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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Here are this week’s special guests and energy experts on The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 506. Energy professional Dennis Lindahl comments on whether the new ecological thriller “How to Blow Up a Pipeline” is appropriate for public venues and Netflix with an aggressive title. How to Blow Up a Pipeline is […]
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 […]
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 […]
April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month and The Crude Life has one of the best in the business CNBC’s Brian Sullivan. This interview is from when $100 oil was new and prices were out of control. Sullivan reacts to his trip to the Bakken oil fields in 2016. Jason Spiess: Just so we can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. Once again, 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. […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
PIGs, or Pipeline Inspection Gauges, are specialized tools used in the oil and gas industry to assess the condition of pipelines and other equipment. They are used to detect and measure corrosion and other defects in oil and gas pipelines, as well as to identify potential safety hazards. This article […]
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 […]
The national average for a gallon of gas posted a lackluster week, dipping a mere penny from the previous week to $3.42. Slack demand for gas and waffling oil prices are the primary reasons the national average is stuck in neutral. “The national average for pump prices dipped to $3.41 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Frac sand is a highly specialized type of sand used in the oil and gas industry for hydraulic fracturing, also known as “fracking.” It has unique physical and chemical characteristics which enable it to withstand immense pressure during the fracking process and to create fracture pathways in the underground rock […]
Oil separation is a process of separating oil from water or other liquids. The process is used in a variety of industries, such as the petroleum refining, chemical manufacturing, and food processing industries. Oil separation is a critical component of many industrial processes, as it ensures the cleanliness of product […]
The oil and gas industry has long been an integral part of the global economy, providing energy and supporting countless jobs. With the recent surge in technological advancements, the industry has seen a dramatic shift in the way it operates, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education has become […]
With the increased pressures of global warming, the need for oil and gas companies to more transparent and public about their reductions of environmental waste has become more important than ever. One of the most effective ways oil and gas companies can reduce their carbon footprint is to use water […]
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 […]
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. Etam explains how the country’s view on oil and […]
The Earth’s Champion Johnny Green explain how soccer and social media 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 […]
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. […]
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