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7 years of ‘Flipping the Barrel’: How 2 women are changing the conversation around oil and gas
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points The podcast has been running for 7 years. The podcast was co-founded by Massiel Diez, who is also a host.
A podcast called Flipping the Barrel aims to change the conversation around oil and gas. It highlights leaders in the industry. The podcast was co-founded by Massiel Diez, who is also a host. Diez wanted to show the industry in a positive light because many people outside of it have a negative view.
The podcast has been running for 7 years. Further details about Flipping the Barrel are available from the source.
Massiel Diez is quoted discussing the motivation behind the podcast, which suggests that the founders are working to improve the public perception of oil and gas.
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Category: News Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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