#100. Jamie Stewart on Powering Data Centers And The Future Of AI

<p>As AI and data centers drive unprecedented energy demand, where will the power come from?</p><p> </p><p>In the 100th episode of the Oilfield 360 podcast, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen welcome back the show&#39;s very first guest, Jamie Stewart, president of EnQuest Energy Solutions.</p><p> </p><p>Stewart shares how EnQuest evolved from a frac-equipment company into a growing player in natural gas power solutions, driven by the rising need for reliable energy infrastructure. The conversation explores distributed power, workforce challenges, industry relationships, and the opportunities created by the AI-driven energy boom.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Why Oil and Gas Matters</p><p>00:36 Podcast and Sponsors</p><p>01:59 Welcome and 100th Episode</p><p>02:39 How the Show Began</p><p>06:19 Introducing Jamie Stewart</p><p>07:55 EnQuest After COVID</p><p>09:29 EnQuest Business Overview</p><p>10:27 Power Generation Pivot</p><p>14:32 Data Centers Need Everything</p><p>17:14 How EnQuest Entered Power</p><p>19:51 Efficiency vs Demand</p><p>21:42 Hiring and Culture</p><p>23:44 Talent Shortage Reality</p><p>27:00 Why Join EnQuest Now</p><p>28:13 Natural Gas Frac Future</p><p>30:40 Engine Tech Explained</p><p>31:11 Natural Gas Fuel Savings</p><p>32:23 Going Fully Gas Powered</p><p>32:54 Safety Culture And Learning</p><p>34:04 Networking And Industry Events</p><p>36:15 Barbecue Competition Stories</p><p>40:24 Petroleum Museum Magic</p><p>41:27 EnQuest Future Vision</p><p>43:17 Life Outside EnQuest</p><p>45:27 Cooking And Grill Tales</p><p>47:45 Meeting Natalie And Giving Back</p><p>50:42 Parting Wisdom And Wrap</p>