Allan Schurr with Enchanted Rock
Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Allan Schurr, Chief Commercial Officer at Enchanted Rock about “Microgrids and onsite generation”.
Scott MacKenzie interviews Allan Schurr, Chief Commercial Officer at Enchanted Rock, about their on-site generation solutions using natural gas reciprocating engines. Enchanted Rock provides backup power for data centers and other industrial customers, offering services to the grid when needed. They have 370 microgrid sites and 2,000 generators, with the largest sites having over 100 generators. Schurr discusses the benefits of natural gas over diesel, the importance of proactive maintenance using data analytics, and the potential for nuclear power in the future. Enchanted Rock is vertically integrated, handling EPC, manufacturing, O&M, and market-facing work.
Maura Nespoli with Prysmian
Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Maura Nespoli, Vice President at Prysmian about “Cabling solution for energy transition”.
Scott Mackenzie interviews Maura Nespoli, VP of Sales and Renewable and Sustainable Solutions at Prysmian, a leading cable industry company. Maura discusses Prisma’s role in the energy transition, focusing on solar and wind farm solutions. She highlights the company’s innovative technologies, such as the eatery X technology, which can reduce energy losses by 30% and CO2 emissions by 25%. Maura emphasizes the importance of digitalization in data centers and the need for sustainable practices in cable manufacturing. She also notes the significant demand for cables in the US, particularly in the data center market, and the challenges of meeting this demand while maintaining efficiency and sustainability.
Robin and Paige Roberts with Central Power Systems and Services
Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Paige and Robin Roberts with Central Power Systems and Services about “Backup power solutions for a hungry market”.
Robin and Paige Roberts from Central Power Systems and Services discussed their company’s growth and innovations at Power Gen Dallas. Central Power, which Robin acquired 10 years ago, has grown from a $100 million to a projected $1 billion company by 2025. They specialize in mid-sized natural gas generators for oil fields, producing hundreds annually. The company is vertically integrated, handling manufacturing and services, a rarity in the industry. Paige highlighted their recent hiring of 100 new employees, emphasizing the importance of company culture. They also discussed the booming data center market and the challenges of distributed energy.
Alex Flournoy with Baseline Energy Services
Scott MacKenzie hosts the Industrial Talk podcast, highlighting industry innovations and professionals. He promotes CAP Logistics for supply chain insights and encourages industry professionals to share their stories through podcasting. Scott discusses the importance of energy as a service with Alex Flournoy from Baseline Energy Services. Alex explains their business model of renting portable natural gas generators, offering a flat monthly fee that includes maintenance and parts. They have grown from 12 units in 2012 to 1200 today, meeting the increasing demand for electricity in oil fields. Alex emphasizes the importance of remote monitoring and quick response times for maintenance. He also mentions their recent foray into manufacturing their own generators to meet demand.
Caitlin deBoer and Clarke Ellis with Gas Liquids Engineering
Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen 24 and talking to Caitlin deBoer and Clarke Ellis with Gas Liquids Engineering about “Carbon Capture Sequestration for Enhanced Oil Recovery”.
Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast from PowerGen 24 in New Orleans, highlighting the importance of carbon capture in power generation. Clarke Ellis and Caitlin DeBoer from Gas Liquid Engineering discuss their work in carbon capture, emphasizing the need for reliable and affordable energy. They explain the process of capturing CO2 from flue gas using amine solutions, purifying it, and either sequestering it or selling it for commercial use, such as enhanced oil recovery or industrial applications. The conversation also touches on the challenges and potential of renewable energy, particularly sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel from canola oil. Gas Liquid Engineering’s EPCM services span various energy sectors, including oil and gas, power generation, and renewables.
