Real world AI use cases with Todd Bush (Collide)

Todd Bush, COO of Collide, walks through real-world AI use cases beyond the hype—how operators are automating routine tasks like production alerts, capturing tribal knowledge before the crew change wipes it out, and optimizing capital deployment for equipment placement. He breaks down the regulatory filing workflow across Texas and North Dakota, why the non-op side is ripe for automation because teams run so lean, and how MCP servers let you query WellView and SCADA systems directly without building custom integrations. Plus the game plan for starting small on focused assets and expanding into five to ten use cases by Q1.

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0:00 - Introduction and the MIT study fake news
3:20 - Three legs of the stool for AI value
7:45 - Routine tasks and tribal knowledge capture
12:30 - Intelligent orchestration across departments
16:40 - Regulatory filings and compliance workflows
21:15 - Mapping integration and spatial data questions
26:50 - Non-op agent and revenue statement automation
31:40 - Start small and focus on specific outcomes
34:20 - Emissions control and flaring permits discussion

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Real world AI use cases with Todd Bush (Collide)