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Sean McDonough
President and founder of New West Data, an oil and gas bitcoin mining operation in Alberta, Canada. Leads a company that vertically integrates oil wells and monetizes natural gas through Bitcoin mining.
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Jun 17, 2025
• 45min
THE MINING POD: What Bitcoin Miners Get Wrong About Oil And Gas w/ Sean McDonough
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Sean McDonough, president and founder of New West Data, discusses the intersections of oil and gas with Bitcoin mining in Alberta. He shares insights on the pros and cons of full ownership versus joint ventures, highlighting the economic viability of using flared gas for energy. Challenges like regulatory hurdles and market volatility are scrutinized, alongside the evolving dynamics between traditional energy firms and Bitcoin miners. McDonough also offers predictions on hash rates and the positioning of Alberta in the broader North American mining landscape.
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