The religion of climate change

December 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott and Associates, Baton Rouge, LA Challenges the theory of climate change and gives a history of how it is extremely difficult to forecast.  He also talks about the impact the “religion” of climate change has had on industry.

Feds chime in on pipeline safety

September 27, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: US Senator John Hoeven, US Senator Heidi Heitkamp and US Congressman Kevin Cramer Talk about public safety and how Federal authorities may be called in to assist in the Bakken oil Fields with the pipeline protest.

Bender’s Dakota Pipeline Protest interview part two

September 12, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Tony Bender sees this protest as more than oil and sacred sites, rather having complex layers to it.  Layers that are not easily understood in this instant oatmeal society. “We totally do not understand the reverence, spirituality and importance of the land of every tribe,” Bender said. “It is easy […]

Bender shares his pipeline protest experience

September 12, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Over the past month or so, there have been numerous media reports from a variety of outlets regarding the Dakota Pipeline protest. Mixed narratives and stories documenting this historic event. After calling several state and industry officials, most had not been to the site or spoken with the protesters.  So […]

Crestwood gifts $1M to Mandaree Head Start

July 31, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Robbie McDonough, VP of Land and Government Affairs, Crestwood EP Talks about their $1 million dollar gift to Mandaree (ND) Head Start and how it is important for energy companies to continue to build for the future in the Bakken oil fields.

Phasing out the 2-week-on-2-week oil worker

June 26, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Gene Veeder, director, McKenzie County Economic Development Veeder gives an overview of how the economic activity in McKenzie County. Veeder also talks about how the oil workers are phasing out of the 2-week on 2-week off workers for year round workers.  He also explains why Watford City is becoming […]

Helms, Ness talk about the new normal in the Bakken

June 21, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Ron Ness, president, North Dakota Petroleum Council Talks about the new normal and how it is a good sign that oil companies are still interested and active in the Bakken on some level rather than putting their resources in other shale plays. Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of […]

Liquid natural gas seen as a market indicator

June 6, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Ron Ness, president, North Dakota Petroleum Council Talks about the value added market in the Bakken.  He believes it will be the next economy in the Bakken. Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Explains why continued momentum is important in shale plays like the Bakken and […]

MHA Nation finding empowerment through energy development

June 6, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Ken Hall, Chairman, Missouri River Resources and Executive Secretary of the MHA Nation Talks about the progress with the MHA Nation’s energy development.  He also explains how the goal is to have the workforce and operators Native Americans. Interview: William Prentice, CEO and Chairman, Meridian Energy Group Gives details […]

CNBC’s Sullivan recalls his first trip to the Bakken

May 29, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Part One of multimedia journalist Jason Spiess’ interview with Brian Sullivan, “Power Lunch” Co-Anchor Jason Spiess: Just so we can get some context for the interview.  Tell me about your first trip to the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota. Brian Sullivan:  First trip to North Dakota was 2013 when […]

Rigs are STACKing up in this oil play

May 28, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Warren Henry, Continental Resources Explains the STACK play in Oklahoma and how it is the only play adding rigs over the past 6 months.  He also compares it to the Bakken oilfields and gives an update on Continental’s future in the Bakken.