The Crude Life Interview: U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer

March 13, 2020 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer comments on how the coronavirus is impacting the economy and energy activity. Cramer opines how Russia and Saudi Arabia are playing shenanigans with the marketplace, so much Continental Resources chairman Harold Hamm is asking for an anti-dumping investigation. Senator Cramer discusses the rise of environmentalism and […]

The Crude Life Podcast Episode 22: ESMP Certification, Refinery Update and Big Year for Crestwood

February 19, 2020 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Podcast Episode 22 February 19, 2020 Guests/Topics:     William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group, comments on their newest certification Environmental and Social Management Plan (“ESMP”).  The ESMP is intended to reaffirm Meridian’s commitment to the environmentally and socially responsible development and operation of its facilities and the company’s alignment […]

Bakken Monthly Production Report and Director’s Cut

February 16, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Corona virus, new drilling techniques, price issues, pipelines and flaring all discussed this month with Lynn Helm’s Director’s Cut. “The drilling rig count was very stable in the mid 60’s for the first half of the year,” Helms said. “Based on oil price, capital availability, and gas capture operators implemented […]

Light It Up with Jason Spiess

February 2, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Host of The Crude Life Jason Spiess comments on the rise of environmentalism in oil and gas and how it has reached new heights. Spiess cites a recent protect in Sacramento, California where 12-year-old children and teenagers drenched themselves in oil as a protest for the California Teacher’s pension fund […]

Light It Up with Jason Spiess

January 19, 2020 jasonspiess 0

MultiMedia Journalist Jason Spiess recaps the week’s interviews on The Crude Life. Spiess talks about a number of topics including the launch of a new daily podcast, environmentalism and politics is professional wrestling. The issue in Colorado is discussed in more detail relaying information from an interview with Dan Haley, […]

The Crude Life Interview: Jordan Dyer, LFS Chemistry

December 17, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Jordan Dyer, LFS Chemistry, talks about what the market is like for a start up in the highly competitive chemical industry. Jordan explains how the industry became flooded with snake oil salesmen over the past decade and companies are becoming more aware. Climate change, Colorado, New York, natural gas and […]

The Crude Life Interview: Wyatt Boutwell, HBW Resources LLC

December 11, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Wyatt Boutwell, HBW Resources LLC, gives his views on the current political vibe in energy today, specifically fossil fuels and renewable energy. Boutwell opines on the polarization in energy and the political pragmatism in today’s conversation and how that impacts industry. The Big Crew Shift, generational gaps in energy, Patagonia’s […]

The Crude Life Interview: Jeff Ward, D.I.R.T.T.

October 5, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Jeff Ward, D.I.R.T.T., gives an overview of remote drilling including a brief history and evolution. Ward believes the trend of remote drilling has grown to where many companies will be including them in next year’s bidding process. New labor opportunities, white collar and blue collar jobs are discussed as well […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 146: A Titan Solution in Energy

August 12, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Heath Holloway, Titan Solutions, gives an overview on their services and company history. The environment and community is discussed as part of Titan Solutions mission. Holloway, based in Greeley, gives an update on the oil and gas industry in Colorado. He also describes the evolution of the “war on oil […]

MultiMedia Cafe 136: The Modern Day Big Bad Wolf

July 25, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Michael Clancy, EcoPoint, Inc., gives an overview of EcoPoint, Inc. and their services. Topics involving reclamation, regulations and discoveries are integrated in with the company’s background. Clancy also opines on the environment and how the energy companies are part of the solution rather than the problem. The Essence of Capitalism […]

The Crude Life Interview: Michael Clancy, EcoPoint, Inc.

July 14, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Michael Clancy, EcoPoint, Inc., gives an overview of EcoPoint, Inc. and their services. Topics involving reclamation, regulations and discoveries are integrated in with the company’s background. Clancy also opines on the environment and how the energy companies are part of the solution rather than the problem. The Essence of Capitalism […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 94: Energizing the EXPO

June 9, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Austin F. Jennings III, Energy Exposition, talks about the upcoming Energy Expo, June 25-27, Gillette, WY. Jennings gives an overview of the speakers, sponsors and exhibitors. Drone footage will be recorded this year for future promotions and social media. Jennings also said that Prop 112 in Colorado will be discussed […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 83: The Destiny of the Downturn

May 17, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Tye Juarez, ThePetroDex.com, tells the story of his history working rigs and wells in the oil and gas industry until the downturn came. During the downturn Juarez reinvented his skills and returned to the oil and gas industry as a service company. Juarez also comments on the retiring of the […]

MultiMedia Cafe 76: The Birth of The Earth’s Champion

May 9, 2019 jasonspiess 0

MultiMedia Cafe Special Guest and Topics Menu Monday April 29, 2019 Terry Etam, Energy Writer & Author, talks about the rise of environmentalism in the oil and gas industry. The narrative has gotten so extreme that two presidential candidates, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, are saying they will ban drilling […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 74: Back to the Industry

May 9, 2019 jasonspiess 0

MultiMedia Cafe Special Guest and Topics Menu Thursday April 25, 2019 Tye Juarez, ThePetroDex.com, tells the story of his history working rigs and wells in the oil and gas industry until the downturn came. During the downturn Juarez reinvented his skills and returned to the oil and gas industry as […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 72: Colorado’s New Energy Policy

April 26, 2019 jasonspiess 0

MultiMedia Cafe Special Guest and Topics Menu Tuesday April 23, 2019 Destenie McMillen, senior landman, Northern Colorado Legal Support, talks about the new oil and gas regulations in Colorado which are having major impacts. McMillen, third-generation oil, talks about the early industry hits and how it is already bleeding into […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 37: The Rise of Environmentalism

March 30, 2019 jasonspiess 0

MultiMedia Cafe Special Guest and Topics Menu Tuesday March 5, 2019 Terry Etam, energy writer, BOE Report and author of The End of Fossil Fuel Insanity, talks about the religion of environmentalism and some of the tactics used by extremists. He explains the theme of his book and how the […]

The Weekly Word: Pipeline spills and the religion of environmentalism

November 25, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Professor Stephen Heins, energy columnist and owner, The Word Merchant On this week’s installment of The Weekly Word with professor Stephen Heins, climate change and environmentalism are discussed. Heins begins talking about the recent pipeline spills and how pipelines are still the most effecient and safe means fo crude […]