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Ben Brigham

Founder & Executive Chairman, ATLAS ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC

Search every verified Ben Brigham interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Ben Brigham, founder and executive chairman of Atlas Energy Solutions, appeared on the Power Hour podcast hosted by Alex Epstein in October 2026. During the conversation, Brigham discussed the founding of Atlas, noting that the company was established to supply proppant from two large open dunes in the Permian Basin, addressing a logistical challenge of trucking sand from Illinois and Wisconsin. He also described his perspective on technological acceleration in the energy sector, citing advances from 3D seismic and horizontal drilling to shale, and more recently AI and robotics, which he said present "extreme opportunities" on the cutting edge of technology. Brigham also spoke about his broader views on energy and power demand, expressing optimism about Atlas's positioning to meet growing electricity needs, particularly in the context of competition with China. He praised Epstein's advocacy work on behalf of the oil and gas industry and said he felt fortunate to support those efforts. The interview touched on Brigham's history of making technology bets that initially met with skepticism, such as 3D seismic and the Dune Express, though the transcript does not detail his specific reasoning for those decisions beyond referencing hard work and forward modeling.

Recent appearances

  • Oil and gas legend Bud Brigham on the principles behind repeated entrepreneurial success

    October 02, 2026 · 📺 ImproveThePlanet

    I sat down with Bud Brigham, founder of Atlas Energy Solutions, to discuss the technology bets, business principles, and philosophical convictions behind his extraordinary record of entrepreneurial success. ———————————————————————————————————————— Get Fossil Future on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fossil-Future-... Listen to Fossil Future on Audible: https://www.amazon.com/Fossil-Future-... Students and educators, get a free copy of Fossil Future: http://fossilfuture.com Speaking inquiries: https://alexepstein.com/services/spea... Media inquiries: https://alexepstein.com/services/medi..…

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  • Episode 42 - Ben "Bud" Brigham, Atlas Energy Solutions

    October 03, 2023 · 📺 Energy In Transition

    In this special episode recorded live at Pickering Energy Partners' TE&MFest Conference in Austin, TX, hosts Dan Pickering and Josh Lowrey are joined by a trailblazer in the energy industry – Ben "Bud" Brigham, the CEO of Atlas Energy Solutions. Dive deep into the future vision for Atlas, as Bud sheds light on the next steps for the company and the broader energy landscape. Beyond the business talk, listeners get a unique glimpse into Bud's philosophy on leadership, his unparalleled passion for people, and the strategies that have driven his successes. This episode is more than just energy t…

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