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We dig into what authentic collaboration looks like between operators and service companies when “lowest cost” is no longer the winning strategy. A real case shows how early alignment, shared incentives, and trust cut rework and speed execution.

• defining authentic collaboration beyond buzzwords
• why low-cost choices backfire and how to avoid rework
• Gavin’s bundling case and vendor-led coordination
• operators sharing the why and inviting partners early
• service companies asking better questions, not pitching
• building trust through consistency and access
• aligning incentives to outcomes and repeatability
• shifting to long-term assets and shared wins

If you’re an operator, ask yourself: are you setting the stage for collaboration or just saying you want it? Start your collaboration conversations early. Vendors, don’t just be there to sell, be there to understand, learn, and contribute.

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JP Warren discusses the key takeaways from the August 2025 Crue Club Operator Roundtable led by Dan Ramito of Pickering Energy Partners, focusing on the changing energy, power, and water paradigm for Texas and beyond.

• Data centers require massive resources with Texas power needs projected to nearly double from 85 to 150 gigawatts by 2030
• A single hyperscale data center uses 164 million gallons of water yearly, with total water needs equivalent to 400,000 Olympic pools by 2030
• Current emissions reporting relies on factor-based estimations (spreadsheet formulas) rather than actual measurements
• Investors and insurers increasingly demand reconciled measurements combining both on-site sensors and aerial monitoring
• China controls 80% of renewable supply chains while still building coal and nuclear plants
• Tech companies exploring Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to avoid grid constraints for data centers
• The industry must shift from engineering-focused messaging to stories about cash growth and margins
• US has reduced emissions intensity by 40% since 1975 while GDP per capita grew by 40%

Check out Dan Ramito on LinkedIn for more insights about energy realities and the challenges we face as a nation.

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JP Warren and Jim Holmes explore how effective communication and value creation determine career success in the energy industry, from navigating job interviews to surviving industry uncertainty.

• Breaking the engineering stereotype by being outgoing and engaging rather than introverted
• Differentiating yourself through genuine enthusiasm and clear communication of your value proposition
• The "Gen Z stare" phenomenon and how poor body language hinders effective communication
• Why interpersonal skills create opportunities in an increasingly digital workplace
• Strategies for students at career fairs: take notes, ask questions, and follow up effectively
• How creating and demonstrating value provides job security during industry uncertainty
• The importance of building relationships before crises occur rather than reaching out only when problems arise
• Service companies as early indicators of industry changes and the value of their expertise
• Treating internships as extended job interviews and making memorable impressions

We're recording this podcast from Colorado School of Mines where we've been working with petroleum engineering students on career development. Remember that this industry is a long-play business - build relationships consistently rather than only reaching out when you need something.