How fracking sand works in oil and gas
Interview: Paul Salt, owner, and Jason Love, VP Sales, Manley Brothers of Indiana Salt and Love discuss fracking sand and how the industry works within the oil and gas world.
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Diesel getting greener, cleaner
Interview: Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director – Diesel Technology Forum Schaeffer discusses new diesel technology being touted as “clean diesel”.
Bakken Conference talks innovation, recycling
Interview: Luke Geiver and John Nelson, Bakken Conference and Expo Geiver and Nelson give an overview of topics included during the 3rd Annual Bakken Confernence and Expo, including how to adjust during low oil prices, new innovative well technology and recycling fluids.
Bakken Conference to share downturn stories
Interview: Luke Geiver and John Nelson, Bakken Conference and Expo Geiver and Nelson give details regarding the 3rd Annual Bakken Conference and Expo coming July 17-19 in Bismarck, ND.
Water Draft Permit Given to Davis Refinery
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He explain the recent ruling by the North Dakota Department of Health involving their water useage for the facility.
Difficulties with hemp in North Dakota
Interviews: Roger Gussiaas, Healthy Oil Seeds, Carrington, ND Gussiaas shares his experiences with hemp oil in regards to marketing and selling within the state and surrounding states.
Blind Joe talks about touring, making money
Interview: Blind Joe, singer songwriter Blind Joe talks about making money while touring on the road and also balancing his family life.
Bakken Conference expected to attract hundred of energy enthusiasts
Interviews: Luke Geiver and John Nelson, Bakken Conference and Expo Geiver and Nelson talk about the people and companies lined up for the 3rd Annual Bakken Conference and Expo.
Real estate firm sees increases in hunting leases
Interview: Tim Manning, Tobacco Creek Properties Manning discusses several ranch properties for sales and how they are seeing an increase in hunting rights being leased out to outfitters and corporations.
OilField Report: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery, coming to Belfield, ND. The Davis Refinery will be the first greenfield refinery in the U.S. in the past 50 years. Prentice explains why the refinery is being billed as “the cleanest refinery on the […]
OilField Report: Iain Vasey, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
Interview: Iain Vasey, president and CEO, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation Vasey discusses the oil and gas economic impact, energy employment and the world’s largest ethylene cracker plant coming to Corpus Christi, Texas and the industry. Iain Vasey is an experienced Economic Development and Real Estate professional specializing in […]
DAPL BBQ now smoking for hire
Interview: Stephan Kershisnik, owner, DAPL BBQ Kershisnik talks about how obtaining a piece of the DAPL pipeline and turning it into a BBQ smoker has created a good weekend job.
Employment contracts picking up in oil and gas
Interview: Matt French, attorney and partner, Hamm French Law Firm French talks about the increase in oil company employment contracts, proprietary information and lease disputes with land owners.
From chemist to oilman
Interview: Rex Tucker, owner and president, Compliance Cavalry Tucker talks about how his early days as a chemist creating resin proppants resulting in creating several businesses in the oil and gas business. He also shares stories about the bust years in oil and gas during the 1980’s.
Hedrington explains how green the Davis Refinery will be
Interview: Dan Hedrington, principal, SEH Hedrington gives an update on the Davis Refinery, the first greenfield refinery being built in the U.S. in the past 50 years, coming to Belfield, ND. He also addresses local comments regarding the refinery and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
West shares experiences on making money in music
Interviews: Brooks West, singer songwriter West talks about how he actually makes money in the music industry between Spotify, iTunes, streaming royalities, download sales and splits, plus he previews his current road tour.
BBQ Pitmaster shares tips on making money
Interview: Junior Urias, owner, Up in Smoke BBQ Urias explains how being awarded BBQ Pitmaster Champion and appearing on BBQ Pitmaster has turned his pull behind BBQ smoker into a brick and mortar BBQ restaurant.
An extra piece of DAPL pipeline making money as a smoker
Interviews: Stephan Kershisnik, DAPL BBQ Kershisnik talks about how an extra piece of the DAPL pipeline converted into a BBQ Smoker has created a weekend business venture.
Growing up as a celebrity
Interview: Matthew Nelson, singer songwriter, Nelson Brothers Nelson talks about growing up in a celebrity household and what life was like after their father, Ricky Nelson, died in a very public manner.
