Best School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 40: Regulating Power and the Wyoming Public Service Commission with Chairman Mary Throne 35:30

2d ago35:30

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Despite some recent increases, Wyoming continues to have low cost electricity compared to national averages – even as the state weighs different energy sources and innovative options like nuclear energy and carbon capture and storage. The current Chairman of the Wyoming Public Service Commission, Mary Throne, talks about her journey to serve on the…

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Episode 39: Revolutionizing Subsurface Energy with Digital Innovation 38:00

9d ago38:00

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Artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and other forms of digital innovation have become buzzwords, but these increasingly common terms underly powerful technologies that can be applied to the energy sector. In this episode, Dr. Krutka sits down with Dr. Soheil Saraji, the director of the newest center of excellence at the Universit…

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Episode 38: Wyoming Wildlife and Energy with Bob Budd 37:32

16d ago37:32

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As the least populated state in the nation, and a place where outdoor recreation is a way of life, Wyomingites deeply value wild lands and wildlife. Balancing energy production with Wyoming’s respect for the natural world requires diverse stakeholders to work together to find balance. Perhaps no organization is more emblematic of such collaboration…

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Episode 37: Communicating the Future of Nuclear Energy in Wyoming and Beyond 44:00

23d ago44:00

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It is often said that nuclear energy is experiencing a renaissance and Wyoming has the opportunity to play a significant role in several different areas of this dynamic industry. The Equality State’s first nuclear energy power plant is TerraPower’s NatriumTM demonstration facility, which is under construction in Kemmerer. Wyoming has the opportunit…

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Episode 36: Producing Renewable Gas with Cowboy Clean Fuels 36:11

1M ago36:11

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Like most energy states, Wyoming has stranded infrastructure due to the boom and busts associated with energy production, including in the Powder River Basin where a coal bed methane industry has been decimated by a decade of low natural gas prices. An original UW School of Energy Resources center of excellence, the Center for Biogenic Natural Gas …

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Episode 35: A Wyoming Native Helps Reinvent Coal 29:38

1M ago29:38

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Eli Ellis is a researcher at the Center for Carbon Capture and Conversion at the School of Energy Resources. In this episode, Dr. Krutka and Mr. Ellis discuss his time as a student studying mechanical engineering at the University of Wyoming, why he wanted to stay in his home state of Wyoming, and why he is choosing to spend his early career as par…

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Episode 34: Delivering Power in the West with PacifiCorp CEO Cindy Crane 43:16

1M ago43:16

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Cindy Crane is the CEO of PacifiCorp and the Chairwoman of SER’s governance board, the Energy Resources Council. In this episode, Dr. Krutka and Ms. Crane discuss her long and distinguished career in the electricity sector, the future of the utility sector, her time on the Energy Resources Council, and her approach to leadership.…

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Episode 33: A Primer on Electricity Markets with EPSA's Todd Snitchler 36:56

2M ago36:56

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Like other energy sources, Wyoming exports most of the electricity it produces into complicated electricity markets. Todd Snitchler is a nationally recognized expert on electricity issues, especially wholesale electricity markets, and joins the podcast to shed light on Wyoming's electricity consumers and markets generally. As the CEO of the Electri…

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Episode 32: From Submarines to National Labs, Nuclear Energy with Todd Allen 44:03

2M ago44:03

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Professor Todd Allen is the Chair of Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan. After serving in the Navy, he earned a PhD in nuclear engineering and has spent his career working on issues related to the nuclear industry. In this episode, Dr. Allen and Dr. Krutka discuss his career, the important role of national lab…

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Episode 31: Talking Strategy with the Wyoming Energy Authority 33:38

3M ago33:38

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Rob Creager is the Executive Director of the Wyoming Energy Authority, an entitiy with a mission is to advocate, facilitate, and advance Wyoming's energy economy. In an all-of-the above state, WEA covers the entire energy spectrum, including all sources of generation and extraction, distribution through transmission lines, pipelines and export faci…

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Episode 30: The Future of Nuclear Energy with Jeff Merrifield 39:23

3M ago39:23

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Jeff Merrifield is an attorney and partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, a law firm focusing on the technology and life sciences, energy, financial, real estate, and construction sectors. Jeff is a former Commissioner of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission and leads the energy section at Pillsbury Wintrhop Shaw Pittman. He is widely reco…

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Episode 29: Giving Back to Wyoming with Representative Don Burkhart 38:57

3M ago38:57

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Representative Don Burkhart represented Wyoming House District 15 from 2011 through 2024. He has also served the state in various capacities, including serving as a member of the Energy Resources Council. His career included several different roles related to the nuclear sector. When Wyoming's first large-scale nuclear power plant was announced, Re…

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Episode 28: What Does an Energy and Environmental Systems Graduate Do: A Conversation with Austin Moon and Randall Violett 35:30

