April 1, 2026 | data²

What does it actually take to deploy AI at scale in the energy industry?

In this episode of National Energy Talk, host Mark Stansberry sits down with data² co-founders, John Brewton and Jeff Dalgliesh, to go beyond the hype and explore what real-world AI implementation looks like.

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Drawing on 20+ years of oil and gas experience, Jon and Jeff walk through how data² is helping companies like ProFrac Holdings use AI-driven knowledge graphs to connect complex enterprise data -and why that foundation is everything before any AI solution can deliver real value.

Key topics include:

• Why tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot fall short for enterprise-scale AI

• Real solutions in action: invoice coding automation, saltwater disposal optimization, and fraud detection

• How data governance, security, and industry standards make or break AI at scale

• Why the connections between your data matter more than the data itself

If you're in energy, higher education, or any data-intensive industry, this episode delivers a refreshingly honest look at what scalable, trustworthy AI actually requires.