Oil and Gas Global Network
Elena Melchert is an experienced professional in the upstream oil and gas sector, currently serving as the Podcast Host for Oil and Gas Global Network since July 2022 and the President of Energia Consulting LLC since March 2022. Prior to these roles, Elena was the Director of the Upstream Oil & Gas Research Division at the U.S. Department of Energy from May 1985 to August 2021, where notable achievements included receiving a Secretary of Energy Award for Meritorious Service. Additional experience encompasses roles as a Petroleum Engineer and Senior Program Manager in the Office of Fossil Energy, and involvement as Acting Designated Federal Officer for the President's National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling. Earlier in the career, Elena worked with Getty Oil Company/Texaco USA focusing on field production operations and laboratory analyses. Elena holds a Bachelor of Science in Soil Science from California Polytechnic State University and has pursued advanced studies in Petroleum Engineering as a Master of Science Candidate at the University of Southern California, along with leadership development training at the Federal Executive Institute.
This person is not in any offices
Oil and Gas Global Network
Oil and Gas Global Network is the largest, most listened-to network of podcasts for the oil and energy industry. OGGN produces a variety of programs with a global audience of more than two million listeners. Each weekly episode features compelling interviews and discussions with industry leaders, experts and innovators. Our professional hosts and top-rated production team ensure that every podcast is worthy of the OGGN brand. Over the years OGGN has become a platform for entrepreneurs, industry stalwarts, and trail blazers to voice their opinions and share their inspiring stories. Visit the OGGN channel on Apple Podcasts or listen on any of the major podcast platforms.