Colorado State Senator John Cooke gives a summary of what happened in Colorado with their recent War on Oil and Gas. Cooke, who also served as a Sheriff of Weld County, talks about the relationship between Colorado and energy development. Cooke explains the next steps in the energy regulatory process […]
Beth Demke, Bismarck Gateway Science Center, discusses a recent $250K donation from Hess Corporation. Demke details how $200K will help develop and sponsor an oil and gas exhibit in the “Transforming Energy” section of the new science center gallery in the new building Gateway to Science under construction. The remainder […]
Joe Dancy, Associate Director, Southern Methodist University Maguire Energy Institute, gives a recap of his tour of the Bakken oil fields and the conference in Medora. Trends and economic indicators are discussed in detail, from innovation shelf life to price of oil to recent layoffs. There is a reminder regarding […]
Bart Hannaman, JH Petroleum Engineering Consulting, discuses the current state of energy and how much the market has changed over the past year. Hannaman describes how there was a shift from a time when it seemed like money was no option to money is everything. Companies are shaving costs and […]
Beth Demke, Bismarck Gateway Science Center, discusses a recent $250K donation from Hess Corporation. Demke details how $200K will help develop and sponsor an oil and gas exhibit in the “Transforming Energy” section of the new science center gallery in the new building Gateway to Science under construction. The remainder […]
Matthew Chisam, Probus Energy Services, talks about the relationship between agriculture, energy and the land. How information has changed in the marketplace. Chisam, who served in the U.S. Air Force, compares many aspects of the military and the oil and gas industry, specifically in the technology sector. Chisam gives a […]
Jordan Dyer, LFS Chemistry, talks about what the market is like for a start up in the highly competitive chemical industry. Jordan explains how the industry became flooded with snake oil salesmen over the past decade and companies are becoming more aware. Climate change, Colorado, New York, natural gas and […]
A special Year in Review special focusing on The War on Oil and Gas in Colorado. Heath Holloway, Titan Solutions, based in Greeley, gives an update on the oil and gas industry in Colorado. He also describes the evolution of the “war on oil and gas” in Colorado. Click here […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Patrick Bertagnolli shares his thesis from his Keynote presentation at the API Williston Awards Ceremony. Bertagnolli explains how the skills initiative program in the Bakken is engaging with high school students to expose them to tech and skills careers in oil and gas communities. He also shares his views on […]
Patrick Bertagnolli shares his thesis from his Keynote presentation at the API Williston Awards Ceremony. Bertagnolli explains how the skills initiative program in the Bakken is engaging with high school students to expose them to tech and skills careers in oil and gas communities. He also shares his views on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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