It Slow: Sometimes, You Just Need to Step Back and Reflect
I was chatting with a good friend of mine the other day when he asked me, “How do you find the time…
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Programming Trading Systems, Building a Drilling Automation Platform, and Founding a Tech Startup: The Story of Andrew Bruce and His Vision of Bringing Smart Contracts to Industrial Supply Chain
In Episode 25 of the Oil and Gas Elevate Podcast, hosts Sean McCoy and Eric Johnson interviewed Andrew Bruce, CEO of Data Gumbo. In this article, OGGN contributing…
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From Growing Up in Connecticut to Covering Commodities: The Story of Jack Betz, Aluminum Reporter by Day, Musician by Night
In Episode 135 of the Oil and Gas Onshore Podcast, host Justin Gauthier interviewed John Betz, Senior Metals Reporter at Argus Media. In this article,…
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Building an Empire: Bricklaying, Hydraulic Fracturing, and the Wilks’ Family Legacy
In a special bonus article for OGGN Perspective, contributing writer Stephen Forrester had a chance to talk to Matt Wilks, President and Chief Financial Officer…
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Dodging Bullets and Conquering Mountains: The Story of Alan Garza Becoming a Spectral Analysis Wunderkind
Thank you to our sponsor, Appian for supporting this Perspective article. In a special bonus article for OGGN Perspective, contributing writer Stephen Forrester had a chance to talk to…
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Louisiana Summers with his Grandparents, Upstream E&P and Midstream Pipelines, and Water Management Innovation: The Incredible Life of John Durand, Part Two
Thank you to our sponsor, Appian for supporting this Perspective article. In Episode 22 of the Oil and Gas Elevate Podcast, hosts Sean McCoy and Eric Johnson interviewed John Durand,…
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Louisiana Summers with his Grandparents, Upstream E&P and Midstream Pipelines, and Water Management Innovation: The Incredible Life of John Durand, Part One
Thank you to our sponsor, Appian for supporting this Perspective article. In Episode 22 of the Oil and Gas Elevate Podcast, hosts Sean McCoy and Eric Johnson interviewed John Durand,…
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A Journey of Many Roads: Sales Engineering, the Energy Industry, and Texas Country Music
Thank you to our sponsor, Appian for supporting this Perspective article. In a special bonus article for OGGN Perspective, contributing writer Stephen Forrester had a chance to talk to…
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Protecting Our Oceans: The Importance of Underwater Photography and Artificial Reefs
Thank you to our sponsor, Appian for supporting this Perspective article. In Episode 17 of the Oil and Gas Elevate Podcast, hosts Sean McCoy and Eric…
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Part Two: New Life for Old Platforms – Transforming Rigs to Reefs with Blue Latitudes
Thank you to our sponsor, Appian for supporting this Perspective article. In Episode 17 of the Oil and Gas Elevate Podcast, hosts Sean McCoy…
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