Building the Bakken Radio Episode 217: Ag working with energy, Davis Refinery and pipeline technology

September 25, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Energy Communities Interview: Geoff Simon, director, Western Dakota Energy Association Simon talks about the WDEA’s upcoming annual meeting, Nov 1 and 2, Dickinson, ND.  He previews speakers, topics and potential attendees. Current Energy Interview: Roger Johnson, president, National Farmer’s Union Johnson talks about his new position at the New Energy […]

The Crude Life Interview: Waswick lays the smack down in business

September 15, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Tony Waswick, Fully Loaded Wrestling Waswick discusses the origin of Fully Loaded Wrestling and the overall business of professional wrestling. The digital world is crucial in the world of professional wrestling, primarily for the distribution and marketing.  While the digital world works well in marketing, the boots on the […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 214: Hurricane Harvey Impact Special

September 5, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Davis Refinery Update Interview: Dan Hedrington, principal, SEH Hedrington shares his thoughts on the team involved with building the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also opines on how the state of North Dakota’s government officials have been treating the project’s permit process. Hurricane Harvey Impact Interview: Justin Kringstad, […]

Special Interview with Geoff Simon on Hurricane Harvey’s Impact

September 1, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Special Hurricane Harvey Interview: Geoff Simon, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Simon gives an overview of the hiring demand in the Bakken and how Hurricane Harvey will impact the need for specialized workers. He also talks about their upcoming annual meeting in November 2017. The Western Dakota Energy Association […]

Quality control in the kitchen, restaurant

August 21, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Kristen Bell, owner; and Robin Nakajima, manager, DoughTrader Pizza Company Bell talks about the importance of quality ingredients in the kitchen, while Nakajima explains the importance of quality control in the restaurant.

How the frac sand industry works

August 21, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Jason Love, VP Sales, and Paul Salt, owner, Manley Brothers of Indiana Love and Salt explain the frac sand industry and how it works in the oil and gas industry. They also talk about how they have had to reduce their costs to adapt to the low oil prices.

Downstream energy technology

August 21, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Sam Cook, managing editor, Oilman Magazin Cook previews several stories featured in the current issue of The Oilman Magazine. Technology uses in downstream and plastic integrated into the field are discussed in detail with Cook.

New jobs emerging in UAS and artificial intelligence

August 21, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Cindy Sanford, Job Service North Dakota Sanford explains how today’s youth understands using a smart phone but lacks desktop computer skills. She also describes how the median age for oil and gas jobs is around 30. Sanford talks about how skill sets are changing in the work place and […]

Setting the standard in energy facilities

August 21, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Edward Martinez, CEO, Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants   Edward Martinez of Zia Environmental Engineers & Consultants talks about Meridian’s Davis Refinery and how it will be the first of its kind. Martinez discusses the control technology and how a Smart LDAR program will be used to monitor fugitive […]

Williams talks about empowering Native Americans in energy

August 16, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources, New Town, ND Williams talks about the company’s quest to empower generations of Native Americans by creating an oil company that can provide jobs and generational wealth.  The MHA Nation has about 20% of the Bakken oil reserves under their land. Williams also […]

Oil and gas updating technology in the field

August 15, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Anthony McDaniels, HEAL Systems McDaniels talks about how the technology and innovation gap needs to bridge together a bit more in oil and gas. He contends that too many companies are trying to use 20th Century technology in the 21st Century.

Davis Refinery showing groundbreaking technology, engineering

August 15, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Edward Martinez, CEO, Zia Environmental Engineers & Consultants Edward Martinez of Zia Environmental Engineers & Consultants talks about Meridian’s Davis Refinery and how it will be the first of its kind. Martinez discusses the control technology and how a Smart LDAR program will be used to monitor fugitive emissions […]