The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill is live at NAPE all week. Click here to contact Hill via LinkedIn This year’s keynote speaker is former Secretary of Defense and retired Marine General James N. Mattis. One of the preeminent leaders of his generation, Mattis has spent nearly five […]
Below is a statement from the Department of the Interior: “The Department of the Interior (Interior) confirmed today that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has appealed the preliminary injunction entered by the district court in Louisiana v. Biden, which enjoined Interior from implementing the pause in new federal oil and […]
In a meeting with Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau and Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Regional Director Brent Esplin , Senator John Hoeven and Senator Kevin Cramer outlined the importance of advancing water infrastructure projects for maintaining a high quality of life and strong economic growth in North Dakota. […]
Senator John Hoeven and Senator Kevin Cramer hosted and urged Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau to end the administration’s moratorium on new federal oil and gas leases and to move forward with all postponed and future lease sales. The senator previously made this case to Interior Secretary Debra […]
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) informed The Crude Life that the Senate passed the Revive Economic Growth and Reclaim Orphaned Wells (REGROW) Act, his bipartisan bill with Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) to plug and remediate the nation’s orphaned wells. “The REGROW Act is a pro-jobs and pro-natural resources piece […]
This week Watford City is Your Summer Play Hard Work Hard Destination! Check out this list of events for The Best of the West RibFest Week in Watford City! Wednesday Aug 11 A relaxing Maah Daah Hey trail hike and tour of the Rough Rider Center Thursday Aug 12 Work […]
Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show powered by The Crude Life Episode 128 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk Reverse Engineering Economy, Vanilla Ice Xerox, Modern Day Bootstrapping, Line 3, R. Kelly, Big Oil Big Profits, California’s Green Economy and Saturday Morning Science. Hour Two Work Hard: U.S. Senator […]
Human trafficking is a crime in which force, fraud or coercion is used to compel a person to perform labor, services or commercial sex. It affects all populations: adults, children, men, women, foreign nationals and U.S. citizens, and all economic classes. This is an issue on the rise and many […]
Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners, discusses leadership styles for many experiencing a transition in industry. The interview centers around “Crab Bucket” cultures and ” Narcissists” leaders. Sinnott gives several examples of how to identify, navigate and deal with toxic workplaces. Diving further into the topic, Sinnott explains how communication flows are […]
Charles “Choc” Harris, Protector and Associates Security Service talks about the evolving Permian Basin. “Choc”, a former Sheriff, brings a different perspective to the conversation. Community, law enforcement issues and the importance of positive human energy are also discussed in detail. The interview was conducted in the Permian Basin Association […]
David Munson, Get Real Alliance, talks about the realities in climate change and industry. Munson has concerns that venture beyond industry too. Munson believes there are other concerns more pressing right now than climate change and discusses several. The Get Real Alliance supports rock dust remineralization of soil and wetlands, […]
Jessie Veeder and her family have been generational staples in the Bakken Oil Fields. In addition to her lifestyle column and music, Jessie’s father worked in economic development and her husbands worked in oil and gas, Veeder’s family understand what it takes to live The Crude Life. Jessie has long […]
John Mark Cavitt, CEO, RigER, details his background to set the table for the service and digitization work currently being deployed in the oil industry. A former teacher, youth pastor and chemist, Cavitt brings a diverse background and perspective to the oil and gas industry. The integration of technology is […]
Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show powered by The Crude Life Episode 127 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling wonder if Water Pipeline Sniffing Dogs Exist, New Resume Titles, Bakken’s Boondoggle, Permian’s Power, Colorado’s Conundrum, ESG, EPA, USA, NFL and WTF Hour Two Work Hard: North Dakota Agriculture Director Doug […]
Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show powered by The Crude Life Episode 126 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk about the Carbon Footprint of Jeff Bezos’ Space Joyride, Government Transitioning Oil, Douche Coin, Industry’s Energy Apathy, International Energy, AramcoBrats, New Tinder Date Term, Climate Change, The New Tetris […]
The popular BBQ lifestyle program Mad Dog & Merrill will be making their way to the Best of the West RibFest Watford City. Internationally recognized and self-proclaimed “Grillologists,” Mad Dog & Merrill®, entertain and educate thousands of backyard enthusiasts every year with the finer points of grilling on America’s Favorite […]
ND Agriculture Commissioner and Industrial Commission member Doug Goehring just landed this week from a successful mission in Qatar and Turkey. The mission was intended to build relationships with Qatar and Turkey that started during the pandemic to create a lasting footprint for the future. “North Dakota is experiencing growing […]
