(Interview and feature from 2019) Kent Lassman, CEO & President, Competitive Enterprise Institute, gives an overview of their study on the Green New Deal. CEI’s study concludes that the first year cost of the Green New Deal would cost Americans on an average, $70K the first year. The Green New Deal […]
(Interview and feature article from 2018) – The latest break in oil prices have some wondering if oil companies will be able to make the proper adjustments to Turn the Beat Around, or will Another One Bite the Dust. Others, are looking the behaviors of OPEC and Saudi Arabia. Most, however, […]
Every December, The Crude Life looks back at some of the year’s best highlights, personality profiles and news nuggets of note. This year, the Year In Review enters it’s 10th year. Here is today’s feature is an interview with Harold Hamm, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Continental Resources. The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Ken Lavin interviews Harold Hamm, […]
(Interview from 2021) Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon gives an update on the federal lease kerfuffle that is crating major issues in the Western Energy areas of oil and gas development. The Governor also talks about the recent news of President Joe Biden’s revisiting the federal lease executive order. The interview dives into the […]
Reusable plastic water bottles have become an integral part of modern consumer culture, offering an eco-friendly alternative to disposable plastic bottles. However, the journey from raw materials to the finished product is a complex process involving multiple industries, from energy exploration and refining to manufacturing, logistics, and marketing. This article […]
February 3, 2025 News: Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT) announced that it appointed Ron Gusek as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors. Additionally, the Board has elected William Kimble as non-executive Chairman of the Board. The leadership transitions are concurrent with the confirmation of Chris Wright […]
The Jeep Gladiator stands out as one of the most iconic and versatile pickup trucks ever produced. With a rich history dating back to the early 1960s, the Gladiator combines the rugged off-road capabilities of Jeep with the practicality of a truck bed. This feature article explores the history, engineering, […]
Governor Greg Abbott has made expanding career training a legislative priority, recognizing the growing demand for a highly skilled workforce in Texas. With projections indicating that over 60% of Texas jobs will require education or training beyond a high school diploma by 2030, Abbott has pushed for substantial investments in […]
Welding students Jake Gibson and Shane O’Hara join The Crude Life founder Jason Spiess at the Energy Exposition and Symposium in Gillette, Wy. Both Jake and Shane just arrived in Gillette days earlier and are fresh off their first day of class at Western Welding Academy. Jake is from Oregon and talks about his journey to Gillette and welding. Shane comes […]
Executive Coach Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners, and the host of The Energy Detox Podcast discusses how conflict management is becoming more present in the world of energy management. Conflict is an inevitable part of business operations, especially during major transitions like mergers, new employee integration, and internal executive disagreements. Effective conflict management is essential for […]
Warren Martin, Kansas Strong, joins The Crude Life to discuss the potential for a Landman Season 2 and what some potential storylines and plots are. Martin also discusses whether the industry is at an ideological crossroads in the areas of carbon management and regulatory compliances. Landman is a Paramount+ series that […]
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 […]
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) announced that it has entered into a long-term agreement with Denver-based CloudBurst Data Centers, Inc. (“CloudBurst”) to provide natural gas to CloudBurst’s flagship AI-focused data center development in Central Texas. The agreement calls for Energy Transfer’s Oasis Pipeline, LP to provide up to 450,000 MMBtu […]
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. […]
(Audio Interview from November 2016) Kathleen Sgamma is the president of the Western Energy Alliance (WEA), an advocacy group representing independent oil and gas producers in the western United States. The Alliance focuses on regulatory, legal, and policy issues affecting oil and gas development on federal lands. Sgamma has […]
The Chevrolet Cameo is a unique and influential vehicle in American automotive history. Produced from 1955 to 1958, this high-end pickup truck was a radical departure from the rough and utilitarian trucks of its era. It introduced car-like styling and comfort features to the pickup truck market, paving the way […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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 Wyoming Senate is set today to consider a bill that would regulate the sale of private land to the federal government, a measure critics say erodes a fundamental property right. A Senate panel Thursday endorsed Senate File 105, “An Act to Preserve State Territorial Sovereignty,” which would require Wyoming legislators to […]
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 […]
Analysis by Energy Workforce President Tim Tarpley On Monday, President Trump was sworn into office as the 47th President of the United States. Shortly after the swearing-in and the traditional lunch with members of Congress, President Trump joined supporters at Capitol One Arena and began the process of signing and issuing […]
Rural Tennessee communities and the state’s blossoming electric vehicle industry received a substantial boost from federal cash infusions under former President Joe Biden’s administration — some of which now face an uncertain future as President Donald Trump takes the reins. Tennessee received a combined $10.3 billion from the 2022 Inflation […]
President Donald Trump’s executive orders will fast-track oil and natural gas development, erase perceived federal regulatory “burdens” for extractive industries, halt electric vehicle incentive programs and wind energy permitting, withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement on climate change and, above all, “are a win for U.S. energy and Wyoming,” […]
The 1972 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne Super remains one of the most iconic pickup trucks ever built. It was the pinnacle of the second-generation Chevrolet C/K series, which ran from 1967 to 1972. Known for its stylish design, powerful engine options, and comfortable ride, the Cheyenne Super was a truck that […]
(Interview and feature from 2022) Everyone is talking about ESG these days. From Wall Street to Madison Avenue to the podcaster-of-the-week. It’s everywhere these days and everyone is trying to figure out how to figure it out. Well one individual is on the right path when it comes to having a […]
In this interview, Jason Spiess and Shawn Forbes are joined by Ashley Smith, Truckers Against Trafficking, who was exhibiting at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck, ND. Ashley gives an overview of what Truckers Against Trafficking is and why she is at the oil and gas conference. The three also dive into the issue of trafficking. […]
Tom Shepstone, Energy Security and Freedom joins The Crude Life’s founder Jason Spiess for an update on the New York’s attempt to fine oil and gas companies. Last week, New York enacted a law that requires large energy companies to pay $75 billion into a “Climate Superfund.” Although the statute’s language targets […]
The Crude Life Content Correspondent and 8-year-old MultiMedia Kidtrepreneur Otis toured Treasure Island, a precious metals, rare coins and commodities investment center, and discussed how gold and silver work in today’s marketplace. Otis asked if they sold Pokemon cards, “because Pokemon cards are worth a lot of money”, which Chris explained […]
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 […]
Terry Vaughn, Acid Tank Leasing, talks about the issues with frac-style acid tanks, which are known for leaking, failing at the manifold, floor, and walls. Frac supervisors at the well site hate dealing with the constant leaks. Spills are not required to be reported at the Federal level unless they […]
The rise of artificial intelligence, the digitization of the economy and everyday life’s growing computing needs have turbocharged the expansion of data centers, driving up a surge in electricity demand in Texas and across the country. Texas’ main grid operator predicts power demand will nearly double by 2030, in part due to […]
Two urban Alaska utilities and the state’s consumer protection attorneys are warning about the risk of rolling blackouts amid an intensifying shortage of natural gas — the fuel used to generate the majority of the region’s electricity. Such blackouts aren’t imminent, officials said, and likely would only develop in a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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