Celebrating Women In Energy: Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick

March 12, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and stories that center around women’s experiences in industry. The Crude Life believes woman are vital in energy.  Today more than ever. […]

Celebrating Women In Energy: Emma, Taylor, Ellie and Lydia

March 6, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and stories that center around women’s experiences in industry. The Crude Life believes women are vital in energy.  Today […]

Etam Explains International Energy, Methane Regulations in Canada

December 14, 2023 jasonspiess 0

“Canada’s Greatest Export” Terry Etam, author of The End of Fossil Fuel Insanity: Clearing the Air Before Cleaning the Air, columnist for the BOE Report and writer for Public Energy Number One, joins Townsquare Media SuperTalk 1270AM’s Talk of the Town with Steve Bakken and guest co-host Jason Spiess. Etam gives an update on the current oil […]

Industry Veterans Cleaning Up Wind’s Woes, Tackling Turbine Troubles

December 9, 2023 jasonspiess 0

ReviablEnergy answered the question – “What happens to wind turbine blades after service?” “We pass right by the landfill on our way to a trusted recycling partner,” Jake Milne, co-founder of ReviablEnergy, said. Milne and his co-founding partners were inspired by the local problem of wind turbines collecting in their landfill. Our landfill […]

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 540: Petroleum Professionals, Carbon Capture, EV Illusions and Sustainable Solutions to Wind Issues

December 9, 2023 jasonspiess 0

  The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 540 is currently airing across a 5-state radio network. The podcast version of the weekly newsmagazine program drops on Wednesdays the following week. Here are this week’s industry experts, community leaders and special guests for EPISODE 540: ENERGY UPDATE: Mike Wirth, Chairman and CEO, Chevron, said […]

Hinz Continues the Complex Carbon Conversation

November 4, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Lori Hinz, reporter for BEK News, gives an update from the research on her daily feature on Capturing America’s Heartland: CO2 Pipeline. Host Jason Spiess and Hinz cover a variety of topics, including ownership in the pipeline, public meeting attendance, public dollars directed to the project and whether the project owners will try multiple […]

Enhanced Oil Recovery Seeing Positive Results in Texas

November 4, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Robert Downey has over 30 years of experience in upstream oil and gas and energy technology development. Prior to Shale Ingenuity, he held numerous executive and technical professional positions at Amoco, Encana, Synthetic Genomics, Ciris Energy and Gunnison Energy. He has been awarded several patents in coal bioconversion, reservoir simulation […]

European Commission to “Permanently” Scale Back Chemicals Strategy

October 9, 2023 jasonspiess 0

According to conservative lawmakers in the European Parliament, the REACH review originally promised in 2020 as part of the Commission’s chemicals strategy for sustainability, which aims for “a toxic-free environment” has now been permanently shelved. An announcement was made by German chemical giant BASF that it would “permanently” scale back its […]

Israel, Hamas ‘At War’, Many Believe Energy is a Central Issue

October 9, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Early Saturday morning, Palestinian militant group Hamas launched its biggest assault on Israel in decades. Thousands of rockets arced from Gaza into Israel; black towers of smoke rose from where they struck. On motorcycles, trucks, and even paragliders, Palestinian militants darted into Israeli communities. Reports indicate that more than a […]

Sinnott Recaps SHALE INSIGHT, Gives Annual Meeting Outlooks

October 4, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Joe Sinnott, CEO, Witting Partners and host of The Energy Detox Podcast recaps the SHALE INSIGHT conference held Sept 26-28 in Erie, PA. The SHALE INSIGHT conference brings some of the nation’s foremost energy leaders and experts together on shale development, environmental protection, pipeline investment, energy driven manufacturing and jobs in demand. Sinnott said there was […]

New Study: Natural Gas Generates Billions, Supports 120k+ Jobs in PA

October 3, 2023 jasonspiess 0

  Natural gas development is fundamental to the health and strength of Pennsylvania’s economy, supporting well over 100,000 family sustaining careers, boosting state tax revenues, and generating billions in economic benefits, according to a new economic impact analysis commissioned by the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC). The analysis, released at the kickoff of […]

Public Private Picks for NFL Week 4

September 30, 2023 jasonspiess 0

The Unicorn Lawyer Sarah Stogner, Burleigh County Commissioner and Chairman Steve Bakken and The Crude Life’s founder Jason Spiess play NFL Pick ‘Em live on Townsquare Media SuperTalk 1270AM’s Talk of the Town. Last week Sarah Stogner went against popular opinion and selected the Arizona Cardinals to upset the Dallas Cowboys. This week, Stogner responds […]

