Dr. Scott Explains Why Louisiana is Red Hot in Energy

May 26, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Dr. Loren C. Scott joins The Crude  Life’s founder Jason Spiess for an update from Louisiana’s innovation, importing/exporting natural, extracting energy and the overall refining industry. According to Dr. Scott, the state is experiencing some healthy economic activity, primarily due to the refining industries and natural gas. “Right now countries […]

Future Oklahoma Oil Activity Looks Promising

May 8, 2023 jasonspiess 0

According to the Oklahoma City Sentinel, there has been significant declines in natural gas prices and the downward trend of crude oil prices have taken their toll on Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas industry, however, increased industry activity is expected very soon. The most recent Oklahoma Energy Index (OEI) shows a 49.3% decline […]

Oil and Gas Records $42.6B in Business for the Bakken in 2021

March 9, 2023 jasonspiess 0

The oil and gas industry in North Dakota remains a powerhouse for the state, accounting for more than $42.6 billion in gross business volume and $3.8 billion in state and local tax revenues in 2021, according to two studies highlighted today by Governor Doug Burgum, researchers from North Dakota State University […]

How Industry Builds Communities and Hope Within

January 15, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Sally Hallingstad, Oilfield Helping Hands talks about Oilfield Helping Hands and why she is attracted to the way industry is a leader in community building. The Ag/Energy relationship and perception is also discussed. Hallingstad grew up in an agricultural and oil-less part of the country. She explains how her energy […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 9: E-Sports, Local Artists and Harold Hamm

January 23, 2019 jasonspiess 0

MultiMedia Cafe Special Guest and Topics Menu Thursday January 24 2019 MultiMedia Kidtrepreneur Otis and Harold Hamm, CEO, Continental Resources, talk about energy entrepreneurship. Blue Weber, co-founder, ArtNest ND, talks about how artists contribute to local economies and how the Internet and Social Media have allowed them to compete globally. […]

The Crude Life Interview: Stephen Robbins, Royal Creek Consulting

December 30, 2018 jasonspiess 0

Stephen Robbins, Royal Creek Consulting, gives a boots-on-the-ground update from the Permian shale play. Robbins, discusses the activity, cafe conversations and what his clients are saying about the current state of energy. Robbins consults and interacts with a number of oil and gas professionals and his world’s summarized theme for […]

Setting the standard in energy facilities

August 21, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Edward Martinez, CEO, Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants   Edward Martinez of Zia Environmental Engineers & Consultants talks about Meridian’s Davis Refinery and how it will be the first of its kind. Martinez discusses the control technology and how a Smart LDAR program will be used to monitor fugitive […]

Business growth in the heart of a downturn

March 15, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Kevin Black, co-founder and president, Creedence Energy Services Black discusses their niche service in the oil and gas industry and how they have been able to grow their company despite unfavorable market conditions.

Heitkamp comments on her vote for Rex Tillerson

February 1, 2017 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp comments after voting for Rex Tillerson to serve as the secretary of the U.S. Department of State. “Striking a delicate balance between tough, smart national security strategies and pragmatic diplomacy requires a steady hand – and it’s no easy task,” said Heitkamp. “It’s critical that any […]

Senator Hoeven responds to Trump’s pipeline executive orders

January 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement in response to two of President Donald Trump’s executive orders. The president has invited TransCanada, the company building the Keystone XL Pipeline, to reapply for a presidential permit. He also directed the relevant federal agencies to provide an expedited review of the project. […]

MHA Nation Entering Energy Empowerment

March 25, 2015 jasonspiess 0

The last couple of years have been a wild ride for David Williams,CEO, Missouri River Resources and the MHA Nation as they embark into new frontiers within the energy industry. “In the last couple of years we went from a very basic start up company to now where we are […]

From Seed to Sun, Ag and Energy Have Always Worked Together

February 1, 2015 jasonspiess 0

The relationship between agriculture and energy has been around since the dawn of industry, if not mankind. However it’s how that relationship coexists that determines how it is defined. Sometimes they work together, sometimes they are in competition. To say one industry is more powerful than the other is like […]