The Crude Life Podcast Episode 23: El Capitan, Oilfield Brotherhood and the Shamrock Shake is Back

The Crude Life

00:00 / 65 Minutes

The Crude Life Podcast Episode 23

February 20, 2020

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Troy Schrenk, CCO, Target Hospitality, talks the planned expansion of 100 rooms at its El Capitan community located in Orla, Texas within the Permian’s Delaware Basin. This is the second expansion for this community that is directly tied to continued customer demand in the Delaware Basin, a growing hub of production, development, and capital investment.

Schrenk describes what “brotherhood” and “community” living is like in one of their housing facilities. From chefs to basketball to reduced drive times, work life balance examples are discussed in details.

In addition to the El Capitan community in Orla, Schrenk talks about some of their other locations, including 20 in Texas alone.

The interview also dives into the benefits of temporary housing in energy communities, which can have major impacts if not understood.

Bailey Midkiff, WIC, gives an update from DUG Bakken and Rockies Conference & Exhibition and comments on the upcoming election year. Midkiff said there was two main themes that came from this year’s conference. One is that some are concern about oil prices with another victory for President Trump. The second is those companies who are all in and emitting energy.

Midkiff also said there wasn’t much talk or representation from the Bakken at DUG Bakken and Rockies Conference & Exhibition 2020.

North Dakota Land Commissioner Jodi Smith responds to the Bismarck Tribune article and North Dakota Petroleum Council’s Ron Ness’ comments regarding a letter that was sent out looking to collect millions of dollars in unpaid natural gas royalties from companies operating in the oil patch following a North Dakota Supreme Court ruling last summer.

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