#103. Samir Ali on Offshore Drilling, Safety Culture, and the Future of Hydrocarbons

<p>What’s next for offshore drilling as the energy landscape continues to evolve?</p><p><br /></p><p>On the Oilfield 360 podcast, David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with Seadrill CEO Samir Ali to discuss offshore drilling, leadership, safety culture, and the future of hydrocarbons.</p><p><br /></p><p>Samir shares his journey into energy, Seadrill’s global operations, shifting offshore demand, and how M&amp;A and industry consolidation could shape the company’s next phase of growth. </p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 Podcast Kickoff</p><p>00:31 Sphere Concert Talk</p><p>01:30 Meet Seadrill CEO</p><p>02:16 Early Life and Schools</p><p>04:15 Paying for College</p><p>05:42 What Seadrill Does</p><p>06:53 Simmons to Bain Capital</p><p>07:31 Diamond Offshore Story</p><p>10:17 Joining Seadrill</p><p>11:03 Working With Julie</p><p>12:29 CEO Transition Challenges</p><p>14:13 Safety Culture First</p><p>16:38 Hiring and Company Culture</p><p>17:56 Leading With Curiosity</p><p>20:19 Running a Global Business</p><p>25:05 Winning Offshore Work</p><p>27:20 Long-Term Energy Outlook</p><p>29:39 All Energy Sources Needed</p><p>30:15 Offshore Demand Shifts East</p><p>31:22 Floater Market Tightness</p><p>31:43 Why Newbuilds Won’t Boom</p><p>33:46 Cuban Taxi Rig Strategy</p><p>35:35 Growth Through M&amp;A</p><p>37:22 Consolidation And Client Math</p><p>40:15 Private Equity Back To E&amp;P</p><p>41:00 Legacy And Industry Impact</p><p>41:29 Local Giving And Community</p><p>42:50 Mentors Humility, Leadership</p><p>45:29 Safety Keeps Him Up</p><p>46:35 Family Pets And Foster Fail</p><p>48:20 Weekend Life Fencing Golf</p><p>50:55 Simmons Memories And Start</p><p>53:28 Parting Advice Industry PR</p><p>56:09 Closing Thanks And Signoff</p>