Steve Burnett, Crude Oil Calendars, gives a history of his Crude Oil Calendars and cartoons. Burnett, who has worked in the oil and gas industry since age 14, explains how his background helped shape his calendars and cartoons. The paradigm shift in oil and gas is talked about along with […]
Anthony Watt, Heartland Institute, comments on climate change skeptics, how the California wild fires are impacting the residents and the businesses. Watt believes many environmentalists are ill-informed and are “chasing the environmental Holy Grail”. A comparison to local communities and states implementing a “public health smoking ban” and how it […]
Professional musician Shannon Curfman talks about being scouted at age 12 by the music industry and how she was signed by Clive Davis at age 13. Curfman, once labeled as a “blues” singer songwriter, shares her views of the ever-changing music industry – from venues to social media to royalty […]
John Lisle, S&B Drilling, discusses core values in business and how that principle has allowed his business to grow organically. Lisle, who also serves a leadership role with the Williston Chamber of Commerce, gives an update on the new airport and energy activity. S&B Drilling, located in Williston, has other […]
Jason Marmon, US Energy, talks about the pros and cons of innovation in energy. He also gives an update on Energy Fest 2020. The Bakken Template is also discussed and whether its test market results are being spotted on other shale plays like the Permian. Marmon opines on one issue […]
Have some fun this holiday season with The Crude Life’s Turkey Bingo. The rules are simple. One person is the designated host, who must find items on the BINGO cards. Once the host finds the item, they announce it and card holders can mark off the box. Once five (5) […]
John Lisle, S&B Drilling, discusses core values in business and how that principle has allowed his business to grow organically. Lisle, who also serves a leadership role with the Williston Chamber of Commerce, gives an update on the new airport and energy activity. S&B Drilling, located in Williston, has other […]
Dayton Marze tells the story about how his order for bulk Patagonia backpacks was rejected due to his company’s affiliation with the oil and gas industry. Click here to listen to the full-length interview David Glatt, Director of the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), gives an update on […]
Welcome to the MultiMedia Cafe! A place where you never know who you are going to run into or what they are going to say. On this week’s MultiMedia Cafe lineup: Mark J. Lindquist understands the power of timing and networking in North Dakota. Lindquist shares his experience on how […]
In a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) sent today, Gov. Doug Burgum underscored the severity of North Dakota’s propane distribution and supply issue and requested that the FERC take further action to increase the supply of propane to the state. Burgum thanked the FERC for its announcement […]
David Glatt, Director of the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), gives an update on the Keystone Pipeline Spill in eastern North Dakota. The spill was reported on Oct. 29 and is now estimated by state regulators to have affected about 209,100 square feet (19,426 square meters) of land […]
Roe Patterson, author of Crude Blessings, share the story of his father’s (Glenn Patterson) rise in the energy industry. Glenn Patterson is considered by many, if not most, one of the titans in energy. He is one of the founders of Patterson-UTI Energy and his one rig-to-riches story is often […]
Joseph “JB” Bendik, The Navitas Organization, comments on some of Energy’s Top Stories, Trends and Issues of 2019. The future of fossil fuels, perception and engagement are discusses in detail. Everything from herd mentality to indoctrination to speaking up to public relations’ paradigm shift. Innovation, mineral rights, pipelines, natural gas, […]
MultiMedia Journalist Jason Spiess recaps the week’s interviews on The Crude Life. This week Spiess talks about some of 2019’s top stories, trends and issues, including discussions on water, climate change, magnetic poles and the environment. Spread the word. Support the industry. Share the energy. Follow on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVimPyUygnwakoQ9swHXNA Follow […]
Dayton Marze tells the story about how his order for bulk Patagonia backpacks was rejected due to his company’s affiliation with the oil and gas industry. 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 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-crude-life Follow on Twitter […]
Peter Cook, Oilfield Water Connect & Petroleum Connection gives his opinion on what he believes in the top Story, Trend and Issue of 2019. Cook explains why he sees a push by Wall Street to operate more efficiently in 2020. The interview also dives into water disposal, reuse, reinvention and […]
Evan Holyfield’s pro boxing career is off to a strong as the 22-year-old son of boxing legend Evander Holyfield won his first career pro boxing match in just 16 seconds, with a TKO of Nick Winstead, 21. Here’s an excerpt from our interview with Pat Young about his experience with […]
Senator John Hoeven, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded $114,000 to the Hettinger Area Chamber of Commerce through its Rural Business Development Grant program. Today’s funds will go toward a workforce development center, with plans to assist […]
