Wireline Seeing Major Breakthroughs In Oil And Gas

January 22, 2023 jasonspiess 0

The use of wireline technology in oil and gas exploration has been a major breakthrough in the industry. It is a method which is used to perform several key functions such as measurement, logging and perforation. This article will explain in detail the use of wireline technology in the oil […]

Well Sites Adding More Solar Energy

January 18, 2023 jasonspiess 0

As the world moves towards renewable energy sources, oil and gas companies are beginning to look for ways to reduce their environmental impact. One of the solutions that has emerged is the use of solar power at oil and gas well sites. Over the past several years, oil and gas […]

Water Recycling Innovations Continue In Energy Development

January 17, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Oil companies have often been criticized for their environmental impact, and the issue of water pollution has been a major source of concern. In recent years, however, oil companies have begun to take steps to reduce their environmental impact by using recycled water in their operations. This article will discuss […]

New Policies Could Boost Natural Gas Markets

January 16, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Natural gas has been a key component of the global energy mix for decades and is gaining traction as a clean energy source, especially within the oil and gas industry. The growing demand for energy and the need to reduce emissions have led to increased investment in natural gas, making […]

More Oil Companies Investing In “Clean Energy”

January 14, 2023 jasonspiess 0

As the world seeks to become more sustainable, clean energy has become increasingly popular. Clean energy is defined as energy sources that are renewable, have minimal environmental impact, and are relatively inexpensive. It includes resources such as solar, wind, hydropower, and geothermal. Clean energy offers many benefits, such as reducing […]

The Internet Of Things Changing Energy Economy

January 12, 2023 jasonspiess 0

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used to describe the connection of physical objects to the internet. It is a network of interconnected devices, each of which is able to collect, analyze, and share data. This allows for a variety of applications, including the use of IoT in […]

TrainND Foundation Announces Death By Chocolate

January 12, 2023 jasonspiess 0

The TrainND Foundation announced their First Inaugural Death by Chocolate fundraiser event.  The event is being advertised to be an exclusive, semi-formal chocolate dessert sampling on Saturday, February 11th, 2023, from 7pm-11pm at the James Memorial Art Center. “Our guests and donors will enjoy classical music and wine pairings or cocktails […]

Planet Service Announcement: It’s a Gas & Grass Fest!

January 4, 2023 jasonspiess 0

The Earth’s Champion Johnny Green explains “How solar panels and petroleum work together for clean energy…..because Renewables Ain’t Doable Without Fossil Fuelables”.    After winning the The Earth’s Championship over Memorial Day weekend in 2019, Johnny Green and his Championship catchphrase “Renewables Ain’t Doable Without Fossil Fuelables” has been capturing […]

Pros and Cons of Carbon Sequestration

January 3, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Carbon sequestration is an important process in reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and mitigating the effects of climate change. While it has its benefits, there are also drawbacks to carbon sequestration that should be considered before implementing it. Pros of Carbon Sequestration 1. Mitigates Climate Change: […]

Ask The Crude Life: What is EOR in the Bakken?

January 2, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) is a widely used method for increasing the amount of oil recovered from an oil reservoir. The Bakken Shale Formation, located in North Dakota and Montana, is one of the most productive shale formations in the United States. As the production from the Bakken Formation has […]

BLM Adding Own Methane Rules On Federal Land

December 22, 2022 jasonspiess 0

It is not enough that Congress and the Environmental Protection Agency have legislation and rules to reduce flaring and methane leaks, but now the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is adding its own rules to the list. According to the Institute of Energy Research, the BLM’s proposal would […]

The 12 Days Of SWAG For The Crude Life Christmas

December 19, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Deck the halls this holiday season with these incredible gifts from the oil and gas industry!  Well heck, deck the garage, your head and office too! Here are some Holiday Gift Ideas for you, your office and even your family.  Support oil and gas jobs this year by shopping Inside […]

EPA Proposes New Social Cost of Carbon 4X More Than Obama

December 6, 2022 jasonspiess 0

According to the Institute For Energy Research, President Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new estimate for the social cost of carbon emissions that nearly quadruples the interim figure from the Obama Administration. The Biden administration has been using the Interagency Working Group’s interim value of $51 per […]

Talos Energy Publishes Third Annual ESG Report

November 27, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Talos Energy Inc. (“Talos” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TALO) published its third annual Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Report for the 2021 calendar year and its inaugural Climate Risk and Opportunity Report seeking alignment with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures Framework (“TCFD”). The reports highlight the Company’s continued […]

Thanksgiving Gas, Food Prices Higher In 2022 Than 2021

November 21, 2022 jasonspiess 0

On Thanksgiving Day, the national average for gas is projected to be $3.68 per gallon – about 20 cents higher than last year’s Thanksgiving, according to a recent report by GasBuddy. “It has been a dizzying year at the pump, with motorists likely feeling nauseous not from the eggnog, but from the […]

State Rep Landgraf Files Texas Energy Independence Act 2022 

November 16, 2022 jasonspiess 0

State Representative Brooks Landgraf filed House Bill 33 to stall the implementation of any new federal regulations on oil or natural gas production in Texas. HB 33, nicknamed the “Texas Energy Independence Act,” is the first of several pieces of legislation Landgraf plans to file during the 2023 legislative session […]

African Forests Newest Issue For Oil and Gas Expansion

November 16, 2022 jasonspiess 0

As global leaders gathered for ‘Energy Day’ at COP27, a new report was shown that highlighted how “fossil fuel expansion threatens Africa’s climate-critical tropical forests” and “casts doubt over how this will serve the region’s energy needs”. Congo in the Crosshairs, was shown as a new analysis of oil and […]

Report: Conservation Funding Threatened by Biden’s Energy Policies

November 15, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Western Energy Alliance unveiled a new report detailing billions of dollars in national park and public land conservation funding at risk because of Biden administration policies. The report, “Conserving the Great American Outdoors” highlights that 94 percent of the $2.8 billion in annual conservation funding under the Great American Outdoors Act […]

Podcaster Profile: Robert Bryce & The Power Hungry Podcast

November 11, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Robert Bryce is a Texas-based author, journalist, film producer, and public speaker.  Over the past three decades, his articles have appeared in numerous publications including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, National Review, Field & Stream, and Austin Chronicle.  His new documentary, Juice: How Electricity Explains the World, which he produced along […]

Best Oil & Gas Movies To Stream

November 5, 2022 jasonspiess 0

  There Will Be Blood There Will Be Blood is a 2007 American period drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, loosely based on the 1927 novel Oil! by Upton Sinclair. It stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Daniel Plainview, a silver miner turned oilman on a ruthless quest for […]

Pipeline Capacity Causing Natural Gas Bottleneck In West Texas

October 27, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Just as the world needs energy desperately, and particularly energy in the form of natural gas, takeaway capacity has been proven to be insufficient in the Permian basin of Texas. Natural gas production in the Permian basin overwhelmingly uses pipeline networks, the safest and most efficient means of transport. Recently, […]

California Wildfires Wipe Out 18 Years Of Emission Management

October 26, 2022 jasonspiess 0

A research paper, published in the journal Environmental Pollution, finds that California’s wildfires in 2020 caused twice the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that the state reduced between 2003 and 2019. In other words, 2020’s wildfire season, which set a record for the number of acres burned in the state, […]

Coal, Wood Sought-After For Fuel This Winter In Europe

October 24, 2022 jasonspiess 0

As much as 70 percent of European heating comes from natural gas and electricity, and with Russian deliveries drastically reduced, wood — already used by some 40 million people for heating — has become a sought-after commodity. Prices for wood pellets nearly doubled to 600 euros a ton in France, and there […]