Shutdown Threatens Interruptions in Oil and Natural Gas Production

September 28, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Western Energy Alliance urged Congress to reach an agreement on federal spending for Fiscal Year 2024 to avoid a government shutdown. The disruptions from a shutdown, however long, will have negative impacts on American energy production in the short-term while adding to the long-term uncertainty inherent in development on federal lands. […]

Fueling the Future: AI Revolutionizes the Oil and Gas Industry

September 25, 2023 jasonspiess 0

In an era defined by technological innovation, the oil and gas industry has embarked on a journey of transformation, harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and reduce environmental impact. From the corporate boardrooms to the remote well sites, AI is redefining the way this […]

T. Boone Pickens: A Pioneer in Energy Development and Public Policy

August 19, 2023 jasonspiess 0

In the realm of energy development and public policy, few figures have left as indelible a mark as T. Boone Pickens. A maverick entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate, Pickens’ influence has rippled through the energy sector, reshaping its landscape and inspiring change. From his groundbreaking contributions to the oil and gas […]

A New Woman CEO In Ethical Energy

August 13, 2023 jasonspiess 0

“Wheeling and dealing out in the Permian, Haynesville, Eagleford and other basin too! K-OS Production Services (pronounced CHAOS) has your best interest in CHEMICALS & Production greasing!” President/CEO Franki Osburn said. “If I’m investing in my own product, boots on the ground, capable of helping YOU SUCCEED— then you should know our partnership is […]

How Gas Empowers Lives, Business and Family

August 13, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Gas combustion engines, also known as internal combustion engines, are the heart of most vehicles on the roads today. These mechanical marvels convert the chemical energy stored in gasoline into mechanical energy, propelling cars, motorcycles, trucks, and many other types of transportation. Understanding the inner workings of these engines helps […]

Nebeker Talks UAS, Training and Workover Rigs

August 3, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Kenley Nebeker, TrainND Northwest and chairman of the ND UAS Council, talks about the Workover Rig Training program and the UAS Integration. Nebeker has served as the Regional Director for Technical Programs and Training at TrainND Northwest since November of 2018. TrainND Northwest meets the workforce training needs of northwestern North Dakota […]

MVP Pipeline and Shell Ethane Cracker Plant Update

July 7, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Jim Willis, owner, Marcellus Drilling News gives an update on the MVP Pipeline project as well as the Shell Ethane Cracker Plant in the Marcellus Utica Appalachian Basin. Willis discusses the MVP Mountain Valley pipeline, a natural gas pipeline that spans 303 miles from West Virginia to Virginia. The pipeline […]

Natural Gas Saves The World, New Energy in Canada

June 11, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Canada’s Greatest Export Terry Etam, author of The End of Fossil Fuel Insanity: Clearing the Air Before Cleaning the Air, columnist for the BOE Report and writer for Public Energy Number One, gives an update on the oil and gas activity north of the border, how logging policies are leading to wildfires and his […]

Pipe Nation Now Available on Amazon Prime

June 11, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Docu-drama depicts crude, raw and real life experiences in the oil and gas field with human interest storylines including family issues, drugs and mental health. An independent oil and gas movie has been picked up by a major streaming network – Amazon Prime Video. Pipe Nation, which began production in 2020, […]

Will Manufacturing be the Key Intangible Element in Energy Security?

May 31, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Since late 2022, the estimated output by 2030 from existing and announced manufacturing projects is up by 60% for solar PV and 25% for batteries, driven by supportive policies, corporate strategies and growing demand. Announcements of new manufacturing projects for several essential technologies for the clean energy transition – including […]

EVolution Hybrid Hits Supply Chain Issues

May 30, 2023 jasonspiess 0

In the fifth part of the EVolution Hybrid series, Levi Perkins, Perkins Electric Innovations and Jason Spiess, founder of The Crude Life, discuss the roadblock known as the supply chain. Perkins explains how the rare earth minerals and foreign imports have created a new issue in the economy.  He specifically […]

Dr. Scott Explains Why Louisiana is Red Hot in Energy

May 26, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Dr. Loren C. Scott joins The Crude  Life’s founder Jason Spiess for an update from Louisiana’s innovation, importing/exporting natural, extracting energy and the overall refining industry. According to Dr. Scott, the state is experiencing some healthy economic activity, primarily due to the refining industries and natural gas. “Right now countries […]