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February 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Join us for a relaxed evening at Kirby’s Ice House – The Woodlands. Come frac around, see familiar faces, and discover new ones outside the boardroom.
February 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Join us for a relaxed evening at Kirby’s Ice House – The Woodlands. Come frac around, see familiar faces, and discover new ones outside the boardroom.
3 people just to handle billing at one diesel vendor. Company men stamping tickets instead of checking safety. Armies of accountants reconciling chaos. The problem isn't staffing, it's that no one's fixing the root cause. Death by a thousand cuts.
February 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
3 people just to handle billing at one diesel vendor. Company men stamping tickets instead of checking safety. Armies of accountants reconciling chaos. The problem isn't staffing, it's that no one's fixing the root cause. Death by a thousand cuts.
January 30, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Kick off NAPE the right way, and join us on Wednesday, February 18th from 5–8 PM for drinks, snacks, live music, and networking with other energy professionals 🍻
This event is free for Collide members! RSVP in comments.
This event is free for Collide members! RSVP in comments.
January 30, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Kick off NAPE the right way, and join us on Wednesday, February 18th from 5–8 PM for drinks, snacks, live music, and networking with other energy professionals 🍻
This event is free for Collide members! RSVP in comments.
This event is free for Collide members! RSVP in comments.
Investors shifted from growth to free cash flow. Refracs can cost $600K vs. $4.7M for full re-completions. When margin matters more than volume, thousands of wells suddenly make sense. The math changed. The opportunity followed.
January 30, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Investors shifted from growth to free cash flow. Refracs can cost $600K vs. $4.7M for full re-completions. When margin matters more than volume, thousands of wells suddenly make sense. The math changed. The opportunity followed.
January 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM
In this Power Hour, Chad Cary and Paul James break down the technical workflows and economic drivers shaping unconventional development. We discuss everything from basin-specific geology to the latest in completion technology and the ongoing search for new resource plays.
Catch the replay, only on
Catch the replay, only on
January 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM
In this Power Hour, Chad Cary and Paul James break down the technical workflows and economic drivers shaping unconventional development. We discuss everything from basin-specific geology to the latest in completion technology and the ongoing search for new resource plays.
Catch the replay, only on
Catch the replay, only on
January 29, 2026 at 3:46 PM
We are live now on collide with Chad Cary and Paul James for a technical conversation on what is driving unconventional development. Join us as we compare and contrast the Appalachian and Permian basins, and discuss the latest in drilling, completions, and water management.
January 29, 2026 at 3:46 PM
We are live now on collide with Chad Cary and Paul James for a technical conversation on what is driving unconventional development. Join us as we compare and contrast the Appalachian and Permian basins, and discuss the latest in drilling, completions, and water management.
"How do we get started with AI?" isn't a technology question, it's a workflow question. Most people can't identify where they waste hours copying data. Start small. The hardest part is the catalyst, not the tool. Momentum beats perfection.
January 28, 2026 at 7:01 PM
"How do we get started with AI?" isn't a technology question, it's a workflow question. Most people can't identify where they waste hours copying data. Start small. The hardest part is the catalyst, not the tool. Momentum beats perfection.
January 28, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Join us for a live session where we explore how operators adjust their drilling and completions strategies in real time. We’re going live on Thursday Jan 29 at 10 AM CT. Only on Collide.
January 28, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Join us for a live session where we explore how operators adjust their drilling and completions strategies in real time. We’re going live on Thursday Jan 29 at 10 AM CT. Only on Collide.
January 28, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Thursday morning plans: coffee, breakfast, and conversations about AI in energy. January 29, 8-10 AM at Collide HQ. Co-hosted with aaiagency. See you there.
January 28, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Thursday morning plans: coffee, breakfast, and conversations about AI in energy. January 29, 8-10 AM at Collide HQ. Co-hosted with aaiagency. See you there.
January 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Thursday morning plans: coffee, breakfast, and conversations about AI in energy. January 29, 8-10 AM at Collide HQ. Co-hosted with aaiagency. See you there.
January 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Thursday morning plans: coffee, breakfast, and conversations about AI in energy. January 29, 8-10 AM at Collide HQ. Co-hosted with aaiagency. See you there.
Hiring 3 average people vs. 1 great one doesn't scale productivity, it kills it. More friction, more layers, less output. The path to a billion-dollar company with <50 people? Talent intensity and ruthless focus. Most companies can't afford to say no enough.
January 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Hiring 3 average people vs. 1 great one doesn't scale productivity, it kills it. More friction, more layers, less output. The path to a billion-dollar company with <50 people? Talent intensity and ruthless focus. Most companies can't afford to say no enough.
Industry focuses 90% on new wells. Refracs? Misunderstood. They'll never be factory mode, too much precision required. Maybe the refrac opportunity isn't being underestimated. Maybe we just don't know how to think about work that doesn't scale easily.
January 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Industry focuses 90% on new wells. Refracs? Misunderstood. They'll never be factory mode, too much precision required. Maybe the refrac opportunity isn't being underestimated. Maybe we just don't know how to think about work that doesn't scale easily.
January 23, 2026 at 9:01 PM
We’re teaming up with aai agency to host a coffee hour at the Collide HQ on Thursday, January 29 from 8-10 AM. Come network with energy industry pros, talk AI and innovation, fuel up with coffee and breakfast. RSVP in comments!
January 23, 2026 at 9:01 PM
We’re teaming up with aai agency to host a coffee hour at the Collide HQ on Thursday, January 29 from 8-10 AM. Come network with energy industry pros, talk AI and innovation, fuel up with coffee and breakfast. RSVP in comments!
The gap between "I studied this" and "I've been engaged in this" is huge. Students who build a presence in their industry before graduating don't just have better resumes, they have proof they were already showing up.
January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The gap between "I studied this" and "I've been engaged in this" is huge. Students who build a presence in their industry before graduating don't just have better resumes, they have proof they were already showing up.
January 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Looking to connect with people working at the intersection of energy and AI? Join us January 29 at Collide HQ for a morning coffee hour. 8-10 AM, breakfast included.
January 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Looking to connect with people working at the intersection of energy and AI? Join us January 29 at Collide HQ for a morning coffee hour. 8-10 AM, breakfast included.
AI isn’t replacing experts in energy. It’s compressing time. Work that used to take weeks now takes days, sometimes hours. The noise still needs judgment and experience to clean up, but lower costs mean more data gets used and more work gets done. That’s leverage, not displacement.
January 20, 2026 at 7:01 PM
AI isn’t replacing experts in energy. It’s compressing time. Work that used to take weeks now takes days, sometimes hours. The noise still needs judgment and experience to clean up, but lower costs mean more data gets used and more work gets done. That’s leverage, not displacement.