Society of Independent Professional
Earth Scientists

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Next Event:

November 20, 2025

Our Presenter:

Ryan Fitzgerald

"Bitcoin Mining in the Oilfield: Unlocking Value Today, Building Infrastructure for Tomorrow"

All attendees MUST RSVP!

Please RSVP by 11:30 a.m. on November 17

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When: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where: Wynkoop Brewery - 1634 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202

Cost Structure:

• Members $25 (Presentation & Meal)
• Non-members $30 (Presentation & Meal)
• Walk-ins will no longer be allowed due to an issue with the Wynkoop.  Please pre-purchase a lunch to attend.  Sorry for the inconvenience!

Please feel free to share this information with any friends and colleagues who might be interested!

Mask requirements voluntary for vaccinated attendees.

Abstract:

Bitcoin mining offers oil and gas operators a powerful and immediate solution to monetize stranded or underutilized gas, enhance exploration economics, and optimize asset development strategies. By deploying mobile mining infrastructure at the wellsite, operators can generate new cash flows, reduce flaring, improve project returns, and unlock production that would otherwise remain uneconomic.

At its core, Bitcoin mining transforms surplus energy into a durable digital asset — creating lasting value directly at the source. This approach not only improves field development outcomes today but also strengthens operators’ positioning for the future. As demand grows for decentralized, energy-intensive computing — including high-performance data centers and AI processing — the same infrastructure and expertise developed for Bitcoin mining can be leveraged to access new digital markets.

Bitcoin mining is not just an energy solution; it is the foundation for oil and gas companies to participate in the next evolution of the global energy and computing economy. This presentation outlines how integrating Bitcoin mining into upstream operations creates immediate financial advantages while opening doors to long-term strategic growth.

Bio:

Ryan Fitzgerald – Founder, Fitzgerald Capital, Inc. | Co-Founder & CEO, GreenFlare Technologies

Ryan Fitzgerald is an energy executive and Certified Professional Landman (CPL) with a proven track record of building, scaling, and executing high-value projects across the oil, gas, and renewable sectors. As Founder of Fitzgerald Capital, he has led complex land acquisitions, title strategies, and divestiture processes for clients ranging from privately held operators to public energy companies, including Hundred-million-dollar asset transactions and large-scale renewable energy developments.

In 2021, Ryan co-founded GreenFlare Technologies, a pioneering digital infrastructure company that captures stranded natural gas and converts it into economic value through remote data center deployments. Under his leadership, GreenFlare has successfully sourced, financed, and operationalized multiple sites across key U.S. basins, combining ESG-driven solutions with next-generation bitcoin mining and AI computing models.

With earlier experience in financial markets as a derivatives broker and financial advisor, Ryan brings a multidisciplinary approach to project development, risk management, and capital deployment. He holds a B.S. in Finance and Economics and is actively involved in industry leadership through organizations including AAPL, RMMLF, and Denver Energy Network (Formerely YPE). Ryan’s work bridges the gap between traditional resource development and the future of digital energy solutions.

WHAT IS SIPES?

The Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists (SIPES) is the only national organization designed exclusively for the independent or consulting professional earth scientist. Members include geologists, engineers, geophysicists, geochemists, and other earth scientists. 

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Our Mission

To be the pre-eminent organization for furthering the professional business interests of independent practitioners of earth sciences. 

• Professional Competence

• Professional Business Ethics

• Presenting a favorable, credible and effective image of Society



Local Events:

Monthly Meetings

Meetings for 2025 will be held at the

Wynkoop Brewery

1634 18th Street

Denver, CO 80202