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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Future Oklahoma Oil Activity Looks Promising

May 8, 2023 jasonspiess 0

According to the Oklahoma City Sentinel, there has been significant declines in natural gas prices and the downward trend of crude oil prices have taken their toll on Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas industry, however, increased industry activity is expected very soon. The most recent Oklahoma Energy Index (OEI) shows a 49.3% decline […]

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 […]

PSA: Activists to Debut “How to Blow Up a Pipeline” Action Movie in America

April 2, 2023 jasonspiess 0

  How to Blow Up a Pipeline is a 2023 environmentalist action film directed by Daniel Goldhaber, who co-wrote the screenplay with Ariela Barer and Jordan Sjol. It relies on ideas advanced in Andreas Malm‘s 2021 book of the same name, published by Verso Books. It stars Barer, Kristine Froseth, Lukas Gage, Forrest Goodluck, Sasha Lane, Jayme Lawson, Marcus Scribner, Jake Weary and Irene Bedard. According to Wikipedia, Malm’s […]

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: Women Owned Businesses Amping Up

March 9, 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 ever. […]

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: 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, […]

Smart Phones Know They Are Powered By Petroleum

February 27, 2023 jasonspiess 0

The supply chain of a cell phone is a complex system of suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors that are all essential to providing consumers with the product they desire. As a result of its complexity, any disruption in the supply of components, materials, or services can have a dramatic effect on […]

TrainND Northwest Launches Safety Leadership Program

February 25, 2023 jasonspiess 0

TrainND Northwest launches a new offering to the local workforce through development of a Safety Leadership Program. This workshop-style training establishes a baseline of importance in a company’s safety culture. It was built on the idea of safety leadership by exploring the power of choice, the impact of bias, and by […]

PVC Pipes Have Many Uses, Resistant To Corrosion

February 21, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is one of the most widely used plastics in the world today. It is a versatile, low-cost material that has many applications, including pipe and tubing, window frames, flooring, and roofing. PVC is also commonly used in medical and industrial applications, as well as for packaging and […]

Planet Service Announcement: Food Trucks Powered By Petroleum

February 19, 2023 jasonspiess 0

The Earth’s Champion Johnny Green explains how food trucks are powered by petroleum.    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 carbon and collective consciousnesses all over the United States. […]

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 […]