The Crude Life Interview: Tiffany Wilson, Aries Buildings

February 24, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Tiffany Wilson, Aries Buildings, gives an overview of their services and building options. From temporary housing to mobile offices to class rooms, Wilson says they sell space. Wilson also gives an update on their growth in Texas, having to relocate some units from the Bakken to the Permian and Delaware […]

Execs’ Open Letter to 2020 Candidates Promotes Oil & Natural Gas

February 24, 2020 jasonspiess 0

In an open letter to 2020 Democratic presidential candidates printed in today’s New York Times, 54 executives from the western oil and natural gas industry forcefully pushed back against months of claims that they are corrupt criminals who should be jailed. The full-page advertisement placed by Western Energy Alliance, an […]

The Crude Life Interview: Bailey Midkiff, WIC

February 20, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Bailey Midkiff, WIC, gives an update from DUG Bakken and Rockies Conference & Exhibition and comments on the upcoming election year. Midkiff said there was two main themes that came from this year’s conference. One is that some are concern about oil prices with another victory for President Trump. The […]

The Crude Life Podcast Episode 22: ESMP Certification, Refinery Update and Big Year for Crestwood

February 19, 2020 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Podcast Episode 22 February 19, 2020 Guests/Topics:     William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group, comments on their newest certification Environmental and Social Management Plan (“ESMP”).  The ESMP is intended to reaffirm Meridian’s commitment to the environmentally and socially responsible development and operation of its facilities and the company’s alignment […]

The Crude Life Interview: William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group

February 19, 2020 jasonspiess 0

William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group, comments on their newest certification Environmental and Social Management Plan (“ESMP”).  The ESMP is intended to reaffirm Meridian’s commitment to the environmentally and socially responsible development and operation of its facilities and the company’s alignment with the environmental and social risk management framework set forth […]

The Crude Life Interview: Joel Brown, MineralTracker.com

February 19, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Joel Brown, MineralTracker.com, grew up in Watford City, North Dakota, and describes some of the changes that have happened since his childhood. Brown recalls sweeping floors and working other duties around his grandfather’s oilfield service shop as a child. Brown talks about an evaluation study MineralTracker has been commissioned by […]

The Crude Life Interview: Mike McMahon, EcoVapor Recovery Systems

February 17, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Mike McMahon comments on EcoVapor Recovery Systems celebrating ten years of business in emission management. McMahon discusses some of the issues in flaring, Colorado’s regulatory climate and what is actually captured to avoid the flare. Host Jason Spiess pontificates about shifting some of wind energy’s subsidies to natural gas in […]

Bakken Monthly Production Report and Director’s Cut

February 16, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Corona virus, new drilling techniques, price issues, pipelines and flaring all discussed this month with Lynn Helm’s Director’s Cut. “The drilling rig count was very stable in the mid 60’s for the first half of the year,” Helms said. “Based on oil price, capital availability, and gas capture operators implemented […]

OG Brief: Drilling Muti-Mile Laterals, Like Nobody’s Business

February 15, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting gives an update on lateral drills and how many miles they are these days. In addition, Clark talks about the drills themselves, from heel to toe. Spread the word. Support the industry. Share the energy. Follow on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVimPyUygnwakoQ9swHXNA Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thecrudelife/ Follow on […]

The Crude Life Interview: Troy Schrenk, Target Hospitality

February 14, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Troy Schrenk, CCO, Target Hospitality, talks the planned expansion of 100 rooms at its El Capitan community located in Orla, Texas within the Permian’s Delaware Basin. This is the second expansion for this community that is directly tied to continued customer demand in the Delaware Basin, a growing hub of […]

The Crude Life Interview: Ryan Alder, AE Partners

February 12, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Ryan Alder, AE Partners, gives a brief history of his recruitment company and how many shale plays they are currently doing business in. Alder gives an update on the Bakken and cites Colorado as a play that is slowing down. Retirement and The Big Crew Shift is discussed in detail. […]

Target Hospitality Announces 100 Room Expansion at El Capitan Community

February 11, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Target Hospitality Corp. (“Target Hospitality” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TH), the largest provider of vertically-integrated specialty rental accommodations with premium catering and value-added hospitality services in the U.S., announced a planned expansion of 100 rooms at its El Capitan community located in Orla, Texas within the Permian’s Delaware Basin. This […]

Industry Optimistic, Ready For Change After NAPE 2020

February 8, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Resilience and innovation. Excitement and high energy. Can-do attitudes. These were the vibes at the 2020 NAPE Summit, when over 11,000 oil and gas professionals from around the globe and close to 700 exhibitors packed the George R. Brown Convention Center to connect, reconnect, learn and make deals happen. NAPE […]