In the vast expanse of debates surrounding environmental conservation and resource extraction, the oil and gas industry often finds itself in the crosshairs. It’s easy to cast it as the villain, responsible for environmental degradation and habitat destruction. However, there’s a lesser-known story to be told – one that reveals […]
Jason Maxey, the director of the Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department, joined TownSquare Media SuperTalk 1270’s Talk of the Town with Steve Bakken and Jason Spiess for a special interview on some of the critical energy issues in Weld County. Weld County, situated in northeastern Colorado, is a region rich […]
In the realm of energy development and public policy, few figures have left as indelible a mark as T. Boone Pickens. A maverick entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate, Pickens’ influence has rippled through the energy sector, reshaping its landscape and inspiring change. From his groundbreaking contributions to the oil and gas […]
In the modern world, safety stands as a paramount concern across industries, touching every aspect of our lives. Surprisingly, one of the silent guardians of safety is the oil and gas industry. Beyond its well-known role as an energy provider, this industry plays an integral part in enhancing safety through […]
“Wheeling and dealing out in the Permian, Haynesville, Eagleford and other basin too! K-OS Production Services (pronounced CHAOS) has your best interest in CHEMICALS & Production greasing!” President/CEO Franki Osburn said. “If I’m investing in my own product, boots on the ground, capable of helping YOU SUCCEED— then you should know our partnership is […]
Gas combustion engines, also known as internal combustion engines, are the heart of most vehicles on the roads today. These mechanical marvels convert the chemical energy stored in gasoline into mechanical energy, propelling cars, motorcycles, trucks, and many other types of transportation. Understanding the inner workings of these engines helps […]
Joe Sinnott, CEO, Witting Partners and host of The Energy DeTox Podcast joins Jason Spiess of The Crude Life for a conversation that centers around the transition from summer to the back-to-school season and the challenges of planning and preparations associated with it. Plus the importance of slowing down and […]
Kenley Nebeker, TrainND Northwest and chairman of the ND UAS Council, talks about the Workover Rig Training program and the UAS Integration. Nebeker has served as the Regional Director for Technical Programs and Training at TrainND Northwest since November of 2018. TrainND Northwest meets the workforce training needs of northwestern North Dakota […]
Here are this week’s industry experts, community leaders and energy enthusiasts appearing on The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 514. Terry Etam, author of The End of the Fossil Fuel Insanity, writer for the BOE Report and blogger for Public Energy Number One comments on the Canadian Energy Market […]
Jim Willis, owner, Marcellus Drilling News gives an update on the MVP Pipeline project as well as the Shell Ethane Cracker Plant in the Marcellus Utica Appalachian Basin. Willis discusses the MVP Mountain Valley pipeline, a natural gas pipeline that spans 303 miles from West Virginia to Virginia. The pipeline […]
Wind and solar manufacture nothing for the eight billion on this planet as they can only generate intermittent electricity from unreliable breezes and sunshine. The transition to occasional electricity generation from breezes and sunshine has proven to be ultra-expensive for the wealthy countries of Germany, Australia, Great Britain, and the […]
Bailey Midkiff, Performance Pulsation Control, Inc, stops by Talk of the Town with Steve Bakken and Wednesday co-host Jason Spiess, the founder of The Crude Life. Midkiff work with major oil and gas companies (Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream) to diagnose positive displacement pump issues and provide solutions. Midkiff talks about […]
Canada’s Greatest Export Terry Etam, author of The End of Fossil Fuel Insanity: Clearing the Air Before Cleaning the Air, columnist for the BOE Report and writer for Public Energy Number One, gives an update on the oil and gas activity north of the border, how logging policies are leading to wildfires and his […]
Docu-drama depicts crude, raw and real life experiences in the oil and gas field with human interest storylines including family issues, drugs and mental health. An independent oil and gas movie has been picked up by a major streaming network – Amazon Prime Video. Pipe Nation, which began production in 2020, […]
The 5-Minute Podcast is 60-minutes worth of information condensed into five minutes. It’s 20-pounds of potatoes in a 5-pound sack. Kenly Nebeker, executive director, TrainND Northwest and the chairman of the North Dakota UAS Council discusses the use of drones in the oil and gas industry, highlighting their different applications […]
CNBC’s Brian Sullivan gives a few energy related tips. Kunal Patel of the Dallas Federal Reserve gives the results from their latest Energy Survey. Dr. Bill Dunkelberg is a Chief Economist for the National Federation of Independent Business explains why Small Business is the best way to jump start the economy. Raymond Gentry talks about the boom and […]
Since late 2022, the estimated output by 2030 from existing and announced manufacturing projects is up by 60% for solar PV and 25% for batteries, driven by supportive policies, corporate strategies and growing demand. Announcements of new manufacturing projects for several essential technologies for the clean energy transition – including […]
