Description
In this episode of The Energy Tailgate podcast, Tanner Foust and Andy Walz talk about oil and gas' journey, from the ground to your tank. They break down parts of the process most people don’t see and discuss how refineries help turn oil into products we use every day.
What we cover:
Intro (0:00–1:53)
What does a refinery do? (1:54–2:22)
How oil gets turned into everyday products (2:23–3:05)
Why do gas prices vary state by state? (3:06–5:02)
Building the future of “fueling” (5:03–7:13)
AI and efficiency (7:14–8:58)
Andy Walz is president of Downstream, Midstream and Chemicals at Chevron Corporation, where he leads the company’s global manufacturing, marketing, lubricants, chemicals and additives businesses, along with shipping, pipeline and trading units. He joined Chevron in 1989 and has more than three decades of experience across downstream operations, including leadership roles in supply and trading, manufacturing, and fuels and lubricants. With a background in civil engineering, Andy is recognized for his operational leadership and focus on delivering safe, reliable energy while evolving the business to meet changing energy needs.