Infinite Energy Solutions
Not Your
Daddy's
Well Control.
The energy industry is evolving — and it's time our conversations did, too. Real talk about training, technology, and experience from people who care about how we power the world.
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Krystina Amos
Host & Well Control Instructor
Certified IADC & IWCF well control instructor, petroleum engineer, and bilingual energy professional — bringing real field experience and expert guests to every episode.
Real talk about training, technology, and experience — for people who care about how we power the world.
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Each episode features expert guests from across the energy industry — from drilling engineers to insurance specialists to downhole technology innovators.
Welcome Episode
Welcome to Not Your Daddy's Well Control
A sneak peek into what this podcast is all about: practical training, real-world application, and honest conversations about the evolving energy industry — hosted by Krystina Amos of Infinite Energy Solutions.
Host: Krystina Amos · Infinite Energy Solutions
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Episode 01
Well Control in Legacy & P&A Wells (Zombie and Orphan Wells)
Hawk Dunlap gets real about the environmental risks lurking in poorly plugged and abandoned wells, and why the industry needs to step up to protect the environment and future generations. He shares his perspective on industry-wide collaboration, continuous learning, and the development of proper skills and tools.
Guest: Hawk Dunlap
Connect with Hawk: LinkedIn · TikTok · Twitter @hawkdunlap
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Episode 02
Well Control in Carbon Capture & Sequestration: Navigating the Insurance Landscape
Darrick Huddleston takes us on a deep dive into the world of well control insurance in the oil and gas industry, with a focus on its role in carbon capture wells. Explore the practical importance of control of well insurance, the risks it mitigates, and how it might evolve in the near future.
Guest: Darrick Huddleston · Falcon West Energy
Connect with Darrick: LinkedIn · falconwestenergy.com
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Episode 03
Fluid Loss Control Valves After Gravel Pack Operations
Ahmed Farag highlights the significance of fluid loss control bottles in safeguarding formation integrity. He covers various types, emphasizing their common use in well control operations post-gravel pack, their role in mitigating fluid losses, enhancing gravel pack efficiency, and reducing associated costs through effective control measures.
Guest: Ahmed Farag
Connect with Ahmed: Email Ahmed
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Episode 04
IRZ TEK Solutions for Downhole Monitoring & Variable Frequency Drive Control of Downhole Pumps
Kirill Zaytsev presents IRZ TEK's oil equipment line, drawing from their 20 years of experience and ISO certifications. Their offerings encompass ESP sensors, permanent downhole gauges, variable frequency drives, and more — including specialized well control solutions with data analytics and temperature monitoring systems.
Guest: Kirill Zaytsev · IRZ TEK
Connect with Kirill: LinkedIn · oil.irz.ru
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What We Cover
Topics on the Podcast
From classic well control fundamentals to the future of energy — every episode explores a different corner of the industry through the eyes of people doing the real work.
Well Control Training
Drilling, workover, and well intervention — certification prep, instructor development, and practical field application.
Energy Transition
Carbon capture, new energy trends, and how the evolving energy landscape is changing the well control conversation.
Technology & Innovation
Downhole monitoring, ESP sensors, VFD control, and the tools shaping modern oilfield operations.
Environmental & Safety
Orphan wells, legacy P&A, blowout risk, and the industry's responsibility to protect the environment.
Risk & Insurance
Well control insurance, control of well policies, and the financial landscape of managing risk in the field.
Industry Collaboration
Real conversations about what it takes to build a safer, smarter, more connected energy industry.
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