From Subsurface Breakthroughs to the Race for Data Centers

Mar 02, 2025

NOTE: “The Week That Was” is a recap of ideas shared over the last seven days.

A light week as our family welcomed a new addition (everyone is healthy and doing well!).

On the Innovation Underground podcast, I highlighted three subsurface innovations: cold flow heavy oil in Alberta, deepwater Gulf of Mexico developments, and shale, which accelerates migration over millions of years into decades. Each reflects an abundance mindset—turning nature’s challenges into opportunities. The same innovators now drive geothermal, CCUS, and natural hydrogen. What are your favorites?
Is attracting data centers a race, or is there room for a measured approach? At YYC Data Con, we debated whether rapid development is necessary to secure long-term investment. While sustainability and social impacts matter, early movers may gain an edge by establishing their region as a prime destination. Does seizing the moment outweigh a cautious approach?

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗮𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸? Please share in the comments for all of us!

Have a great week!