Kathleen Sgamma, president of Western Energy Alliance, which represents 200 companies engaged in all aspects of environmentally responsible exploration and production of oil and natural gas in the West. It’s time for President Joe Biden’s Interior Department to start giving some answers to the American people about its policies governing […]
Drew Galang, BDM & PM, All American Servicestalks about the transition into two sectors of the marketplace after 2020 and the COVID Shutdowns. He explains what services they do in the oil and gas industry as well as construction. The interview transitions into the ESG and emission management portion of oil and gas. […]
Brett Chell, President and CEO, Cold Bore Technology gives an overview of what Cold Bore Technology is and does. The two discuss how all the moving parts on a well pad is very similar to a small city. Chell explains how his technology allows the different parts of the well site to communicate in real time creating […]
Lauren Guerra and Brad Westwood talk about the genesis behind American Energy Outfitters and the Energy Spike Volleyball Tournament. The Energy Spike Volleyball Tournament 2021 is a new oil & gas networking event that encourages energy professionals of all ages and both genders to participate in a fun day in […]
U.S. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent The Crude Life the following statement after WBI Energy began construction on the North Bakken Expansion Pipeline. Hoeven worked to secure federal approval for the $260 million natural gas expansion project, which will help to […]
Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show powered by The Crude Life Episode 125 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk about Swearing in the Workplace, Coal’s Place in this World, EMO, Robots, Emoji Ownership, Renewable Energy, Hybrid Batteries and AramcoBrat Story about School Bombing Drills. Hour Two Work Hard: Brett […]
Ron Gusek, President, Liberty Oilfield Services, talks about the recent Fox News report on the North Face Hypocrisy and the push behind Liberty Oilfield Services awareness campaign. The two also talk about the Electric Frac the team at Liberty is integrating into their operations. Economics, natural gas and the ESG […]
Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show powered by The Crude Life Episode 124 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk about the transitional economy which is a sequel economy, The Industrial Forest, Little Debbie Sirens Song, Richard Sherman’s 911 Call, World Oil Supply Gap, Line 3 Not Fonda Jane, […]
Mark Stansberry addresses many critical issues in energy today. Here are a few topics of discussion: Current State of Industry Carbon Tax and API’s Role and Influence ESG Concerns and Examples Pipelines as Critical Infrastructure The Digital Transitions The Big Crew Shift Industry will not go away but some of […]
Kent Kirkhammer, CEO, NewKota Services and Rentals and Mark Zeigler From the Shale Energy Resources Conference and Trade Show at the Horse Shoe Arena and Pavilion in Midland, Texas. Kirkhammer shares the genesis of the Gorilla Jack and an update on number three. The interview also dives into ESG and […]
Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show powered by The Crude Life Episode 123 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk about Native American Energy Empowerment, Kids Sports Parents Fighting, Secret Saudi Stills with Blueprints, Aramco and Olympic Sized Entitlement Hour Two Work Hard: Curtis Shuck, Chairman of the Board, […]
Texas Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright gives an update from the state regulator’s offices. RCC Wright cites several pieces of legistlation that could impact the oil and gas industry. Renewables, ESG and Climate Taxes are also discussed in the exclusive interview. RCC Wright concludes the interview with a very passionate tip […]
Tom Shepstone, NaturalGasNow and Shepstone Management Company joins Work Hard portion of the Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show to discuss the recent merger between Cabot Oil and Gas and Cimarex Energy. Host Jason Spiess and Shepstone discuss whether the merger is a takeover or an actual merger. Shepstone, who is geographically located in the Marcellus, gives […]
Alma Cook, Cook Compliance Solutions dives into the interview right away about how the industry still has silos and what they look like from an outside perspective. The Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show also talks about how Alma, a female environmentally minded professional gravitated to industry. She explains how her […]
The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 122 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling, 4th of July, Recycled Water, EV Vehicles, Bakken BBQ, Oklahoma vs. Nebraska on Fox, ND Suing Biden Administration, The Industrial Forest, Leaders Picking Their Winners and Why Building A Better Mousetrap No […]
The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 121 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling are joined by Traveling Donn as he is making his way to Georgia, Energy Transfer Suing Biden Administration, ESG Examples, API’s Climate Tax Template Begins, Leadership Issues and The Buffet-Biden Pollution Profit […]
Benjamin Holliday , Holliday Energy Law Group was in Bismarck for a speaking gig at a Landman’s Convention and happen to stop by the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. This impromptu interview turned into an organic discussion on ESG. The two talk about how industry was already going ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and how there […]
Kyle Barnoff, Trigger Energy, starts off the interview with describing the positive vibe at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference and how it feels good to be back in the Bakken. He shares a story about cutting his teeth in the Bakken and listening to The Crude Life on the local […]
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