WTF is Coring?

Energy 101: We Ask The Dumb Questions So You Don't Have To

Coring is one of those parts of energy that doesn’t get much spotlight but makes everything else possible. Courtney Rubin from Baker Hughes breaks it down in a way that’s easy to follow, showing how pulling rock samples tells us what’s really happening underground and why that matters for oil, gas, and even the future of energy. From wildcat wells to offshore rigs, she shares stories from the field, what actually happens to those cores once they’re out, and how new tech like AI is starting to change the process. It’s a mix of science, real-world experience, and plenty of “oh wow” moments you don’t usually hear about.

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00:00 - Intro
00:35 - What is Coring?
02:16 - Courtney's Experience in the Field
09:55 - Extracting Core Samples
11:05 - Core Retrieval Process
14:32 - Sponge Coring Techniques
17:38 - Wireline Coring Explained
20:01 - Offshore Coring Methods
22:31 - Accuracy of Depth Tracking
23:50 - Handling Core Jamming Issues
27:40 - Sideways Coring Techniques
30:49 - Utilizing Core Samples
32:43 - Future Trends in Coring
35:46 - Oilfield Culture Comparison by State
42:45 - Industry Excitements
44:00 - West Virginia's Hidden Gems
49:56 - Understanding Core Samples
51:01 - Salt Core Insights
53:20 - Outro

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