Carbon’s Role In Climate Change Challenged

July 29, 2021 jasonspiess 0

David Munson, Get Real Alliance, talks about the realities in climate change and industry. Munson has concerns that venture beyond industry too. Munson believes there are other concerns more pressing right now than climate change and discusses several. The Get Real Alliance supports rock dust remineralization of soil and wetlands, […]

Veeder Opens Up About Cancer Bout, Promotes Community Event

July 28, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Jessie Veeder and her family have been generational staples in the Bakken Oil Fields. In addition to her lifestyle column and music, Jessie’s father worked in economic development and her husbands worked in oil and gas, Veeder’s family understand what it takes to live The Crude Life. Jessie has long […]

Digital Field Tickets Changing Industry Speeds And Workflows

July 28, 2021 jasonspiess 0

John Mark Cavitt, CEO, RigER, details his background to set the table for the service and digitization work currently being deployed in the oil industry. A former teacher, youth pastor and chemist, Cavitt brings a diverse background and perspective to the oil and gas industry. The integration of technology is […]

Play Hard Work Hard Episode 127: Water Pipeline Sniffing Dogs, Singer Songreader, Transitional Energy And Petroleum Powered Possibilities

July 27, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show powered by The Crude Life Episode 127 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling wonder if Water Pipeline Sniffing Dogs Exist, New Resume Titles, Bakken’s Boondoggle, Permian’s Power, Colorado’s Conundrum, ESG, EPA, USA, NFL and WTF Hour Two Work Hard: North Dakota Agriculture Director Doug […]

Play Hard Work Hard Episode 126: Barstool Energy Sports Shouting, International Opportunities, Tinder Tool And Bezos’ Gary And Ace Rocket Ride Carbon Footprint

July 24, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show powered by The Crude Life Episode 126 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk about the Carbon Footprint of Jeff Bezos’ Space Joyride, Government Transitioning Oil, Douche Coin, Industry’s Energy Apathy, International Energy, AramcoBrats, New Tinder Date Term, Climate Change, The New Tetris […]

Nationally Television Show Coming To Watford City RibFest

July 23, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The popular BBQ lifestyle program Mad Dog & Merrill will be making their way to the Best of the West RibFest Watford City. Internationally recognized and self-proclaimed “Grillologists,” Mad Dog & Merrill®, entertain and educate thousands of backyard enthusiasts every year with the finer points of grilling on America’s Favorite […]

Energy Independence, Food Security And International Opportunity

July 23, 2021 jasonspiess 0

ND Agriculture Commissioner and Industrial Commission member Doug Goehring just landed this week from a successful mission in Qatar and Turkey. The mission was intended to build relationships with Qatar and Turkey that started during the pandemic to create a lasting footprint for the future. “North Dakota is experiencing growing […]

Haaland Visiting Colorado, Sgamma Demands Energy Answers

July 23, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Kathleen Sgamma, president of Western Energy Alliance, which represents 200 companies engaged in all aspects of environmentally responsible exploration and production of oil and natural gas in the West. It’s time for President Joe Biden’s Interior Department to start giving some answers to the American people about its policies governing […]

How A Well Site Is Like A Small City

July 22, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Brett Chell, President and CEO, Cold Bore Technology gives an overview of what Cold Bore Technology is and does. The two discuss how all the moving parts on a well pad is very similar to a small city. Chell explains how his technology allows the different parts of the well site to communicate in real time creating […]

Construction Begins On Bakken Expansion Pipeline

July 20, 2021 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent The Crude Life the following statement after WBI Energy began construction on the North Bakken Expansion Pipeline. Hoeven worked to secure federal approval for the $260 million natural gas expansion project, which will help to […]

Play Hard Work Hard Episode 125: Alligator Tossing, Professional F-Bombs, ESG University, EMO Night, Eat The Rich And Well Pads Are Cities

July 19, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show powered by The Crude Life Episode 125 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk about Swearing in the Workplace, Coal’s Place in this World, EMO, Robots, Emoji Ownership, Renewable Energy, Hybrid Batteries and AramcoBrat Story about School Bombing Drills. Hour Two Work Hard: Brett […]

Will The Electric Frac Be The Future Of Oil And Gas

July 19, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Ron Gusek, President, Liberty Oilfield Services, talks about the recent Fox News report on the North Face Hypocrisy and the push behind Liberty Oilfield Services awareness campaign. The two also talk about the Electric Frac the team at Liberty is integrating into their operations. Economics, natural gas and the ESG […]

Celebrating Women In Energy: Rebekah Wheeler, Revolution Resources

March 7, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and stories that center around women’s experiences in industry. The Crude Life believes women are vital in energy.  Today […]

From covering the protest to taking cover

November 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

  When journalist Erin Schrode arrived to the Bakken she assumed she would be covering the protest for a number of media outlets. After a few days, Schrode went from telling stories to becoming a major one, one that went viral across social media, viewed by millions and picked up […]