3M ago35:30

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This episode features Austin Moon, a recent graduate of the School of Energy Resources, and Randall Violett, the inaugural director over the Energy and Environmental Systems concentration in SER's Energy Resource Management and Development undergraduate degree. The guests discuss the curriculum for this educational concentration as well as the care…

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Episode 27: Enhanced Oil Recovery with Reza Barati 40:15

4M ago40:15

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Wyoming is an oil and gas producing state with a significant proportion of Wyoming’s oil coming from enhanced oil recovery using injection of carbon dioxide and other improvement techniques. Dr. Reza Barati is an expert on techniques for enhanced oil recovery and today serves as the Don W. Green Professor of Petroleum Engineering and the Director o…

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Episode 26: From UW to Yucca Mountain with Christi Barry 33:11

4M ago33:11

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Christi Barry is a University of Wyoming alum who studied geology for her undergraduate degree and then continued her graduate studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where she studied volcanic and tectonic activity in the region. Ms. Barry has now devoted much of her career to the development of a proposed spent nuclear fuel repository at Y…

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Episode 25: Air Quality Shane Murphy 29:25

4M ago29:25

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As a top natural gas producing state, Wyoming has led in collaboration between academia, industry, and government to identify new ways to detect and curb methane emissions. Success in reducing methane emissions has changed Wyoming's natural gas production and has allowed production to continue despite mounting regulatory requirements on greenhouse …

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Episode 24: Produced Water with Jonathan Brant 37:44

4M ago37:44

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The development of oil and natural gas results in large amounts of produced water. Wyoming is identifying ways to treat, reuse, and benefit from water produced from oil and natural gas development. This episode features Dr. Jonathan Brant, Director of the Center of Excellence in Produced Water Management at the UW School of Energy Resources. Profes…

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Episode 23: Wind Energy with Kara Choquette 36:27

5M ago36:27

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Kara Choquette is the Director of Communications and Government Relations for Power Company of Wyoming, a wholly owned affiliate of The Anschutz Corporation, who has been dedicated to the development of the Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project in Carbon County, Wyoming, for many years. This episode features a discussion about the challe…

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Episode 22: Energy, Leadership, and Wyoming with Governor Mark Gordon 35:03

5M ago35:03

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Elected in November 2018, Mark Gordon is Wyoming's 33rd and current Governor. During his tenure, he has actively engaged in all aspects of the issues facing Wyoming's energy sector. In this episode, Governor Gordon and Dr. Krutka discuss the opportunities and challenges Wyoming faces as an energy producing state.…

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Episode 21: The CBP Toolbox with Madeleine Lewis and Selena Gerace 25:15

5M ago25:15

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Grant funding opportunities and loan applications from the U.S. Department of Energy now require the submittal of a Community Benefits Plan to "help ensure broadly shared prosperity in the clean energy transition". This episode features Madeleine Lewis and Selena Gerace who have been instrumental in the School of Energy Resources' efforts to prepar…

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Episode 20: Wyoming Wildlife x Energy Development with Angi Bruce 37:38

5M ago37:38

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As a top energy-producing state with abundant wildlife, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department often plays an integral role in ensuring wildlife and habitat protection in areas where energy development occurs. In this episode, Angi Bruce, the new director of Wyoming Game and Fish, discusses how a collaborative partnership between federal entities, Wy…

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Episode 19: Enhanced Oil Recovery with Steve Whitaker 39:14

5M ago39:14

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As a top oil and natural gas producing state, Wyoming is identifying ways to improve enhanced oil recovery to minimize stranded, unproduced oil and gas in Wyoming fields. Today's guest, Steve Whitaker, a Senior Petroleum Geologist with the Wyoming Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI), discusses current projects and techniques in enhanced oil reco…

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Episode 18: Economic Transformation in Campbell County with Rusty Bell 39:04

6M ago39:04

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While coal production has declined from its peak in 2008 by around half, Gillette remains America's Energy Capital and has many opportunities ahead of it with a strong and highly trained workforce, incredible natural resources, and exceptional infrastructure. For these reasons, the School of Energy Resources has a number of projects in the area foc…

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Episode 17: Economics x Energy with Skip York 45:40

6M ago45:40

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In this episode, Dr. Holly Krutka is joined by Skip York, founder of DSC Advising, to examine the intersection between energy and economics. Dr. York provides a holistic evaluation of current investments in the global energy sector and discusses whether they are sufficient to meet both environmental commitments and the growing energy demand.…

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Episode 16: SER's Professional Landman Program and Student Club with Kendall Klos, Jake Haseman, Fred Eden 39:42

6M ago39:42

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In this episode, Dr. Krutka discusses SER's professional landman program and its student club, SCER. The guests describe how the industry interacts with SER students and how that elevates their experience while preparing them for their careers.By School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming

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Episode 15: The Intersection of Science, Sustainability, and Society with Dr. Sallie Greenberg 47:02

