From geology and seismic to midstream and refining, Oil & Gas 101 gives professionals a foundation for understanding how the pieces of the industry fit together.
Whether you’re developing emerging professionals or onboarding new employees, Oil & Gas 101 is an opportunity to build the industry knowledge that strengthens collaboration, communication and decision-making.
Hosted by Energy Workforce’s Emerging Executives Committee, this two-day seminar brings together experienced industry leaders to share their expertise on how the industry works and connects.
Meet the 2026 Oil & Gas 101 Speakers
Molly Determan
President, Energy Workforce & Technology Council
Industry Overview
Molly Determan will open the program with an overview of the industry, setting the stage for attendees to understand the broader energy landscape and the key forces shaping the oil and gas value chain.
Bill Austin
Managing Partner, Daniel Energy Partners
Energy Market Outlook
Bill Austin will explore the market trends influencing the energy industry, providing attendees with context on energy markets and the factors shaping industry activity.
Andrew Kuchta
Strategic Planning Manager, FET
History of the Industry
Andrew Kuchta will take attendees through the history of the oil and gas industry and the developments that have shaped it over time.
Andrew Royle
Suriname–Guyana Exploration Coordinator, Chevron
Geology & Seismic
Andrew Royle will introduce the fundamentals of geology and seismic exploration, helping attendees understand how companies identify and evaluate opportunities.
Tom Yost
Business and Technology Development – Rig Equipment, NOV
Rig Systems & Drilling the Well
Tom Yost will break down the equipment and systems used to drill a well, providing a practical look at one of the most fundamental stages of the upstream oil and gas process.
Michael Dardis
Multistage Product Champion, SLB
Completions & Flow Equipment
Michael Dardis will cover what happens after a well is drilled, introducing attendees to completions and the flow equipment.
Parker Corkum
Managing Director, Accenture
AI, Data Centers & Power Demand
Parker Corkum will explore the growing intersection of AI, data centers and energy demand, highlighting the emerging technologies shaping today’s evolving landscape.
Darin Bohlmann
Product Marketing Manager, Caterpillar
Energy Sources That Power the Oilfield
Darin Bohlmann will examine the energy sources and equipment that keep oilfield operations running, diving into the power needs behind energy production.
Speaker — To Be Announced
Midstream
Attendees will explore the midstream segment of the industry, including the systems and infrastructure responsible for gathering, processing, transporting and storing oil and natural gas.
Mike Robinson
Senior Advisor, Technical / Commercial | Subsea & New Energy, TechnipFMC
Subsea Infrastructure
Mike Robinson will provide an introduction to subsea infrastructure and the technologies that support offshore energy development.
Chris Gallo
Vice President, Phillips 66
Refining
Chris Gallo will take attendees downstream to explore the refining process and how crude oil is transformed into the products that consumers and businesses rely on every day.
Juan Andrade
Senior Manager, Deloitte
Supply Chain
Juan Andrade will examine the role of supply chain across the energy industry and the importance of the coordination, equipment, materials and services across a complex global value chain.
Chuck Chauviere
Chief Operating Officer, HMH
Energy Expansion – What You Do Matters
Chuck Chauviere will close the program by connecting the dots between industry growth and the role each professional plays in supporting the future of energy.
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