The 5-Minute Podcast: UAS Integration into the Oil and Gas Industry

June 5, 2023 jasonspiess 0

The 5-Minute Podcast is 60-minutes worth of information condensed into five minutes.  It’s 20-pounds of potatoes in a 5-pound sack. Kenly Nebeker, executive director, TrainND Northwest and the chairman of the North Dakota UAS Council discusses the use of drones in the oil and gas industry, highlighting their different applications […]

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 508: Automation in Energy, Small Business, EVolution Hybrid and the Pawn Star of the Bakken

June 5, 2023 jasonspiess 0

CNBC’s Brian Sullivan gives a few energy related tips. Kunal Patel of the Dallas Federal Reserve gives the results from their latest Energy Survey. Dr. Bill Dunkelberg is a Chief Economist for the National Federation of Independent Business explains why Small Business is the best way to jump start the economy. Raymond Gentry talks about the boom and […]

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 […]

An Easy Guide to Rational Energy Policies

May 12, 2023 jasonspiess 0

By Ronald Stein, writer, author, engineer and senior policy advisor on energy literacy for CFACT are extensive technical and lengthy discussions and proposed solutions—both pros and cons—about climate change, rising oceans, extreme weather events, the impact of emissions, net-zero, EV mandates, wind and solar mandates, pollution, temperature change, and energy […]

Meredith Talley Joins Valor as Director of Oil and Gas Services

May 12, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, is pleased to announce that Meredith Talley, has been hired as the company’s new Director of Oil and Gas Services. Talley will focus on sales outreach, new client acquisitions, and other […]

iTankData Joins Talk of the Town to Discuss Automation in Energy

April 30, 2023 jasonspiess 0

It’s Wattage Wednesday on SuperTalk 1270AM Bismarck-Mandan’s Talk of the Town with Steve Bakken. Bobby Adkins and Stuart Schmidt of iTankData and joins The Crude Life’s founder Jason Spiess and Bakken during two segments of the 2-hour daily talk and news program. The four discuss the technology of the Bakken and other oil and gas basins across the United States. […]

Dallas Fed Says Oil and Gas Stalled Out in 1Q

April 13, 2023 jasonspiess 0

  Kunal Patel is a senior business economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas joins The Crude Life’s founder Jason Spiess for an update on the oil and gas activity in the 11th District, including the Permian Basin, Eagleford and Haynesville basins in Texas. Growth in the oil and gas sector stalled out in first quarter […]

TrainND Northwest Offers UAS, CNA and other Training Opportunities

April 9, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Kenley Nebeker, executive director of TrainND Northwest and president of the TrainND Foundation,  joins The Crude Life and ESG University founder Jason Spiess on KLXX 1270AM SuperTalk’s Talk of the Town with Steve Bakken to talk about the new non profit that legislators and UAS leaders to “promote autonomous efforts in the state”. the potential of unmanned aircraft systems […]

Moving Dirt in the Digital World

April 2, 2023 jasonspiess 0

The digital dirt world is here. Well, it’s been here for a while now, but it’s officially into heavy dirt work now. Whether your story or project begins on paper, it is more than likely going end up becoming digital. Once it’s digital, it does a much better job telling […]

Sinnott on March Madness, Spring Forward and Professional Changes

March 16, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Executive Coach Joe Sinnott of Witting Partners and host of The Energy Detox Podcast joined Jason Spiess to talk about expectations in March Madness, role players at work and an update on the Appalachian Marcellus Utica Basin. During the podcast and interview, the two start off by talking about the Big Dance known as March Madness.  […]

Oil and Gas Records $42.6B in Business for the Bakken in 2021

March 9, 2023 jasonspiess 0

The oil and gas industry in North Dakota remains a powerhouse for the state, accounting for more than $42.6 billion in gross business volume and $3.8 billion in state and local tax revenues in 2021, according to two studies highlighted today by Governor Doug Burgum, researchers from North Dakota State University […]

Celebrating Women In Energy: Daphne Senn and Corie Ereth, KLJ

March 8, 2023 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. From […]

Celebrating Women In Energy: BP’s Marlette Dumas Energizing Energy

March 6, 2023 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 more than […]

Celebrating Women In Energy: Trisha Curtis, PetroNerds

March 4, 2023 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 […]

Celebrating Women In Energy: Alma Cook, Cook Compliance Solutions

March 3, 2023 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 […]

Celebrating Women In Energy: Ashley McNamee, ESG

March 2, 2023 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 […]

EVolution Hybrid: Why the Engine Matters

February 28, 2023 jasonspiess 0

In the fourth part of this series following EVolution Hybrid, a project integrating a traditional semi truck with a combustion engine with a EV battery and electric vehicle technology we get an update on the engine features, roadblocks and successes. In this exclusive interview with Levi Perkins, Perkins Electric Innovation, […]

Deep Well Service Is Hiring 150 New Employees Right Now

February 19, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Mark Marmo, CEO of Deep Well Services is hiring 150+ employees right now. We are talking rookies to admin positions to experienced veterans. Deep Well Services (DWS) is an API/Q2 registered technology and training company that specializes in high-pressure, long lateral, and multi-well completion and workover operations. Established in 2008, the DWS […]

The Podcast Powered By Love

February 11, 2023 jasonspiess 0

The Executive Coach to Real Life Rock Stars and host of The Energy Detox Podcast, Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners, helps host Jason Spiess through a podcast of love.  Sinnott and Spiess discuss how show the love at work, at home and to yourself. The two also discuss why you love your work or your […]

Temporary Housing Saves Money, Stress For Communities

February 9, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Oil and gas companies are among the most profitable industries in the world. They generate billions of dollars in revenue from their activities, and the benefits can be seen in the communities they operate in. But, with such a large presence comes the potential for negative effects on surrounding communities. […]

BBQ Adds The Right Spice To Energy Industry

February 2, 2023 jasonspiess 0

The oil and gas industry is no stranger to barbeque. In fact, barbeque is a time-honored tradition among oil and gas workers, especially in the United States. Whether it’s a cookout to celebrate a job well done, or just a way to relax after a long day on the job, […]

Western Energy Alliance, IPAA Caution BLM Not to Overstep Authority with Methane Rule

January 31, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Western Energy Alliance and the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) yesterday submitted comments to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding the proposed rule on Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation. The associations urged the agency to implement targeted changes to portions of the proposed regulations on methane emissions that overstep the […]

Paraffin Critical To Efficient Operations In Oil Production

January 31, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Paraffin is a complex hydrocarbon derived from the distillation of crude oil. It is a type of wax, composed mainly of solid saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons, and is used in a variety of applications across many industries, including oil and gas. Paraffin is a key component in petroleum production, and its […]

Fire Tubes Create Safer Oil And Gas Operations

January 27, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Oil and gas industries require a variety of equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. Fire tubes are one such equipment that is widely used in these industries. Fire tubes are cylindrical pipes that are used to contain and transfer heat. They are used to heat various fluids, such as […]

TrainND Foundation Opens Technical Training Scholarship

January 26, 2023 jasonspiess 0

The TrainND Foundation announced the opening of its first technical training scholarship in the amount of $1,000. The TrainND Foundation was developed in July 2022 with the goal to scholarship students seeking advanced training in the Commercial Driver’s License Program (CDL), Crane Program, Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA) and ASCENT […]

LNG Use Increasing At Well Sites

January 25, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) is a fossil fuel that has been used in the oil and gas industry for decades, and its use is increasing. It is produced by cooling natural gas to a liquid state, which makes it easier to store and transport. LNG is mainly used as a […]