The Crude Life Week in Review Episode 360: Orphan Wells, Frac Sand, Innovation and Regulations Gone Wild

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The Crude Life Week in Review Episode 360: Orphan Wells, Frac Sand, Innovation and Regulations Gone Wild
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Terry Etam, End of the Fossil Fuel Insanity, BOE Report and Public Energy Number One, dives into the abandoned well issue in America and Canada. Etam explains how Canada approaches the issue of “orphan” and “abandoned” wells and cites a recent Reuters article for the American juxtaposition. Etam cites “socialist overtones” and politics as a theme in the abandoned well issue. Host Jason Spiess and Etam discuss whether the oil and gas companies will be “blamed” or “bailed out” on this issue when in reality, they are generally not legally responsible.

Craig Ray, Keystone Oil Fabrication, gives a history his company’s diversification in industry. From Sand Kings to Cranes to Silos, Ray discusses past pitfalls and successes in a volatile market. Ray explains the difference between “silo” and “box” in the frac sand market and what his professional opinion is. The speed of change in the frac sand industry is also discussed, Ray explains how new technologies disrupted the marketplace within short time frames.

Barb Kirkmeyer, Weld County Commissioner, Colorado, says oil’s issues started before COVID and describes the current energy scene in Colorado. She comments on new Governor Jared Polis and SB 181, as well as upcoming political notes of interests.

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