The Trevor Rose Podcast

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Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 20min

#247: Mike Rose (Tourmaline) - The Berkley Days, Montney 1st Innings & Canadian LNG Growth

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Mike Rose - CEO of Tourmaline Oil Corp- a TSX listed energy company with a market cap of ~$24 billion.Mr. Rose has been the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tourmaline since he founded the Company in August 2008. Prior thereto, he was Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Duvernay Oil Corp. (“Duvernay“), a publicly traded oil and gas company (2004-2008). Mr. Rose has more than 38 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and held various exploration and production positions including managing exploration and petroleum engineering research for a large E&P company before founding Berkley Petroleum Corp. (“Berkley“) in 1993. After the sale of Berkley in 2001, Mr. Rose founded Duvernay, which was sold in August 2008 for $5.9 billion.Mr. Rose was educated at Queen’s University, graduating with an honours degree in Geology. He is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta and the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists. Among other awards, Mr. Rose is the recipient of the Stanley Slipper Gold Medal from the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (2009).Among other things we learned about The Berkley Days, Montney 1st Innings & Canadian LNG Growth.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEPACAstro Oilfield Rentals JSGCGASupport the show
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Oct 2, 2025 • 1h 3min

#246: Brian Schmidt (Tamarack Valley) - Waterfloods, Dividends & Expanding the Clearwater

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Brian Schmidt - CEO of Tamarack Valley Energy - a TSX listed energy company with a market cap of ~$3 billion. Mr. Schmidt is Chief Executive Officer and a founder of Tamarack Valley Energy. He is Chair of Tamarack Clearwater GP Inc. which provides oversight to the Clearwater Infrastructure Limited Partnership operations. Mr. Schmidt is an Honorary Chief of the Blood Tribe and is currently a Board of Governors member of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (“CAPP”) where he is the Indigenous Affairs Task Group Chair, and previously held the position of Chair of CAPP. Mr. Schmidt is an industry advisor to the Indian Oil & Gas Co-Management Board, assisting First Nations with policy development, and is a Board of Governors member of the Explorers and Producers Association of Canada. Mr. Schmidt held various leadership positions at Apache Canada from 1999 to 2007,during which time the company grew from 14,700 to 110,000 BOE/D. Mr. Schmidt held the position of President of Apache Canada from 2003 to 2007. Among other things we learned about Waterfloods, Dividends & Expanding the Clearwater.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEPACAstro Rentals JSGCGASupport the show
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Sep 25, 2025 • 52min

#245: Kaes Van't Hof (Diamondback) - Diamondback Origins, $60 Oil & Growth in the Permian

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Kaes Van't Hof - CEO of Diamondback Energy - a NASDAQ listed energy company with a market cap of ~$45 billion. Mr. Van’t Hof has served as the Chief Executive Officer and as a director of Diamondback since May 2025. Prior to his current position, he served as our President from February 2025 to May 2025, President and Chief Financial Officer from February 2022 to February 2025, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Business Development from February 2019 to February 2022, as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development from January 2017 to February 2019 and as our Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development since joining us in July 2016. Mr. Van’t Hof has served as Chief Executive Officer of Viper since February 2025, and as a director of Viper since November 2023. Before joining Diamondback and Viper, Mr. Van't Hof served as Chief Executive Officer for Bison Drilling and Field Services from September 2012 to June 2016. From August 2011 to August 2012, Mr. Van't Hof was an analyst for Wexford Capital, LP responsible for developing operating models and business plans, including for our initial public offering, and before that worked for the Investment Banking - Financial Institutions Group of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. from February 2010 to July 2011. Mr. Van't Hof was a professional tennis player from May 2008 to January 2010. Mr. Van't Hof received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Southern California.Among other things we learned about Diamondback Origins, $60 Oil & Growth in the Permian.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEPACAstro Rentals JSGEVASupport the show
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Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 15min

#244: Ian Anderson (Trans Mountain) - 40 Years of Building Canadian Infrastructure

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Ian Anderson - former CEO of Trans Mountain Corp. & Kinder Morgan Canada Inc. Mr. Anderson retired in 2022 after 17 years as the CEO and President of Trans Mountain Corp, and predecessor companies, including  Kinder Morgan Canada Inc. Mr. Anderson had a 44 year career in the utility and midstream pipeline industry with such companies as Inter City Gas, Westcoast Energy, BC Gas, Kinder Morgan, and most recently with the federally owned Trans Mountain.Mr. Anderson is now an Executive Advisor to Stonepeak Capital, he sits on the Board of Backwoods Energy Services, an Alexis Nation owned company, and he is also on the Board of Resourceworks. Ian is active in the charitable community of Calgary and has sat on numerous Boards and campaigns.Among other things we learned about 40 Years of Building Canadian Infrastructure.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEPACAstro Rentals JSGEVASupport the show
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Sep 11, 2025 • 1h 12min

#243: JP Lachance (Peyto Exploration) - Low Costs, Profitable Growth & 27 Years in the Deep Basin

