Why Every Oil & Gas Company Is Getting AI Strategy Wrong (And How to Fix It)
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Collin McLelland discusses how oil and gas companies can effectively implement AI strategies by focusing on small, tangible wins.
Most companies talk about AI strategy but freeze when it's time to actually implement. Collin McLelland shares how one E&P CEO cut through the noise by focusing on small, tangible wins—like automating regulatory filings that saved 1200 engineering hours. The real insight? Stop chasing sexy AI projects and start with workflows that deliver immediate ROI. Once teams see quick wins, adoption spreads fast and sophistication builds naturally. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - The AI strategy question every executive is asking 00:45 - Why big companies struggle to start with AI 01:39 - Start small: the $1M savings approach 02:20 - Real example: automating regulatory filings saves 1200 hours 02:39 - Why companies chase sexy AI projects instead of practical wins 03:07 - How sophistication builds through successive applications 03:58 - Reimagining…
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