6M ago47:02

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In this episode, Dr. Krutka is joined by Dr. Sallie Greenberg, an environmental geosciences expert who bridges the gap between rock-solid science, policy, and communication. Sallie and Holly discuss how science, sustainability, and society interact and how embracing this combination can enable greater innovations and results in the carbon managemen…

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Episode 14: SER's Professional Landman Program with Marc Strahn and Katie Schwieger 30:47

7M ago30:47

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This episode focuses on SER's Professional Landman Program, the importance of professional development, and the uniqueness of SER's AAPL program.By School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming

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Episode 13: The Wyoming State Geological Survey with Erin Campbell 34:53

7M ago34:53

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Wyoming is home to a wealth of natural resources, including large reservoirs of oil and natural gas, vast reserves of coal and uranium, and the largest deposit of trona in the world. The Wyoming State Geological Survey performs many functions to research and monitor the State's geology so we can better understand and develop these resources. This e…

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Episode 12: Enhanced Oil Recovery with Lon Whitman 23:42

7M ago23:42

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This episode focuses on Wyoming's efforts to identify ways to improve enhanced oil recovery to minimize stranded, unproduced oil and gas from fields in Wyoming.By School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming

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Episode 11: Heading West with Wyoming's Natural Gas with Esther Wagner and Kara Fornstrom 25:43

7M ago25:43

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In this episode, Dr. Krutka is joined by Esther Wagner, one of the authors of a paper recently published by SER titled "Headed West: the Challenges and Opportunities Facing Exports of Wyoming Natural Gas to Decarbonizing Western Markets," and Kara Fornstrom, the Director of CERPA. The guests discuss the paper and how Wyoming is uniquely positioned …

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Episode 10: Pipeline Safety and Learning to Lead with Caryn Campbell 34:29

8M ago34:29

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In this episode, Dr. Krutka is joined by Caryn Campbell, the Director of Operations for Enbridge's southwest region, to discuss the safety and reliability of pipeline and terminal assets. The hosts also discuss leadership and share some advice for future leaders in STEM.By School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming

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Episode 9: SER's 2023 Social License Study with Selena Gerace and Jessica Western 27:10

8M ago27:10

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This episode is focused on understanding the methodologies used for SER's 2023 Social License Study and summarizes key takeaways with the authors.By School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming

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Episode 8: Wyoming Taxpayers Association with Ashley Harpstreith and Dawson Kluesner 27:35

8M ago27:35

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In this episode, listeners will learn about the Wyoming Taxpayers Association, get some reflections on the 2024 legislative session as well as the future direction of the organization. The guests will also discuss the Cowboy Family Report, a WTA initiative recently unveiled, including the interactive dashboard.…

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Episode 7: Hydrogen Energy with Eugene Holubnyak 36:02

8M ago36:02

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This episode explores how Wyoming is identifying the opportunities and advantages of the emerging hydrogen economy.By School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming

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Episode 6: Carbon Capture and Conversion with Trina Igelsrud Pfeiffer 26:10

8M ago26:10

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Wyoming is the top coal-producing state in the U.S. This episode focuses on how Wyoming is exploring non-thermal applications to utilize this vast resource.By School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming

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Episode 5: Nuclear Energy with Tara Righetti and Caleb Hill 24:39

9M ago24:39

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Nuclear energy is an extremely powerful source of low-carbon energy, but it is often not well understood. In this episode, listeners will learn about SER's Nuclear Energy Research Center and explore the process for generating nuclear energy, the benefits and risks of this technology, and its future in Wyoming.…

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Episode 4: The Mowry Project with Scott Quillinan 27:12

9M ago27:12

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Wyoming is a top oil and natural gas-producing state and continues to explore ways to access untapped oil and gas reserves, including the Mowry Project. In this episode, we speak with Scott Quillinan, SER's Senior Director of Research, to explore the structure of SER's research program and the vital importance of pursuing multi-disciplinary oil and…

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Episode 3: Preparing Wyoming's Workforce with Kami Danaei, Connor Fleming, and Kyle McDonald 36:16

9M ago36:16

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Wyoming is one of the largest energy-producing states with strong oil, gas, and coal sectors, with an increasingly growing hub for advanced technologies like nuclear, hydrogen, and carbon capture and sequestration. This episode focuses on how the School of Energy Resources is preparing the next generation of Wyoming's workforce.…

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Episode 2: A Conversation with Fred McLaughlin 42:53

9M ago42:53

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This episode introduces listeners to the creation of the School of Energy Resources, its early days, and its evolution. Dr. McLaughlin also discusses SER's recent growth and describes some of its biggest projects.By School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming

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Episode 1: Introduction to Podcast with Dr. Holly Krutka 44:11

10M ago44:11

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape. This episode is hosted by Kara Fornstrom, Director of the Center for Energy Regulation and Policy Analysis at the School of Energy Resources, University of Wyoming, to introduce listeners to the permanent podcast host, Dr. Holly Krutka, SER Executive Director. In this episo…

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