We're talking about one of the best trades ever made: swapping out Kirk to bring on the legendary Dave Purcell! Dave's done it all—from leading development at Apache to diving into some seriously big ventures. We'll get into his wild ride through the oilfield, hitting everything from hydraulic fracking to global capital strategies, and he’s got insider takes on OPEC moves, the latest in U.S. drilling, and where American Shale might be headed. If you want the scoop on drilling rigs, roughneck life, and how automation is changing the game with giants like Chevron and ExxonMobil, this one's for you! Digital Wildcatters brings the energy community together through events, cutting-edge content, and powerful tools. Join our online community at collide.io. Engage with experts, level up your career, and ask Collide AI your toughest technical questions. Click here to watch a video of this episode. 00:00 - Guest Intro - Dave Pursell02:14 - Industry Events and Trends03:58 - Remembrance Day Observance04:42 - Dave’s Insights on OPEC06:32 - OPEC's Strategic Considerations09:54 - Addressing Iran's Influence12:52 - Campaign Theme: Drill, Baby, Drill18:09 - Historical Lessons in Energy23:54 - Future of Oil and Gas Industry26:55 - Role of an Energy Czar32:00 - Highlights from COP 2942:56 - Diamondback's Off-Grid Power Initiatives45:14 - Increasing GOR in the Permian Basin47:28 - Bridging the Power Gap to Nuclear50:50 - Texas A&M's Role in Nuclear Energy53:40 - Final Thoughts and Reflectionshttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters