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 […]
Growing up in an oil town can create a number of unique opportunities. Watford City may be the center of it all too with their remarkable community facilities and school amenities. Watford City High School alumni Hailey Carns and Lily Olson talk about growing up in the oil patch and […]
Growing up in an oil town can create a number of unique opportunities. Watford City may be the center of it all too with their remarkable community facilities and school amenities. Ally Cross, Macee Franz and Kanyon Tschetter are three young leaders who have risen to the challenge of improving […]
Jim Green and Dr. Noelle Green share their stories during a Saturday Morning Storytellers recording session this week at the Little Missouri Inn & Suites Watford City in the heart of the Bakken, the City of Watford City. Jim is the Watford City High School principal and his wife Dr. Noelle Green is the principal […]
Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development and Job Authority, gives an update from the heart of the Bakken oil field. Watford City and McKenzie County are considered the “hot zone” for the Bakken and have been seeing an increase in births at their local hospitals as well as opening a […]
Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development and Job Development Authority comments on the unbelievable population growth in the heart of the Bakken oil field, Watford City, North Dakota. Watford City’s population has increased 349% since 2010 according to the recently released 2019 US Census Bureau estimates. Since 2010, Watford City’s […]
Tiffany Steiner, API Dickinson, gives an overview of the Bakken BBQ history and preview of 2020’s theme. The bulk of the interview is devoted to the 23rd Annual API Gumbo Cookoff. Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Job Development Authority, gives an update from the heart of the Bakken – Watford City […]
Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Job Development Authority, gives an update from the heart of the Bakken – Watford City and McKenzie County. Stenberg shares information on several grant and loan programs the city, county and state are offering for building opportunities and quality of life developments. Stenberg shares examples of […]
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 […]
January 29, 2020 Today’s Guests/Topics: Bailey Midkiff and Jake Milne, William Insulation Company, comment on the Rolling Stone article on radioactive wastewater pointing the finger towards oil and gas. The ripple effect of this story is discussed how the media is now using that story to interview local leaders and […]
January 28, 2020 Today’s Guests/Topics: Kathleen Sgamma, president, Western Energy Alliance, discusses the 2020 presidential election in regards to the energy sector. Sgamma also comments on mineral owners, public health, decarbonization, political science, Colorado’s war on oil and gas and the neighboring states of Wyoming and New Mexico. Taylor, Emma, […]
Watford City High School Student Ambassadors Emma, Taylor, Ellie and Lydia discuss the ambassador program on what their experiences are with industry. Watford City has experienced historic growth over the past decade due to oil and gas activity. The four student talk about living in an oil and gas community […]
Sally Hallingstad, Oilfield Helping Hands talks about Oilfield Helping Hands and why she is attracted to the way industry is a leader in community building. The Ag/Energy relationship and perception is also discussed. Hallingstad grew up in an agricultural and oil-less part of the country. She explains how her energy […]
Watford City High School Student Ambassadors Emma, Taylor, Ellie and Lydia discuss the ambassador program on what their experiences are with industry. Watford City has experienced historic growth over the past decade due to oil and gas activity. The four student talk about living in an oil and gas community […]
Jake Milne, William Insulation Co., gives an update on the Rocky Mountain region in oil and gas. Milne works with many industries and gives examples of how different industries are viewing the energy industry in 2020. Milne opines about politics in energy and how difficult it is to have a […]
Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie Co. Job Development Authority, discusses a loan program designed to encourage more housing development. Increasing school enrollment, births and the job market are discussed as well. McKenzie County’s oil production is projected to rise from its current production around 16 million barrels a month to between 18-20 […]
Patrick Bertagnolli shares his thesis from his Keynote presentation at the API Williston Awards Ceremony. Bertagnolli explains how the skills initiative program in the Bakken is engaging with high school students to expose them to tech and skills careers in oil and gas communities. He also shares his views on […]
Patrick Bertagnolli shares his thesis from his Keynote presentation at the API Williston Awards Ceremony. Bertagnolli explains how the skills initiative program in the Bakken is engaging with high school students to expose them to tech and skills careers in oil and gas communities. He also shares his views on […]
Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Job Development Authority and Economic Development, talks about the historic growth of Watford City and their new quality of life additions to the community. Stenberg explains the need for single family housing and what special loan programs and incentives are in place for builders and families. […]
Joel Brown, MineralTracker.com, explains how their mineral tracking App allows users to see trends, maps, wells, surface locations and other relevant information. Brown shares some data they’ve collected over the past year, like the average person receiving a mineral rights check is a 65 year old woman making less than […]
William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group, gives an update on the Davis Refinery, being constructed in the Bakken oil fields. The location of the refinery, near Belfield, is close to major transportation and distribution arteries. Ann Hafner, Killdeer Area Ambulance Services, talks about the recent $15K donation from Marathon Oil. […]
Weekly Davis Refinery Update William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group, gives an update on the Davis Refinery, being constructed in the Bakken oil fields. The location of the refinery, near Belfield, is close to major transportation and distribution arteries. Ann Hafner, Killdeer Area Ambulance Services, talks about the recent $15K […]
Weekly Davis Refinery Update William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group, gives an update on the Davis Refinery, being constructed in the Bakken oil fields. The location of the refinery, near Belfield, is close to major transportation and distribution arteries. Luke Geiver, BBI International gives the run down of the 2019 […]
Weekly Davis Refinery Update William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group, gives an update on the Davis Refinery, being constructed in the Bakken oil fields. The location of the refinery, near Belfield, is close to major transportation and distribution arteries. Ashley McNamee, Whiting Petroleum and Lynn Welker, McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, […]
Bob Donner, founder, Freedom Manufacturing, gives a history of his company and their current state. “The Essence of Capitalism” is discussed, and how the energy industry seems to continue to foster capitalism at its core. How the industry and downstream industries will look after the Big Crew Change and Retirement […]
Joel Brown, MineralTracker.com, speaks on behalf of the McKenzie County Job Development Authority for this interview. Brown, who is the president of the advisory board, explains how the JDA assists the oil and gas industry as well as Watford City. The Essence of Capitalism and Preservation of Community is discussed […]
Joel Brown, MineralTracker.com, speaks on behalf of the McKenzie County Job Development Authority for this interview. Brown, who is the president of the advisory board, explains how the JDA assists the oil and gas industry as well as Watford City. The Essence of Capitalism and Preservation of Community is discussed […]
Pat Young, owner, Patloc Safety Systems, gives a brief overview of his path from roughneck to inventor to business owner in the Bakken. He also explains how PatLoc Safety Systems survived the downturn and came out with a new product that is catching on in Shale Play USA. Young talks […]
Vawnita M Best, City of Watford, discusses the 274% growth in Watford City, ND, the heart of the Bakken oil field. Best talks about the area’s housing needs, workforce competition, new businesses, educational services and new medical facilities. The interview also discusses the Prairie Dog Bill, which directs state money […]
MultiMedia Cafe Special Guest and Topics Menu Vawnita M Best, City of Watford, discusses the 274% growth in Watford City, ND, the heart of the Bakken oil field. Best talks about the area’s housing needs, workforce competition, new businesses, educational services and new medical facilities. The interview also discusses the […]
Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Job Development Authority, gives an update from the heart of the Bakken oil fields. He gives an overview of their unprecedented 300% city growth. Stenberg lists new local businesses that have popped up on Main Street, new school being built and a new airport. Josh Swanson, […]
Joel Brown, MineralTracker.com, talks about their new Free mineral tracking service for oil and gas enthusiasts. The mineral tracking app allows people to follow well mapping, projections and other Bakken overviews. The overview explains how mineral owners use MineralTracker to organize, audit, and track income for royalty interests on an […]
Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development Corporation, gives an update from Watford City, the heart of the Bakken oil field. Stenberg talks about the addition of a new community development person who will connect several parts of government and private sector. He gives an overview of the economic activity in […]
MultiMedia Cafe Special Guest and Topics Menu Friday February 1, 2019 Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development Corporation, gives an update from Watford City, the heart of the Bakken oil field. Stenberg talks about the addition of a new community development person who will connect several parts of government and […]
Community Building Interview: Lynn Welker, Welker Fevold Lynn Welker, Welker Fevold represents the McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCHS) facility in Watford City about the recent $50,000 donation from ONEOK. Energy Economy Interview: Kalah Sprabeary, Hub Funding Solutions Kalah Sprabeary, Hub Funding Solutions, gives a recap of a recent event regarding […]
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