On September 11, 2024, Steve Whitaker, Senior Petroleum Geologist with the Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI), appeared on the Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape podcast. He joined Dr. Holly Krutka, Executive Director of the School of Energy Resources (SER) at the University of Wyoming, to discuss the latest projects and techniques in enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Whitaker shared insights on how these efforts support Wyoming’s oil and gas industry, helping to maintain its strength and drive economic development.
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. In the podcast Whitaker shares insights into how Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) efforts can maintain a strong oil and gas industry and support energy-driven economic development in Wyoming.
Whitaker also discusses his background and transition to working with EORI, highlighting his role in assisting independent small Wyoming operators. He shares his enthusiasm for dynamic and emerging technologies in the oil and gas industry, which keep him engaged and passionate about his work.
Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape features a series of discussions that showcase the latest developments in Wyoming’s energy landscape. EORI Director Lon Whitman also appeared on the podcast on Episode 12 on July 24, 2024 to discuss EORI's work in advancing oil recovery in the state.
Tune in to the full episode to hear more about Wyoming's efforts in enhancing oil recovery and the role EORI plays.
🎧 Listen to the podcast here: Energy Frontier Podcast - Episode 19