In the fifth part of the EVolution Hybrid series, Levi Perkins, Perkins Electric Innovations and Jason Spiess, founder of The Crude Life, discuss the roadblock known as the supply chain. Perkins explains how the rare earth minerals and foreign imports have created a new issue in the economy. He specifically […]
Dr. Loren C. Scott joins The Crude Life’s founder Jason Spiess for an update from Louisiana’s innovation, importing/exporting natural, extracting energy and the overall refining industry. According to Dr. Scott, the state is experiencing some healthy economic activity, primarily due to the refining industries and natural gas. “Right now countries […]
Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners and host of the Energy Detox Podcast, joins The Crude Life founder Jason Spiess to talk about how mental health is part of the oil and gas industry. From the early days of “throwing some dirt” on your mental health issues to actual programs companies are […]
By Ronald Stein, writer, author, engineer and senior policy advisor on energy literacy for CFACT are extensive technical and lengthy discussions and proposed solutions—both pros and cons—about climate change, rising oceans, extreme weather events, the impact of emissions, net-zero, EV mandates, wind and solar mandates, pollution, temperature change, and energy […]
Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, is pleased to announce that Meredith Talley, has been hired as the company’s new Director of Oil and Gas Services. Talley will focus on sales outreach, new client acquisitions, and other […]
According to the Oklahoma City Sentinel, there has been significant declines in natural gas prices and the downward trend of crude oil prices have taken their toll on Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas industry, however, increased industry activity is expected very soon. The most recent Oklahoma Energy Index (OEI) shows a 49.3% decline […]
It’s Wattage Wednesday on SuperTalk 1270AM Bismarck-Mandan’s Talk of the Town with Steve Bakken. Bobby Adkins and Stuart Schmidt of iTankData and joins The Crude Life’s founder Jason Spiess and Bakken during two segments of the 2-hour daily talk and news program. The four discuss the technology of the Bakken and other oil and gas basins across the United States. […]
Here are this week’s special guests and energy experts on The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 506. Energy professional Dennis Lindahl comments on whether the new ecological thriller “How to Blow Up a Pipeline” is appropriate for public venues and Netflix with an aggressive title. How to Blow Up a Pipeline is […]
Kunal Patel is a senior business economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas joins The Crude Life’s founder Jason Spiess for an update on the oil and gas activity in the 11th District, including the Permian Basin, Eagleford and Haynesville basins in Texas. Growth in the oil and gas sector stalled out in first quarter […]
Kenley Nebeker, executive director of TrainND Northwest and president of the TrainND Foundation, joins The Crude Life and ESG University founder Jason Spiess on KLXX 1270AM SuperTalk’s Talk of the Town with Steve Bakken to talk about the new non profit that legislators and UAS leaders to “promote autonomous efforts in the state”. the potential of unmanned aircraft systems […]
April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month and The Crude Life has one of the best in the business CNBC’s Brian Sullivan. This interview is from when $100 oil was new and prices were out of control. Sullivan reacts to his trip to the Bakken oil fields in 2016. Jason Spiess: Just so we can […]
The digital dirt world is here. Well, it’s been here for a while now, but it’s officially into heavy dirt work now. Whether your story or project begins on paper, it is more than likely going end up becoming digital. Once it’s digital, it does a much better job telling […]
How to Blow Up a Pipeline is a 2023 environmentalist action film directed by Daniel Goldhaber, who co-wrote the screenplay with Ariela Barer and Jordan Sjol. It relies on ideas advanced in Andreas Malm‘s 2021 book of the same name, published by Verso Books. It stars Barer, Kristine Froseth, Lukas Gage, Forrest Goodluck, Sasha Lane, Jayme Lawson, Marcus Scribner, Jake Weary and Irene Bedard. According to Wikipedia, Malm’s […]
Executive Coach Joe Sinnott of Witting Partners and host of The Energy Detox Podcast joined Jason Spiess to talk about expectations in March Madness, role players at work and an update on the Appalachian Marcellus Utica Basin. During the podcast and interview, the two start off by talking about the Big Dance known as March Madness. […]
Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and stories that center around women’s experiences in industry. The Crude Life believes women are vital in energy. Today more than ever. […]
Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and stories that center around women’s experiences in industry. The Crude Life believes women are vital in energy. Today more than ever. […]
The oil and gas industry in North Dakota remains a powerhouse for the state, accounting for more than $42.6 billion in gross business volume and $3.8 billion in state and local tax revenues in 2021, according to two studies highlighted today by Governor Doug Burgum, researchers from North Dakota State University […]
Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and stories that center around women’s experiences in industry. The Crude Life believes women are vital in energy. Today more than ever. […]
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