The Crude Life Interview: Wyatt Boutwell, HBW Resources LLC

December 11, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Wyatt Boutwell, HBW Resources LLC, gives his views on the current political vibe in energy today, specifically fossil fuels and renewable energy. Boutwell opines on the polarization in energy and the political pragmatism in today’s conversation and how that impacts industry. The Big Crew Shift, generational gaps in energy, Patagonia’s […]

The Crude Life Interview: Joel Brown, MineralTracker.com

December 10, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Joel Brown, MineralTracker.com, gives an update from the heart of the Bakken oil field, Watford City. Brown also discusses how to manage mineral rights from monetary disbursements to personalized interests. Brown explains why the Bakken has been a steady producer over the past five years and with rig counts down […]

The Crude Life Interview: Jeremy Pate, P3 Petroleum

December 10, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Jeremy Pate, P3 Petroleum, talks about Enhanced Oil Recovery in today’s marketplace. From the days of carbon injection to natural gas foam to cutting edge innovations are discussed. Pate describes some of the solutions EOR are solving in industry today as well as what some of the current obstacles are. […]

The Crude Life Interview: Anthony Watt, Heartland Institute

December 2, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

The Crude Life Interview: Jason Marmon, US Energy

November 27, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

The Crude Life Thanksgiving BINGO

November 27, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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) […]

The Crude Life Interview: John Lisle, S&B Drilling

November 27, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

Gov. Burgum Comments on Propane Shortage, Executive Orders

November 21, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

Light It Up with Jason Spiess

November 8, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

The Crude Life Interview: Dayton Marze on Rejected Patagonia Order

November 8, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

Hettinger Area Chamber Receives $114K

November 6, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

The Crude Life Interview: Joe Dancy, Energy Educator and Expert

November 6, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

The Crude Life Interview: Mark Bullock, BMA Biotech

November 6, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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, […]

The Crude Life Interview: Mark Bullock, Texas Adventure and Survival School

November 6, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

The Crude Life Interview: Jason Marmon, US Energy

October 30, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

The Crude Life Interview: Kimberly Wurtz, Ball Morse Lowe

October 13, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

The Crude Life Interview: Wesley Cate, Eco-Energy

October 5, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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. […]