Joe Dancy, Associate Director, Southern Methodist University Maguire Energy Institute, gives his thoughts on Energy’s Top Stories, Trends and Issues of 2019. Topics and stories discussed are the renewable push, reclamation advancements, coal, flaring, natural gas, remote drilling, drones and artificial intelligence. Dancy explains why he votes for the California […]
Mark Bullock, BMA Biotech, shares what his thoughts are on Energy’s Stories, Trends and Issues of 2019. From snake oil salesmen to Greta Thunberg to California’s Wildfires to Industry Being It’s Own Worst Enemy, topics are discussed in detail. Bullock votes for Rig Counts Down 23% as 2019’s top story, […]
Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Jenkin, Bakken BBQ, share some behind the scenes planning info as they prepare for the 8th Annual Bakken BBQ. Steiner gave details on how people can participate as cookers for the BBQ. She believes the BBQ will be able to add a few more this year […]
Mark Bullock, Texas Adventure and Survival School, talks about survival techniques and methods in today’s modern world. Bullock shares a story about the genesis of his survival school involving the British military. 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 […]
John Droz, Alliance for Wise Energy Decisions, talks about how he has been helping groups fight wind energy projects. He explains myths, facts and histories of wind energy. Droz talks about the energy economics, reclamation in wind energy, crony capitalism, noise pollution and energy politics in states like New York, […]
Jason Marmon, US Energy, gives his background on working in the oil and gas industry, including time with Baker Hughes. Marmon explains how that path lead him to his current non profit US Energy. Marmon describes several projects US Energy is working on or has produced in the past with […]
Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Job Development Authority and Economic Development, talks about the historic growth of Watford City and their new quality of life additions to the community. Stenberg explains the need for single family housing and what special loan programs and incentives are in place for builders and families. […]
Amber Voithofer and Joseph Chrasta, Trunkline.com, describe Trunkline.com is and how the oil and gas industry are using it. Voithofer gives a step-by-step process overview of how a vendors and end users would experience using Trunkline.com Chrasta shares his background in oil and gas and how it evolved into Trunkline.com. […]
Kimberly Wurtz, Ball Morse Lowe, talks about her recent appointment to the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission committee. Wurtz discusses some water issues in oil and gas like water rights and boundaries. The interview also touches on flaring and natural gas subsidies. Wurtz previews a couple upcoming speaker presentations […]
H. Sterling Burnett, Ph.D., The Heartland Institute senior fellow on environmental policy, recaps his recent interview with Colorado state senator John Cooke on the Colorado’s governor’s war on oil and gas. Governor Jared Polis, SB 181, Prop 112, local control and democrats voting nationally are topics Burnett and Cooke covered. […]
Kunal Patel, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, shares information from their survey with over 200 oil and gas companies. Patel talks about their key conclusions, wages, rising costs, equipment utilization and uncertainty that persists in the marketplace. Patel also comments on the Permian activity and what producers in the survey […]
Wesley Cate, Eco-Energy talks about pipelines as critical infrastructure. Cate explains how pipelines are aging and natural gas has become very important in powering our lives. In addition the ripple natural gas has throughout people’s lives, Cate argues that pipelines should be in the same conversation as roads and bridges. […]
Jeff Ward, D.I.R.T.T., gives an overview of remote drilling including a brief history and evolution. Ward believes the trend of remote drilling has grown to where many companies will be including them in next year’s bidding process. New labor opportunities, white collar and blue collar jobs are discussed as well […]
Andrew Bruce, CEO, Data Gumbo, discusses their new oil and gas industry service and contract that involves Blockchain and the Bakken oil fields. The Bakken program is a pilot program contracted from a consortium of major energy companies involving water use in shale plays. Bruce discusses the pros, cons, issues […]
Josh Swanson, Vogel Law, gives an update on the Wilkinson vs. Board of University and School Lands involving mineral rights and payments in the Bakken and Lake Sakakawea. Swanson also gives a brief history of the case, comments on the hundreds of millions of dollars in mineral royalties in holding […]
Jim Willis, Marcellus Drilling News, gives an update from the Marcellus shale play. Willis says there are three main stories he is working on right now – pipelines, permits and the EQT takeover. The rise and evolution of environmentalism is discussed as well. The anthropological view of the social cause […]
Kathleen Sgamma, Western Energy Alliance, recaps her testimony before the legislative hearing mistitled Fossil Fuel Development: Protecting Taxpayers and Eliminating Industry Giveaways before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on the Energy and Mineral Resources regarding natural gas. Sgamma testifies “Now Congress is considering legislation designed to decrease American production, not […]
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