The Crude Life Podcast Episode 11: Climate Change, Permian Plentiful and Life's a Hitch

The Crude Life

00:00 / 60 Mintues

January 29, 2020

Today’s Guests/Topics:

Matt Kruse, Huskerland Oilfield Services, gives a history of his company and how his background in baseball helped shape his core. Kruse shares a personal story about his baseball career from a national championship to being a scout for the Baltimore Orioles.

The interview also dives into crew camp living, hitches and the work home balance of life. Kruse also gives an oil and gas update on Texas and North Dakota activities.

Watford City High School Students Emma, Taylor, Ellie and Lydia talk about the Ambassador Program and how it works integrating industry into their lives.

Today’s Headlines:

Study: Eddy County leads New Mexico oil and gas industry, Permian to last for decades

Activists File Initiative to Ban Oil and Gas Drilling in Denver

Telescope captures most detailed pictures yet of the sun

Today’s Sponsor:

McKenzie County Job Development Authority

McKenzie County located in extreme western North Dakota, McKenzie County is unique in its economy, landscape and attitude. Once known as the “Island Empire”, the county is bordered by the Yellowstone River, Lake Sakakawea and the Missouri River and the Little Missouri River. The natural resource based economy is dependent on farming and ranching and energy development with landscapes ranging from rich farmland to heavy badlands. The county is home to over 500,000 acres of Little Missouri National Grasslands, an area rich in oil reserves and grassland resources.

Upcoming Event:

Friday 2/21/20 The COGA Mardi Gras Ball is the signature event of the association, benefiting the Colorado Energy Foundation’s 2020 grant recipients. The Krewe of COGA offers you a memorable night of dinner, dancing, live music, auction prizes, and a hosted bar.

Planet Service Announcement: