Podcast Overview: Digital innovations in oil and gas with Geoffrey Cann
In this edition Lewis Gillhespy joins renowned speaker, author and podcast host Geoffrey Cann to discuss how companies can undertake a successful digital transformation.
Mid-sized oil and gas companies are now at a digital crossroads. While supermajors have pushed forward with large-scale transformation programs, many mid-market firms are only beginning to explore how digital innovation can improve performance. Their operational processes—budgeting, forecasting, asset planning—tend to mirror those of larger firms but constrained by fewer resources and less internal capability.
Unfortunately, mid-sized companies cannot simply copy the big-company playbook. They lack dedicated data teams, struggle with legacy systems, and must handle all the integration hassles with bespoke coding. At the same time, they are under the same pressure to lower costs, improve transparency, and make faster, better decisions.
Is a pragmatic and impactful digital transformation even possible in this context?
In this episode, Lewis Gillhespy, Executive Advisor at Rockflow discusses the practical solutions that work with mid-sized firms. By focusing on core business processes—particularly budgeting and production forecasting—smaller firms can drive efficiency through better data quality, increased transparency, and dashboard-driven decision-making. A bonus outcome is that improved data transparency leads to a self-reinforcing data stewardship culture, and why starting with business needs (not technology hype) is the key to lasting change.
Prominent speaker, author and trainer Geoffrey Cann has built a reputation in the industry for driving innovation and change. He also hosts the only Oil and Gas broadcast dedicated to digital innovation. Rockflow’s Lewis Gillhespy was interviewed by Geoffrey for his podcast series that focusses on talking to digital innovators throughout the world of oil and gas.
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