He Worked Global Oil & Gas, Then Built a Brewery

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Sean Hanrahan discusses his transition from a 25-year career in global oil and gas to founding a craft brewery in Houston.

Sean Hanrahan, Founder and Managing Partner of Platypus Brewing in Houston, spent 25 years in global minerals and oil and gas before trading the corporate world for a brewmaster apron. From offshore exploration in Australia and the Gulf of Mexico to opening a craft brewery in the First Ward, Sean breaks down what those two worlds actually have in common. 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. 0:00 - Sean Hanrahan intro and background 1:35 - Global oil and gas career and Australian energy landscape 5:14 - Australia vs US infrastructure and energy markets 13:11 - Texas and Australia culture comparisons 20:36 - How Sean ended up in Houston and started Platypus Brewing 25:11 - Australian Day in Houston and Chamber of Commerce 28:20 - Career lessons and building relationships 35:20 - Craft beer industry trends and where it's headed 43:06 - Platypus Brewing operations…

People in this episode

Guest: Sean Hanrahan

Topics covered

• oil and gas
• craft brewing
• career transition
• energy markets
• cultural comparisons
• industry trends

Keywords

• Sean Hanrahan
• Platypus Brewing
• oil and gas
• craft beer
• energy markets
• career transition
• Australia
• Texas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Platypus Brewing

Places: Houston, Australia, Gulf of Mexico, First Ward, Texas, US

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