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. JP Lachance - CEO of Peyto Exploration - a TSX listed energy company with a market cap of ~$4 billion. Jean-Paul (JP) Lachance joined Peyto in 2011 as VP Exploitation before being promoted to COO on Feb. 1 2018 and subsequently assumed the role of President and CEO on Jan. 1, 2023. Mr. Lachance has over 30 years of industry experience and held prior positions with ProspEx Resources Ltd., Marathon, and Chevron in various engineering and management roles. Mr. Lachance also serves as a member of the Board of Governors for The Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (EPAC). Mr Lachance is licensed professional engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and received a B.Sc. (Civil Engineering) in 1991 from the University of Waterloo.Among other things we learned about Low Costs, Profitable Growth & 27 Years in the Deep Basin.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEPACAstro Rentals JSGCanadian Gas AssociationSupport the show
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Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 24min

#242: Michael Culbert (ARC Resources/TC Energy) - The Home Oil Days, Early Montney & Building Canadian LNG in 2025

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Michael Culbert - board member of ARC Resources & TC Energy. Mr. Culbert has 35 years of experience in the North American energy industry with expertise in operations, development, finance, marketing, regulatory and business development. Previously, he co-founded Progress Energy where he held the positions of President and Chief Executive Officer, and ultimately Vice Chairman of PETRONAS Energy Canada Ltd. until 2020. Mr. Culbert was also an integral member of the PETRONAS LNG team while serving as the President of the Pacific NorthWest LNG from 2013 to 2016. He has also previously served on a number of other private and public energy company boards. Mr. Culbert is a past member of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Board of Governors. In 2019, Mr. Culbert was awarded the Distinguished Business Leader – Recognizing Ethical Leadership from the University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Culbert holds a Bachelor of Science Business Administration Degree from Emmanuel College in Boston, Massachusetts. Among other things we learned about The Home Oil Days & Building Canadian LNG in 2025.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEPACAstro Rentals JSGCanadian Gas AssociationSupport the show
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Aug 28, 2025 • 1h 7min

#241: Chris Doornbos (E3 Lithium) - Critical Minerals, Alberta Made Lithium & Investor Returns

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Chris Doornbos - CEO of E3 Lithium - a CVE listed Lithium company with a market cap of ~$100 million.Chris is an entrepreneur, aviator, and founder of emerging ideas and technology, with a passion for collaboration and innovation. Chris is the founder of E3 Lithium, a world-leading lithium resource and technology development company. Chris emphasizes risk management, developing and managing an exceptional technical team, and well-strategized project generation, with a clear focus on developing and capturing value for shareholders. Chris has a broad range of experience in capital raising, project execution, and M&A. Chris is a founding member of the Battery Metals Association of Canada and former Chair of the Canada ISO mirror committee for TC333 (lithium standards).Chris received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta.Among other things we learned about Critical Minerals, Alberta Made Lithium & Investor Returns.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEPACAstro Rentals JSGSupport the show
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Aug 21, 2025 • 52min

#240: Mark O’Byrne (Schlumberger/Obyco) - 40 Years of Energy Services: From Kuala Lumpur to Texas

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Mark O'Byrne - President of Obyco Consulting, former President of Schlumberger Canada, and former President of Palliser Production Management Ltd., a ~60,000 boe/d joint venture agreement. Initially educated in Canada, Mark has extended his education at IMD Switzerland and Harvard. Mark has recently founded Obyco Consulting Ltd. in Calgary, providing energy related consulting and advisory largely in the energy services space.   Among other things we learned about Mark's experiences From Kuala Lumpur to Texas after 40 Years of Energy Services. Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEPACAstro Rentals JSGSupport the show
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Aug 14, 2025 • 52min

#239: Cole Smead (Smead Capital) - Energy Consolidation, Investor Returns & Economic Optimism

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Cole Smead - CEO of Smead Capital Management - a registered investment advisor headquartered in Phoenix, AZ with offices in Jersey City, NJ and London, UK., with assets of approximately $6 billion under management.Cole Smead, CFA is Chief Executive Officer and Portfolio Manager where he oversees all activities of the firm. He is the final decision maker for all investment decisions in the firm’s international equity portfolios. Cole has been with the firm since its founding in 2007. Prior to joining Smead Capital Management, he was a Financial Advisor with Wachovia Securities in Scottsdale, AZ. He is a member of the CFA Institute.Among other things we learned about Energy Consolidation, Investor Returns & Economic Optimism.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEPACAstro Rentals JSGSupport the show
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Aug 7, 2025 • 1h 7min

#238: Jim Bertram (Keyera) - Building Canadian Infrastructure, Keyera Origins & Creating Value in Midstream

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Jim Bertram - Chair of Keyera Corp - a TSX listed midstream company with a market cap of approximately $10 billion. Mr. Bertram was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Keyera from 1998 until 2015 when he became Executive Chair. During this time, Mr. Bertram led the company in significant growth and major acquisitions while enabling consistent delivery of value to customers and shareholders. Previously, Mr. Bertram was Vice President of Marketing for Gulf Canada Ltd. and Vice President of Marketing for Amerada Hess Canada Ltd. Mr. Bertram is a director of Methanex Corporation, the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol to major international markets. Mr. Bertram joined the Emera Board as a Director in 2018. He is a member of the Management Resources Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Bertram received his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary.Among other things we learned about Building Canadian Infrastructure, Keyera Origins & Creating Value in Midstream.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEPACAstro Rentals JSGSupport the show

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