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Episode 2: Sam Thigpen, CEO of Sapphire Gas Solutions

Summary

Sam Thigpen, founder and CEO of Sapphire Gas Solutions, sits down with Pete DiSanto, Executive Vice President of Products at Enchanted Rock, to discuss the benefits and convenience of mobile natural gas service. Sam discusses the importance of natural gas, and the transportation methods used to provide Sapphire’s product to customers. They highlight the critical role that natural gas plays in backup power today and discuss the powerful Sapphire Gas and Enchanted Rock partnership.

Key Takeaways

  • How Sam Thigpen, CEO of Sapphire Gas Solutions, got his start and where he’s leading the company today.
  • The benefits and necessity of mobile natural gas solutions to data centers and other operations.
  • How natural gas is obtained and reliably transported to various destinations.
  • What virtual pipeline operations really mean and how Sapphire delivers the reliability of a gas pipeline “on wheels.”
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Past Episodes

Episode 1: María Belén Garza, Energy Manager at H-E-B

How H-E-B Became the Backbone of Texas Resilience

Summary

Pete DiSanto and María Belén Garza dive deep into how H-E-B transformed its storm response and energy resilience by partnering with Enchanted Rock. With over 190 Enchanted Rock microgrids installed across Texas, H-E-B now delivers uninterrupted service even during hurricanes and grid failures. From spoilage prevention and safety to cutting diesel dependency, this episode showcases how energy strategy has become a cornerstone of customer trust and operational excellence.

Key Takeaways

  • Why food safety means power continuity at H-E-B
  • How microgrids replaced diesel and mobile generator guesswork
  • The moment during Hurricane Harvey that changed everything
  • What true 99.995% reliable backup power looks like
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About the Series

What’s Unplugged with Pete?
Straight-shooting conversations with the energy executives, entrepreneurs, and movers and shakers who are shaping the future. Hosted by Pete DiSanto, EVP of Products at Enchanted Rock, this is where the real stories come out.