The Crude Life Interview: Chris Boswell, EcoStim
Chris Boswell, co-founder and CEO, EcoStim Energy Solutions has more than 28 years of executive management experience in the oilfield-services industry, Boswell has helped grow numerous successful businesses. As the CFO of Petroleum Geo-Services, he helped expand PGS’ operations into new international markets and secured over $3 billion in capital […]
Paralysis of Analysis
Interviews: Mark J Lindquist, nationally recognized motivational speaker, national anthem singer and author; and his business manager Jared Bye Lindquist and Bye discuss overcoming the “paralysis of analysis” in life and the workplace. As seen on ABC’s LOST, CBS’ Hawaii Five-O and the Universal Studios movie “Battleship,” Mark J. Lindquist […]
How obesity impacts an economy
Interview: Jamie Stang, Public Health Nutrition, University of Minnesota Stang discusses how obesity in a community can impact their local economy. Stang’s expertise is in Food & nutrition, mother & children, women’s health, maternal and child health nutrition, gestational diabetes, maternal weight gain, pre-pregnancy obesity.
Vasey talks about the $10B project
Interviews: Iain Vasey, president and CEO, Corpus Christi Economic Development Corporation Vasey talks about the new $10B Exxon plant and how many constructions jobs will be created, how many companies will be impacted and how far businesses will come to work on the facility. The Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development […]
Organic seed business still growing
Interview: Teresa Podell, owner, Prairie Road Organic Seed Podell explains why history and heritage have value in seeds. Prairie Road Organic Farm has been certified organic since 1977. A primary focus of their farm is to feed themselves and to eat well, according to Podell. “We have bred and selected […]
Latshaw talks new technology in energy extraction
Interview: Trent Latshaw, owner, Latshaw Drilling Latshaw talks about their energy holding and three new technologies their company has used to adapt to modern shale oil.
Employment contracts becoming more common in oil and gas
Interview: Matt French, attorney and partner, Hamm French Law Firm French talks about the emerging world of employment contracts in the oil and gas industry. Hamm French, PLLC is a business-focused law firm located in Midland, Texas serving businesses and individuals across Texas and New Mexico. Hamm French is focused […]
How frac sand impacts Shale Play USA
Interview: Rex Tucker, owner, Compliance Cavalry Tucker talks about frac sand and how it is involved in the fracking process. Compliance Cavalry Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Anew Industrial LLC, an industrial service company that supplies turnkey project and maintenance support to factories, quarries and processing plants across […]
The road to building the greenest refinery in the nation
Interview: Tom Williams, VP Permitting, Meridian Energy Group Gives an update on the Davis Refinery, the first greenfield refinery in the U.S. in 50 years, being constructed in Belfield, ND. According to Meridian Energy Group, their mission is to provide long-term shareholder value through the development and operation of the […]
Latshaw talks changes in oil and gas
Interview: Trent Latshaw, founder & president, Latshaw Drilling Latshaw talks about the changes in the oil industry in terms of boom bust cycles and production. He also talks about how technology has changes the entire industry.
Urias shares BBQ Pitmaster experience
Interview: Junior Urias, owner, Up in Smoke BBQ and Texas BBQ Pitmaster Champsion Urias shares his experience on BBQ Pitmasters program on Destination America in which his team won the BBQ Championship. Urias also talks about how he went to BBQ camp as a child to learn his craft.
ND Cowboy Hall of Fame inducts industry legends
Interviews: Wild Bill Palanuk, North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Wild Bill gives details on the ND Cowboy Hall of Fame induction ceremony and names a few legends in North Dakota cowboys who made a living and impact with ranching and rodeo.
Transitional success in sales, business
Interview: Erik Hatch, owner, Hatch Coaching and Hatch Realty Hatch explains how his new business model in real estate has created a new business in coaching sales departments and corporate culture.
Permitting patience with nation’s first clean refinery
Interview: Tom Williams, VP Permitting, Meridian Energy Group Williams talks about the Davis Refinery, the first greenfield refinery in the U.S. in the last 50 years, as well as an update on the water and air quality permits.
Saving money during the oil and gas downturn
Interview: Chris Boswell, president & CEO, EcoStim Boswell talks about how they have been able to save money during the downturn by investing in technology.
ND PSC Chairman talks Cenex Pipeline
Interview: Randy Christmann, North Dakota Public Service Chairman Christmann talks about the Cenex Pipeline and gives some timelines on construction and operation.