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 […]

The Crude Life Interview: Joe Dancy, Energy Educator and Expert

March 25, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Joe Dancy, energy expert and educator, comments on how the coronavirus has impacted the energy economy. Dancy also reacts to the “truther” movement behind the coronavirus The interview dives into small business ownership in today’s economy and how the coronavirus could decimate it. Conversations about market reinvention and product innovation […]

The Crude Life Interview: Brandon Davis, Swan Energy

March 19, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Brandon Davis, Swan Energy – Discusses the impact of COVID-19 around the workplace and industry. Davis shares what his company is doing and what the short terms plans are in case of an accelerated quarantine. Davis reiterates the need to remain calm and process before reacting. How small business will […]

Light It Up: Coronavirus and No Bail Out

March 14, 2020 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life host Jason Spiess joins Genneca for a weekly energy report on The Country Twins morning show. Spiess discusses how the coronavirus is impacting the economy. Stories about toilet paper, bat wing soup, nurses, travel, eating out and working from home are several of the topics discussed under […]

Bakken Regulator Issues Statement on Oil Price Drop

March 9, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Director of North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, Lynn Helms, issued the below statements today following an oil price drop of more than 20% between Friday March 6th and Monday, March 9th. Over the weekend the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down as much as a 34%, […]

The Crude Life Interview: Tiffany Wilson, Aries Buildings

February 24, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Tiffany Wilson, Aries Buildings, gives an overview of their services and building options. From temporary housing to mobile offices to class rooms, Wilson says they sell space. Wilson also gives an update on their growth in Texas, having to relocate some units from the Bakken to the Permian and Delaware […]

The Crude Life Interview: William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group

February 19, 2020 jasonspiess 0

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 with the environmental and social risk management framework set forth […]

OG Brief: Drilling Muti-Mile Laterals, Like Nobody’s Business

February 15, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting gives an update on lateral drills and how many miles they are these days. In addition, Clark talks about the drills themselves, from heel to toe. Spread the word. Support the industry. Share the energy. Follow on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVimPyUygnwakoQ9swHXNA Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thecrudelife/ Follow on […]

The Crude Life Interview: Troy Schrenk, Target Hospitality

February 14, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Troy Schrenk, CCO, Target Hospitality, talks the planned expansion of 100 rooms at its El Capitan community located in Orla, Texas within the Permian’s Delaware Basin. This is the second expansion for this community that is directly tied to continued customer demand in the Delaware Basin, a growing hub of […]

The Crude Life Interview: Tom Shepstone, NaturalGasNow.org

January 22, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Tom Shepstone, NaturalGasNow.org and Shepstone Management Company, comments on President Donald Trump’s speech at the World Economic Forum and what kind of impact it will have on the energy sector. Shepstone gives an oil and gas update from Pennsylvania commenting on pipelines, natural gas and the shift in energy’s perception. […]

The Crude Life Podcast Episode 6: Flaring, Public Health and Slow Pay

January 22, 2020 jasonspiess 0

January 22, 2020 Today’s Guests/Topics:    Joe Dancy, energy expert and educator, talks solar energy, flaring, Colorado’s war on oil and gas, industry’s image and using social media to broadcast professional issues with clients and collecting money from customers, sometimes referred to as “slow pay”. Dancy also responds to the thesis […]

The Crude Life Interview: Ben Holliday, Holliday Energy Law Group

January 9, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Ben Holliday, Holliday Energy Law Group, talks about the Energyship Summit, Feb. 27-29, Scottsdale, AZ. Holliday says the event combines leadership and energy. He says the Energyship Summit is designed to talk about topics that may not be discussed at other conferences. The interview discusses Holliday’s history with oil and […]

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

January 8, 2020 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer explains how the death of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force General Qasem Soleimani will impact the energy economy. Senator Cramer cites the importance of energy infrastructure when discussing geopolitical events. The interview transitions to the recent increase in oil prices and oil icon Harold Hamm’s (Continental […]

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: Mike McMahon, EcoVapor Recovery Systems

December 11, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Mike McMahon, EcoVapor Recovery Systems, discusses upstream solutions and emission management in Shale Play USA. Flaring is discussed in detail, from the economics to compliance to regulatory to emerging markets. McMahon also reminds of a new regulation coming to Colorado January 2020 involving a reclassification of what is a “major […]

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: Jeremy Pate, P3 Petroleum

December 10, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Jeremy Pate, P3 Petroleum, talks about Enhanced Oil Recovery in today’s marketplace. From the days of carbon injection to natural gas foam to cutting edge innovations are discussed. Pate describes some of the solutions EOR are solving in industry today as well as what some of the current obstacles are. […]