The Crude Life Top 5: A Petro-Powered Family Game Night

February 16, 2025 jasonspiess 0

Family game night is a cherished tradition in many households. It’s a time for bonding, laughter, and friendly competition. While most people focus on the games, snacks, and entertainment, few stop to consider the vital role the oil and gas industry plays in making these evenings possible. From the energy […]

Chevron to Cut Up to 20% of Jobs

February 16, 2025 jasonspiess 0

Chevron plans to lay off 15% to 20% of its workforce as it aims to save up to $3 billion by the end of 2026. The job cuts will span “all of the company’s major divisions,” Barron’s reports. Chevron employs between 40,000 and 45,000 people worldwide, meaning up to 9,000 employees stand to be affected. […]

So God Made An Oilman

February 13, 2025 jasonspiess 0

And on the ninth day, God looked down on His world and saw that men had harnessed fire, but they needed something more—so God made an Oil Man. God needed someone strong enough to wrestle iron pipe and drill through rock, yet patient enough to wait for the black gold […]

Trump Picks Sgamma to Lead Bureau of Land Management

February 13, 2025 jasonspiess 0

The head of a Denver-based oil and gas trade group that lobbies for expanded drilling on public lands is Republican President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management. Kathleen Sgamma is the president of Western Energy Alliance, which represents independent oil and gas producers who operate in […]

The Crude Life Vault: More Welders Needed in Industry

February 11, 2025 jasonspiess 0

(Interview from 2016 as part of The Crude Life’s outreach and educational engagement with industrial trades and tech skilled workers of all ages and incomes.) Michael Smith, Lynnes Welding Training, Bismarck and Fargo, ND, shares his insight on the welding industry and how there is a need for more welders. […]

The Crude Life Honors Black History Month

February 1, 2025 jasonspiess 0

February is Black History Month, a time for celebrating the significant contributions of African Americans to the history of the United States. From the civil rights movement to the fight for racial justice, African Americans have inspired and created a lasting impact on the nation. In recent years, the celebration of […]

A Baby’s Guide to Being a Petroleum Landman

February 1, 2025 jasonspiess 0

Steve Virant, recently published an engaging children’s book about the oil and gas industry, focusing on the role of a Landman. Inspired by the birth of his daughter, Steve noticed a lack of children’s book about his job and decided to bridge the gap. “My goal was to create an […]

Exxon Begins Drilling for Natural Gas Offshore Cyprus

January 29, 2025 jasonspiess 0

ExxonMobil and its partner offshore Cyprus, QatarEnergy, on Friday started drilling for natural gas in an exploration block in the island nation’s exclusive economic zone, the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, said. The U.S. supermajor and Qatar’s state energy giant launched drilling activities in Block 5, Christodoulides wrote on X. “Cyprus […]

The Crude Life Vault: NAPE – Where Deals Are Done

January 29, 2025 jasonspiess 0

NAPE Week is right around the corner and The Crude Life is excited to bring you news, interviews, pictures and social media activity from the annual event. Over the past decade, The Crude Life has attended NAPE multiple times and consider NAPE to one of the industry’s premier events. NAPE […]

Chris Wright: The Visionary Leading America’s Energy Future

January 29, 2025 jasonspiess 0

Chris Wright, recently appointed as the United States Secretary of Energy under President Donald Trump, brings a unique blend of industry expertise and a vision for reshaping America’s energy landscape. Known for his leadership as the CEO and Chairman of Liberty Energy, a Denver-based company specializing in hydraulic fracturing, Wright […]

The Crude Life Vault: Homeless on the Range

January 29, 2025 jasonspiess 0

Homelessness profoundly impacts mental health, creating a vicious cycle that exacerbates existing conditions and fosters new psychological challenges. Individuals experiencing homelessness often endure extreme stress, anxiety, and depression, which are intensified by constant instability, stigma, and exposure to traumatic environments. Many develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic attacks, and chronic […]

The Crude Life Top 5: A Petro-Powered Family Day at the Ice Rink

January 29, 2025 jasonspiess 0

Ice skating—a pastime that brings families together, sparks joy, and creates cherished memories—might seem worlds apart from the oil and gas industry. However, the intricate web of energy production and infrastructure powered by this sector is essential to enabling such simple pleasures. Let’s explore the top five ways the oil […]

Oil and Gas Company Recognized for Reducing Light Pollution

January 29, 2025 jasonspiess 0

Three oil and gas sites in the Permian Basin received recognition Wednesday for their reduction in light pollution, as part of an effort to keep the stars visible in the Permian and San Juan basins. DarkSky International, a global authority on light pollution reduction, applauded efforts of Franklin Mountain Energy […]

Patel Recaps the Latest Dallas Fed Energy Survey

January 21, 2025 jasonspiess 0

The Dallas Fed conducts a quarterly survey of about 200 oil and gas firms located or headquartered in the Eleventh District—Texas, southern New Mexico and northern Louisiana—which operate regionally, nationally or internationally. The information collected is a valuable component of economic analysis and serves as input for Federal Open Market […]

Landman Co-Creator Christian Wallace Joins The Crude Life

January 14, 2025 jasonspiess 0

Christian Wallace is a versatile screenwriter, journalist, and storyteller from West Texas, renowned for his deep insights into American life and culture. Hailing from the small town of Andrews, Texas, Wallace’s roots are intertwined with the hardworking ethos of his family, who are cotton farmers, oil field workers, and cowboys. […]