Oil and Gas | The Story We never Tell | Mark Lacour

In this episode of Oil & Gas Breaking Bias, Anand Jha speaks with Mark LaCour, Editor-in-Chief of OGGN, about leadership, industry perception, AI adoption, and the evolving future of oil and gas.

From navigating Hurricane Katrina to building the first global oil & gas podcast network, Mark shares insights on resilience, transferable skills, and why energy transformation is evolution, not extinction.

Takeaways

• Industry perception shapes opportunity• Adaptability drives long-term success

• AI is transforming oil & gas operations

• Relationships matter more than transactions

• Energy is evolving—not disappearing

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mark LaCour and His Journey

02:20 Mark's Early Career and Entry into Oil and Gas

06:16 Experiences During Hurricane Katrina and Building Relationships

09:44 The Evolution of Mark's Career and the Birth of His Podcast

11:49 Biases in the Oil and Gas Industry

16:39 Opportunities and Challenges in the Evolving Industry

21:29 Reflections on Company Culture and Support

22:45 The Evolution of Podcasting and Missed Opportunities

25:06 The Growth of OGGN and Its Global Impact

25:54 Rapid Fire Round: Insights and Fun

31:18 Key Takeaways and Industry Biases

Keywords

oil and gas, leadership journey, industry biases, podcasting, technology, AI, transformation, relationships, career advice, future of energy