Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Tina Smith (D-MN) led a bipartisan group of Senators in urging the U.S. Department of the Treasury and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to clarify that rural electric cooperatives are eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program, which was created under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 55 April 22, 2020 Guests/Topics: Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting comments on the low oil prices as well as the negative price impact. Clark relays some information from his phone calls, emails and news research regarding the direction of some of the major players as […]
Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting comments on the low oil prices as well as the negative price impact. Clark relays some information from his phone calls, emails and news research regarding the direction of some of the major players as well as the direction of the industry. The Crude Life […]
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the Senate passing $475 billion in emergency funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, COVID-19 testing, and health care providers today: “I am grateful the Trump Administration and Senate Republicans were able to once again overcome the stonewalling of Democrats who […]
Zach Ellis, Commercial Finance Professional, comments on a rash of recent stories in the media regarding banks going after oil and gas companies’ equipment. Here are a couple articles for reference. Big Banks Set To Seize Shale Oil Assets Exclusive: U.S. banks prepare to seize energy assets as shale boom […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 54 April 21, 2020 Guests/Topics: The podcast begins with The Crude Life owner and host Jason Spiess issuing an apology to U.S. Senator John Hoeven and his staff for being unprofessional and “dropping a F-Bomb or two” on them. Spiess also makes a confession about […]
Tom Masiero, Great American Mining, comments on how Bitcoin could assist in the negative oil price issue. Masiero explains how the digital pipeline is built and producers can utilize and even profit on their flared or stranded natural gas. Masiero comments on how this technology could effectively become a subsidy […]
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on crude oil prices trading at a negative price today as Saudi oil tankers make their way to the United States: “Today’s collapse poses a devastating threat to our oil and gas sector, with job losses in the thousands and national […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 53 April 20, 2020 Guests/Topics: Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting, gives his thoughts and comments after the Texas Railroad Commission meeting on April 14, 2020. In Texas, an economic powerhouse, the outbreak and oil shock have created huge risks for the states’ historically strong energy […]
Tom Masiero, Great American Mining Company, explains how cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are creating a digital pipeline to assist in emission management. Masiero continues into how the digital world has integrated into oil and gas in areas beyond emission management. The interview also dives into how the future of cash and […]
Thomas Funderburk, Lone Star GeoServices, explains how the highly touted Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Loan Advance is not exactly what the political leaders are disclosing it to be. James Coleman, Associate Professor at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, gives an update from the Texas Railroad Commission meeting […]
The Crude Life host Jason Spiess joins Genneca for a weekly energy report on The Country Twins morning show. This week Spiess recaps a week of interviews and discussions with staff from US Senators, Federal Reserve, small businesses and banks. One theme from the PPP and EIDL loans known as […]
Dave Chaput, sales and Aaron Jordan, president, Black Water Environmental give an update on how their company is adapting to the COVID-19 Shutdown and coronavirus pandemic. Jordan says despite the news in the media, their company is busier than ever. Jordan walks through some recent tough business decisions like hiring […]
Thomas Funderburk, Lone Star GeoServices, explains how the highly touted Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Loan Advance is not exactly what the political leaders are disclosing it to be. Funderburk, a sole proprietor, with a wife and three kids, chose a path of small business to be a family man […]
Zachary Ellis, Commercial Credit Group Inc., discusses the CARES Acts loan programs. The EIDL purpose is to meet financial obligations and operating expenses that could have been met had the disaster not occurred (amount of any EIDL advance is forgiven). Terms Up to $2 million 3.75% for businesses 2.75% for […]
Brad Hollier, MSL Oilfield Services, give an update on how their company is adjusting to the COVID-19 Shutdown and coronavirus pandemic. Hollier gives an update on their European energy activity as well as the United States. Hollier also describes Houston’s current commerce scene. The interview dives into innovation and environmental […]
Bruce Bullock, Maguire Energy Institute at SMU Cox School of Business comments on the historic Texas Railroad Commission meeting regarding the reduction of oil production. Observations from the meeting ranged from environmental angles to OPEC to more value to mineral owners. Texas bravado and their power is also discussed in […]
Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting, gives his thoughts and comments after the Texas Railroad Commission meeting on April 14, 2020. In Texas, an economic powerhouse, the outbreak and oil shock have created huge risks for the states’ historically strong energy economy, but nothing the state hasn’t managed before. “Established by […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 52 April 15, 2020 Guests/Topics: James Coleman, Associate Professor at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, gives an update from the Texas Railroad Commission meeting April 14, 2020. Coleman explains some of the bigger picture items they are talking about from OPEC to production […]
James Coleman, Associate Professor at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, gives an update from the Texas Railroad Commission meeting April 14, 2020. Coleman explains some of the bigger picture items they are talking about from OPEC to production cuts to emission management to what the silver lining is […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 51 April 14, 2020 Guests/Topics: Zachary Ellis, Commercial Credit Group Inc goes over some loan programs being offered during COVID-19 Shutdown and coronavirus pandemic. Dave Chaput, sales and Aaron Jordan, president, Black Water Environmental give an update on how their company is adapting to the […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 50 April 13, 2020 Guests/Topics: Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting – OPEC+ agreed to an outline of an unprecedented agreement for production cuts of 23% or 11MBPD at an “emergency virtual meeting” ahead but many analysts are suggesting it could fall through if other OPEC […]
Lance Medlin, Chief Operating Officer, Meridian Energy Group, talks about their agreement with Pinkerton. Meridian Energy Group, Inc., the leading innovator in the petroleum refining industry, announced that the company has entered into a long-term agreement with Pinkerton, leaders in comprehensive risk management, providing risk advisory, security management and protective […]
Jake Milne and Bailey Midkiff, W.I.C., talk about some of adaptions their company has had to make with the COVID-19 Shutdown and coronavirus pandemic. Midkiff says his outside sales meetings have picked up since the COVID-19 Shutdown, but how the meetings happen are a different story. The interview transitioned into […]
The Crude Life host Jason Spiess joins Genneca for a weekly energy report on The Country Twins morning show. This week Spiess comments on the latest news of OPEC, OPEC+ and OPEC++.Spiess talks about how the oil and gas industry is healing and helping in the COVID-19 Shutdown and coronavirus […]
Interview: Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting OPEC+ agreed to an outline of an unprecedented agreement for production cuts of 23% or 11MBPD at an “emergency virtual meeting” ahead but many analysts are suggesting it could fall through if other OECD nations don’t agree to cuts as well. Ultimately we need […]
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on reports of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) agreeing to an outline of a deal to cut oil production: “These reports are encouraging and a step in the right direction. No matter what, the mess Saudi Arabia and […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 49 April 8, 2020 Guests/Topics: Tiffany Wilson, Aries Building gives details about an Easter basket charity project in South Texas. The drive will run through Easter Weekend and already have over 50 kids in need. To donate to the Easter Basket Charity Drive, click here […]
Dustin Gawrylow, Founder/President of Policy Matters and the North Dakota Watchdog Network, talks about the recent Whiting Petroleum bankruptcy and how that may impact the state of North Dakota. From 2008-2018, oil and gas extraction and production taxes have raised almost $18 billion for the state, which accounts for almost […]
It’s down to four in The Crude Life 2020 March Madness Tournament. Out of the Permian Region it is No. 2 Target Hospitality taking on No. 3 Aries Buildings. Out of the Marcellus Region it is No. 1 Swan Energy Services taking on the Cinderella story of the tournament, the […]
Tiffany Wilson, Aries Buildings, gives details about an Easter basket charity project in South Texas. The drive will run through Easter Weekend and already have over 50 kids in need. To donate to the Easter Basket Charity Drive, click here for the PayPal Link To contact Tiffany Wilson, click here […]
By Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Representative Kelly Armstrong BISMARCK – U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Representative Kelly Armstrong wrote the following opinion piece: “On March 27, President Trump signed bipartisan legislation providing unprecedented support for combatting the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID—19) pandemic. “In addition […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 48 April 7, 2020 Guests/Topics: Lance Medlin, Meridian Energy Group, Chief Operating Officer, Meridian Energy Group, talks about their agreement with Pinkerton. Meridian Energy Group, Inc., the leading innovator in the petroleum refining industry, announced that the company has entered into a long-term agreement with […]
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, hosted Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy Steven Winberg and Small Business Administration (SBA) North Dakota District Director Alan Haut in a video conference with the North Dakota Petroleum Council and its members, where the senator outlined: His […]
John Mensah, Hanks Oil and Gas, gives an update on the COVID-19 Shutdown in Ghana. Mensah describes what their quarantine looks like and how Hanks Oil and Gas is adapting. Mensah currently has business on the books and is looking to expand into network into the United States. Mensah mentions […]
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